Corporate Finance Specialist - Treasury Ops

Grant Thornton International; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton International in Bahrain is seeking a senior treasury professional to oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, and related risk oversight for the Group. The role requires strong analytical skills and extensive experience in treasury operations.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day treasury activities, coordinate with banks, and drive strategies to optimize funding, investments, and regulatory compliance. This is a contract role based in Bahrain.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, banking products, and risk management.
• CTP or CFA certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cash flow projections across the Group.
• Monitor daily cash balances across all entities and ensure liquidity.
• Optimize cash utilization, surplus balances, and banking structures.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including fund transfers and payments.
• Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions; negotiate terms.
• Ensure treasury activities comply with regulations and internal controls.
• Identify liquidity exposures and implement funding measures.
• Monitor FX exposures from international operations and mitigate risks.
• Develop risk management approaches for interest rate, FX, and commodities.
• Work with senior management to develop investment strategies.
• Assess investment opportunities for surplus cash and provide recommendations.
• Track investment performance and adjust portfolios as needed.
• Design SPV structures to support fundraising, compliant with regulations.
• Prepare treasury reports on cash, liquidity, and investments.
• Analyze treasury data to provide insights for efficiency and strategy.
• Lead and develop the treasury team; coach on best practices.

Job description

Job Type: Contract Role
Location: Bahrain
Department: Finance

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term cash flow projections across the Group.


• Monitor daily cash balances across all entities and ensure sufficient liquidity to support business and operational requirements.


• Optimize cash utilization, surplus balances, and banking structures to enhance returns and improve liquidity efficiency.


• Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including fund transfers, wire payments, and investment transactions.


• Maintain and strengthen relationships with banks and financial institutions, including negotiation of banking terms and service arrangements.


• Ensure treasury activities are conducted in line with applicable financial regulations, policies, and internal controls.


• Identify and assess liquidity exposures and implement appropriate measures to maintain adequate funding and liquidity.


• Monitor foreign exchange exposures arising from international operations and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.


• Develop and implement risk management approaches covering interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity exposures.


• Work closely with senior management to develop investment strategies aligned with the Group's financial objectives.


• Assess available investment opportunities for surplus cash and provide recommendations based on risk, return, and liquidity considerations.


• Track investment performance and recommend portfolio adjustments where required.


• Design and establish appropriate SPV structures to support fundraising activities in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.


• Prepare and deliver periodic treasury reports covering cash positions, cash flow projections, liquidity requirements, and investment performance.


• Analyze treasury and financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for improved financial efficiency and strategic decision-making.


• Lead, manage, and develop the treasury team, promoting a strong performance-driven and collaborative environment.


• Provide ongoing coaching and training to the treasury team on industry best practices, regulatory developments, and treasury management processes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.


• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong knowledge of financial markets, banking products, and risk management.


• CTP or CFA certification is an advantage.