Financial Risk Management Lead

Job Purpose :

The Treasury & Investment Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with the organization’s treasury activities and investment portfolio. This role ensures that liquidity, interest rate, credit, and market risks are effectively controlled to safeguard the institution’s financial health and support strategic investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee risk management related to treasury functions including cash management, liquidity risk, funding, and capital management.
• Monitor and manage market risks (interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, credit risk) within treasury and investment portfolios.
• Develop and implement risk frameworks, policies, and controls aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular stress testing, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis for treasury and investment exposures.
• Collaborate with treasury, finance, and investment teams to identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and presentations for senior management and board committees.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk limits and external regulatory standards related to treasury and investments.
• Support investment decision-making by providing risk insights and conducting due diligence on investment products.
• Lead or support internal and external audits related to treasury and investment risk management.
• Keep abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and developments in risk management practices.