Senior Manager: Treasury Sales needed at Cellulant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• As a Senior Manager Treasury Sales at Cellulant, you will be a vital part of our mission to revolutionise digital payments across Africa.
• You will own a revenue budget and play a hands-on role in managing the day-to-day liquidity and FX.
• Your expertise in treasury sales, and relationships with banks / financing partners, and understanding of financial services, will be crucial to maintaining our financial health and supporting our growth across multiple markets.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales and Business Development

• Develop and execute sales strategy for the treasury business and grow FX revenues
• Build and maintain relationships with banks and finance partners
• FX partnership expansion
• Provide treasury solutions to other business segments within the group

Product Knowledge and Expertise:

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of treasury products and services, including foreign exchange, cash management, interest rate risk management, and trade finance
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor products, and regulatory changes affecting treasury services
• Provide clients with market insights and strategic advice on treasury solutions

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with the treasury trading team to ensure the accurate execution of client transactions
• Collaborate with the sales team, and other internal stakeholders to deliver comprehensive financial solutions to clients
• Ensure seamless coordination between sales and operations to enhance client experience

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure all sales activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with treasury products and services
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and transactions for audit and compliance purposes

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track and report on sales performance, and revenue growth.
• Analyse sales data and market feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and growth
• Prepare regular reports and presentations to senior management on performance metrics

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Must have experience:

• Knowledge of banking, treasury and payments products and processes
• Thorough knowledge of African currency markets and regulatory frameworks
• Strong communication skills and an ability to build and leverage cross-functional relationships

Nice to have experience:

• Treasury Management System
• Accounting
• Strong understanding of financial markets, and banking operations.

Qualification:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Experience: 5-8 years of hands-on experience in treasury operations, back-office processing, or a related field preferably within the fintech industry

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of treasury functions, financial markets, and banking operations
• Familiarity with African financial markets and regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and sanctions screening procedures

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with treasury management systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, results-oriented, and adaptable to change