Director, FX Risk

I am supporting a London-based client with the recruitment of an FX Risk Director on a permanent basis.

The ideal candidate will have a background in both FX risk management and accounting for FX transactions, as well as some exposure to commodities. Additionally you’ll be comfortable liaising with trading teams and other departments across the business, and advising on all aspects of FX risk.

You will be leading a team with responsibilities for managing the execution of key strategic activities, as well as ensuring compliance with FX risk controls for the group.

Responsibilities:

• Daily FX exposure and P&L reporting
• FX exposure forecasting
• Improvement in communication of FX impact with commercial and finance teams
• Interpreting general ledger (Oracle) activity to derive exposure and interpret FX P&L results
• Periodic review of FX exposure forecasting and hedging policy
• Deep understanding of derivative FX instruments and relevant markets

Requirements:

• A background in auditing and/or technical accounting
• Specialized knowledge in FX exposures, balance sheet reporting, and the uses of FX derivatives as a hedging instrument
• Experience of working in a treasury function
• Knowledge of Oracle and related programs
• Strong communication and leadership skills

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