Financial Risk Manager - Commodity and Foreign Exchange

Financial Risk Manager - Commodity and Foreign Exchange

Location: Minneapolis, MN - Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Schedule: Hybrid (Flexible work from home days)

Salary: $145-190k

As a Commodity and Forex Risk Strategist, you will assume a strategic and innovative role in managing and optimizing financial risks arising from commodity price fluctuations and foreign exchange rate movements. This position requires a deep understanding of global markets, advanced risk modeling, and the ability to develop cutting-edge risk management strategies to enhance the organization's competitive advantage.

Why Join Us?

By joining us, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and strategy development, enabling you to shape the future of risk management in these markets.

Unique Propositions:

• Cutting-Edge Technology: We invest heavily in cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain. You'll have access to state-of-the-art tools and resources to enhance your risk modeling and prediction capabilities.
• In-House Research: Our in-house research teams constantly explore emerging trends, data sources, and predictive analytics to provide you with the latest market insights. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging these insights to make informed decisions.
• Cross-Asset Expertise: We encourage cross-asset risk optimization, allowing you to integrate commodity and forex risk management strategies seamlessly. This unique approach enables you to uncover new diversification opportunities and enhance risk-adjusted returns.
• Strategic Partnerships: We have cultivated strategic partnerships with key industry players, giving you access to exclusive market information and opportunities. Collaborate with industry leaders to develop cutting-edge risk management solutions.
• Thought Leadership: At our company, thought leadership is highly encouraged. You'll have the freedom to challenge conventional risk management practices and pioneer innovative solutions. Your ideas will shape the future of our risk management strategies.
• Global Impact: Our global presence allows you to work on a diverse range of projects and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. Make a global impact by developing risk management solutions that address the unique challenges in various markets.
• Professional Growth: We prioritize your professional growth and development. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, conferences, and training programs to stay ahead of industry trends and expand your skill set.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package that recognizes your expertise and contributions to the field of risk management.

Key Accountabilities

• Set vision for a team of analysts to manage complex commodity and foreign exchange position reporting and reconciliation, and ensure significant differences are resolved and communicated appropriately.
• Execute reporting strategy with continuous improvement, evaluate the performance and leverage internal and external industry best practices.
• Collaborate with key business stakeholders to implement the trading and risk management vision.
• Partner with other Commodity and FX leaders, businesses, and trading leaders to evaluate and support the assessed needs within a differentiated service model.
• Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment, while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors, coaching, and making decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Broad and deep expert knowledge in commodity and FX risk management
• Confirmed experience in commodity and FX risk management or adjacent function in a trading environment.
• In depth knowledge to leverage technology in operational, reporting and analysis processes.
• Minimum of six years of related work experience