Head of Financial Markets & Risk Management

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people. Your mission and responsibilities The Head of Financial Markets and Risk Management is responsible for managing the group’s overall dealing room activities, including foreign exchange (FX) management, interest rate hedging, money market transactions, commodity and energy risk management. This role requires a strategic and analytical individual who can effectively lead a team, work closely with various internal stakeholders, and maintain strong relationships with external financial institutions. The incumbent will also ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, optimize financial performance, and support the company’s strategic goals through effective risk management. In the context of the creation of a new Financing and Markets Team, the Head of the Financial Markets & Risk Management will be associated and progressively in charge of funding transactions (bonds, Schuldschein, ...). Key Responsibilities: Foreign Exchange (FX) Management: Define and implement the group’s FX strategy Consolidate and manage the group’s FX exposure, including subsidiary reports. Support subsidiary treasurers and controllers in FX risk management. Ensure hedging of group debt and intercompany dividend payments in foreign currencies. Negotiate and implement market transactions to optimize costs and financial performance using both vanilla and exotic financial derivatives. Develop and maintain front office reporting and KPIs for daily, monthly, yearly, FX position tracking & performance. Interest Rate Hedging: Develop and implement the group’s interest rate hedging strategy. Establish reporting and KPIs to monitor the group’s interest rate positions. Propose hedging and pre-hedging strategies for new debt issuances and asset-liability management (ALM) exercises. Ensure cost-effective execution of interest rate transactions. Money Market Transactions: Oversee the €500M NEU MTN Program, managing interest rate curves, amounts, and durations. Manage the €1.3B Commercial Paper Program, including issuance strategy. Administer the short-term cash investment program, including bank deposits, mutual funds, and cash accounts. Commodities and Energy Management: Oversee monthly vPPA valuations and electricity market monitoring. Support the group’s electricity hedging strategy and provide insights for the Energy Committee. Collaborate with the Sustainability Team on green energy initiatives, such as vPPA, CPPA, and GO purchasing. Safeguard group financial interests in green energy projects and assist in budgeting for GO certificates. Financing & Debt Capital Markets (DCM): Oversee liability management activities. Monitor the performance of Forvia bonds and maintain the group’s credit curve Manage all aspects of Euro Bond debt, including new issuances, pricing, and legal documentation. Accounting and IFRS Compliance (together with Middle Office): Ensure derivatives transactions comply with IFRS standards. Prepare figures for the group’s financial statements concerning debt and derivatives. Write position papers for derivative transactions and negotiate optimal booking with external auditors. Your profile and competencies to succeed Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration. 5-10 years of experience in Treasury, dealing room, or financial markets roles. Strong knowledge of foreign exchange, interest rate hedging, money markets. Commodities and energy risk management are a big plus. Good knowledge of IFRS regulations, especially IFRS 9 & 16. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Proven leadership abilities with experience managing a team. Excellent command of English and French. Command of another language (Chinese, German, Portuguese…) will be appreciated. Knowledge of 3Vs Titan, Refinitiv Eikon, FxAll is a plus. What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies. We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry. With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world. In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045. As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere. #J-18808-Ljbffr