Head of Syndication

Inside the Role

The Head of Syndication, North America is responsible for developing and executing Daimler Truck Financial Services' syndication strategy across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This role leads the origination, development, and execution of retail and wholesale syndication opportunities that support portfolio growth, funding diversification, balance sheet optimization, and return on equity objectives.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will build and maintain strategic relationships with business leaders, banking partners, institutional investors, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative syndication solutions. You will oversee the full syndication lifecycle, from program development and investor origination through transaction execution, servicing oversight, and portfolio management, while building a scalable platform to support future growth across multiple asset classes.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTFS

• Develop and execute retail and wholesale syndication strategies across multiple transportation and equipment finance asset classes.

• Build strong partnerships with regional and local business leaders to identify syndication opportunities and support commercial growth objectives.

• Collaborate with Sales, Credit, Finance, Treasury, Operations, Legal, Accounting, and Risk Management teams to deliver effective syndication solutions.

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and execute syndication transactions that support portfolio growth, capital deployment, concentration management, and funding diversification.

• Develop new syndication products, investor structures, and program enhancements to meet evolving market needs.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding investor demand, market opportunities, capital optimization strategies, and syndication market trends.

• Expand investor relationships and capital markets participation to enhance funding economics and program performance.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to syndication growth, investor development, transaction execution, and portfolio optimization.

• Ensure syndication activities align with broader funding strategies, liquidity objectives, and long-term capital planning efforts.

• Lead the operational infrastructure supporting investor reporting, compliance monitoring, servicing oversight, governance, and post-closing transaction management.

• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalable operating practices to support future growth.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in equipment finance, transportation finance, commercial lending, capital markets, structured finance, or syndications.

• 4+ years of people leadership and management experience, including leading and developing high-performing teams

• Demonstrated experience executing retail and wholesale syndication transactions.

• Proven success developing, negotiating, and executing syndication programs across multiple asset classes.

• Significant experience building and managing relationships with banks, institutional investors, insurance companies, and other capital providers.

• Experience partnering with Credit, Treasury, Finance, Operations, Legal, and Accounting organizations.

• Strong understanding of customer financing, dealer financing, and commercial lending processes.

• Deep knowledge of retail and wholesale finance, syndicated lending, capital markets execution, and equipment finance.

• Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management abilities.

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic business initiatives.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience supporting large-scale portfolio sales, participations, assignments, structured funding transactions, and other capital markets activities.

• Strong transportation and equipment finance industry network.

• Expertise in funding and liquidity management, capital allocation, and balance sheet optimization.

• Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and derecognition requirements.

• Experience with financial modeling, portfolio analytics, and risk management.

• Track record of developing scalable syndication programs and operational frameworks.

• MBA, Master's degree in Finance, or other relevant advanced degree.

• Experience leading syndication strategy within a multinational financial services, commercial finance, or equipment finance organization.

Join the team helping build the future of syndication at DTFS. As we continue to expand our funding and capital optimization capabilities, DTFS is establishing a dedicated Syndications organization to support our long-term growth strategy. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly formed team at the ground level, helping develop processes, build investor relationships, execute transactions, and scale a critical business capability. We are seeking motivated, entrepreneurial professionals who are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of syndication at DTFS.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Charlotte, NC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type: 

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between.

To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck Financial Services employees working under an existing company visa

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck Financial Services is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.