Head of Treasury

Agricultural Bank of China; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Bank of China Singapore is seeking a senior treasury leader to head the Branch’s Treasury function, ensuring policies and MAS guidelines are followed while guiding liquidity management and market analysis.

You will supervise Treasury dealers, oversee ALCO and related committees, and provide strategic recommendations to management based on market developments and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading treasury teams and directing liquidity policies.
• Strong understanding of asset and liability management and regulatory guidelines.
• Proven ability to analyse markets and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Branch’s Treasury function in line with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide market analysis and strategic recommendations to branch management.
• Oversee liquidity management and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Direct Treasury dealers in liquidity analysis and market monitoring.
• Review and monitor treasury transactions within authorized limits.
• Present analyses and updates to ALCO and senior committees.

Skills

Treasury management

Liquidity management

ALCO coordination

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Banking & Finance / related

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 15-20 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.