Treasury Director, FX & Rates

Company: Equinix
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: June 14, 2022

Job Description:

Treasury Director, FX & RatesEquinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating 200+---data centers across the globe and---providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed. -We are---a fast-growing global company with 70+---consecutive---quarters of growth.---Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers--- spanning over ---five---continents.------ -A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions.---We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing---an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.--- -Job Summary:As the head of FX and Rates you will lead the development and implementation of strategies for managing FX and interest rate risk at a leading global digital infrastructure company. We operate in over 30 countries and generate the majority of our earnings outside of the US. As we continue to grow globally, we face increasingly complex foreign currency markets and seek scalable solutions to address multiple objectives - from cash flow predictability, through earnings protection, to reducing our equity at risk. - -Our constant growth through both organic expansion and M&A, combined with the capital-intensive nature of our business and our commitment to paying dividends as a REIT, drives our need to regularly fund our business through incremental debt and equity issuances. You will collaborate very closely with our Capital Markets team on defining the most attractive sources of debt financing across multiple currencies, tenors, and instruments. You will also lead the interest rate hedging strategies for the new debt issuances as well as for the existing debt portfolio. -This position reports to the Treasurer, oversees a team of 4-5 treasury professionals, and plays a key role in supporting Equinix's international growth.------The ideal candidate has operated successfully at a global leadership level and has a desire to further develop, mentor and coach the FX and Rates team. This is a high visibility position that will require partnering with FP&A, tax and other finance and accounting functions across the globe and will require presentations to Sr. Management and the Board. The role can be located in Redwood City, CA; Dallas, TX; or Tampa, FL. - -ResponsibilitiesDefine interest rate and foreign exchange risk tolerance levels utilizing hedging techniques ranging from FX forward and spot transactions, options, rate swaps and rate locks where appropriate -Establish performance benchmarks and reporting on hedge effectiveness, P&L impact, and cash impact -Oversee execution of FX spot and forward transactions associated with intercompany funding and related activities -Partner with FP&A, tax, accounting, and finance teams to understand key drivers impacting foreign exchange exposure and be a key internal advisor to the organization regarding foreign exchange risk management -Support international cash management efforts including netting and pooling arrangements - -Ensure SOX and policy compliance and review FX-related SEC reporting and disclosures - -Manage counterparty risk including ISDA documentation and negotiation -Develop and maintain relationships with trading counterparts -Support Treasurer with Capital Markets, M&A, and other initiatives -If the successful candidate is located in Tampa or Dallas, 2-4 trips to HQ in Redwood City would be expected a year -QualificationsCollaboration and teamwork -Integrity, initiative, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines -Experience in treasury, corporate FP&A, or FX & Rates consulting - -Investment banking experience a plus -Strong analytical and financial modeling skills -Familiarity with FXall, Bloomberg, Reval, Oracle a plus -Understanding of accounting principles to support foreign exchange risk management - -Good oral and written communication skills - -Bachelor's degree with MBA and/or CFA/ CPA a plus -10+ years experience preferredAt Equinix, we're tasked with leading in the communities we serve - and doing our part to help keep our communities and our teams safe. Our #IamSafeIBelongIMatter culture transcends and informs all we do. In alignment with our culture, Equinix has implemented a vaccine or test policy that requires employees to show proof of full vaccination or get tested regularly to work onsite in an IBX or office. -Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. - If you need assistance in applying for an open position, you may send an email toStaffing@equinix.com. - Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you. -Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. -SummaryLocation: Redwood City; Tampa; FriscoType: Full time

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