Description:

Job Title: Head - Treasury & Financial Markets

Location: Bangalore, India

Reports to: CFO / Group Finance Head

Department: Treasury / Corporate Finance

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Treasury Head to lead our treasury and financial markets operations in India. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional from a premier institute (IIM/ISB etc., 2008-2012 batch) with deep expertise in forex risk management, India bond markets, letters of credit (LCs), fixed income instruments, and global cash management. This role is strategic, overseeing funding, risk management, and treasury policy compliance while optimizing returns on corporate liquidity.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Treasury Management

- Oversee cash management, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization across India and global subsidiaries.

- Ensure adherence to group treasury policies and regulatory requirements.

- Supervise short-term and long-term funding, including bank borrowings, corporate bonds, and other financing instruments.

- Optimize treasury operations to reduce cost of funds and maximize returns on idle cash.

2. Forex & Risk Management

- Manage foreign currency exposures for imports, exports, and overseas investments.

- Design and execute hedging strategies using forwards, swaps, options, and other derivatives.

- Monitor global currency movements and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

- Collaborate with subsidiaries and trading desks for consolidated forex risk management.

3. Investment & Fixed Income

- Manage corporate investment portfolio, including India bonds, fixed income instruments, and other cash equivalents.

- Ensure compliance with investment policy, liquidity requirements, and credit risk limits.

- Monitor market trends and recommend investment strategies to optimize yield.

4. Banking & LC Management

- Supervise letter of credit issuance and settlement for domestic and international trade.

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and rating agencies.

- Ensure accurate documentation, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance.

5. Leadership & Strategic Initiatives

- Lead a team of treasury professionals, provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

- Prepare Treasury Committee / Board reports on liquidity, forex exposure, and fixed income investments.

- Participate in strategic financial decisions, M&A funding, and capital structure optimization.

Candidate Profile:

Educational Qualification:

- MBA / PGDM from a premier institute (IIM / ISB / XLRI / FMS etc.)

- Graduation: 2008-2012 batch preferred

Experience:

- 12-16 years in corporate treasury, banking, or finance

- Hands-on experience in forex hedging, India bonds, fixed income, letters of credit, and global cash management

- Prior exposure to global treasury operations or multinational corporations preferred

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of Indian & global financial markets

- Expertise in derivatives, forex, interest rate swaps, and fixed income instruments

- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

- Leadership experience managing a mid-to-large treasury team

- Advanced Excel, treasury management systems, and ERP familiarity

Key Attributes:

- Strategic thinker with risk management mindset

- High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure

- Strong communication skills for CFO/Board level presentations