Financial Risk Manager

Company Overview

The IKEA Supply AG Treasury, a distinguished entity within the Inter IKEA group, is recognized globally for its adept management of multi-billion currency risks. Our dedicated team specializes in managing Foreign Exchange Risk and Cash Management while providing strategic Treasury advisory to the organization. We aim to maintain exceptional knowledge and skills within our group to consistently deliver optimal results for ISAG and the Inter IKEA Group.

Main Responsibilities

Your primary duties will include:

• Managing foreign exchange risk while also addressing credit, counterparty, and liquidity risks.
• Executing foreign exchange trades with external counterparts, including the use of foreign exchange options.
• Contributing to the development of treasury policies, rules, and strategies.
• Providing strategic Treasury advice to various divisions within the organization.
• Active participation as a collaborative team member.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluency in English, with additional languages considered an asset.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in portfolio management within a multinational corporate environment or financial institution.
• Exceptional skills in financial data analysis, risk assessment, and development of risk management strategies.
• Profound understanding of foreign exchange markets and the economic factors influencing currency fluctuations.
• Experience with commonly used financial instruments, financial models, and treasury systems (Bloomberg and/or Reuters).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with an aptitude for evaluating risk scenarios and formulating effective solutions.
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Confidence in decision-making in uncertain and high-pressure situations.
• Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex risk concepts and trading strategies to diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of commodities is a plus.
• A self-motivated, results-driven team player with a high level of cultural awareness.

Additional Information

This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and located in Pratteln, Switzerland.

About IKEA

At IKEA, we embrace a different way of doing things—thinking, acting, and working uniquely. Our innovative approach includes breaking norms to create exceptional products, like music-playing lamps and versatile furniture. Our vision is simple: to create a better everyday life for the many, a mission that has inspired our team for over 75 years. By 2030, our goal is to help millions more look forward to returning home. Perhaps you can contribute to this vision.

IKEA Supply is dedicated to ensuring that our product offerings are produced and delivered effectively to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across various functions, collaborating with diverse business areas and retail markets to guarantee customer availability at the lowest total cost.

We firmly believe in the benefit of physical presence for collaboration and dialogue. The unique energy and creativity fostered through human interactions are invaluable, which is why we prioritize time spent in the IKEA workplace while also embracing flexibility for remote work when appropriate.

An essential element of our success stems from our values-based culture. While we celebrate our individual differences, we share a commitment to leading by example, collaborating effectively, exploring better methods, and delivering results. We value lifelong learning as a means to support each other's growth and enhance our business.

For further insights into our organization, please visit our website.