Vice President – Financial Strategy, Treasury & Risk

The Citizen Foundation; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Karachi is hiring a Vice President for Financial Strategy, responsible for shaping the organization’s financial strategy, budgeting, treasury management, and risk compliance. The role requires extensive experience in strategic financial planning and strong leadership skills to guide a high-performing finance team. Candidates should possess a strong background in financial analysis and risk management. This key position will collaborate with senior management and external stakeholders to ensure optimal financial performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior finance roles, preferably in non-profit or development sector.
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning and management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop complex financial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of multi-year financial strategies and budgets.
• Manage treasury operations and investment portfolio.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory and internal risk limits.

Skills

Strategic financial insights

Risk management

Budgeting expertise

Investment management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in finance or related field

Job description

The Vice President – Financial Strategy, Treasury & is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s long-term financial strategy, annual and multi-year budgeting, treasury and investment management, and enterprise risk & compliance oversight. The role serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders, ensuring that financial planning, capital allocation, and risk management decisions support sustainable growth and long-term organizational objectives across local and international operations.

Strategic Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the development of the organization’s multi-year financial strategy, rolling forecasts, and operating plans.
• Own and manage the end-to-end annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, program objectives, and approved capital expenditure plans.
• Oversee the preparation of forward-looking financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity assessments to support executive and Board-level decision-making.
• Translate organizational strategy into actionable financial roadmaps, funding plans, and capital allocation priorities.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior management and the Board on future performance, funding requirements, and long-term financial sustainability.

Investment & Treasury Management

• Direct the management of the organization’s liquid assets, investment portfolio, endowment funds, and working capital strategies, ensuring prudent stewardship of funds.
• Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and banking structures.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with banks, financial institutions, investment managers, and other external financial partners.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved treasury and investment policies, defined risk appetite, and ethical guidelines.

Risk & Compliance (R&C)

• Oversee the Manager – Risk & Compliance, ensuring that all strategies, investments, and financial plans comply with legal, regulatory, Shariah, and internal risk limits.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risks that may impact future performance.
• Supervise enterprise-wide risk assessments and present risk insights, mitigation strategies, and reports to the Board and relevant committees.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with AML/CFT requirements, governance standards, and evolving regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions.

Oversight of Accounting & Special Projects

• Oversee accounting functions responsible for identifying and managing risk, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Provide financial and governance oversight for matters related to international country partner affairs.
• Act as a senior escalation point for governance, accounting, and compliance queries relating to international partner entities.

Team Leadership & Management

• Directly manage senior managers responsible for:

1. Budgeting & Planning
2. Treasury
3. Investment
4. Strategy
5. Risk & Compliance

• Build and develop a high-performing finance leadership team with strong analytical, strategic, and governance capabilities.
• Liaise closely with the Dubai Branch to ensure financial alignment, reporting consistency, and effective risk oversight.

Inter-Departmental & External Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison with external stakeholders, including investors, banks, auditors, advisors, and regulators, on matters related to financial strategy and future performance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across departments, acting as a trusted strategic and financial advisor.
• Support senior leadership and the Board with high-quality financial reporting, insights, and recommendations to enable informed decision-making.