Head of Treasury; Russian Speaker

Key Responsibilities

• Global Treasury & Liquidity Management
• Oversee the Group's global cash management structure, including the collection and consolidation of incoming funds from worldwide branches and legal entities.
• Develop and execute strategies for optimal fund allocation and disbursement across various payment channels and subsidiaries.
• Manage daily liquidity, ensuring sufficient working capital for all operations while maximizing returns on surplus cash.
• Serve as the Group's primary point of contact for strategic banking relationships in the UAE and GCC region.
• Leverage deep, existing relationships with top-tier UAE banks (e.g., Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank) to negotiate favorable terms, secure financing, and access new banking products.
• Lead the onboarding and management of new banking partners and payment institutions globally.
• Financial Risk & Strategy
• Develop and implement a comprehensive treasury risk management framework, covering FX, interest rate, and counter party risks.
• Prepare and present strategic investment cases for treasury initiatives, technology upgrades, and new financial structures to the Group CFO and Board.
• Optimize the Group's capital structure and funding strategies.
• Systems & Operations
• Drive the continuous improvement of global treasury processes, payment systems, and cash flow forecasting models.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate treasury policies, and relevant regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.

• Proven senior leadership experience in a corporate treasury function within a large international corporation. Prior experience in a banking relationship management role is highly advantageous.
• Must have direct, recent experience working in the UAE, with an extensive and active network of contacts at senior levels within major UAE banks (Emirates NBD experience is a mandatory requirement).
• Deep understanding of global cash management, payment systems, and liquidity solutions for multinational organizations.
• A track record of successfully negotiating with financial institutions and managing complex, multi‑currency treasury operations.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a complex, multi‑entity group structure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; capable of interacting at Board and C‑suite level.
• Critical
  
  Note:
  
  The candidate may be currently employed by a bank (in a corporate coverage role) but must have prior, substantial corporate treasury experience on the client side. Alternatively, the candidate may be a current CFO or Deputy CFO with deep, hands‑on treasury expertise.

• Optimization of Group‑wide liquidity and reduction in financing costs.
• Strength and strategic value of banking relationships (measured by credit terms, service quality, and access to innovative solutions).
• Accuracy and effectiveness of cash flow forecasting and risk management strategies.
• Successful implementation of treasury projects and systems.
• Seamless management and consolidation of global cash flows.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Finance
• Industries:
  International Trade and Development