Treasury Executive

The Treasury Executive at Louis Dreyfus Company is primarily responsible for daily FX management, including internal hedging, monitoring FX exposure, and generating reports. Additionally, this role involves cash management duties such as initiating payments, monitoring cash receipts, conducting short-term cash flow forecasts, and managing intercompany funding. The position also requires liaising with banks and maintaining banking relationships, along with risk management tasks.

Candidates for the Treasury Executive role at Louis Dreyfus Company should ideally have over three years of experience in treasury and cash management, with a background in handling intercompany loans, especially in commodity trading. A degree in accounting, finance, or business is essential, along with solid treasury operations experience and fluency in English.

Louis Dreyfus Company is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. The company encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply for the Treasury Executive position. They believe that diversity is a vital aspect of their operations and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

As a Treasury Executive at Louis Dreyfus Company, you will have access to various training and development programs designed to enhance your skills and career growth. The company provides outstanding career development opportunities in a dynamic international environment, which is beneficial for both personal and professional advancement.

While specific prior experience in risk management is not strictly necessary for the Treasury Executive role at Louis Dreyfus Company, candidates with experience in this area will find it advantageous. The company is open to providing training for the right individual who is eager to learn and grow in that aspect.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples where you've successfully managed FX exposure or transactions. Discuss your familiarity with hedging techniques and any software you used for monitoring FX risks, emphasizing the impact of your role on cash flow stability.

Showcase your organizational skills by outlining your process for assessing urgency and importance in your tasks. Talk about tools you use for tracking and how you communicate with stakeholders to ensure everything runs smoothly, especially during peak periods.

In your response, detail the methods or models you use for forecasting cash flows. Explain how you approach variance analysis and adjustments based on actual receipts and payments, as well as how these forecasts impact decision-making.

Provide a STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format response, detailing a specific example. Highlight your problem-solving skills, communication with team members, and the lessons learned, focusing on how your actions benefited the company.

Discuss your familiarity with internal controls and compliance procedures. Mention how you stay updated on policies, the importance of documenting processes, and your role in ensuring adherence among team members.

Highlight your experience with specific treasury management systems or software, including any relevant tools for cash flow forecasting or FX management. If you've integrated new technologies, share that experience as well.

Emphasize your interpersonal skills and proactive communication approach. Discuss how you nurture these relationships through regular engagement, addressing their concerns promptly, and seeking opportunities for collaboration.

Talk about assessing and mitigating risks associated with FX, interest rates, and liquidity. Explain how regular monitoring and reporting can help in early detection and the importance of adjusting strategies to address potential issues.

Provide a specific instance where you identified inefficiencies in cash management. Discuss your approach to streamline processes, the actions taken, and the measurable outcomes achieved, such as improved cash flow or reduced costs.

Explain your communication strategy, focusing on your approach to keeping stakeholders and team members informed of relevant actions, updates, and reporting. Discuss how you tailor your communication style based on the audience to encourage collaboration.