Job Description

Role Overview



We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a

Treasury FX Controller (FTC 6 months with option to extend) to work in a truly global environment as part of the Corporate Treasury team. You will be responsible for supporting a large ongoing transformation project to centralise and streamline the Treasury / FX strategy. This is a very exciting time to join ED&F Man within a high performing team in the fast-paced commodity trading industry.



The ideal candidate will bring strong a treasury and FX background, with project experience to design, test and implement new systems and processes. The position is based from our London headquarter, initially offered as a 6-month FTC, with the opportunity to extend or become permanent.



Business Overview



Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and fish oils. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.



Key Accountabilities


Manage an FX run book to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders across multiple Business Units and locations. Create and manage effective FX hedging strategies, contributing to the re-design of the FX end to end process. Drive standardization for operational process controls in relation to Treasury related topics. Work closely with the Treasury Operations team to provide an efficient and modern FX execution and settlement service. Work closely with Operations and Transformation teams to build and execute test cases and overall implementation plan. Reviewing current capabilities and processes, documenting gaps and inefficiencies to identify practical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and embed operational models that support treasury transformation goals. Drive functional design of Treasury Management Systems (mainly FXALL) in a business-integrated context. Manage, track and resolve risks, issues and dependencies, escalating to senior management alongside management. Derive FX hedging strategies to minimize risk and monitor for effectiveness.
Skills and Experience


Strong FX or Treasury experience in trading including back office settlement processes. Degree educated in a relevant subject area, or comparable experience is also sufficient. Experience of managing minor currencies without mainstream quotes. Operational experience with FXALL and building portfolios, workflows and authorization within it. Previous experience with Treasury Management Systems, preferably Kyriba but other applications will be sufficient. Strong preference to have worked previously on FX implementation projects. Ability to work cross-functionally and across various locations. Strong communication, problem solving and good attention to detail.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about 'what' we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for 'how' we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self?Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.