Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Treasury Risk and Capital Manager to join our Finance team in Cypress, CA. The Treasury Risk and Capital Manager is a Treasury leadership position within Yamaha Motor Finance Corp. (YMFC), the captive finance arm of Yamaha Motor Co., that will oversee areas related to financial risk, liquidity risk, capital planning, and treasury governance. The incumbent will enhance treasury risk management to effectively mitigate various market risks impacting the business in pricing, profitability, and cash flows. The Global Risk and Capital Manager executes and improves: YMFC’s interest rate risk measurement, management, and monitoring; optimal capital structure planning and execution; liquidity risk management; and governance.  The role will enhance the quality and content of management reporting to understand and explain drivers, variances, and trends to enable forward-looking monitoring of treasury risk exposures. The Risk and Capital Manager will also coordinate the Treasury Management Committee (TMC), prioritize agenda topics, conduct meetings, and prepare material to be presented at the TMC; support the preparation of Board and Committee reporting on treasury and risk KPIs. This position also works closely with other global and regional groups, including Treasury Banking, Treasury Capital Markets, FP&A, Corporate Planning and Finance, credit risk, and global risk management. This position reports to the Global YMFC Treasurer.

What you’ll be doing:

• Financial Risk Management: Develop and enhance existing frameworks, models, reporting and processes regarding Asset Liability Measurement, Liquidity Risk Management, Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP), Interest Rate Risk Management, and Market Risk Management. Manage interest rate risk by measuring exposure and recommending funding strategies, balance sheet positioning and hedging strategies. Partner with finance and business units on cost of funds pricing model governance / FTP methodologies. Oversee global liquidity risk management activities including forecasting, analytics, reporting, stress testing and contingency liquidity planning to support long-term corporate objectives.
• Capital Planning and Balance Sheet Optimization: Strategize, recommend and implement optimal capital structure, capital allocation strategies, intercompany lending arrangements and related financing options informed by robust forecasting models and capital consumption analytics. Drive long-term funding plan development based on capital structure, liquidity and cash flow targets.  Provide analytical leadership to elevate cost of funds management and maturing balance sheet management. Collaborate closely with FP&A to maintain detailed financial models to support forecasting and scenario analyses. Forecast net working capital and balance sheet items.
• Governance, Compliance and Reporting: Ensure governance/controls in place for successful execution of financial reporting for Treasury activities, including derivatives and other financial transactions including compliance with J-SOX. Prepare accounting reconciliations and ensure compliance with applicable derivative regulatory requirements.  Assist with lender reporting and relationship management.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related discipline required.
• 8-12 years of relevant treasury, financial risk management and finance experience, including capital structure and balance sheet management at a multinational company.
• Direct knowledge of Asset Liability Management (ALM) strategies and processes.
• Strong financial modeling and presentation skills and experience.
• Capital markets and asset securitization exposure required.
• Knowledge of worldwide financial and capital markets, and tax, legal, and accounting issues pertaining to derivatives and other capital markets tools preferred
• Must have experience working cross-functionally and with international teams.
• Thought leadership and influencing skills to inform and advise on the direction on the strategic areas of Treasury balance sheet management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, willingness to “do what it takes” to get the job done, and commitment to challenging the status quo to make things better.
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Ability to also work independently, with a high degree of accuracy, in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Excellent technical abilities, including Excel, SAP, Power Point, Word, etc.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What’s in it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5-hour workweek
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Pay:

$103,230 to $193,020

Yamaha intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related experience. Base pay is part of Yamaha’s Total Reward program, our Talent Acquisition Team will share more details as candidates progress.

Reports to: Department Manager 

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.