Managing Director - Leasing & Vendor Finance

Managing Director, North American Subsidiary

We are acting on behalf of a well-established European financial services group with a substantial international footprint. Our brief is to appoint a Managing Director to lead the group's North American subsidiary, based on-site in Chicago. The role is particularly well suited to an experienced leader relocating from Germany, with relocation support provided to ease the move.

This is the most senior post in the region and carries full responsibility for commercial operations across the United States and Canada. The successful candidate will report directly to international senior management at the European headquarters, ensuring a close working link back to the parent organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing all core functions, including sales, credit, operations, and portfolio management.
• Providing strategic and operational leadership of the North American business unit.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with business partners, vendors, and the board.
• Driving business development and long-term growth in line with the parent company's global strategy.
• Reporting regularly to the board on business performance and key initiatives.
• Leading and developing a local management team.

The incoming leader will take over a stable, well-run operation and will be expected to sustain that performance while identifying opportunities for continued growth.

Other Information

• Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)
• Relocation Assistance: Available
• Engagement: Fixed-term, 3 to 4 years
• Travel: 40 to 50%, domestic and international