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Vice President – Finance Business Partner (Treasury and Wholesale Banking)

Be the financial voice behind strategic decisions — influence growth, optimize performance, and shape the future of Treasury and Wholesale Banking.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Vice President - Finance Business Partner for Treasury and Wholesale Banking, you will act as a trusted financial advisor to senior management, driving financial performance and strategic alignment. You will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of the division by offering insights, recommendations, and hands-on support across reporting, planning, and analysis.

• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to support key decisions for Treasury and Wholesale Banking.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.
• Manage monthly accounting and reporting for Wholesale Banking, including preparation of analytical commentary.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports (P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow) and present actionable insights.
• Partner with business and product teams to provide financial expertise for business planning and budgeting.
• Monitor key financial metrics, including RORAC/RAROC and client profitability, and highlight areas for improvement.
• Build detailed financial models to assess business scenarios and guide decision-making.
• Ensure all financial activities comply with internal policies and external regulations through continuous review.
• Collaborate with IT and relevant teams to oversee smooth implementation of financial systems and tools.
• Act as the point of contact for external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders during audits and reviews.
• Align financial planning and reporting for Wholesale Banking with overall bank strategy and performance goals.
• Support new product launches by providing financial viability assessments and performance reviews.
• Track, assess, and report the financial performance of Wholesale Banking segments and products, including conducting deep dives where necessary.
• Contribute to the preparation of management reporting packs including GMC packs, Wholesale Business Reviews, daily MIS reports, and FX/derivative data.
• Track and report on non-financial KPIs relevant to Wholesale Banking.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Deep knowledge of Wholesale Banking products, services, and operational frameworks.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and business heads.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness of market trends and business risk.
• Excellent understanding of financial regulations, compliance standards, and reporting practices.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CMA, CPA, or CFA certifications (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years in a finance business partnering role within banking or financial services, ideally focusing on Treasury and Wholesale Banking.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, reporting, modeling, and forecasting.
• Skilled in financial systems (ERP), Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.

What You'll Gain:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.