Treasury Manager

Our client is searching for a Treasury manager to be part of a new Gibraltar-based bank specialising in asset based lending to companies operating in the property sector in the UK and Ireland. It will also offer fixed term deposits and other services to ultra high net worth individuals, institutions and financial intermediaries world-wide. They operate an open, non-hierarchical structure in which employees, even if fulfilling a specialist role, are also able and encouraged to play a full team role in the overall management, control and operation of the Bank.

Purpose of the Role

• To develop and manage the treasury function for the Bank
• To be responsible for risk management of the treasury function
• To advise and guide other members of staff and directors on treasury issues, and in particular to report to, and advise, the Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) on treasury matters
• To ensure compliance at all times with internal and external guidelines, policies and obligations, notably internal guidelines for risk set by ALCO, and regulatory requirements in respect of liquidity ratios, large exposures etc.
• To be the primary source of training and advice to all King & Co. staff on treasury matters

Core Responsibilities of the Role

i) Risk Management (70%)

• Own risk management and control processes and procedures across all treasury related activities of the business
• Engage with all bank staff at all levels on treasury risk and compliance to ensure adherence at all times to international, local, internal and external requirements
• Control and manage treasury operational risk, ensuring adherence to King & Co. governance and risk management guidelines
• Control and manage reputational risk and in particular ensure adherence to King & Co. procedures covering new client acceptance/KYC/CFT/anti-money-laundering
• Participate in the credit approval process to ensure that all potential new lendings are within laid down risk parameters for exposure, and in particular that the lending solus and in aggregate with other exposures is within bank and regulatory exposure limits
• Embedding and maintaining a training and competency programme for all staff involved in treasury activities: provide coaching and motivation where required.

ii) Sales and Business Management (30%)

In conjunction with the Executive Director (ED):-

• Agree and drive business results and financial targets in respect of income from treasury activities for the Bank
• Develop and implement a coherent sales plan and business development strategy
• Proactive sales of treasury products to clients including provision of ideas, advice, market information and product knowledge
• Proactively build relationships with key stakeholders in the various financial market industries
• Build strong relationships with the local regulatory body (FSC) and actively participate in industry bodies/sub-committees/lobbying groups (e.g. Gibraltar Bankers’ Association) on treasury related issues
• Work closely with the ED on the structuring of complex deals
• Work closely with the ED, CEO and Board to ensure that the suite of products and propositions available from the bank continue to meet the needs of the market
• As a member of a very small team, participate actively in other aspects of the management, control and operation of the Bank as required

Requirements for the Role

• Must satisfy the requirements of the local regulator in terms of competency, qualifications and banking treasury experience
• In depth understanding of corporate business and treasury operations and products
• Ability to communicate effectively with both external and internal clients/stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage a cover operation and associated risk controls
• Proven ability to deliver excellent results

Professional and Technical Experience and Qualifications

• Local/UK and/or other recognised professional qualification in treasury management, and/or appropriate proven experience
• Strong and extensive treasury and banking product knowledge
• Expert understanding of the regulatory and legislative environment in Gibraltar and a strong appreciation of the international treasury environment (in particular the EU and USA)
• Strong external focus and market awareness and understanding

Other Requirements of the Role

• IT – ability to understand and operate basic treasury/banking software and ancillary IT support, and to recommend improvements
• Fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish and other languages an advantage
• Maintain up to date knowledge and training for regulatory requirements of the role notably AML, Sanctions and Data Protection

Salary dependant on experience

Agency/Employer: Recruitspain
Town or City: Gibraltar
Location: Abroad
Sector: Banking and Finance,Printing
Related Job Titles: Not stated
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 0 years
Date: 20-05-2008
Salary: Not specified

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