FX Sr Analyst

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Treasury vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated FX Analyst, Treasury to join our Treasury team. This role will involve analyzing the company's balance sheet foreign exchange (FX) risks and operational FX risks, executing and monitoring FX transactions, and assisting in implementing hedging strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong theoretical and hands-on knowledge of global financial markets, FX trading tools (which include spot trades and derivatives such as forwards and FX swaps), and hedging techniques). This person will work closely with supervisor and internal teams, including finance, treasury, and accounting to ensure that the company's currency exposures are effectively identified, managed, and mitigated.

This position will report into the Sr. Treasury Manager, Global Capital Markets and will be hybrid, reporting to our corporate headquarters three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
  • Currently possesses or has strong Interest in obtaining a post-graduate professional certification, such as CTP, FRM, or CFA.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in FX management, derivatives, hedging, or financial analysis, preferably within a corporate treasury department or financial institution.
  • Strong understanding of FX markets, currency derivatives (e.g., forwards, swaps, options), and hedging techniques.
  • Experience with treasury management systems (TMS) and financial software such as Bloomberg, FXALL, Reuters, GTreasury, Kyriba, FireApps or similar platforms.
  • Experience with multi-currency operations or managing FX risks in a global organization.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to FX and derivatives trading.
  • Familiarity with financial risk management tools, scenario modeling, and statistical methodologies such as regression analysis and Value at Risk (VaR).
  • Ability to assess macroeconomic trends and their impact on currency movements.

Who you are:

• In-depth knowledge of FX market dynamics and global financial markets.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling techniques, and risk analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and present financial insights to management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to quantitative detail, with laser-focus on accuracy (via multiple checks) in reporting and analysis.

How you will thrive and create and impact:

Global Market Research

• Stay abreast on daily basis of latest geopolitical and monetary policy events that impact FX markets and create weekly (or on-demand) summary FX "dashboard" reports
• Alert team of changes in FX trends and other economic indicators (inflation, interest rates, etc.), to support informed decision-making regarding hedging strategies.

FX Exposure Data Collection and Analysis

• Be inquisitive to dig into the details to learn and help identify key business drivers that impact FX related to balance sheet hedging program and cashflow hedging program

• Monitor, track, and analyze the company's exposures to foreign currency risks, including fluctuations in currency rates and their potential impact on financial results.
• Develop and execute hedging strategies using various financial instruments (such as FX forwards and swaps) to mitigate foreign exchange risk.
• Ensure the hedging program aligns with company objectives, overall exposure risk tolerance, and bank counterparty risk.
• Perform regular analysis of FX exposures, hedging positions, and financial market conditions. Prepare detailed reports for senior management, outlining risk exposures, hedging effectiveness, and potential market impacts.
• Collaborate with other finance teams to integrate FX forecasts and hedging strategies into the company's broader cash flow management and financial planning process.

Pre-Trade FX Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare pre-trade analytics and documentation for all exposures and documentation ("trade tickets") for hedging approvals and execution.

Post-Trade FX Analysis and Reporting

• Work with the treasury team to carefully prepare and review for accuracy monthly post-trade realized FX gain/loss reports and unrealized FX gain/loss mark-to-market reports.
• Regularly monitor and recommend adjustments to the company's FX and swap portfolio to ensure optimal performance and alignment with risk management objectives.

Monthly FX Impact Reviews and Reporting

• Assist monthly in quantitatively identifying the following:
  • New material exposures that require FX hedges
  • Hedge vs exposure mismatches that arise
  • Hedging costs/benefits (i.e. forward points)

Ad hoc Requests

• Assist in collecting and reviewing information per customer requests for information (Tax, Accounting, Internal Audit, FP&A etc.)
  • Work closely with treasury, accounting, tax, and financial planning teams to ensure alignment of FX and hedging strategies with overall business goals.
  • Complete other tasks as requested.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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