FX Risk Manager

Department: Finance, Treasury and Automation

Location: United Arab Emirates

Description

The FX Risk Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the foreign exchange (FX) risk management strategy for the inDrive Group. This role involves identifying, measuring, monitoring, and hedging the Group's FX exposures to minimize financial volatility and protect profitability. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in FX markets, financial instruments, and international treasury operations, with a proven ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Policy:

• Develop and maintain the Group's FX risk management policy, aligning it with overall treasury objectives and corporate risk appetite.
• Advise senior management on FX market developments, hedging strategies, and potential financial impacts.
• Define clear objectives, risk tolerance levels, and acceptable exposure limits for FX risk.

Risk Identification & Measurement:

• Identify and quantify all types of FX exposure (transactional, translational, economic) across global subsidiaries and currencies.
• Implement and utilize tools for accurate exposure forecasting, aggregation, and reporting.
• Monitor FX market trends, economic indicators, and geopolitical events for potential impacts on currency movements.
  
  

Hedging Operations:

• Execute hedging strategies using appropriate financial instruments (e.g., spot, forwards, options, swaps) to mitigate identified exposures.
• Negotiate FX rates and terms with banking partners and payment providers to optimize hedging effectiveness and cost efficiency.
• Manage and monitor the Group's hedging portfolio

Process & Systems:

• Optimize FX-related processes, including intercompany netting, multi-lateral netting, and local currency payment strategies (natural hedging).
• Work closely with Treasury Systems and IT teams to implement and enhance FX risk management modules within the Treasury Management System (TMS) and ERP.
• Ensure data integrity and automation for FX exposure reporting.
  

Treasury operations:

• Bank relationship management (bank compliance, opening of bank accounts, negotiating banking fees and services)
• Payment processes coordination (enusure secure and efficient payment processes)
• Cash flow planning (monitor daily cash positions and ensure adequate liquidity).
  
  

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with internal FX policy, accounting standards (e.g., hedge accounting), and relevant financial regulations across all jurisdictions.
• Prepare and present regular reports to management on FX exposure, hedging effectiveness, P&L impact, and market outlook.
• Manage documentation for all hedging activities.

Collaboration & Training:

• Collaborate with local finance teams, business units, and other Treasury functions to understand their FX exposures and provide guidance.
• Educate and train internal stakeholders on FX risk principles and compliance requirements.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 4+ years of experience in Treasury, with a focus on FX risk management
• Hands-on experience with FX hedging instruments (forwards, spot; options/swaps as a plus)
• Good understanding of FX exposures and practical risk management approaches
• Experience executing FX transactions and working with banking partners
• Solid analytical skills (exposure tracking, forecasting, reporting — Excel or similar)
• Experience with treasury processes (cash flow planning, payments, bank relationships)
• Ability to clearly communicate FX risks and recommendations to stakeholders
• Experience in a multi-currency environment; TMS/ERP exposure is a plus
  
  
  

Why join us

• Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
• Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
• Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
• Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
• Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.

Final benefits may vary depending on the location.

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