Global Foreign Currency Hedging Analyst
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client seeking a Global Foreign Currency Hedging Analyst located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania (PA). This position is responsible for global management of Foreign Currency, Commodity and Interest Rate risk. Additionally, this position will implement the process for improved management of foreign currency risk. This position will interact with a diverse group of finance and non-financial managers within the company.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Optimize processes surrounding foreign currency management
Implement processes to identify exposures and take corrective actions to mitigate exposure and expenses through hedging and improved banking relationship management
Expand the netting program and intercompany funding for both loans and trade receivables
Manage the non-functional currency risk
Implement the process that will enable interest rate sensitivity management through use of fixed and/or floating debt ratio, interest rate swaps, etc
Work with cross functional teams to implement policies that will govern hedging activity strategy and will determine accounting implications for hedging activity
Partner with cross functional leaders to implement strategy to mitigate exposure to commodity price fluctuations
Implement a cost effective approach while hedging key risks associated with foreign exchange, interest rates and commodity prices
Perform complex analytics and problem solving
Translate financial information into executable business recommendations and initiative
Generate high quality innovative solutions to both normal work flow and crisis situations
This position requires up to 10% domestic and international travel
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance or related discipline
Strong knowledge of global banking, treasury and derivative management
Experience utilizing interest rate swaps and other derivatives to manage interest rate sensitivity
Excellent decision-making skills
Strong leadership, organizational, multi-tasking and relationship-building skills
