Strategic Funds Management Head

Position Description

The Strategic Funds Management Head is the overall responsible for the MGI Group funding strategies and group funds management. Responsible for efficient treasury operations, drives strategic initiatives related to liquidity and capital structure, and supports long-term financial planning to sustain business growth.

He oversees and ensures that all day-to-day treasury operations such as liquidity management, loans servicing, interest rate management, capital deployment, debt covenant compliance and banking relationships, etc. are compliant with company policies and regulations.

He is also the one in charge with the updating and implementation of treasury policies and processes.

Responsible for the determination of cash requirements, cash concentration, short-term cash investments and maintenance of appropriate cash flow. Establishes short and long-term borrowing needs and recommends based on the requirements of the company.

Key Results Area

Cash and Liquidity Management

• Oversee daily cash flow operations and ensure optimal liquidity to meet financial obligations.
• Manage short- and long-term cash forecasting processes.
• Ensure adequate liquidity for working capital needs and invest short-term excess cash; manage intercompany cash including intercompany lending, dividends and capital injections.
• Optimize working capital through effective cash management strategies.
• Develop reporting package for the executive team and the board of directors on company's liquidity and key cash management operating metrics.
• Manage all cash management functions including cash concentration, wires and account funding.
• Implement new bank technologies, products and services to improve the cash cycle and simplify company operations.
• Prepare and present to senior management weekly companywide cash flow report

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify, monitor and mitigate financial risks, including currency, interest rate and credit risks
• Oversee risk management and foreign currency and interest rate exposures (as applicable)
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations, policies and reporting requirements.
• Implement hedging programs for foreign exchange and interest-rate exposures (as applicable)
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure adherence to best practices and maintain robust control systems.

Capital Structure and Investment Strategies

• Develop and execute strategies for debt and equity financing.
• Continually optimize company's investment portfolio.
• Oversees the preparation of monthly cash forecast.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, lenders and other financial partners.
• Oversee cash management banking and financial institution relationships; negotiate bank and service fees.
• Oversee the organization's debt portfolio, including debt issuance, refinancing and covenant compliance.
• Oversee maintenance of bank lines and credit facilities and group funds earmarking and credit lines provisioning for all operating business units

Leadership and Collaboration

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the team.
• Lead and monitor the team, foster a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Collaborate with the CFO and other executives to align treasury strategies with corporate goals.
• Collaborate with shared service accounting, finance business partners, strategic tax and compliance team, and legal to evaluate operational considerations as part of the group wide funds planning and strategies.
• Manage all relationships with financial institutions supporting the company's cash management operations.
• Demonstrate leadership and training skills to further develop managers and analysts within the department.
• Lead and enhance internal processes to drive operational efficiency and to ensure compliance with internal policies, controls and procedures.

Qualifications

Education
: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.

Experience
:

• With a minimum of 10 years of extensive experience in strategic funds management, treasury, finance, or a related area.
• With proven track record in managing cash flow, liquidity, and financial risk
• Demonstrate deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and investment strategies
• Banking experience an advantage

Skills
:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in treasury management software and financial analysis tools.
• Exhibit strong leadership qualities
• Superior negotiation and relationship management capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ethical standard, high level of integrity, and commitment to accuracy Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.