Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the Position of Treasurer at Flutterwave.
About Flutterwave
Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech company, provides versatile Software Development Kits (SDKs) and plugins for businesses to create customized payment applications using their payment APIs. They have a partnership with PayPal, enabling global users to purchase goods from African merchants. Flutterwave serves as a payment infrastructure for global merchants and payment service providers and offers an online marketplace for businesses to display their offerings.
Summary
- Company: Flutterwave
- Job Title: Treasurer
- Location: Lekki, Lagos
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualifications: HND/BSC
- Deadline: Not Specified
Job Title: Treasurer
Job Summary:
The Treasurer, Africa will develop and execute Flutterwave’s treasury strategy, manage financial risk, and optimize capital and liquidity. This role requires a strong understanding of financial markets, significant leadership experience, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. The Treasurer will play a crucial role in ensuring Flutterwave’s financial stability and efficiency in the global financial landscape.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Strategy Development & Execution:
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement a comprehensive treasury strategy aligned with Flutterwave’s overall business objectives.
- Lead the development and scaling of a treasury function, managing cash, investments, and liquidity across all major positions.
- Identify and capitalize on market opportunities to maximize profitability and manage risk, in collaboration with senior management.
- Work closely with the expansion team for banking partnerships and financial infrastructure.
- Monitor and analyze global economic and financial market developments and their potential impact on treasury operations.
- Financial Risk Management:
- Establish and maintain robust financial risk management frameworks and policies (including FX, interest rate, and liquidity risks).
- Oversee the monitoring and management of financial exposure, including hedging strategies, to mitigate potential losses.
- Develop and implement hedging strategies.
- Support the implementation of a comprehensive risk management policy to cover financial and liquidity risks.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal controls.
- Treasury Operations:
- Oversee the execution of treasury transactions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and other counterparties.
- Optimize treasury processes and systems to enhance performance.
- Analyze treasury performance and generate reports to improve profitability.
- Structure treasury deals for large merchants, including servicing our concierge merchants.
- Contribute to establishing pricing rules for remittance products and new products.
- Support new bank onboarding and financial activities.
- Ensure standard daily and periodic reporting and maintain process documentation for all relevant reports, including funding and liquidity metrics.
- Capital & Liquidity Optimization:
- Develop and maintain pricing models to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
- Analyze and report on treasury performance, identifying areas for improvement.
- Support the CFO in capital planning, fundraising, and investment decisions.
- Evaluate and recommend investment opportunities for excess cash in low-risk instruments.
- Contribute to capital structure optimization and funding strategy (e.g. CP issuances, term loans, equity injections)
- Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, product, and technology teams.
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, regulators, and industry associations.
- Present to senior management on treasury performance and strategy.
- Establish strong working partnerships externally with key banking partners and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure continuous and effective engagement of relevant stakeholders in achieving operational efficiency and financial growth.
See Also:
Qualifications for the Position of Treasurer at Flutterwave:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACT, ACA, CFA, FRM, CTP) preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in treasury or financial management, with a developed network of financial partners.
- Experience & understanding of international payments, banking systems, Crypto and Defi workflow platforms.
- Good understanding of emerging markets and G10 financial operations and local regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and relevant treasury tools.
- Experience or familiarity with all or some of Emerging Markets, FX, and remittances.
- Excellent financial analytical, strategic planning and execution skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet set deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
- Work goal-oriented and able to work under minimal supervision.
- High sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity, and ethical standards.
- Authorization to work in the country without sponsorship.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Experience with relevant treasury platforms and financial software.
- Experience in the African fintech space is a definite plus.
Application Closing Date
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