Treasury Manager

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A major finance institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Treasury Manager responsible for overseeing treasury operations, including cash management and liquidity planning. The ideal candidate will develop funding strategies to support business growth, identify financial risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in corporate finance and strong expertise in treasury systems. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years of corporate finance / treasury management experience.
• At least 4 years in a lead/manager role.
• Exposure to FX spot and forward contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization’s treasury operations including cash management.
• Develop funding strategies to support business growth.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks including interest rate and currency risks.

Skills

Liquidity management

Debt financing

Financial instruments

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Financial modelling tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration

Professional treasury or finance certifications (ACT, CFA, CPA)

Tools

Treasury Management Systems (TMS)

ERP treasury modules (Dynamics, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Treasury Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s treasury operations including cash management, liquidity planning, funding strategies and risk management. This role ensures financial stability, optimizes capital structures and supports business growth by implementing effective treasury policies and controls. The position requires close collaboration with senior management, banks and financial institutions to drive strategic financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cash & Liquidity Management

• Develop and implement cash flow forecasting models to ensure liquidity adequacy.

• Optimize working capital and cash management strategies across business units.

• Monitor and manage the company’s short‑term and long‑term liquidity requirements.

• Oversee cash pooling and support setting up a centralized treasury function.

• Establish and implement a Treasury Management System (TMS).

Funding & Capital Structure

• Develop funding strategies to support business growth and investment activities.

• Negotiate and manage banking relationships to secure favorable financing terms.

• Evaluate and optimize capital structure balancing debt and equity.

• Ensure adequate coverage of covenants, gearing ratios and free cash flows.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate financial risks including interest rate, foreign exchange and credit risks.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance policies.

• Oversee implementation of treasury controls and best practices.

• Ensure all intercompany funding arrangements are governed by formal agreements and aligned with arms‑length transfer pricing benchmark interest rates.

Investment & Asset Management

• Develop and manage investment strategies to maximize returns on surplus cash.

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities aligned with corporate objectives.

• Monitor financial markets and provide insights on investment trends and opportunities.

Treasury Operations & Process Improvement

• Lead the automation and optimization of treasury operations.

• Implement Treasury Management Systems (TMS) to enhance efficiency and reporting.

• Collaborate with finance teams to align treasury functions with overall financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.

• Professional treasury or finance certifications preferred/desirable:

  • ACT / AMCT / MCT (Association of Corporate Treasurers) preferred.

  • CFA or CIPM desirable.

  • CPA / ACCA / CA (with strong treasury exposure) desirable.

Work Experience

• 10 years of corporate finance / treasury management experience within a large and diverse group with at least 4 years in a lead/manager role.

• Proven relationships with Capital Markets teams of large banks in the UAE / Middle East.

• Hands‑on experience in executing and managing hedging instruments including:

  • FX spot and forward contracts

  • FX swaps

  • Interest rate swaps (IRS)

  • Floating‑to‑fixed hedges

• Formal training in financial risk management, Forex & interest‑rate hedging and liquidity management.

• Strong knowledge of banking products, capital markets and debt instruments.

• Understanding of IFRS particularly financial instruments and cash‑flow reporting.

• Exposure to Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and ERP treasury modules (Dynamics, SAP, Oracle).

Skills

• Expertise in liquidity management, debt financing and financial instruments.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.

• Proficiency in treasury systems and financial modelling tools.