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Key Responsibilities and Required Skills for Hedge Planner

💰 $95,000 - $165,000

FinanceTreasuryRisk ManagementCorporate Finance

🎯 Role Definition

We're on the hunt for a strategic and highly analytical Hedge Planner to join our world-class Treasury team. In this pivotal role, you will be the guardian of our financial stability, responsible for designing and implementing sophisticated hedging strategies to mitigate risks from volatile foreign exchange (FX) and commodity markets. You'll work at the intersection of finance, strategy, and global markets, providing critical insights that influence key business decisions. If you are a quantitative thinker with a passion for financial markets and a talent for translating complex data into actionable strategies, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

📈 Career Progression

Typical Career Path

Entry Point From:

  • Treasury Analyst
  • Financial Analyst (FP&A, Corporate Finance)
  • Risk Analyst

Advancement To:

  • Senior Hedge Planner / Senior Treasury Analyst
  • Treasury Manager
  • Assistant Treasurer

Lateral Moves:

  • Capital Markets Manager
  • Corporate Strategy & Development

Core Responsibilities

Primary Functions

  • Develop, execute, and manage the company's comprehensive foreign exchange (FX) and commodity hedging programs to mitigate financial risks.
  • Analyze and quantify balance sheet, cash flow, and net investment exposures to currency and commodity price fluctuations.
  • Execute derivative trades, including forwards, swaps, and options, with approved financial counterparties to implement hedging strategies.
  • Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to forecast exposures, simulate hedging outcomes, and perform sensitivity analysis.
  • Prepare and present detailed reports on hedging performance, market conditions, and portfolio exposure to senior leadership and the executive team.
  • Ensure strict compliance with internal risk management policies and external regulations, including hedge accounting standards (ASC 815/IFRS 9).
  • Collaborate closely with Accounting and FP&A teams to ensure accurate reporting and accounting for all hedging and derivative activities.
  • Monitor global macroeconomic trends, central bank policies, and geopolitical events to inform and refine hedging strategies.
  • Manage and nurture relationships with external banking partners, financial advisors, and trading counterparties.
  • Evaluate and recommend new hedging instruments, technologies, and strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the risk management program.
  • Perform pre-trade and post-trade analysis to assess execution quality and measure the effectiveness of hedging strategies against benchmarks.
  • Lead the documentation process for all hedge designations, ensuring a clear audit trail and compliance with accounting requirements.
  • Partner with global business units to gather data and accurately forecast foreign currency-denominated cash flows and commitments.
  • Utilize and optimize the Treasury Management System (TMS) for trade capture, exposure management, and automated reporting.
  • Provide expert analytical support for strategic corporate initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion.
  • Conduct regular stress testing and scenario analysis on the hedging portfolio to understand potential impacts under adverse market conditions.
    witnessing and confirming of trades.
  • Calculate and monitor key risk metrics, such as Value-at-Risk (VaR), to provide a quantitative measure of market risk.
  • Monitor counterparty credit risk, manage exposure limits, and conduct periodic reviews of financial counterparties.
  • Lead special projects aimed at enhancing the hedging program's infrastructure, analytical tools, and reporting capabilities.
  • Advise business leaders and operational teams on the financial implications of currency and commodity price volatility on their P&L.
  • Support the month-end and quarter-end close process by providing necessary data and analysis related to derivative positions and hedge accounting.
  • Develop and maintain robust policies, procedures, and internal controls governing the company's hedging activities.

Secondary Functions

  • Support ad-hoc data requests and exploratory data analysis from senior management and business partners.
  • Contribute to the organization's broader treasury and data strategy roadmap.
  • Collaborate with business units to translate their risk management needs into actionable hedging requirements.
  • Participate in sprint planning and agile ceremonies within the treasury and finance technology teams.
  • Provide training and mentorship to junior analysts and business partners on hedging concepts and financial risk management.

Required Skills & Competencies

Hard Skills (Technical)

  • Deep expertise in financial risk management, specifically FX and/or commodity hedging.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forecasting using Microsoft Excel (VBA knowledge is a strong plus).
  • Strong knowledge of derivative instruments including forwards, swaps, options, and their valuation.
  • Comprehensive understanding of hedge accounting principles and standards (ASC 815 / IFRS 9).
  • Hands-on experience with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) such as Kyriba, FIS Quantum, or SAP S/4HANA Treasury.
  • Proficiency with financial market data platforms like Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters Eikon, or FactSet.
  • Experience with trade execution platforms (e.g., FXall, 360T) and managing banking relationships.
  • Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills, with an ability to interpret complex datasets.
  • Knowledge of derivative valuation methodologies and market risk metrics (e.g., Value-at-Risk).
  • Familiarity with ISDA Master Agreements and other standard trade documentation.
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI for creating insightful dashboards and reports.
  • Basic knowledge of SQL or Python for data extraction and analysis is highly desirable.

Soft Skills

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
  • High level of integrity and ethical standards.

Education & Experience

Educational Background

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:

  • Master's Degree (MBA, MS in Finance, Quantitative Finance)
  • Professional certification such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or CTP (Certified Treasury Professional).

Relevant Fields of Study:

  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Accounting
  • Mathematics or a related quantitative field

Experience Requirements

Typical Experience Range: 3-8 years of progressive experience in corporate treasury, risk management, or a related financial markets role.

Preferred: Direct experience in a corporate treasury department of a large multinational corporation or at a financial institution focusing on hedging and derivatives.

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