Manager – Treasury Middle Office & Collateral Management

Odeabank; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Odeabank in Istanbul Fatih seeks an experienced Manager – Treasury Middle Office & Collateral Management to lead transformation initiatives and bridge Treasury and IT.

You will oversee end-to-end collateral processes, coordinate ISDA/CSA/GMRA negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulatory authorities while optimizing risk controls.

The role requires a strong finance background, Turkish SPK licenses, and fluent English to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in the banking industry.
• Extensive knowledge of Treasury Middle Office and/or Treasury Risk functions.
• Strong understanding of Treasury products and transaction life cycles.
• Hands-on experience in Collateral Management.
• Advanced knowledge of ISDA, CSA, and GMRA documentation and negotiation processes.
• Solid understanding of bank foreign exchange (FX) position calculation methodologies.
• Regulatory compliance and collateral management processes involving regulatory authorities.
• Treasury transformation projects, business analysis, and process improvement experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Valid SPK licenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop Treasury Middle Office functions.
• Manage end-to-end Collateral Management processes.
• Coordinate negotiations under ISDA, CSA, and GMRA agreements.
• Coordinate collateral management activities with CBRT, Takasbank, and regulators.
• Manage the calculation and control framework for the Bank's FX position.
• Monitor risks related to Treasury products and enforce controls.
• Support Treasury transformation initiatives and implement new systems and processes.
• Liaise between Treasury and IT teams to implement technology solutions.
• Drive continuous process improvements for efficiency and controls.

Skills

Treasury Middle Office knowledge

Collateral Management

ISDA/CSA/GMRA knowledge

FX risk/position understanding

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business/Engineering

Tools

Murex

Intervision

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager – Treasury Middle Office & Collateral Management to join our Treasury organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of banking regulations, and a proven ability to lead transformation initiatives.

This role is responsible for ensuring the secure, efficient, and compliant execution of Treasury Middle Office activities while acting as a strategic bridge between the Treasury and IT teams in the delivery of technology and business transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop Treasury Middle Office functions.
• Manage end-to-end Collateral Management processes.
• Coordinate negotiations under ISDA, CSA, and GMRA agreements.
• Coordinate collateral management activities with the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), Takasbank, and other relevant regulatory authorities and market infrastructures.
• Manage the calculation and control framework for the Bank's foreign exchange (FX) position.
• Monitor risks related to Treasury products and ensure effective process controls.
• Play an active role in Treasury transformation initiatives, supporting the implementation of new products, systems, and processes.
• Act as the primary liaison between Treasury and IT teams by analyzing business requirements, coordinating stakeholders, and leading the implementation of technology solutions.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen control frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7- 10 years of experience in the banking industry.
• Extensive knowledge of Treasury Middle Office and/or Treasury Risk functions.
• Strong understanding of Treasury products and transaction life cycles.
• Hands-on experience in Collateral Management.
• Advanced knowledge of ISDA, CSA, and GMRA documentation and negotiation processes.
• Solid understanding of bank foreign exchange (FX) position calculation methodologies.
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance and collateral management processes involving regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated experience in Treasury transformation projects, business analysis, and process improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and IT teams.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Valid Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (SPK) licenses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Murex, Intervision, or similar Treasury/Capital Markets platforms.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and business analysis practices.
• Experience in digital transformation, process automation, or technology implementation projects.