Head of Treasury at VFD Group

VFD Group is an alternative financial service holding company that creates value by working within Nigeria's informal financial sector to create innovative products and solutions that are accessible to the everyday Nigerian.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Treasury

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Head of Treasury will be responsible for leading all treasury and liquidity functions across VFD Group and its subsidiaries. 
• This role will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for treasury operations, investment management, risk governance, and capital efficiency. 
• Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the role will ensure the organization maintains optimal funding structures, manages financial risk, and supports the Group’s growth ambitions through disciplined cash, liquidity, and asset-liability management.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Lead the design and execution of the Group’s overall treasury strategy to support long- term growth, financial sustainability, and capital efficiency.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Group CEO and Executive Committee on capital structuring, liquidity strategy, and investment optimization.
• Provide financial thought leadership and insights to drive strategic decision-making across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Influence cross-functional alignment between treasury, finance, investment, and business development functions to maximize enterprise value.
• Lead treasury transformation initiatives, including automation, digitization, and process improvement for efficiency and control.

Core Treasury Function & Liquidity Management:

• Oversee day-to-day treasury operations including cash management, settlements, and fund allocation across the Group.
• Monitor daily liquidity positions and implement best-in-class practices for cash flow optimization.
• Lead the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly treasury reports including liquidity coverage ratios, cash flow forecasts, and utilization summaries.
• Oversee the trading desk operations spanning FX, equities, fixed income, and alternative assets.

Investment Strategy & Execution:

• Execute investment strategies in FX, fixed income, equities, and alternative assets under the direction of the Executive Director and Board.
• Monitor portfolio performance against agreed benchmarks and risk-return parameters.
• Evaluate new investment instruments and counterparties in collaboration with the strategy and risk teams.

Asset & Liability Management (ALM):

• Design and manage ALM frameworks including ALCO reporting, duration matching, and interest rate risk assessment.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly ALCO reports with insights on liquidity and balance sheet efficiency.
• Ensure optimal asset allocation and liability structuring to manage cost of funds and capital adequacy.

Contributory Fund Oversight:

• Implement and monitor contributory fund models that support Group strategic initiatives and business needs.
• Ensure proper fund collection, utilization, and alignment with financial planning cycles.
• Support Contributory Fund Committee operations and maintain accurate records and reports.

Risk Management & Governance:

• Enforce treasury-related risk policies and ensure adherence to exposure limits and counterparty frameworks.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Internal Audit to meet regulatory and internal governance requirements.
• Maintain and regularly review treasury policy documents and frameworks.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Deliver accurate and timely treasury reports and insights to the Group CEO, Executive Director, and Board Committees.
• Support investor relations, debt/fundraising activities, and external audits by providing financial models, presentations, and disclosures.
• Maintain strong working relationships with banks, regulators, rating agencies, and other financial partners.

Business Development & Growth Support:

• Contribute to the execution of group-wide sales, capital-raising, and business development strategies.
• Identify and execute treasury-related growth initiatives that drive capital efficiency and profitability.
• Partner with other business units to support revenue-generating activities and strategic expansion.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, ACT, ACA, or ACCA are highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in treasury, ALM, or investment management, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Strong experience in financial services, investment banking, or group treasury functions of diversified holdings.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in corporate treasury, liquidity management, FX and investment operations.
• Proven track record in managing ALM frameworks and funding strategies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and board members.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and financial modeling abilities.
• Familiarity with treasury management systems (TMS), ERP tools, and reporting software.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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