About Couche Tard/Circle K

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, our mission is simple: to make our customer’s lives a little easier every day.

Since the opening of its first store in Laval, the company has never stopped growing and is now a thriving global enterprise with over 16,000 stores in 29 countries, serving nearly 9 million customers every day.

With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the United States and a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Poland and Hong Kong SAR. Approximately 150,000 people are employed throughout our stores and offices.

Couche-Tard represents a network of over 2,100 stores across Canada, from the Maritimes to Western Canada. This market is divided into three geographic business units. In its home province of Québec, the company operates under its flagship Couche-Tard brand, while the global Circle K brand is present in the other provinces.

Culture, Mission, and Values

Protecting and strengthening the culture at Alimentation Couche-Tard is one of our highest priorities. Our culture is defined by team members and how they interact with each other and our customers daily.  We are proud to share that we have come up with one way of seeing and understanding what our culture looks like in our daily lives, which is by creating and promoting the values we live by.

• One Team, Together
• Do The Right Thing
• Take Ownership
• Play To Win

Description

Reporting to the Director of Treasury, within the Finance team, the Senior Treasury Manager, Capital Markets will be responsible for managing capital market activities and, in collaboration with the Director of Treasury, for ensuring that the company has the appropriate capital structure and financial flexibility to meet business objectives. This role is also responsible for managing financial risks such as foreign exchange and interest rate risks.

The incumbent must leverage a solid understanding of the company’s financial markets, instruments, and corporate needs to identify opportunities for optimizing its capital structure. The candidate must also understand the legal aspects of various financial contracts. Building credibility through a collaborative approach with key internal and external partners is essential, as this position aims to ensure that business objectives are met while adding value to the function through informed recommendations and process optimization.

Main Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Treasury and senior management regarding the financing structure, negotiations, and execution of derivative and banking products.
• Recommend hedging strategies to mitigate financial risks related to interest rates on the company’s borrowings, as well as on its foreign exchange positions.
• Manage the company’s foreign exchange risk management programs, including the development and execution of strategies for cash flows, the balance sheet, and net investment hedging programs to better protect the company’s returns.
• Assess foreign exchange exposures and implement approaches to reduce or eliminate them.
• Participate in the analysis and recommendation of financing strategies for major acquisitions.
• Oversee the U.S. commercial paper financing and arbitrage program.
• Partner with the Director of Treasury to manage relationships with lenders and credit rating agencies.
• Develop/update and implement policies and procedures that ensure an adequate level of control over treasury activities.
• Advise the Director of Treasury on various financing arbitrage opportunities available in the market.
• Monitor markets and keep the Director of Treasury and senior management informed of any relevant information.
• Manage or participate in ad hoc special projects related to all areas of treasury.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or another quantitative discipline
• Master’s degree (an asset)

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in treasury, including at least 3 years in a managerial role

Skills

• In-depth understanding of derivatives, hedging, investments, bank account management, bank financing, capital markets financing (debt and equity), and international cash flows
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability and experience in preparing materials for senior management
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Proficient in building and interpreting financial models in Excel
• Bilingual in English and French, both spoken and written

Specific Abilities

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining efficiency and adaptability.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset.
• Committed to quality and rigor
• Resilient, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Autonomous and shows initiative
• Ability to manage priorities while respecting deadlines

Why Join Couche-Tard/Circle K

• Opportunities for learning, growth, and stimulating challenges to match your ambitions.
• Group Insurance Program: Our plan provides you with the flexibility to choose the coverage that best meets your needs and add optional insurance (health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, health spending account)
• Pension Plan: Plan for your future and retire with peace of mind with our pension plan, helping you build a secure financial future.
• Share Purchase Plan: Invest in your future and share in our success with our employee stock purchase plan, allowing you to become a shareholder of Couche-Tard/Circle K.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and personal days to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our products and services, making it even easier to fuel up and stock up on your favorite goodies.
• Training and Development: Grow your skills and advance your career with access to ongoing training and development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and online courses.
• Recognition and Rewards: We celebrate our team’s achievements and milestones with a range of recognition programs, rewards, and incentives to show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication.
• Mentorship Program: Take your career to new heights with our mentorship program, where seasoned professionals provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to help you reach your full potential.

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