Treasury Manager Americas

Clariant; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle & parking

Hybrid work model

Meal card

Private pension

Volunteer day

TotalPass for you and up to 3 guests

Medical and dental for you and family

Telemedicine 24/7 and Psychotherapy

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a seasoned Treasury Manager Americas to act as the regional treasury authority across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Canada, and the USA. This individual contributor role emphasizes senior, strategic leadership with hands-on execution, reporting directly into Group Treasury in Switzerland.

You will drive liquidity, manage FX exposure, and lead digital treasury initiatives using Kyriba TMS and in-house banking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of treasury experience in multinational companies.
• Experience with Americas regulatory environments is a plus.
• English and Portuguese fluent; Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive liquidity management and cash flow performance across the Americas.
• Identify and manage FX exposures and hedging strategies.
• Own end-to-end bank account management (KYC, mandates) in Kyriba TMS.
• Lead Kyriba TMS/in-house bank transformation (POBO/COBO, netting, centralized FX).
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and local regulations; deliver Treasury KPIs.

Skills

Treasury experience

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

University degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Kyriba TMS

In-house banking

Job description

Job ID: 41892 | Location: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil | Work Model: Hybrid

Are you a seasoned treasury professional looking for your next high-impact challenge?

Clariant is a world-renowned global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Switzerland, recognized internationally for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Here, finance is a strategic lever — not a back-office function. Senior finance professionals operate with real influence and global visibility, connected directly to a sophisticated Group Treasury in Switzerland.

Our treasury function is in full digital transformation — Kyriba TMS, in-house banking (POBO/COBO), centralized FX, and agentic AI for cash forecasting and reconciliation. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of treasury in a complex multinational environment.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Treasury Manager Americas to be the regional treasury authority across Brazil

• Mexico
• Chile
• Peru
• Colombia
• Canada
• USA.
• Individual contributor role — no direct team management
• Senior and strategic, with hands-on operational responsibilities
• You will lead through expertise and influence, partnering closely with regional stakeholders and Group Treasury headquarters

Why Clariant?

• Global visibility with direct connection to Group Treasury in Switzerland
• High-impact, transformational digital treasury agenda
• A culture that values innovation, sustainability, and ethical leadership
• Work across one of the most diverse and dynamic regions in the world

Responsibilities

• Drive liquidity management and cash flow performance across the Americas, optimizing subsidiary capital structures in line with Group Treasury policies
• Identify and manage FX exposures, executing hedging strategies via the in-house bank and monitoring results against benchmarks
• Own end-to-end bank account management (KYC, mandates) in Kyriba TMS and lead banking relationships across the region, including wallet analysis, pricing reviews, and account rationalization
• Lead the Americas workstream in the Kyriba TMS/in-house bank transformation (POBO/COBO, netting, centralized FX), identifying digitalization opportunities and exploring AI applications in cash forecasting and reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and local regulations (including BACEN and IOF), delivering Treasury KPIs and providing guidance on regulatory changes
• Act as Treasury lead for regional strategic projects (entity restructuring, new market entries, capex, trade finance), engaging with senior stakeholders, regional leadership, and Group Treasury headquarters

Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years of treasury experience in multinational companies, combined with established relationships with financial institutions or proven banking sector experience
• Experience with Americas regulatory environments is a plus

Languages

• English and Portuguese — fluent, mandatory
• Spanish — desirable

Education

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Profile

• Senior and strategic, but equally hands-on and execution-oriented
• Leads by influence — able to drive results without direct authority, building trust and credibility across cultures and hierarchies
• Highly adaptable to fast-paced, ever-changing environments
• Ethics is non-negotiable — you bring integrity to every decision and interaction
• Innovative mindset — you challenge the status quo, drive continuous improvement, and are not afraid to speak up and take a stand when it matters
• Strong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills, including comfort interacting with global headquarters

Our Offer

• Veículo frota e estacionamento
• Modelo híbrido (2x home office), com escritório localizado na Zona Sul de São Paulo
• Horário semiflexível (segunda a sexta-feira, entrada entre 7h-9h e saída entre 16h-18h)
• Cartão-refeição (R$ 1.155,00 por mês)
• Participação nos Resultados
• Previdência privada (2:1)
• Compensação de horas para emendar pontes de feriados
• 1 dia de folga no dia ou no mês do seu aniversário
• 1 dia de folga por ano para atividades de voluntariado
• TotalPass para você e até 3 convidados
• Assistência médica e odontológica para você, cônjuge e filhos
• Telemedicina 24 horas e Psicoterapia para você, cônjuge e filhos
• Auxílio-farmácia para você, cônjuge e filhos
• Vale-presente de Natal
• Licença-maternidade de 180 dias e paternidade de 20 dias + 10 dias úteis
• Garantia de emprego para a mãe por até 1 ano após o parto ou a adoção
• Auxílio-creche para mães com filhos até 2 anos de idade
• Sala de lactação

Pode haver variação a depender da localidade ou da área de contratação

Your Contact

Talent Acquisition Team

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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