A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The Regional Treasury Manager will oversee all treasury activities across North America (USA, Canada, Mexico, and LATAM, excluding Brazil and the Southern Cone). This seasoned financial professional will be responsible for currency risk management, global and regional cash management, affiliate finance, trade finance, regional debt and regulatory compliance, M&A and joint venture finance, and leading treasury literacy initiatives. This key leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in treasury management and a passion for financial optimization.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (economics, finance, or business). Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in commodities, financial markets, or risk management. Treasury management background is highly desired.
• Strong understanding of treasury operations, including cash management, foreign exchange, debt management, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data, develop strategies, and present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Oversee daily treasury operations in the US time zone, including global cash and liquidity management, taking over from the European treasury team.
• Manage the company’s $2 billion Commercial Paper Program, making borrowing decisions related to $8.7 billion in credit lines and investing corporate cash assets (potentially $3-$4 billion) in various money markets.
• Design, implement, and manage the regional cash management structure, including bank accounts, receipts and disbursements, technology solutions, electronic banking, and bank fee management.
• Lead affiliate finance activities in the region, collaborating with the global head and adhering to company policy. Monitor and manage OWC currency exposure in the region, working closely with the global head.
• Lead all currency risk management activities, collaborating with the Group Treasurer and adhering to company policy. Participate in the Currency Leadership Team, contributing to risk management strategy discussions.
• Oversee the production of regional treasury reports and collaborate with global heads for a consolidated global view.
• Supervise country-level treasury teams in the region.
• Collaborate with commercial leadership on financial matters, off-balance sheet finance, M&A, joint ventures, and treasury literacy. Coordinate with the Capital Markets head on relevant issues.
• Represent treasury at regional leadership forums and events.
• Leverage treasury technology to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Optimize work distribution between treasury and shared services using BBS.
• Prepare presentations for senior management and board meetings.
• Collaborate with the St. Louis-based Capital Markets team to engage with fixed-income investors (banks, investors, and rating agencies).
• Operate within a multi-dimensional organizational structure, collaborating with global treasury leaders, commercial teams, and corporate finance. Drive continuous improvement in process outsourcing, standardization, treasury systems, reporting, and controls.