Director, Capital Markets

Job Summary

As Director of Capital Markets and FX, reporting to the Treasurer, you will oversee and manage all aspects of the company's capital markets and foreign exchange activities. You will be primarily responsible for developing strategies for debt financing, foreign exchange, investments, liquidity management, and optimizing the company's capital structure to support ongoing operations and future growth.

This is a hybrid role located in either our San Jose, CA or Research Triangle Park, North Carolina office and the ideal candidate will be expected to be in the office 3 days per week.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for managing the company's capital structure, including debt financing, commercial paper and revolver, while optimizing investments and liquidity management to support ongoing operations and future growth.
• Develop and execute foreign exchange strategies, including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Net Investment Hedging programs, to mitigate currency risk and protect the company’s financial performance across global operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and forecast foreign exchange exposure, analyze market trends, and provide insights on the performance of FX hedging programs to senior leadership.
• Develop and execute capital return strategies, and oversee capital return program in accordance with executive guidance; manage team in executing share repurchase and dividend programs.
• Optimize cash centralization by collaborating with internal stakeholders, including Treasury, Tax, Accounting, and Legal.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, technology vendors, and other strategic partners.
• Conduct thorough analysis of capital markets, economic trends, and interest rate movements to provide insights and recommendations for treasury operations and financial strategies.
• Partner with the business, acting as an internal consultant to advise on shareholder value creation for various activities and analysis, including the cash conversion cycle, internal capital structure, and lease versus buy activities.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and compliance requirements related to capital markets and foreign exchange activities, including SOX controls, reporting, and disclosure obligations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks associated with capital market activities, ensuring alignment with the company's overall risk management framework.

Job Requirements

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to lead strategic projects end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to interface with executive leadership and Board of Directors
• Knowledge and experience with trading derivative instruments
• Technical knowledge of accounting and financial statement impacts related to foreign currency and investment activity
• Commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed team environment
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines independently

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; Master’s or MBA preferred
• Related professional certifications (e.g. CFA, CTP, CRM) are highly desirable
• 10 years of experience in capital markets, including at least 5 years in a corporate Treasury role
• Proven experience in building high-performing teams and mentoring talent
• Experience with acquisitions and integration
• Advanced technical skills with Bloomberg, Kyriba, FXall, Oracle Cloud, and Power BI are desirable

Compensation

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is $201,000 - $266,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working Environment

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.