Group Finance Manager - Funding and Liquidity Management (Bank)

Overview
Join a leading foreign corporate bank as part of our Manager of Funding and Liquidity Management the Group Finance Department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to enhanced decision-making that drives optimal and sustainable financial outcomes for our shareholders. Our team is responsible for providing insights into the Group's performance through comprehensive financial, regulatory, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily funding positions and currency gaps for the Commercial book by planning and executing intragroup funding and FX swaps, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
• Minimize excess funds through close monitoring of funding flows and forecasts in collaboration with Business Units.
• Prepare regular management reports, performing detailed data analysis to highlight key findings and explain underlying business drivers.
• Review and update the Fund Transfer Pricing (FTP) mechanism and parameters to ensure that the liquidity and regulatory costs of the bank are accurately reflected in internal pricing.
• Develop strategies to incentivize Business Units to achieve targeted balance sheet profiles by balancing funding costs with asset competitiveness.
• Oversee and assess the Branch's structural interest rate and liquidity profile to ensure compliance with risk limits and ALCO directives, recommending and implementing suitable hedging instruments as necessary.
• Conduct regular balance sheet reviews while maintaining close communication with stakeholders to understand business needs, market conditions, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide recommendations to enhance the funding profile (e.g., NSFR/LCR improvement) and promote balance sheet efficiency (e.g., NIM, RoRWA).
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to provide insights and recommendations that support financial performance and risk management.
• Stay informed about market trends and regulatory changes that may impact funding and liquidity strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; a master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, CPA, FRM) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in treasury management, funding, or finance within a banking or financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of liquidity management, funding strategies, and foreign exchange operations.
• Exposures to financial market products - loans, deposits, CDs, MTNs, FX and interest rate swaps
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to perform in-depth data analysis and present findings clearly.
• Proven experience in managing Fund Transfer Pricing mechanisms and understanding regulatory implications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, as well as treasury management systems.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in this position, please submit your CV with your contact details to Raymond for a confidential discussion.