Treasury Executive

Canaan Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Canaan Inc. is seeking a skilled Treasury Executive to oversee cash flow, liquidity, and risk management in a high‑stakes environment. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement treasury strategies that support the company’s financial objectives.

Responsibilities include cash management, banking relationships, investment management, and compliance reporting, with a strong emphasis on regulatory adherence and robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial markets work, including cash management, accounting/finance management, and investment/debt management.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting. Relevant experience or a strong interest in the cryptocurrency industry is preferred.
• Regional coverage experience with strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in bank loan negotiations is preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, banking products, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software applications.

Responsibilities

• Cash Management: Monitor daily cash balances and cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Execute cash management strategies to optimize cash positions and minimize borrowing costs.
• Coordinate with various departments to forecast cash requirements and maintain appropriate cash reserves.
• Engage in foreign exchange transactions, bank wealth management, financial derivatives, and other financial product collaborations.
• Banking Relationships: Manage relationships with banks, crypto exchanges, and financial institutions to negotiate terms, fees, and services.
• Monitor bank and crypto exchange account activity, reconciling bank statements to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Evaluate banking and crypto exchange products and services to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks, including interest rate, foreign exchange, and credit risks.
• Monitor market conditions and regulatory changes to assess potential impacts on the organization's treasury operations.
• Maintain comprehensive risk management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
• Investment Management: Manage short-term and long-term cash investment portfolios to maximize returns while minimizing risk.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify investment opportunities and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor investment performance and adjust strategies as necessary to meet organizational objectives.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies related to treasury operations.
• Prepare and analyse daily and weekly treasury reports, forecasts, and variance analysis to support decision-making and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and reviews of treasury activities.
• Other Responsibilities: Undertake ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Treasury Manager and Financial Director.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Cryptocurrency interest

Regional coverage

Bank loan negotiations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Treasury software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field

Tools

Treasury management systems

Financial software

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Treasury Executive to oversee all aspects of our organization's treasury operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing cash flow, liquidity, and financial risk while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Treasury Team will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external financial partners to develop and implement treasury strategies that support the organization's overall financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Cash Management:
• Monitor daily cash balances and cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Execute cash management strategies to optimize cash positions and minimize borrowing costs.
• Coordinate with various departments to forecast cash requirements and maintain appropriate cash reserves.
• Engage in foreign exchange transactions, bank wealth management, financial derivatives, and other financial product collaborations.
• Banking Relationships:
• Manage relationships with banks, crypto exchanges, and financial institutions to negotiate terms, fees, and services.
• Monitor bank and crypto exchange account activity, reconciling bank statements to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Evaluate banking and crypto exchange products and services to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks, including interest rate, foreign exchange, and credit risks.
• Monitor market conditions and regulatory changes to assess potential impacts on the organization's treasury operations.
• Maintain comprehensive risk management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
• Investment Management:
• Manage short-term and long-term cash investment portfolios to maximize returns while minimizing risk.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify investment opportunities and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor investment performance and adjust strategies as necessary to meet organizational objectives.
• Compliance and Reporting:
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies related to treasury operations.
• Prepare and analyse daily and weekly treasury reports, forecasts, and variance analysis to support decision-making and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and reviews of treasury activities.
• Other Responsibilities:
• Undertake ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Treasury Manager and Financial Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Over 3- 5 years of experience in financial markets work, including cash management, accounting/finance management, and investment/debt management.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting. Relevant experience or a strong interest in the cryptocurrency industry is preferred.
• Regional coverage experience with strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in bank loan negotiations is preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, banking products, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software applications.