Treasury Advisory Executive (Director)

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 146,500 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive plan

Industry-leading benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Treasury Advisory Executive (Director) in Chicago to lead senior client engagements across multinational corporations, financial institutions, and public sector entities, delivering strategic treasury advisory services, operating model design, liquidity management, and governance insights.

You will drive market insights, develop advisory content, and collaborate with product, GPS Sales, and Client Coverage to advance client strategy.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in corporate treasury, finance, and/or treasury advisory consulting, ideally within a multinational environment.
• Demonstrated experience advising clients or senior stakeholders on treasury strategy and operations.
• Strong understanding of corporate treasury principles, operating models, and processes.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable insights.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and thought leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% to support client engagements and industry participation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders in finance and treasury functions, providing objective guidance on treasury strategy, operating models, and transformation initiatives.
• Lead consultative discussions to understand client needs, challenges, and priorities relevant to corporate treasury, and develop tailored insights and recommendations for addressing them.
• Support client engagements through the development of advisory content, diagnostic frameworks, and strategic perspectives.
• Collaborate with internal partners across product, GPS Sales, and Client Coverage to ensure alignment of advisory insights with broader client engagement and acquisition strategies.

Skills

Business Development

Customer and Client Focus

Leadership Development

Strategy Planning and Development

Business Acumen

Change Management

Client Experience Branding

Client Solutions Advisory

Inclusive Leadership

Account Management

Adaptability

Presentation Skills

Talent Development

Job description

Treasury Advisory Executive (Director)

The Treasury Advisory Executive (Director) is a senior member of the Global Payments Solutions (GPS) Advisory team within the Specialized Product Sales group, reporting directly to the Global Head of Advisory. This role delivers independent, consultative treasury advisory services to a broad client base including multinational corporations, financial institutions, and public sector organizations. The position focuses on helping clients address complex treasury challenges through strategic insights, industry expertise, and best practices guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Strategic Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders in finance and treasury functions, providing objective guidance on treasury strategy, operating models, and transformation initiatives.
• Lead consultative discussions to understand client needs, challenges, and priorities relevant to corporate treasury, and develop tailored insights and recommendations for addressing them.
• Support client engagements through the development of advisory content, diagnostic frameworks, and strategic perspectives.
• Collaborate with internal partners across product, GPS Sales, and Client Coverage to ensure alignment of advisory insights with broader client engagement and acquisition strategies.

Treasury Advisory Expertise

• International expansion and operating model design
• Shared Service Center operations and treasury centralization
• Liquidity management and cash structuring models
• Business resilience, governance, and compliance
• Treasury technology, including ERP and Treasury Management Systems (TMS) integration
• Treasury transformation, operational process workflow and organizational design

Typical Engagement Scenarios

• Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures (integration and optimization)
• Risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Order-to-cash and procure-to-pay optimization
• Cash forecasting and liquidity management strategies
• In-house bank structures and treasury centralization initiatives

Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership

• Conduct ongoing research into global treasury trends, market developments, and emerging operating models to assist clients with interpretation and impact analysis.
• Identify and analyze treasury-related industry trends, competitive dynamics, and evolving client needs.
• Develop and deliver thought leadership content, including presentations, white papers, and client-facing materials.
• Represent the bank at industry forums, conferences, and client events as a subject matter expert.

Internal Partnership & Contribution

• Collaborate with internal teams to support client strategy development and ensure consistent messaging and positioning.
• Contribute to the development of advisory frameworks, tools, and methodologies for the benefit of the global team.
• Support proposal development and client presentations where advisory input is required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements and reviews, account management, complex deals, and emerging solution opportunities to grow market share through deal support.
• Serve as a bank representative presenting at key industry events, leading consultative discussions at multiple levels of the organization, and providing product line expertise.
• Assist banking line partners in understanding treasury management, product risk, and ensuring applicable policies are applied through the sales cycle.
• Manage the strategy and tactical execution of segment initiatives across all major Lines of Business, driving collaboration between product, sales, and client relationship teams.
• Identify and develop responses to emerging product trends, competitive strategies, and market gaps.
• Develop and implement programs and policies in partnership with market leadership to drive Global Treasury solutions and local market strategies.
• Act as the product or industry expert in client call planning and strategic client reviews, identifying opportunities and influencing solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in corporate treasury, finance, and/or treasury advisory consulting, ideally within a multinational environment.
• Demonstrated experience advising clients or senior stakeholders on treasury strategy and operations.
• Strong understanding of corporate treasury principles, operating models, and processes.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable insights.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and thought leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% to support client engagements and industry participation.

Desired Qualifications

• Technical expertise in treasury technology landscapes, including ERP and Treasury Management Systems (TMS).
• Understanding of treasury-related regulatory environments and market practices.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CTP, CPA, or CGMA.

Skills

• Business Development
• Customer and Client Focus
• Leadership Development
• Strategy Planning and Development
• Business Acumen
• Change Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Inclusive Leadership
• Account Management
• Adaptability
• Presentation Skills
• Talent Development

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Pay Transparency Details

Locations: Chicago, IL and New York, NY

Pay Range

$146,500.00 - $234,000.00 annualized salary, based on experience, education, and skill set.

Discretionary Incentive Eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees may receive an annual discretionary award based on individual performance, contributions of the line of business or group, and overall company success.

Benefits

This role is benefits eligible, offering industry-leading benefits, paid time off, resources, and support to help employees make a genuine impact and contribute to sustainable growth.