Treasury Operations Manager

Please note this job location is for Dubai, and we are looking for treasury Automation

Key areas of responsibility

1. Global Cash Pool & Liquidity Optimization

• Design and implement a global cash pooling structure (physical / notional pooling across jurisdictions).
• Centralize Group liquidity and optimize utilization of surplus/deficit balances.
• Build and maintain a weekly, 3-month and 12-month rolling consolidated Group cash flow forecast.
• Reduce idle cash, optimize overdrafts, minimize external borrowing.
• Develop real-time cash visibility dashboards across all verticals.
• Drive intercompany funding optimization framework.

2. Treasury Systems & Automation

• Lead TMS operations implementation and enhancement across ETG.
• Build automated reporting dashboards (Power BI / Python / SQL or similar).
• Develop tools for:
• Cash forecasting automation
• Facility utilizations tracking
• Loan exposure reconciliation
• Bank charge validation
• Drive ERP–Bank–TMS integration.
• Reduce manual treasury processes through systemization.

3. Trade Finance & Commodity Funding

• Liaise daily with trade desks to understand commodity financing needs.
• Execute and monitor:
• Letters of Credit (LCs)
• Bank Guarantees
• Structured trade finance
• Drawdowns and settlements
• Track facility utilizations and loan settlements.
• Ensure compliance with facility documentation and UCP600.
• Monitor transaction-level financing across commodity trades.

4. Cash Operations & Governance

• Oversee daily liquidity positioning.
• Manage intercompany fund flows.
• Weekly reconciliation of:
• ERP vs Bank statements
• Treasury loan files vs Bank reports
• Monitor interest charges and ensure accuracy.

5. Projects to Be Delivered (Priority Focus)

• (Co-) Establish global cash pooling framework across ETG.
• Lead transformation of treasury operating model thru TMS operation – from manual multi-sourced to automated & unified data operation (with focus of vertical compatibility)
• Implement live global liquidity dashboard (incl. week, 3/12 month for casting ability)
• Automate trade finance tracking, ultimately with TF platform connectivity.
• Optimize borrowing costs through centralized funding strategy.
• Develop data-driven treasury decision tools.

III

Geographic Scope

• Group-wide role with exposure to multiple geographies across Africa, Middle East, Asia, Europe, and other global operations
• Involvement in cross-border transactions and multi-country treasury initiatives

IV

The ideal candidate combines:

• (Deep) trade finance expertise
• Commodity trading experience
• Strong systems orientation
• Programming/coding capability
• Passion for automation and data
• Finance Background with Analytical Skills
• Kyriba Preferred as TMS

V

Required know-how/ experience

• 5–10 years in Treasury within commodity trading / Agri / metals / energy.
• Proven experience structuring trade finance facilities.
• Experience implementing or enhancing TMS systems.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdiction liquidity structures.

VI

Values/ Competencies

ETG Values

• Integrity
• Respect
• Pursuit of excellence
• Meritocracy
• Leadership

Technical Competencies Behavioural Competencies

• Strong systems orientation and automation mindset.
• Working knowledge of programming/coding (Python / SQL / VBA / Power BI or similar).
• Advanced Excel modelling.
• Understanding of IncoTerms and UCP600.
• Strong ERP integration knowledge.

• Loves working with systems and data.
• Strategic but execution focused.
• High ownership mindset.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across global teams.
• High integrity and confidentiality.