Director, Portfolio Management - NextGear; Chicago Market

Director, Portfolio Management - Next Gear (Great Plains Market)

Location:

Chicago, Chicagoland or Northwest Indiana (Central Time Zone)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Seniority Level: Director

• Recruit, develop, and lead a team of 10‑15 Portfolio Managers.
• Achieve all goals and performance targets set by the company.
• Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of and compliance with company policies.
• Coach and performance manage Portfolio Managers.
• Serve as a fiduciary for the company, identifying and reporting material compliance issues.
• Cultivate cross‑business unit relationships and opportunities.
• Act as ambassador for Cox Automotive through industry involvement.
• Participate and support other projects and initiatives as required.

• Knowledge of the automotive and finance industries.
• Strong financial acumen and working knowledge of key financial tools.
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with clients and partners.
• Strong time‑management, negotiation, collection, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a remote environment.
• Safety awareness and ability to take necessary precautions.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Salesforce.

• BA/BS (or equivalent) with 10+ years in finance, business development, territory management, and account management. 8 years can be substituted for an MS degree, 5 years for a PhD, or 14 years for a degree.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Automotive and/or floorplan industry experience preferred.

• Travel: >50 % with some overnight travel.
• Must be able to travel, fly, drive and sit/stand for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Base salary: $131,600 – $219,400 per year, plus potential incentive and additional compensation.

Flexible paid vacation, 7 paid holidays, up to 160 hours of paid wellness, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.