Head of Treasury

Agricultural Bank of China; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Bank of China Singapore is seeking a senior Treasury Head to lead and manage the Branch's Treasury function, ensuring activities align with policies and regulatory requirements. The role involves providing market analysis, strategic recommendations, and oversight of liquidity management.

You will supervise Treasury dealers, approve transactions within limits, and present analyses to ALCO, while strengthening relationships with regulators and financial institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business or related field.
• At least 20 years of treasury/financial markets experience with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of treasury products, liquidity and ALM.
• Good understanding of local regulatory requirements for treasury.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• MAS approval subject to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the branch's treasury function in line with policies and guidelines.
• Provide market analysis and strategic recommendations to management.
• Oversee liquidity management and regulatory compliance.
• Direct and supervise Treasury dealers analyzing liquidity and markets.
• Review and approve treasury transactions within limits.
• Prepare and present treasury analyses to ALCO.
• Monitor market developments and report to management.
• Communicate decisions to Treasury team in a timely manner.
• Allocate duties and supervise treasury staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Lead the Branch's Asset and Liability Management function.
• Serve as a member of ALCO, Credit, Compliance, Risk committees.
• Develop relationships with financial institutions and regulators.
• Identify opportunities to enhance treasury performance.
• Perform other duties related to role.

Skills

Treasury management

Leadership

Market analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Banking & Finance

Commerce or Economics

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.