Director, Treasury (Capital Markets)

Director, Treasury (Capital Markets)

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed. 

We are a fast-growing global company with 78 consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000 cloud and IT service providers in 31 countries spanning six continents.   

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

The Treasury Director for Capital Markets reports to the Treasurer and provides a key leadership role overseeing the strategic direction and implementation of the global Treasury function. This includes analyzing, structuring, and executing financing initiatives; preparing analysis and recommendations to optimize Equinix’s capital structure and cost of financing; and providing support and compliance with REIT requirements. These responsibilities extend to Equinix’s core business, as well as its xScale Joint Venture initiatives. The Treasury Director will be tasked with helping to manage a global portfolio of xScale development financings, lead the execution of new financings, and represent the Treasury function in the corporate structuring of new Joint Ventures. The Treasury Director will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and energetic team culture, as well as developing junior resources and allocating them efficiently and effectively to various projects. This position is a leadership role in the Finance organization of the Company and will work regularly with the CFO and other key finance leaders. The successful candidate will lead a growing team (currently [5]) of finance professionals globally. The position is based at Equinix HQ in Redwood City, CA. 

Responsibilities 

• Monitor financing needs and recommending strategies for raising capital 

• Evaluate alternative financing structures in partnership with the FX and Derivatives team to optimize capital structure and cost of borrowing 

• Lead/Co-lead the structuring and negotiations of Equinix’s financing activity 

• Lead/Co-lead the structuring and negotiations of debt financings on behalf of Equinix’s xScale Joint Venture initiatives in coordination with the JV partner  

• Partner with Legal, Tax, Accounting, and external advisors to analyze and execute capital markets transactions while ensuring compliance with financial covenants and REIT requirements 

• Identify options and execute financing for M&A transactions 

• Manage relationships with banking partners and utilize them to provide timely analysis and recommendations in support of Equinix’s evaluation of financing strategy 

• Work with banking partners and our international Treasury teams to evaluate and recommend local financing initiatives where local financing and funding is warranted 

• Maintain dialogue with and reporting to rating agencies to champion the Equinix credit story 

• Oversee the long term model in partnership with FP&A, Tax and Corporate Development to assess financing needs and conduct detailed scenario analysis for financing alternatives 

• Reporting and advising on key financial metrics to senior management 

• Occasional international travel may be required in support of execution of financing transactions 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting 

• Experience with real estate or project finance highly desirable 

• 8+ years of progressive experience in a Finance, Accounting or Treasury function 

• MBA, CFA or CPA preferred  

• Good oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to bring innovative and novel approaches to bear in analyzing and solving problems 

• Experience with and understanding of international tax and treasury concepts and challenges  

• Experience with executing financing transactions across a variety of debt and equity solutions and/or currencies 

• Ability to liaise with internal partners in Tax, Legal, Corporate Development, Real Estate, FP&A, Controllership and international business units  

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area:  $155,000 to $276,000

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

NON-SALES ROLES
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Company benefits for the U.S. are subject to eligibility requirements and include Medical, TeleMedicine, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D insurance, 401K, leave of absence and disability benefits, paid time off, holidays, and more.

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.  (Equal Opportunity / AA / Disabled / Veterans Employer (U.S.)).