FTI Treasury Talks: Conversations with the Experts
Episode 11

FTI Treasury Talks: FX Risk Management, Strategies to Stay Ahead in Volatile Markets

About this Episode

In this episode of FTI Treasury Talks: Conversations with the Experts, we explore foreign exchange risk management, one of the most pressing challenges facing treasury teams operating in today’s unpredictable global markets.

FTI Treasury experts Shane O’Keeffe, Head of Innovation, and Barry Callaghan, Front Office Senior Manager, share their expertise in FX markets, hedging strategy, and treasury technology across complex multinational environments. Together, they examine how organisations can build disciplined, scalable approaches to managing currency risk, and why doing so has become a strategic imperative rather than a back-office function.

The discussion covers practical frameworks for identifying and quantifying FX exposures, selecting the right hedging instruments, and building an FX policy that supports both operational and strategic objectives. This session is particularly relevant for professionals involved in treasury and cash management, financial risk and compliance, CFO and finance leadership, and corporate finance and international operations.

Guest / Speakers

Shane O’Keeffe

Shane O’Keeffe

Head of Innovation
Barry Callaghan

Barry Callaghan

Front Office Senior Manager

Key Topics covered

How to identify and quantify foreign exchange exposures across your organization, spanning transactional, translational, and economic risk, so that treasury teams know exactly what they are managing before they act.

An overview of the hedging tools available and how to match each instrument to your organization's specific risk profile, size, and complexity, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

The core components of a disciplined FX policy, from governance and approval frameworks through to execution and reporting, and how to design one that grows with the business as it expands into new markets and currencies.

How modern treasury technology and workflow automation are changing the way FX risk is managed, monitored, and reported, freeing teams to focus on strategy instead of manual processing.

Why FX Risk Management Matters

Unmanaged currency exposure can erode profitability, distort financial reporting, and introduce strategic uncertainty. Regardless of the size or sector of an organization, a structured approach to FX risk allows treasury teams to:

  • Identify and quantify exposures with confidence
  • Select and execute hedging strategies aligned to risk appetite
  • Strengthen margins and improve forecasting accuracy
  • Operate with greater predictability in volatile market conditions

This session highlights how effective FX risk management moves beyond technical execution to become a genuine source of strategic value for the business.

About FTI Treasury Talks

Expert conversations on treasury management, risk, technology, and in-house banking — designed for treasury professionals, CFOs, and finance leaders.