Financial Strategy Lead

3 days ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Talent Recruit Full time

Job Overview: Talent Recruit is seeking a seasoned professional to fill the role of Chief Financial Officer at our client, a commodity trade bank in Laos. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the bank's financial strategy and operations, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the bank's financial strategy to support overall business objectives.
  • Provide strategic insights on currency fluctuations, identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Forecast financial performance based on market trends.

Treasury and Liquidity Management:

  • Oversee cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity for trading operations and balance sheet requirements.
  • Manage bank's assets, inventory, and currency positions.
  • Develop policies for efficient cash and precious metals asset utilization.
  • Maintain compliance with international banking standards.
  • Establish robust risk management frameworks for credit, market, and operational risks specific to the banking sector.
  • Monitor exposures to metal prices, currency rates, and other financial risks, implementing hedging strategies where appropriate.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Basel III, AML/KYC requirements, and anti-money laundering regulations.
  • Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting in line with IFRS or GAAP.
  • Analyze financial performance, including asset allocation, return on assets, and trading results, to guide executive decision-making.
  • Present financial reports, performance summaries, and risk assessments to the board and stakeholders, with recommendations for improvement.
  • Design and implement capital management strategies, optimizing the bank's capital structure to support trading operations.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities in the precious metals sector, balancing return on investment with risk exposure.
  • Oversee financing initiatives and banking relationships to support capital needs, ensuring access to credit facilities and favorable terms.

Strategic Partnerships and Market Relations:

  • Develop and manage relationships with trading counterparties, refineries, custodians, and financial institutions.
  • Lead discussions and partnerships with other financial and commodities institutions to enhance the bank's competitive position.
  • Represent the bank in the precious metals market, establishing the bank as a trusted player and thought leader.

Operational Leadership and Process Improvement:

  • Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive operational efficiency by streamlining financial processes, optimizing trading workflows, and reducing transaction costs.
  • Oversee technology adoption within finance and treasury, ensuring systems support accurate, real-time reporting and analytics.

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and board, aligning financial strategies with organizational goals.
  • Develop and maintain transparent communication with investors, auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure ethical practices in all financial operations and reporting, maintaining the bank's reputation and regulatory standing.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Master in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (or CFA/CPA qualification preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in a senior financial management role, ideally within a bullion bank, commodity trading, or financial services firm.
  • Deep understanding of bullion banking operations, precious metals trading, and international financial regulations.
  • Expertise in financial forecasting, liquidity management, and risk mitigation in the context of commodity markets.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performance finance teams.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in financial reporting standards (IFRS, GAAP).
  • Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Must be willing to be based in Laos.

Benefits:

  • One-way moving allowance of RM 1,000.
  • Working Visa cost to be borne by employer.
  • Annual leave - 15 days.
  • Medical leave - 30 days.
  • Insurance - Up to USD 10,000 (IPD).
  • Special leave - Country of origin's National Day.
  • Working hours 8:00 to 17:30 (Monday to Friday).

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