Chief Treasury Officer

Our client, one of the leading banks in the region, is seeking a Chief Treasury Officer. The ideal candidate assumes a pivotal role in overseeing the organization's treasury functions. Responsibilities include managing liquidity, optimizing cash flow, mitigating financial risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. He/She will orchestrate strategic initiatives to enhance the bank's financial position and maximize returns on investments while maintaining prudent risk management practices. Additionally, they will play a key role in capital allocation, funding strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to uphold the bank's financial stability and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and enhance the Bank's liquidity management within defined parameters, ensuring continuous funding to support business operations.
• Develop and implement a Treasury strategy aligned with the Bank's overarching objectives, subject to approval.
• Monitor and regulate the use of derivatives within the Bank's operations.
• Monitor and manage market risk exposure within predetermined thresholds.
• Generate revenue by effectively managing liquidity and market risk.
• Participate actively in various committees as per the approved governance structure, contributing to the Bank's overall management.
• Execute transactions involving bonds, foreign exchange, money market instruments, and derivatives with market experts.
• Promote the sale of foreign exchange, derivatives, and other Treasury products to customers to enhance the Bank's profitability.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on liquidity consumption and risk management practices.
• Offer Treasury support to affiliates and other entities within the Group when required.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, guidelines, and external regulations within the Treasury function.

Key Requirements:

• 25+ years’ work experience in the banking sector and treasury.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant banking regulations and compliance standards, regulatory frameworks governing treasury operations.
• A deep understanding of financial markets, treasury operations, investment products, and risk management principles is essential. This includes proficiency in analysing market trends, interest rate dynamics, and currency fluctuations.
• Proven experience in developing and executing treasury strategies aligned with the bank's overall business objectives.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics, or a related field is required, along with relevant professional certifications.
• International Experience in handling multiple country treasury desks.