Treasury and Finance Manager - Private Equity firm in Singapore

Treasury and Finance Manager - Private Equity firm in Singapore

Our client is an independent fund manager with $40 billion in assets under management that specialises in investing in and managing infrastructure assets globally, with a particular focus on North America, Europe, and selected growth economies.

We are seeking a highly skilled Treasury and Finance Manager with 6-8 years of experience to manage banking relationships, treasury operations, liquidity, accounts payable, and strategic financial activities. This individual will work closely with the Controller, Asia Finance, as well as other members of the finance team, the investment and asset management teams, and portfolio companies to ensure seamless financial operations. The role will also involve implementing best practices and automation in treasury workflows, while supporting global growth through robust policies and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Banking & Relationship Management

• Oversee daily banking operations and liaise with banking partners to ensure seamless transactions and financial processes
• Manage relationships with multiple banks, ensuring compliance with banking requirements and resolving issues or discrepancies promptly
• Handle the opening and closing of bank accounts across various jurisdictions as required by the company

Treasury Operations

• Oversee daily treasury operations, including fund transfers, intercompany transactions, foreign exchange (FX), and liquidity optimization
• Ensure proper controls are in place for fund flows, bank reconciliations, and segregation of investor assets
• Review, process, and manage letters of credit (LCs) documentation
• Liaise with banks and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with LC terms and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure timely submission and handling of LC-related transactions

Liquidity & Cash Flow Management

• Support capital planning, investor distributions, and working capital optimization
• Ensure timely execution of capital calls and distributions in line with the firm's objectives and schedules
• Maintain accurate cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity needs are met
• Prepare and analyse daily cash positions, reporting on liquidity requirements

Accounts Payable Management

• Lead the accounts payable (AP) function to ensure timely and accurate payment of bills, invoices, and other financial obligations
• Ensure efficient processing and reconciliation of accounts payable records, managing vendor queries
• Monitor and improve internal processes and controls within the AP function to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the investment team, asset management team, portfolio companies, and other stakeholders to coordinate treasury activities
• Support audit, compliance, and reporting needs related to treasury and AP, ensuring adherence to internal and regulatory standards
• Assist in structuring treasury policies to support the firm's global growth and expansion
• Perform other treasury, finance, or strategic tasks as required to support the broader finance function or firm initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA, CA, or relevant qualification preferred)
• 6-8 years of experience in finance or treasury roles, with exposure to private equity, asset management, or financial services strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of fund structures and capital call/distribution processes
• Proven experience in banking relationship management, accounts payable, and treasury operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a lean, agile team structure with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus