Global Treasury Leader: Capital Strategy & Risk

First Student, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking a globally focused Vice President of Treasury to lead liquidity, capital structure, and financial risk management aligned with corporate strategy.

The role acts as the primary interface with banks, rating agencies, and debt investors, advising the CFO and Board on capital allocation and financing decisions. The candidate will direct capital markets activities, ensure robust cash management, and drive enhancements in treasury systems and internal controls, reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate treasury, corporate finance, or investment banking, with at least 5 years in a senior treasury leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience executing capital markets transactions (investment-grade or high-yield debt, syndicated loans).
• Deep knowledge of cash management, liquidity planning, and financial risk management.
• Experience presenting to senior executives and Boards of Directors.
• Experience with public company reporting, SOX controls, and rating agency interactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's capital structure strategy, including debt issuance, refinancing, credit facility management, and commercial paper programs.
• Lead execution of bond offerings, term loans, revolving credit facilities, and other financing transactions in partnership with legal, tax, and investment bank advisors.
• Support capital allocation decisions, including share repurchases, dividend policy, and M&A financing.
• Maintain relationships with rating agencies and lead annual rating reviews to protect or improve credit ratings.
• Oversee global cash management, including cash positioning, forecasting, pooling, and repatriation strategies.
• Develop and maintain liquidity forecasts to ensure the company can meet obligations.
• Manage the investment portfolio of excess cash per policy.
• Oversee hedging programs for FX, rates, and commodities; ensure hedge accounting compliance.
• Oversee bank relationships, treasury systems, and controls over payments and fraud prevention.
• Maintain treasury policies and report to Audit/Finance Committee; ensure SOX compliance and regulatory disclosures.
• Lead treasury team and collaborate with Tax, Accounting, FP&A, Legal, IR, and business units.

Skills

Capital markets

Liquidity planning

Financial risk management

Executive presentation

Strategic leadership

Education

MBA

CFA

CPA

CTP

Tools

Kyriba

SAP

FIS

Job description

First Student, Inc. is seeking a globally focused Vice President of Treasury to lead liquidity, capital structure, and financial risk management aligned with corporate strategy.

The role acts as the primary interface with banks, rating agencies, and debt investors, advising the CFO and Board on capital allocation and financing decisions. The candidate will direct capital markets activities, ensure robust cash management, and drive enhancements in treasury systems and internal controls, reporting