Director Financial Risk & Structured Finance at Clarios, LLC in Glendale, Wisconsin

Job Description:

What you will do:

The Senior Manager/Director, Financial Risk is responsible for managing the Company’s foreign exchange and commodities hedging programs along with finding strategic financial solutions for commodities while driving financial benefits for the company. This position will be located in Glendale, Wisconsin or Hannover, Germany.

How you will do it:

Financial Risk

• Develop, propose, and implement metals risk management strategies working in collaboration with Treasury, Global Strategy, Corporate Controller and Procurement




• Conduct risk assessment related to foreign exchange / commodity / interest rate risks and advise the business on hedging




• Lead all aspects of implementation of hedging programs




• Develop and manage relationship with banks in the global hedging program




• Work with team to execute trades, refine global hedging strategy, and train regional finance staff

Structured Finance

• Explore and originate enterprise-level structured finance solutions for commodity inventory and strategic reserve management that drive strategic and financial benefits




• Partner with VP of Metals and Regional Lead teams to drive structured financial analyses to appropriately assess new metals transactions and financing requirements




• Develop and maintain relationships with risk management and broader financial institution professionals to enhance Clarios commodity market intelligence and support strategic execution of hedging and financing strategies.




• Drive, design, and support implementation of appropriate commodity risk management information systems to maintain visibility to global metals positions




• Implement and monitor process improvements, training, and talent development across the organization




• Interface with all levels of the organization, deliver presentations and make recommendations to senior and executive level management.

People Development

• Two direct reports: Manager – Financial Risk (Glendale) & Manager – Financial Risk (Hannover)




• Train team using trading best practices




• Manage team members by developing objectives and development plan in line with the department global strategy




• Demonstrate leadership and training skills to further develop manager and analysts within the department

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred.




• Minimum 10 years of progressive business experience




• Ability to translate complex concepts and dynamics into simple but effective frameworks for senior leadership audiences




• Track record of successfully providing risk management support for global sourcing and/or trading of physical metals / other commodities




• Global experience with particular focus in North American, Latin America, Europe and China




• Advanced training in price risk management disciplines, including expertise in commodity financing solutions and market analysis




• Excellent communication skills and customer focused approach

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire


• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts


• Parental and caregiver leave programs


• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits


• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership


• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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