Treasury Manager

About Umicore

Umicore is a leading global materials technology and recycling group headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. With a strong strategic focus on sustainable solutions for green mobility, including electric vehicles, batteries, and depollution systems, we are committed to driving positive change for a greener future. If this resonates and you are willing to make a difference, then your application is welcomed!

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Group Treasury Manager  with expertise in the Foreign Exchange (FX) and Interest Rate (IR) risk management join our dynamic Group Treasury team at Umicore. The candidate will have a key role in the team and will be in charge of the Group’s Treasury Operations including exposure management, foreign exchange, cash management, liquidity planning and bank relationship management.            
Based in Brussels, you will lead a team of Treasury Officers and report to the Group Treasury Senior Manager.

What you will be doing

FX & IR Risk Management

• You manage and support treasury operations, including exposure management, foreign exchange, cash management, liquidity planning and bank relationship management
• You help develop, implement and execute comprehensive FX/IR management framework and strategies aligned with group policies and financial objectives
• You are the first point of contact for all FX/IR topics and collaborate with the businesses and external parties to ensure coordination and alignment of FX/IR risk management practices
• Collaborate with Treasury applications and process manager to maintain and  develop optimal  
• You supervise front and back office operations while being able to step-in to execute treasury deals including but not limited to FX spots, forwards, swaps, options, interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps
• You monitor financial markets and economic indicators to stay informed of changes impacting Umicore

Inter-company Funding

• You maintain and enhance the inter-company financing framework in line with internal policies and tax agreements
• You manage the inter-company loans process in collaboration with other corporate functions (e.g. Tax)

General 

• You collaborate effectively with other Treasury managers and officers as well as with other internal and external stakeholders by being a true team player
• You oversee timely reporting and controlling activities and collaborate closely with other stakeholders
• You are eager to get involve and manage Treasury Transformation projects to help our team because a best-in-class Treasury

Who we are looking for

You are an ideal candidate 

• Hold a Master's degree in Business engineering, Finance, Economics or related a field
• Have minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in Treasury with a focus on foreign exchange and interest rate risk management
• Have strong interest for financial markets, instruments and hedging techniques
• Posses strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Have good communication skills
• Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Posses proficiency in SAP Treasury (S4/Hana) is desired
• Have gained experience with Bloomberg and Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau...)
• Have relevant knowledge of Treasury accounting, will be an an asset

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds.

As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary, company car, performance-based bonus, comprehensive insurance coverage, flexible / remote working schedule and a lot of other benefits.

If we can become a world leader in recycling and clean mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?