Treasurer

Shermen Bank International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermen Bank International, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Treasurer responsible for leading the balance sheet strategy, liquidity management, and funding operations of the Bank. The role involves establishing asset-liability frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing key external relationships. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, with proven experience in treasury functions within a regulated environment. This leadership position offers a unique chance to shape the Bank’s financial strategy and contribute to its global mission.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior treasury, ALM, or balance sheet management role within a regulated banking environment.
• Strong understanding of interest rate risk, liquidity management, and capital planning.
• Experience building or scaling treasury functions in a de novo bank or startup.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Bank’s asset-liability strategy, optimizing net interest margin.
• Ensure adequate liquidity under both normal and stressed conditions.
• Partner with the CFO on capital planning and balance sheet strategy.

Skills

Liquidity management

Balance sheet management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Advanced degree

Job description

Shermen Bank International is a specialized Edge Act Corporation, chartered by the Federal Reserve, dedicated to providing premier international banking and financial services. Based in Washington, D.C., the institution delivers tailored financial solutions to meet the unique and complex needs of foreign governments, state-owned enterprises, and multilateral organizations.

Operating in a highly regulated, high-touch environment, Shermen Bank International is committed to the highest standards of security, compliance, and client service—supporting a globally significant and uniquely complex client base.

Position Summary

Shermen Bank International is seeking a Treasurer to lead the Bank’s balance sheet strategy, liquidity management, and funding operations. Reporting to the CFO, this role will be responsible for establishing and managing a disciplined asset-liability framework to support a safe, sound, and scalable institution.

This is a hands‑on leadership role in a de novo bank environment. The Treasurer will play a critical role in bringing the Bank to operational readiness, standing up core treasury functions, and ensuring strong alignment between financial strategy, risk management, and regulatory expectations.

The role requires close collaboration with the CFO, executive team, regulators, and external partners, and will have direct visibility with senior leadership and the Board.

Core Responsibilities

Balance Sheet & Asset‑Liability Management

• Develop and manage the Bank’s asset‑liability strategy, optimizing net interest margin while managing interest rate and liquidity risk.
• Establish ALM frameworks, including modeling, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Lead the Asset‑Liability Committee (ALCO), including preparation of materials, analysis, and recommendations.

Liquidity & Funding Strategy

• Ensure adequate liquidity under both normal and stressed conditions.
• Develop and maintain diversified funding sources, including deposits and wholesale funding channels.
• Manage key external relationships, including correspondent banks and liquidity providers.
• Establish contingency funding plans aligned with regulatory expectations.

Capital & Investment Oversight

• Partner with the CFO on capital planning, capital deployment, and balance sheet strategy.
• Monitor capital and liquidity positions against regulatory and internal targets.
• Oversee the investment portfolio strategy, ensuring appropriate risk, liquidity, and return characteristics.

Regulatory & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidance related to liquidity, interest rate risk, and capital.
• Support regulatory reporting and examinations related to treasury activities.
• Establish strong governance, policies, and controls across treasury functions.

Treasury Infrastructure & Operations

• Stand up core treasury processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Oversee daily liquidity monitoring and cash positioning.
• Evaluate and implement tools to support ALM, forecasting, and risk management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business or similar required. Advance degree a plus.
• Proven experience in a senior treasury, ALM, or balance sheet management role within a regulated banking environment.
• Strong understanding of interest rate risk, liquidity management, and capital planning.
• Experience building or scaling treasury functions in a de novo bank, startup, or evolving institution is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with wholesale funding, investment portfolio management, and external liquidity providers (e.g., Federal Reserve, FHLB).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory expectations related to bank balance sheet management and risk.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on in a small, high‑impact organization.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and/or Board‑level stakeholders.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead the treasury function of a mission‑driven financial institution from the ground up. The Treasurer will play a central role in shaping the Bank’s financial strategy, ensuring a disciplined and resilient balance sheet to support a specialized and globally significant client base.