Head of Treasury

agricultural bank of china limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior treasury leadership role in the Singapore branch of Agricultural Bank of China Limited. You will lead the Treasury function, oversee liquidity management, and guide dealers in analysing markets and treasury products.

The role requires extensive experience and strong regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance and robust financial risk management. You will work with Branch Management and ALCO to provide strategic recommendations, monitor market developments, and communicate decisions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, Economics, Commerce or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years in treasury, financial markets or banking with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of treasury products, liquidity management, ALM and markets.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements relating to treasury operations.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Branch’s Treasury function in accordance with policies, authorities, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide market analysis, insights and strategic recommendations to branch management.
• Oversee liquidity management and regulatory compliance for the branch.
• Direct and supervise treasury dealers in liquidity analysis and market monitoring.
• Review and monitor treasury transactions within limits and ensure internal controls.
• Prepare treasury business analyses, market updates, and ALCO presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Banking & Finance

Job description

Job Description

• Lead and manage the Branch’s Treasury function, ensuring treasury activities are conducted in accordance with the Bank’s policies, delegated authorities, Head Office guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support Branch Management in treasury-related decisions-making by providing market analysis, business insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee the Branch’s liquidity management and ensure compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Direct and supervise Treasury dealers in analysing the Branch’s liquidity position, domestic and international financial markets, and treasury products.
• Review, approve and monitor treasury transactions within the authorized limits, ensuring timely execution and adherence to internal controls.
• Prepare and present treasury business analysis, market updates, and strategic recommendations to the Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO).
• Monitor significant market developments and promptly report material changes and operational matters to Branch Management.
• Communicate relevant decisions from Branch Management and committee meetings to the Treasury team in a timely manner.
• Allocate duties, provide guidance and supervision to Treasury staff, and ensure efficient day-to-day treasury operations.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and development, and recommend performance recognition or disciplinary actions in accordance with the Bank’s policies.
• Lead the Branch’s Asset and Liability Management function.
• Serve as a member of the ALCO, Credit Committee, Compliance Committee, Risk Management Committee and etc.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with Financial Institutions, regulators and market participants to support the Bank’s business objectives.
• Identify and support opportunities to enhance treasury business performance and strengthen the Bank’s market presence.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Branch Management that are reasonably related to the scope of the role.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Banking & Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
• At least 20 years of relevant experience in treasury, financial markets or banking, including managerial or leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of treasury products, liquidity management, asset and liability management and financial markets.
• Good understanding of applicable regulatory requirements relating to treasury operations.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills.
• Appointment to this position is subject to the relevant approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), where applicable.