Head of Treasury (Commodity Trading / Shipping)

Head of Treasury (Commodity Trading / Shipping) Our European client is a world-leading energy trading and shipping platform. 🎯 Position Purpose The Head of Treasury will design, implement, and oversee global treasury strategy. This role is responsible for capital structure optimization, corporate debt financing, financial risk management (FX and interest rates), and cash liquidity management. The ideal candidate will ensure robust financial health to support our large-scale shipping assets and global trading desks. 🗒 Key Responsibilities Capital Markets & Debt Financing - Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of bilateral and syndicated loan facilities, shipping finance, and alternative financing structures. - Maintain and expand strategic relationships with international banks, ship finance institutions, and credit providers. - Manage compliance, covenants, and reporting for all corporate debt and credit facilities. Liquidity & Cash Management - Oversee global cash management operations, optimization of cash pools, and working capital management. - Develop accurate short- and long-term cash flow forecasting models to optimize funding and investment decisions. - Manage the group’s capital allocation, ensuring seamless funding for vessel acquisitions, trade finance, and infrastructure projects. - Financial Risk Management & Hedging - Identify, measure, and mitigate financial risks, specifically interest rate and foreign exchange (FX) exposures. - Formulate and execute corporate hedging strategies utilizing derivatives (swaps, forwards, options) in line with board-approved policies. - Monitor counterparty credit risk related to financial institutions and trading partners. Team Leadership & Corporate Governance - Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global treasury team. - Maintain, update, and enforce the Group Treasury Policy and internal controls. - Present treasury reports, risk assessments, and funding strategies to the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors. 🔎 Requirements & Qualifications - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field. An MBA, CFA, or professional Treasury certification (e.g., ACT, CTP) is highly desirable. - Experience: Minimum of 15 years of corporate treasury or corporate finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. - Industry Background: Strong preference for candidates coming from the Commodity Trading, Shipping/Maritime, or Energy sectors. - Expertise: Proven track record in structuring asset-backed financing (vessel finance) and large trade finance facilities. - Technical Skills: Deep understanding of derivative instruments, macroeconomics, and modern Treasury Management Systems (TMS). - Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to articulate complex financial matters to senior stakeholders.

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  The CAP Consulting Group Pte Ltd · Singapore, Singapore