Regional Treasury Manager
About the job
Key Highlights:
- Regional Trade Finance Leadership: Spearhead trade finance operations across APAC, acting as the primary advisor for structuring and optimizing trade instruments.
- Strategic Banking Partnerships: Drive competitive financing by managing and enhancing relationships with global and regional banks.
- Treasury Transformation Involvement: Be a core contributor to treasury innovation, working on financing solutions and process improvements in a global setup.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage closely with traders, operations, and the HQ to ensure aligned execution of funding and liquidity strategies.
About the company:
Our client is a leading global agri-business and commodity trading firm, headquartered in Europe, with an expanding presence across the Asia-Pacific region. As APAC continues to play a critical role in their growth strategy and trade activities, they are looking to bolster their regional treasury function in Singapore by hiring a Regional Treasury Manager to oversee trade finance operations and contribute to global funding initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Act as the subject matter expert for trade finance activities in APAC, offering technical guidance to internal stakeholders across various trading desks.
- Manage and optimize trade finance instruments including LCs, SBLCs, export bill discounting, and receivables management, ensuring timely execution and risk mitigation.
- Work alongside the global treasury and trade finance team in the HQ to align regional initiatives with global financing strategy.
- Lead negotiations with financial institutions to secure competitive pricing and innovative financing solutions for working capital requirements.
- Support treasury reporting and analytics using internal systems and drive improvements in data accuracy and efficiency.
- Participate in group-wide treasury transformation projects and act as a change agent for regional treasury enhancements.
- Provide backup support for the funding and cash management desk as needed and assist in corporate treasury projects.
Key Requirements:
- Strong academic background with a degree in finance, business administration, or a closely related field.
- At least 8 years’ hands-on experience in treasury functions within a fast-paced, multinational or commodity trading environment.
- Well-versed in trade finance products, including letters of credit (LCs), standby LCs, and bank guarantees, with deep technical understanding.
- Demonstrates sharp analytical capabilities, a meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across internal teams and external banking partners.
- Adapts well under pressure, thriving in high-volume, time-sensitive settings that may involve semi-manual processes.
- A dependable team player known for integrity, accountability, and a collaborative approach to working with diverse stakeholders.
Application Process:
To apply, please send your updated resume to Nabilla Aziz (Reg No.: R22105420) at nabilla.aziz@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com quoting the job title or quickly fill out the application form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only.
Cornerstone Global Partners (License No: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Job ID: #89952