Foreign Exchange Trader

Unique mastery and recognized authority on relevant subject matter knowledge including technologies, theories and techniques. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. Successfully operates in the most complex disciplines, in which the company must operate to be successful. Provides highly innovative solutions. Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization’s long-term goals and objectives. May participate in cross-division, multi-function teams. Provides mentoring and guidance to lower level employees. Routinely exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives. Develops strategy and sets functional policy and direction. Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise but does not manage other employees as a primary job function. (TCP review board required in TCP families).

Responsibilities:

• Applies treasury subject matter expertise in HP’s Foreign Exchange program, which is of the highest complexity.

• Communicates with senior managers to deliver guidance and desired results for HP’s foreign exchange programs.

• Is accountable for impact analysis of the foreign exchange program and the financial and legal outcomes of programs.

• Manages treasury projects that have an impact across the organization and at multiple levels.

• Leads priority projects and provides review and recommendation on current treasury processes and technologies that facilitate operational efficiencies.

• Works with and provides suggestions and recommendations to tax, legal, and audit functions as well as businesses on areas related to tax planning, foreign exchange, risk management and treasury solutions.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with banking partners and with business or functional leaders.

• Identifies areas for improvement to the hedging processes.

• Leads multiple, complex programs simultaneously (e.g., managing banking relationships, vendors, matrixed employees).

• Develops relationships with industry professionals and/or external organizations to maintain current market trends knowledge for internal use.

Education and Experience Required:

• First-level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.

• Typically 10+ years related experience in finance, audit, and/or accounting.

• Relevant certification preferred.

• Foreign Exchange trading experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Complete systematic understanding of foreign exchange trading processes, as well as other finance functions.

• Advanced knowledge of the regulatory environment as it relates to treasury activities.

• Advanced communication, leadership, consulting, influence, and negotiation skills.

• Exceptional financial and business acumen.

• Excellent project management, problem solving, strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, and the ability to execute a project within the scope of overall strategies.

• Knowledge of Bloomberg and other FX trading platforms is preferred.