Financial Risk Manager

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The Dow Chemical Company Finance organization has an opening for a Financial Risk Manager within the Treasury's Financial Risk Management Team (FRMT). The purpose of the position is to develop, execute, monitor and manage the financial risk management strategy for a portfolio of financial exposures.

About You

In this role, you will be a key member of the FRMT reporting to a Director of Financial Management. The FRMT manages the global hedging and investments related to a $40+ billion portfolio of exposures derived from foreign currencies, interest rates, commodities and investments. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your analytical skills and financial market understanding to contribute to the success of the company.

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop, pitch, execute, and manage financial risk strategies, including:
  • Monitoring market exposures, analyzing internal (Treasury data, currency/exposure assessments) and external (Bloomberg, economic research) information.
  • Assessing macroeconomic conditions, market dynamics, and potential impact on financial exposures (earnings, cash flow, value changes).
  • Evaluating, applying, and analyzing hedging instruments (derivatives) concerning costs, benefits, credit exposure, regulatory adherence, and accounting considerations
  • Formulating and sharing market insights and hedging strategies based on fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses.
  • Balancing strategies to optimize financial volatility, profitability, liquidity, and positive financial market positions.
  • Take positions in the financial markets to earn positive profits for the company.
• Act as a trusted risk advisor by:
  • Providing insights on market risks, educating on best mitigation practices, and offering updates on market shifts.
  • Forecasting macroeconomic conditions and market trends, collaborating with Financial Planning to align financial exposure estimates and risk mitigation.
• Mentor FRMT members in risk management best practices and strategies.
• Oversee the orderly execution and management of risk strategies in collaboration with various company and external functions (Treasury, Operations, Compliance, etc.), ensuring:
  • Efficient management of hedging instruments and investments.
  • Thorough financial performance evaluation, reporting, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
  • Proactive evaluation and improvement of FRMT practices and infrastructure.
• Handle ad-hoc requests, project delivery, and routine duties effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree (preferentially in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Finance and/or Economics) OR relevant military experience at a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class, Sergeant ranking or higher
• A minimum of 8 years of total experience with a focus in financial/capital markets-oriented positions, and/or other relevant experience.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MBA with a finance focus preferred).
• CFA Charterholder.
• Prior experience in Treasury Financial Operations and Financial Planning is desirable. Understanding of financial operations, planning and accounting principles with an understanding of the principals of hedge accounting, a regulatory and control environment, and business/financial law.
• Understanding of and interest in technology and financial systems.
• Demonstrated competence and interest in quantitative techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, advanced MS Excel skills

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Benefits - What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you needwhen you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
  • Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.