Head of US Corporate Treasury

About Our Client

Global firm with offices opening up in Stamford Connecticut. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, fast-growing firm that is opening a US Bank in Stamford CT.

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

This will be a hybrid role, working remotely initially with occasional travel to the NY office and will be working 3 days per week in the Stamford office by April 2025.

Job Description

The role will involve running the day-to-day Treasury activities of a newly established bank, focusing on managing liquidity and working capital, as well as supporting the Global Treasurer with policy framework and risk appetite adherence.

As the bank grows, the Treasurer will work with business units on the allocation and pricing of liquidity to support sustainable growth.

The role requires someone with experience in :

• Managing treasury balance sheet risks for a regulated bank.
• Improving and owning an end-to-end Treasury control framework.
• Leading MI and reporting agenda from a data, systems, and automation perspective.

The candidate will balance hands-on, detailed activity with engagement with senior stakeholders in the bank and managing external stakeholders. While the role is focused on the US Bank, the candidate will report to the Global Treasurer in London and be part of the wider Treasury team managing all global businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Liquidity and Working Capital Management :

Develop and manage liquidity strategies to support the bank's operational needs and regulatory requirements. Monitor cash flow, optimize working capital, and ensure adequate funding for all bank activities, including managing certain bank accounts. Responsible for inter-company transactions between US Bank and Moneycorp group. Design and implement contingency funding plans.

• Stakeholder and Relationship Management :

Serve as the primary point of contact for the Federal Reserve and other U.S.-based financial institutions. Maintain strong relationships with third-party banks and payment providers.

• Risk Monitoring and Reporting :

Oversee treasury-related risk metrics, including interest rate, currency, and capital risks. Prepare and deliver comprehensive risk reports for local senior management and the Global Treasurer. Ensure compliance with all local and global regulatory requirements.

• Pricing of Deposit Products :

Provide financial insights and support the development of competitive deposit pricing strategies. Collaborate with the product and finance teams to ensure alignment with profitability goals.

• Regulatory and Operational Responsiveness :

Respond proactively to the evolving needs of a newly established bank, including regulatory changes and market developments. Drive the implementation of treasury systems and processes to support scalability.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Team Collaboration :

Engage with local senior management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Act as a liaison between U.S. and global treasury functions. Collaborate closely with the finance department on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

• Governance and Controls :

Establish and maintain treasury policies, procedures, and controls to meet global and U.S. compliance standards. Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness for all treasury activities. Adhere to global Moneycorp governance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Experience :

• Treasury management in a regulated bank, including working capital, FX, and interest rate risk management.
• Knowledge of bank regulations in treasury prudential risk management is essential.
• Understanding of US bank regulatory framework.
• Strong grasp of process treasury design, re-engineering, and automation.
• Highly numerate, commercial, and comfortable with a fast-paced work environment.
• Cash management taking advantage of bank limits and other constructs like sweep, pooling, etc.

Personal Attributes :

• Ability to balance detailed operational responsibilities with strategic stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with global teams and senior management.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and tools.

What's on Offer

Attractive base and bonus.

Interesting high-profile, highly visible position.

Working with a great friendly collaborative team.

Entrepreneurial environment with a desire to improve and be best in class.

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