At The Right Talent Sri Lanka, we pride ourselves on connecting visionary leaders with the island’s most prestigious organizations; we are currently seeking a high-caliber professional to lead the Treasury function for a premier Finance Company.

Job Title: Head of Treasury

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sector: Financial Services / Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI)

Executive Summary

The Head of Treasury will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial assets, liquidity management, and capital structure. This role demands a strategic thinker who can optimize the balance sheet, manage market risks, and ensure the company maintains a robust funding pipeline to support its growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Liquidity & Cash Management: Ensure the company maintains adequate liquidity to meet all obligations while optimizing daily cash positions.
Fund Raising & Capital Markets: Develop and execute strategies for mobilizing funds through diverse channels, including commercial paper, securitization, bank lines, and debentures.
Asset-Liability Management (ALM): Lead the ALM committee (ALCO) process, managing interest rate risk and maturity mismatches to protect the company’s margins.
Risk Mitigation: Monitor and manage market, credit, and operational risks associated with treasury activities.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all treasury operations strictly adhere to Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) guidelines and internal risk policies.
Relationship Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with local and international banks, rating agencies, and institutional investors.
Investment Strategy: Manage the company’s investment portfolio to maximize returns within the board-approved risk appetite.

Candidate Profile

Experience: Minimum of 10–12 years of experience in Treasury or Financial Markets, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity within a bank or finance company.
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics. Professional qualifications such as CFA, CASL, or CIMA are highly preferred.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of money markets, fixed income instruments, and Sri Lankan financial regulations.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead a high-performing team and influence board-level decision-making.
Analytical Skills: Advanced financial modeling skills and a data-driven approach to risk management.