Head of Front Office

Apex Group Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London seeks a Head of Front Office Treasury to lead all treasury activities. This role requires over 10 years of experience in corporate treasury, focusing on cash management and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and analytical skills, with the ability to manage relationships with financial institutions. This position offers the chance to significantly impact the firm's financial strategy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in corporate treasury with significant front-office exposure.
• Proven leadership in managing FX, liquidity, and risk.
• Strong background in policy compliance and execution governance.
• Experience managing intercompany funding strategies and investment options.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily liquidity and cash positions across all group entities.
• Authorise and oversee execution of treasury transactions.
• Ensure compliance with treasury policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Own investment and funding strategy for surplus cash.
• Build and manage banking and financial institution relationships.
• Monitor counterparty risks and manage exposure.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Advanced analytical ability

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics or related field

ACT

ACCA

Tools

Treasury systems (Kyriba)

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Head of Front Office Treasury

Role Purpose

The Head of Front Office Treasury leads all front-office treasury activities, including liquidity management, dealing and execution, relationship management, and risk oversight. This role is responsible for driving short- and long-term cash management strategy and hedging strategy execution while ensuring compliance, optimisation of cash and liquidity, and maintaining strong relationships with financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily liquidity and cash positions across all group entities.
• Authorise and oversee execution of treasury transactions, including FX, interest rate derivatives, loans, and intercompany funding.
• Ensure robust compliance with treasury policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Own the investment and funding strategy for surplus cash and recommend optimal options (e.g. RCF drawdowns, term deposits).
• Build and manage strong banking and financial institution relationships.
• Monitor counterparty risks and oversee exposure management.
• Act as the escalation point for any breaches in policy or risk limits.
• Lead and develop a team of treasury analysts and dealers, ensuring effective performance management and capability development.

Person Specification

Essential Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience in corporate treasury, with significant front-office exposure.
• Proven leadership in managing FX, liquidity, and risk.
• Strong background in policy compliance and execution governance.
• Experience managing intercompany funding strategies and investment options.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Advanced analytical and decision-making ability.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with treasury systems (Kyriba).

Qualifications:

• · Degree in Finance, Economics or related field. & ACT & ACCA

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.