Chief Financial Officer - Financial Service Industry (Based in Laos)

Chief Financial Officer - Financial Service Industry (Based in Laos)

We are representing our client, a gold-based financial services company in Laos, in recruiting a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the bank's financial strategy and operations

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and execute the bank's financial strategy to support overall business objectives

Provide strategic insights and currency fluctuations, identifying risks and opportunities

Forecast financial performance based on market trends

Treasury & Liquidity Management:

Oversee cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity for trading operations and balance sheet requirements

Manage bank’s assets, inventory, and currency positions

Develop policies for efficient cash and precious metals asset utilization

Maintaining compliance with international banking standards

Establish robust risk management frameworks for credit, market, and operational risks specific to the banking sector

Monitor exposures to metal prices, currency rates, and other financial risks, implementing hedging strategies where appropriate

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Basel III, AML/KYC requirements, and anti-money laundering regulations

Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting in line with IFRS or GAAP

Analyze financial performance, including asset allocation, return on assets, and trading results, to guide executive decision-making

Present financial reports, performance summaries, and risk assessments to the board and stakeholders, with recommendations for improvement

Design and implement capital management strategies, optimizing the bank’s capital structure to support trading operations

Evaluate investment opportunities in the precious metals sector, balancing return on investment with risk exposure

Oversee financing initiatives and banking relationships to support capital needs, ensuring access to credit facilities and favorable terms

Strategic Partnerships & Market Relations:

Develop and manage relationships with trading counterparties, refineries, custodians, and financial institutions

Lead discussions and partnerships with other financial and commodities institutions to enhance the bank’s competitive position

Represent the bank in the precious metals market, establishing the bank as a trusted player and thought leader

Operational Leadership & Process Improvement:

Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement

Drive operational efficiency by streamlining financial processes, optimizing trading workflows, and reducing transaction costs

Oversee technology adoption within finance and treasury, ensuring systems support accurate, real-time reporting and analytics

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and board, aligning financial strategies with organizational goals

Develop and maintain transparent communication with investors, auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders

Ensure ethical practices in all financial operations and reporting, maintaining the bank’s reputation and regulatory standing

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or Master in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (or CFA/CPA qualification preferred)

10+ years of experience in a Senior Financial management role, ideally within a bullion bank, commodity trading, or financial services firm

Deep understanding of bullion banking operations, precious metals trading, and international financial regulations

Expertise in financial forecasting, liquidity management, and risk mitigation in the context of commodity markets

Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performance finance teams.

Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in financial reporting standards (IFRS, GAAP)

Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills

Must be willing to relocate to Laos

Benefits and Other Info:

Working hours 8:00 to 17:30 (Monday to Friday)

Type of Employment : Fixed term (Renewable year by year)

Accommodation : Covered by Employer

Relocation Assistance : Flight and Accommodation (upon arrival)

Yearly Home Flight Ticket (Return Trip) : Covered by Employer (Based on actual bill)

Work Permit & Stay Permit & Multiple Visa Support : Covered by Employer

Health & Life Insurance

Annual Leave : 15 days

Sick Leave : Max 30 days

Qualified and interested candidates may apply online or email your updated resume to siti(at)talentrecruit.com.my.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Talent Recruit is one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in Malaysia. We strive to support our clients to achieve continued success by delivering the best talent in the market. We also aspire to create significant impact in our communities that bring life changing experience by helping people in achieving their purpose and career goal.

Talent Recruit offers Permanent Placement and Contract Staffing services, ranging from small companies to large multinational organisations representing various industries and job specialization such as Corporate Strategy/ Top Management, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Retail, Manufacturing, Customer Service, HR & Admin, Banking and Engineering / IT.

Our team believes in commitment, consistency, continuous improvement, and collaboration. We are committed to provide the highest quality of service consistently to both our clients and candidates. While technology is improving rapidly, we continuously seek improvement to engage and attract the best talent effectively to fit our clients’ recruitment needs.

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