Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition

Caterpillar is seeking a Global Export Finance Manager, ECA to lead the development and execution of Export Credit Agency (ECA) financing solutions that enable profitable growth for Caterpillar globally. This role provides strategic financial leadership across markets—designing, promoting, and executing ECA‑backed structures to unlock business in complex environments and serve as a catalyst for Caterpillar’s long‑term success.

You will be at the center of business development, collaborating with internal stakeholders, ECAs, banks, dealers and key customers to craft innovative solutions, remove obstacles, and deliver measurable results. The ideal candidate pairs initiative with sound judgment, thinks differently to create new pathways, and builds enduring relationships that translate into market‑ready outcomes.

What You Will Do:

• Lead global ECA financing initiatives end‑to‑end—from origination through execution—serving dealers and customers across priority markets.
• Develop and deepen relationships with ECAs, global banks, dealers and key customers; build a high‑trust network that accelerates deal flow.
• Promote ECA solutions internally and externally, championing awareness, adoption, and best practices across Caterpillar.
• Scan markets and trends to identify emerging structures, policy evolutions, and product opportunities that expand our financing toolkit.
• Drive strategic plans that position ECA financing as a core enabler of profitable growth; track pipeline, hit annual objectives, and report impact.
• Lead and develop a small team of ECA specialists, setting priorities, coaching for impact, and elevating standards of excellence.

What You Will Have:

• Relationship leadership: Proven ability to build, sustain, and activate a network of ECAs, banks, dealers and internal stakeholders.
• Executive communication: Translate complex structures into crisp, actionable narratives for senior audiences; influence decisions with clarity.
• Strategic problem solving: Connect the dots across markets, risks, and policies to craft innovative, bankable solutions under ambiguity.
• Initiative & resilience: Operate with urgency, own outcomes, and sustain momentum through challenges; maintain precision when it matters most.
• Leadership & team development: Set direction, coach talent, and orchestrate cross‑functional execution in a fast‑moving environment.
• Industry fluency: Have a working knowledge of Caterpillar’s industries.

Top Candidates Also Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, banking/trade finance, and dealer/customer financing.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple workstreams through collaboration and delegation; excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

• The role requires up to 10% of travel
• This is an onsite role, 5 days a week

Posting Dates:

September 10, 2025 - September 21, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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