Hedging Operations Analyst

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Hedging Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely execution of FX hedging transactions across the Americas region. This includes preparing trading files, performing validations, executing trades in Bloomberg FXGO and ensuring transactions are correctly reflected in treasury systems. The role plays a critical part in maintaining the operational integrity of the FX hedging process, supporting the Team Lead in operational control, data quality, audit trail management, and continuous process improvement.

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 Prepare and consolidate trading operations files based on market submissions and approved hedge strategies.
2 Perform review of trading files to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
3 Execute FX forward and swap transactions using Bloomberg FXGO, following trading calendar and market limits.
4 Load executed trades into treasury systems such as Wallstreet Suite (WSS) and ensure proper classification.
5 Correct operational errors and coordinate remediation in WSS or Bloomberg, escalating as needed.
6 Monitor daily hedge status and update hedge position trackers.
7 Assist in generating periodic reports for hedge effectiveness and support reconciliation tasks.
11 Maintain internal controls by ensuring audit trail completeness, adherence to policies, and proper documentation.
12 Support the preparation of documentation for FX Hedge Committee meetings.
13 Collaborate with markets and functional teams to ensure timely and accurate hedging data inputs.
14 Support improvements to hedging tools, templates, and operating procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

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  -Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CTP- Certified Treasury Professional, CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst, FRM - Financial Risk Manager) is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Treasury, Hedging operations or Corporate Finance, ideally within a multinational or complex matrix organization.
• Proven track record managing FX risk processes, hedge execution, and SAP-based reporting environments.
• A minimum of 2 years of general experience in a Treasury functions.
• Strong understanding of FX markets, derivative instruments (forwards, swaps), and hedge accounting principles (IAS 21, IFRS 9).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation)
• Hands-on experience with SAP (monetary items, invoice tracking, FX exposure reports).
• Proficiency in Bloomberg for accessing real-time market data, monitoring FX rates, analyzing financial trends, and executing trades.
• Experience with Wallstreet Suite (WSS) for FX hedge management.
• Familiarity with treasury management systems (TMS)and Power BI is a plus.