Director of Treasury Governance – Operations

• Lead Treasury's Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program, including risk identification, control design evaluation, effectiveness assessments, issue remediation, and senior-management reporting
• Serve as Treasury governance and controls subject matter expert
• Maintain Treasury policy and procedure alignment with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit
• Liaise with internal audit, external audit, regulatory examinations, and second-line reviews
• Manage Treasury documentation standards, version control, change logs, retention, and audit evidence
• Establish policies, procedures, control narratives, and process documentation standards
• Prepare standardized audit, procedure, reconciliation, and reporting templates
• Design and enhance governance reporting, key risk indicators, control dashboards, and executive reporting for ALCO, senior leadership, and Board committees
• Evaluate regulatory guidance and industry practices and recommend improvements
• Administer investment and Treasury operational reporting, metrics, exceptions, and dashboards
• Lead operational risk management and controls testing activities
• Ensure data and documentation integrity through reviews, reconciliation support, and exception escalation
• Coordinate third-party/vendor documentation for Treasury tools and services
• Support investment operations, transaction administration, settlements, confirmations, reconciliations, and Accounting/GL coordination
• Support BOLI administration and reporting
• Identify automation, workflow-standardization, and documentation improvements
• Provide investment, borrowing, and derivative trade support
• Pledge or reallocate investment collateral
• Provide administrative support for ALCO and subcommittees
• Work as part of a team and with on-site equipment

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Banking
• 8-12 years of experience in Treasury operations, finance operations, bank accounting support, risk & controls, audit support, governance, or related functions within financial services
• Knowledge of interest rate curves and the impact of economic and Central Bank activity
• Knowledge of financial instruments such as bonds and derivatives
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, computer applications, and department-specific software
• Proficiency in programming new analytic models
• Excellent computer, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Analytical and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to interpret and explain complex concepts
• Ability to work with on-site equipment
• Ability to comply with Northwest policies and procedures and Federal/State regulations

Demonstrates expertise in Treasury operations, risk management, and governance, with a strong focus on compliance, documentation standards, and effective communication with senior leadership. Proficient in financial instruments, analytical modeling, and regulatory adherence.

• Treasury Operations
• Risk Management
• Governance Reporting
• Financial Instruments
• Analytical Modeling

• Risk Identification
• Control Design Evaluation
• Effectiveness Assessment
• Issue Remediation
• Audit Support
• Financial Analysis
• Data Integrity Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Documentation Standards
• Operational Risk Management

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Thinking

• Treasury Governance
• Risk & Control Self-Assessment
• Financial Services
• BOLI Administration
• Central Bank Activity
• Interest Rate Curves
• Audit Evidence
• Investment Operations

• Microsoft Office
• Department-Specific Software
• Governance Dashboards
• Control Dashboards