Director, Capital Markets

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated finance and treasury professional to join the Tenneco Finance Team as Director of Capital Markets. This individual will support the development of Tenneco’s global capital markets strategy and lead the execution of financing initiatives, including debt issuance and refinancing, capital structure optimization, project finance, liability management, and related transaction support. The Director will contribute to the company’s financing strategy and long-term financial stability by delivering rigorous analysis, coordinating cross-functional workstreams, and managing relationships with banking partners, lenders, rating agencies, and advisors. The position reports to the Assistant Treasurer, Capital Markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Capital Structure and Project Finance

• Lead the execution of global debt capital markets activities, including debt issuances and refinancings, project finance, sale-leaseback transactions, and financial instrument management
• Manage the structuring and execution of project financing transactions, including non-recourse and limited-recourse debt, construction facilities, term loans, and other tailored funding solutions
• Monitor and analyze market conditions, interest rates, credit spreads, and economic factors to inform financing recommendations and transaction timing
• Develop recommendations and execute initiatives to optimize the company’s capital structure, manage risk, and reduce financing costs
• Evaluate project economics, financing capacity, cash flow waterfalls, risk allocation, security packages, covenant structures, and lender requirements in coordination with business, Legal, Tax, Accounting, and technical teams
• Coordinate lender and advisor engagement from market sounding and term sheet negotiation through due diligence, documentation, financial close, and ongoing compliance with project-level reporting and covenant obligations
• Conduct scenario modeling for interest-rate exposure, refinancing risk, liquidity, and leverage levels
• Lead cross-functional transaction workstreams with the Treasurer, FP&A, M&A, Investor Relations, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and business teams to align capital planning with the broader corporate financial strategy
• Manage day-to-day relationships with banks, financial institutions, rating agencies, lenders, and advisors, while supporting senior-level relationship engagement

Leveraged Finance & Transaction Support

• Support M&A activity and coordinate treasury integration with business units
• Execute bridge financing, acquisition financing, and incremental debt facilities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Support business units with capital markets solutions to manage liquidity and strengthen their overall financial position

Other Illustrative Projects

• Balance sheet optimization programs
• Rating agency analysis, materials, and engagement support
• Global financing structure improvements
• Debt covenant analysis and renegotiations
• Shareholder capital return analysis
• Provide workstream leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to treasury team members

Executive Communication & Governance

• Prepare materials and analysis for review by the Treasurer, CFO, executive leadership, and, as required, the Board of Directors
• Develop and present market insights and financing recommendations to treasury and senior finance leadership
• Partner with Legal, Accounting, Tax, and other stakeholders to support compliance with regulations, financing agreements, and corporate governance requirements

Qualifications:

• 8–10+ years of relevant experience in capital markets, corporate treasury, project finance, or investment banking, including 1–2+ years leading teams, transactions, or major cross-functional workstreams
• Strong knowledge of debt capital markets, project finance, syndicated lending, capital structure, and financing documentation
• Experience supporting or advising large, complex, multinational companies ($2B+ revenue)
• Demonstrated track record executing complex financing transactions, including structured project finance arrangements, cross-border financings, lender negotiations, covenant frameworks, due diligence coordination, and long-term funding solutions for strategic capital projects

Technical Expertise

• Project finance structuring and execution, including financial modeling, risk allocation, lender and sponsor coordination, security package evaluation, cash flow waterfall analysis, and project-level covenant and reporting requirements
• Debt capital markets structuring and execution
• Leveraged finance and syndicated lending
• Capital structure and corporate financial modeling
• Credit rating agency analysis and engagement
• Financing documentation, negotiation, and closing processes
• Debt covenant analysis and compliance
• Interest-rate and credit-market dynamics
• Cross-border financing and treasury risk management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field required
• MBA or CFA preferred

Leadership & Competencies

• Strong capital markets judgment and the ability to translate market developments into actionable recommendations
• Ability to communicate effectively with treasury, senior finance leadership, and external counterparties
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and financial modeling capabilities
• Strong relationship-management skills with banks, lenders, investors, rating agencies, and advisors
• Ability to lead complex cross-functional transaction workstreams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Team-oriented approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Highly organized, hands-on, and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and drive implementation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving work environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical and Mental Requirements: The position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; use a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment; and lift or move light materials as needed. The role also requires the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively; maintain focus; organize tasks; manage time; exercise judgment; solve problems; work independently; and handle routine work-related stress in a professional office environment

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.  

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