Selim Hadj Smail
About Selim Hadj Smail
Selim Hadj Smail serves as the VP of Group Financing & Treasury at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in finance, having held positions at various financial institutions and specializing in sustainable finance and risk management.
Current Role at Faurecia
Selim Hadj Smail serves as the VP Group Financing & Treasury at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he manages global bank relationships with a focus on establishing long-term partnerships, negotiation, profitability, and controls. His responsibilities include overseeing the company's financing strategies and treasury operations, ensuring effective financial management within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Selim Hadj Smail held various positions in finance. He worked at Axway as Finance Director for Group Treasury and consolidation from 2014 to 2016. Before that, he gained experience at Credit Suisse in credit trading from 2006 to 2009, and at HSBC in cash trading for eight months in 2005. He also worked at Deutsche Bank in credit trading from 2009 to 2012. His diverse background in finance has equipped him with a strong understanding of financial markets and trading.
Education and Expertise
Selim Hadj Smail holds a Master's degree in Corporate Finance and Financial Markets from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, which he completed from 2003 to 2004. He also studied Finance and Economics at École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Specialization in Sustainable Finance
Selim Hadj Smail specializes in sustainable finance, focusing on green bonds, sustainability-linked bonds, and loans. He has implemented a carbon neutrality project at Faurecia using Power Purchasing Agreements and Energy as a Service solutions. His expertise in this area reflects a commitment to integrating sustainability into financial strategies.
Risk Management and Financial Optimization
In addition to his roles in treasury and financing, Selim Hadj Smail has experience in energy hedging as part of risk management strategies. He also has expertise in optimizing IFRS16 for real estate and equipment, which enhances financial reporting and compliance. His skills in these areas contribute to effective financial management and risk mitigation.