Senior Manager/Manager Forex Treasury

Our client is a dynamic conglomerate at the intersection of industrialization, innovation, and sustainability. Rooted in Africa with a global vision, they serve as the parent company to a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries, including leaders in renewable energy, agribusiness, healthcare, and technology.

They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager/Sr. Manager of Foreign Exchange to join their Treasury Department in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of relevant experience, particularly in a foreign exchange trading environment (FX desk) within multinational companies involved in trading or manufacturing. This role will be key in managing foreign exchange operations, optimizing FX trading strategies, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and risk management frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foreign Exchange Trading & Management: Oversee and execute foreign exchange transactions and trading activities, ensuring all FX trades are conducted efficiently in alignment with company policies and prevailing market conditions.
• Market Analysis: Provide regular market analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making, identifying potential risks and opportunities within the foreign exchange markets.
• Risk Management: Monitor and manage foreign exchange risks, implementing appropriate hedging strategies to mitigate exposure. Analyze the impact of currency fluctuations on the companys financial performance and balance sheet.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on foreign exchange positions, risk exposure, and hedging effectiveness to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Treasury Operations: Oversee daily treasury operations to ensure liquidity management, optimal cash flow, and strict compliance with both corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration with Business Units: Work closely with other departments such as finance, legal, and accounting to ensure alignment with business objectives and risk management policies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks and industry best practices in foreign exchange transactions and risk management.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in foreign exchange trading, dealing, or treasury management, ideally within multinational companies in trading, manufacturing, or consulting sectors.
• Minimum of MBA or ACA qualification.
• Deep knowledge of foreign exchange markets, trading platforms, and hedging strategies. Strong proficiency in financial modeling, risk management, and treasury management systems.
• Excellent analytical abilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making and problem-solving.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present complex foreign exchange data in a clear, concise manner to senior management.
• Attention to detail with an understanding of financial risk management and compliance in foreign exchange operations.