Financial Risk Manager

Clarios; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a highly analytical Financial Risk Manager to support global risk management and treasury activities. You will identify, measure, monitor, and manage exposures across FX, commodities, and interest rates, partnering with Treasury, Corporate Finance, Accounting, and business units.

The role emphasizes data-driven risk management, development of dashboards, and continuous improvement in risk strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field; 5+ years in Treasury, Financial Risk Management, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Banking, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of FX, commodity and interest rate risk.
• Experience with derivative instruments and hedge concepts.
• Programming/analytics experience (Python, SQL, Power BI) preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM or CTP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Quantify global exposures related to FX, commodities, interest rates, and balance sheet risk.
• Design, execute, and monitor hedging strategies using derivatives and offsets.
• Perform VaR, scenario, stress testing and reporting to support decisions.
• Develop risk dashboards, KPIs, and reporting for Treasury leadership.
• Monitor market developments and provide actionable insights on trends.
• Evaluate hedge performance and suggest improvements.

Skills

FX markets

Commodity markets

Interest rate risk

Derivative instruments

Corporate treasury

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

Python

Power BI

SQL

VBA

Job description

What you will do

Clarios is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Financial Risk Manager to support the company's global financial risk management and treasury activities. This role will help identify, measure, monitor, and manage exposures related to foreign exchange, commodities, interest rates, liquidity, and other market-driven risks. The Financial Risk Manager will partner closely with Treasury, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Business Units, and external banking partners to develop data-driven risk managemen strategies that support the company's financial objectives while maintaining an appropriate risk profile. The ideal candidate combines strong treasury and capital markets knowledge with quantitative analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

How you will do it

Financial Risk Management

• Analyze and quantify global exposures related to foreign exchange, commodities, interest rates, and balance sheet risk.
• Support the design, execution, and monitoring of hedging strategies using derivatives and natural offsets.
• Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, stress testing, and value-at-risk (VaR) assessments to support risk management decisions.
• Develop risk dashboards, KPIs, and reporting packages for Treasury leadership and senior management.
• Monitor market developments and provide actionable insights regarding currency, commodity, interest rate, and macroeconomic trends.
• Evaluate hedge performance and recommend improvements to risk management strategies and policy frameworks.

Treasury & Capital Market

• Support debt management, refinancing activities, bank relationship management, and capital structure initiatives.

Assist with execution and administration of derivatives, including FX forwards, commodity hedges, interest rate derivatives, and other treasury instruments.

Coordinate with banking partners on market transactions, documentation, pricing analyses, and execution support.

Participate in treasury projects involving funding strategies, liquidity optimization, and financial risk mitigation.

Quantitative Analytics & Technology

Develop and maintain analytical models that improve measurement of market risk and hedge effectiveness.

Leverage data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to improve treasury processes and decision support capabilities.

Build tools and reporting solutions that increase transparency and reduce manual effort across treasury activities.

Support ongoing evolution of treasury technology platforms, market data processes, and risk reporting infrastructure.

Accounting, Controls & Governance

• Support compliance with treasury policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting requirements.
• Collaborate with Accounting to facilitate hedge accounting documentation, testing, and reporting.
• Assist with audits, regulatory requests, and internal control reviews.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, governance, and operational discipline across treasury activities.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Commercial teams, and Operations to understand evolving business exposures.

Translate complex market risks into practical business recommendations.

What you look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Treasury, Financial Risk Management, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Banking, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of:
• Foreign exchange markets
• Commodity markets
• Interest rate risk
• Derivative instruments
• Corporate treasury concepts

Preferred

• Experience supporting multinational corporate treasury operations.
• Knowledge of hedge accounting concepts.
• Experience with treasury management systems and market data platforms.
• Programming or analytics experience (Python, Power BI, SQL, VBA, or similar).
• Professional certifications such as: CFA, FRM and CTP

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What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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