Financial Risk Manager

Clarios; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision care

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Paid time off and disability insurance

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a highly analytical Financial Risk Manager to support global risk management and treasury activities. You will quantify FX, commodity, interest rate, and liquidity exposures, design hedging programs, and develop dashboards for Treasury leadership.

The role focuses on building data‑driven risk insights and partnering with Finance, Accounting, and Business Units to optimize risk and value. The ideal candidate combines treasury and capital markets knowledge with strong

Qualifications

• 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 related discipline.
• Strong understanding of foreign exchange, commodity markets, interest rate risk, derivatives, and treasury concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and quantify global exposures related to FX, commodities, interest rates, and balance sheet risk.
• Support design, execution, and monitoring of hedging strategies using derivatives and natural offsets.
• Perform scenario, sensitivity, stress testing, and VaR assessments for risk decisions.
• Develop risk dashboards, KPIs, and reporting packages for Treasury leadership.
• Monitor market developments and provide actionable insights on currency, commodity, rate, and macro trends.
• Evaluate hedge performance and recommend improvements to risk management strategies.

Skills

Treasury knowledge

Capital markets

Risk management

Quantitative analysis

Python

Power BI

SQL

Hedge accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/accounting/math/engineering/statistics

Tools

VBA

Job description

United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Full time

WD51168

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 we 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

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 (https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility) . We want you to know your rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) because EEO is the law.