Treasury and Insurance Manager

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oman Investment Authority is looking for a senior professional to lead the development and implementation of financial strategies and manage treasury and insurance functions. A minimum of 10 years of experience is required, including relevant experience in the banking sector.

The suitable candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop relationships with external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience, with at least 5 in a similar role at a bank or corporate treasury.
• Wide coverage of investment/wholesale banking experience.
• Experience with structured finance transactions.
• Experience in managing project finance facilities from start to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of financial strategies.
• Collaborate with various teams for strategic guidance.
• Manage relationships with banks, insurers, and government bodies.
• Monitor financial market conditions and recommend strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy (ERP)

Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word)

Numerical abilities

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Customer orientation

Detail-orientation

Initiation

Conceptual thinking

Education

BSc in Finance or Accounts

MCom in Finance or Banking

MBA

CFA (plus: Level3 or passed Level2)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of financial, debt management, insurance, and investment strategy processes and controls to achieve business objectives.
• Exercise effective and transparent governance of treasury and insurance functions, including ERP integration and H2H banking connectivity.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, business development, asset management, operations and risk teams to provide strategic guidance on funding, investments, risk transfer and insurance.
• Seek alignment and approvals from Executive Management on key financial and insurance decisions impacting long‑term business growth and protection.
• Develop and manage strong relationships with banks, insurers, reinsurers, brokers, government bodies and shareholders to ensure the organization’s financial and insurance interests are well served.
• Identify various funding sources and optimal structures to maintain access to liquidity (including SEF, CF, WC, etc.).
• Lead the development and implementation of treasury strategies and policies to optimize cash flow and liquidity management.
• Lead and develop risk management policies to mitigate various risks inherent within the mining industry.
• Lead, with support of the business development team, the origination and negotiation of marketing agreements with international traders.
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of potential partners and counterparts (contractors, agents, JVs, etc.) that play a significant role in the business.
• Monitor and analyze financial market conditions, commodity prices, interest rates and currency fluctuations to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Recommend appropriate investment strategies to maximize returns while maintaining acceptable risk levels.
• Monitor and manage the organization’s debt and interest‑rate exposure, including refinancing and debt restructuring.
• Conduct financial risk assessments and develop risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and accounting standards related to treasury activities.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on treasury‑related matters to senior management and other departments.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute financial strategies that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance indicators such as profitability, cash flow and return on investment to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.
• Provide strategic financial advice and guidance to senior management, the board of directors and stakeholders on key financial decisions and initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (business development, budgeting, operations, legal and compliance) to ensure financial strategies and decisions are aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as financial institutions, investors and industry experts.
• Prepare timely and accurate treasury reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Lead and study IPO initiatives at the group level or subsidiary level.
• Develop and implement the company’s insurance strategy to align with OQ group policy, risk appetite, regulatory requirements and operational needs.
• Lead the periodic review of insurance policies to ensure adequate and cost‑effective coverage for all business units and assets.
• Manage all corporate insurance programs, lead annual insurance renewals and negotiate tendering processes with insurers and brokers.
• Ensure proper evaluation of asset valuations, risk exposures and operational hazards to determine accurate insurance requirements.
• Manage the end‑to‑end process of insurance claims from incident reporting to settlement.
• Coordinate with internal departments, insurers, adjusters and legal representatives to expedite claim resolution and protect company interests.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure insurance coverage reflects current and future risks, including CAPEX projects and operational expansions.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Finance or Accounts (required).
• MCom in Finance or Banking (required).
• MBA is optional.
• CFA (plus: Level3 or passed Level2).

Minimum Experience

• 10years of experience, with at least 5years of relevant experience in a similar role at a bank or corporate treasury covering a wide range of sectors including commodities.
• Wide coverage of investment/wholesale banking experience is a must.
• Experience and track record of having been actively involved in several structured finance transactions, including export‑element transactions and end‑to‑end processes.
• Experience in structuring, including but not limited to CF, WC, EBL, RCF, etc.
• Experience in managing a project finance facility from the start of construction to completion, including key milestones such as LRTs.
• Demonstrated understanding of local and regional markets and key players.
• Proven track record in treasury, investments, risk, procurement coordination and insurance portfolios.

Skills and Competencies

• Generic Skills: Communication skills; Computer literacy (ERP); Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word).
• Job‑Specific Skills: Numerical abilities; Organisational skills; Teamwork; Customer orientation; Detail‑orientation; Initiation; Conceptual thinking.
• Behavioural Competencies: People centricity; Integrity; Agility; Collaboration.