Company Overview

An international financial technology environment is expanding its foreign exchange risk management capabilities to support businesses with cross-border operations, international supplier payments, overseas revenue streams, and multi-currency financial obligations.

The organisation is seeking a Corporate FX & Hedging Specialist to support currency exposure analysis, hedging execution coordination, and the development of practical foreign exchange risk management strategies. The position will contribute to protecting corporate financial performance against adverse currency movements while supporting informed treasury decisions.

Role Summary

The Corporate FX & Hedging Specialist will manage analytical and operational activities relating to corporate foreign exchange exposure and hedging programmes. The role involves identifying currency risks, analysing exchange rate movements, evaluating hedging alternatives, and coordinating approved FX transactions with banking partners and financial service providers.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of corporate FX risk management, financial instruments, and international currency markets. The position requires strong analytical judgement and the ability to explain hedging strategies and their financial implications to business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse foreign exchange exposures arising from international revenues, expenses, receivables, payables, and intercompany transactions.

• Maintain a consolidated record of corporate currency positions and forecast foreign exchange requirements.

• Assess currency risks associated with international business operations and cross-border financial commitments.

• Support the design and implementation of approved FX hedging strategies.

• Analyse and coordinate forward contracts, FX swaps, options, and other appropriate hedging instruments.

• Monitor exchange rate movements and evaluate their potential impact on corporate cash flows and financial results.

• Prepare exposure reports and hedging performance analysis for treasury management.

• Coordinate with banks, FX brokers, and liquidity providers regarding corporate currency transactions.

• Review FX pricing, transaction costs, spreads, and counterparty terms.

• Support the execution and confirmation of approved hedging transactions.

• Monitor hedge maturity dates, settlement requirements, and outstanding contractual obligations.

• Assist with hedge effectiveness assessments and documentation in line with applicable accounting policies.

• Maintain accurate records of hedging decisions, approvals, and transaction confirmations.

• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams on foreign currency valuation and reporting requirements.

• Recommend improvements to FX exposure monitoring and corporate hedging procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Financial Engineering, or a related discipline.

• At least 4 years of experience in corporate FX, treasury, financial risk management, or currency trading operations.

• Strong understanding of foreign exchange markets and corporate currency exposure.

• Practical knowledge of forward contracts, FX swaps, currency options, and hedging methodologies.

• Understanding of transaction exposure, translation exposure, and economic exposure.

• Experience analysing currency positions and preparing FX risk reports.

• Familiarity with hedge accounting principles and IFRS 9 hedge accounting requirements is advantageous.

• Knowledge of international banking practices and FX settlement processes.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capabilities.

• Ability to interpret market data and assess the financial implications of exchange rate movements.

• Strong commercial judgement, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• High standards of accuracy, documentation, and financial control.

Benefits

• Fully remote working opportunity within Estonia.

• Opportunity to support corporate FX risk management across international markets.

• Exposure to institutional currency markets and treasury hedging instruments.

• Collaboration with finance, treasury, and financial markets professionals.

• Opportunities for technical training and professional development.

• Flexible working arrangements within an international fintech environment.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit an updated CV detailing their corporate FX experience, currency exposure analysis, and hedging responsibilities. Applicants should highlight their knowledge of FX derivatives, risk management methodologies, treasury reporting, and relevant financial market systems.

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