Corporate Treasurer

Job Title: Corporate Treasurer

Job Summary: As a Corporate Treasurer, you will play a critical role in managing the financial health and liquidity of the organization. This position involves overseeing cash management, capital markets activities, financial risk management, and strategic financial planning. You will work closely with senior management, finance teams, and external stakeholders to optimize capital structure, ensure adequate liquidity, and maximize shareholder value through effective treasury operations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Cash Management and Liquidity Planning:

   • Monitor daily cash flows, forecast liquidity needs, and manage cash balances to ensure sufficient funds for operational requirements and strategic investments.
   • Implement cash pooling structures, short-term investment strategies, and banking relationships to optimize cash utilization and minimize idle cash.

2. Capital Markets and Financing:

   • Develop and execute financing strategies, including debt issuance, credit facilities, and capital raising activities, to fund corporate initiatives and manage financial leverage.
   • Maintain relationships with financial institutions, investment banks, and credit rating agencies to facilitate access to capital markets and negotiate favorable financing terms.

3. Financial Risk Management:

   • Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and commodity price risk, through hedging strategies and risk management techniques.
   • Monitor market conditions, economic trends, and regulatory changes that impact financial risk exposures and adjust risk management strategies accordingly.

4. Treasury Operations and Compliance:

   • Oversee treasury operations, including cash transactions, liquidity investments, and bank account management, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
   • Manage treasury systems and technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and security in cash management and financial reporting processes.

5. Strategic Financial Planning:

   • Support strategic financial planning initiatives, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and capital allocation decisions, aligned with corporate objectives and financial performance targets.
   • Provide financial analysis, scenario modeling, and decision support to senior management on capital investment projects, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and corporate restructuring efforts.

6. Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management:

   • Communicate treasury strategies, financial performance insights, and key metrics to senior management, board of directors, and external stakeholders.
   • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, accounting, legal, and operational teams to align treasury initiatives with overall corporate strategy and business objectives.

Skills Required:

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of corporate finance principles, capital markets, financial instruments, and treasury operations.
• Risk Management: Proficiency in financial risk assessment, hedging strategies, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Basel III).
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, perform scenario analysis, and make data-driven decisions to optimize treasury performance.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to present complex financial concepts, influence stakeholders, and build effective relationships.
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic mindset and ability to align treasury activities with long-term corporate goals and financial objectives.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and decision-making skills to lead treasury teams, manage projects, and drive continuous improvement in treasury operations.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is typically required; an MBA or professional certification (e.g., Certified Treasury Professional, Chartered Financial Analyst) may be advantageous.
• Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in treasury management, corporate finance, or financial risk management roles within a large corporation or financial institution.

Compensation:

• The compensation package for a Corporate Treasurer typically includes a competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses tied to financial performance metrics and treasury outcomes, and potentially stock options or equity incentives.
• Additional benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and executive perks may also be provided based on the employer's policies.