Role Context
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ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for its customers and communities. It leads the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy, operating one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world.
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Role Purpose
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The Group Treasury function at ESB is responsible for maintaining the company's strong credit rating and building relationships with debt investors. The team also raises external funding to support ESB's strategy and investment plans, manages the existing €7bn debt portfolio, and oversees treasury-related financial risks.
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Key Responsibilities
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* IDentify and manage ESB's foreign exchange (FX), interest rate, and inflation-linked risks, proposing Group policy for Group Treasury Finance Directorate and Board approval.
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* Manage and execute daily FX exposures and hedging requirements, negotiate and execute large-scale FX and interest rate and inflation-related transactions with international banks.
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* Negotiate ISDAs and related master agreements with ESB counterparties.
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* Work closely with ESB business units to ensure that all future development/investment options are appropriately de-risked with respect to FX, interest rate, and inflation.
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* Monitor and manage the consolidated energy trading positions of ESB Group.
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* Develop and implement an appropriate Group Trading Risk Management policy and framework.
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* Provide risk reporting for senior management and other stakeholders.
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* Partner with ESB businesses to ensure treasury risk and trading risk is effectively managed at a group level.
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* Develop and manage relationships with banks and market participants.
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* Identify, assess, and execute flexible financial solutions for stand-alone projects across the Group.
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* Ensure tax, accounting, credit rating, and legal implications are considered in each solution.
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Requirements
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* A qualified Accountant/CFA-qualified professional with a minimum of 10 years PQE.
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* Prior treasury or banking experience, ideally with a risk management focus.
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* Working knowledge of tax, accounting, insurance, treasury, and legal issues related to large infrastructure projects/companies.
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* An understanding of Irish and UK energy trading markets would be considered an advantage.
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* Experience in management of teams, recruitment, people development, and performance management/review.
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* Transaction experience, including working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, managing advisors, influencing others, and managing external/internal stakeholders.
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* Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities for multiple projects/assignments.
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* Ability to clearly and concisely express information/data to non-technical associates, peers, and management.
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* Experience in maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders, banks, etc.
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* Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
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* Ability to work collaboratively with senior management and within a team.
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