Head of Treasury

Responsible for leading the overall Treasury and Asset & Liability Management (ALM) for the Singapore Branch, ensuring all activities are aligned with internal policies, Head Office directives, delegated authorities and MAS regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Branch's treasury operations, ensuring robust governance, controls and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Branch Management on treasury matters through market intelligence, financial analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Manage the Branch's liquidity and funding position, ensuring all local regulatory liquidity requirements are met and maintained.
• Lead, mentor and supervise the dealing team in monitoring liquidity, assessing global and domestic market conditions, and evaluating treasury products.
• Oversee treasury transactions - reviewing approvals, monitoring exposures against limits, and ensuring accurate and timely execution within the control framework.
• Drive treasury performance reporting and insights - preparing business reviews, market commentary and strategic proposals for the Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO).
• Track key market developments, escalate material risks or operational issues promptly to senior management.
• Cascade decisions and guidance from Branch Management and Board Committees to the Treasury team to ensure alignment and execution.
• Manage resource allocation, workflow and daily operations of the Treasury function for operational efficiency.
• Lead people management for the team including objective setting, performance reviews, coaching, talent development and recommending recognition or corrective actions per Bank policy.
• Lead the Branch ALM function and serve as a key member of ALCO and other governance committees including Credit, Compliance, and Risk Management.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with financial institutions, regulators, counterparties and market participants to advance the Bank's franchise.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities to improve treasury revenue, optimize balance sheet and enhance market presence.
• Undertake other related assignments as directed by Branch Management.

Requirements

• Degree in Banking & Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business or related field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in treasury / financial markets / banking, with proven track record in a senior leadership capacity within a bank.
• In-depth expertise in treasury products, funding & liquidity management, balance sheet management (ALM) and financial markets.
• Sound knowledge of Singapore treasury regulatory framework and MAS requirements.
• Strong analytical capability, leadership presence, communication and stakeholder management, with sound judgment in decision-making.