Risk Management Team Lead Americas

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Lead the operational execution, governance, and continuous improvement of the FX risk hedging programs for the Americas region—covering inventory, balance sheet, and internal funding flows. This role ensures exposures are accurately calculated, hedge strategies comply with policy, and financial results are properly recorded and reported. In addition, the role requires a forward-thinking, innovative leader capable of leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance strategic decision-making, forecasting accuracy, process efficiency, and risk analytics. The role must stay ahead of market best practices, challenge the status quo, and proactively bring new ideas that strengthen Inchcape’s FX risk management strategy. 

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage Americas hedging strategy in accordance with Inchcape Treasury policy.
2. Review and validate the accuracy and consistency of exposure data received from internal stakeholders.
3. Calculate monthly exposure levels, required hedge percentages, and determine hedge amounts in compliance with Group Hedge Policy.
4. Maintain and continuously improve the FX hedging calendar to ensure alignment with key financial cycles.
5. Coordinate with the COE Front Office team for timely trade execution.
6. Associate logistics and invoice data to correctly link hedge instruments with underlying exposures.
7. Analyse the financial impact of hedging operations in collaboration with other areas.
8. Monitor hedge effectiveness and prepare performance reports for internal stakeholders.
9. Ensure compliance with internal controls (ICS), support audit processes, and maintain detailed documentation of hedge decisions.
10. Coordinate with the respective team the timely information delivery for hedge decisions.
11. Coordinate and prepare FX Hedging Committee.
12. Maintain strong coordination with commercial and market teams to understand business dynamics. Market Area Accountant Job Description Inchcape v1.0
13. Cross-functional work with regional hedge accounting in monitoring the hedge transactions are correctly booked and reconciled in ERP systems.
14. Use AI-based tools (forecasting models, anomaly detection, exposure analytics, scenario simulation) to improve the accuracy, speed, and strategic value of hedging decisions.
15. Identify and implement innovative methodologies, benchmark best practices, and propose enhancements that elevate Inchcape’s FX risk strategy.
16. Challenge traditional approaches and introduce new ideas, technologies, or models that optimise risk mitigation and strengthen decision-making.