Director, Treasury Advisory Manager - Global Payments Solutions, Singapore / Hong Kong

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Job Description:

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Our Specialized Product Sales (SPS) team is part of the Bank of America Global Payments Solutions (GPS) organization which provides our clients with best-in-class innovative cash management and payments solutions. The Treasury Advisory team members sit within the SPS function and are accountable for delivering complimentary treasury operational consultancy services to the Bank’s clients across various segments, including local and multinational corporations, banks, and non-bank financial institutions in the Asia Pacific region.

The Director-level role reports to the US-based Global Head of Advisory, with a matrix reporting line to the APAC Regional SPS Head.

Working in close partnership with the respective coverage and product teams, the team member is expected to develop and drive deeper relationships with clients, and consequently derive revenue opportunities, while assisting clients in achieving specific operational and strategic objectives in areas such as:

• International growth and overseas expansion
• The use of shared services centers
• The continuing development of the corporate treasury function
• Operating tactics and liquidity structures
• Business resilience, compliance, and governance
• Treasury technology impacts and developing effective working relationships with internal and external partners

Specific use cases could include:

• Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures: impacts, synergies, and benefits realization strategies
• Risk management methodologies
• Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay strategies
• Cash management structures and cash forecasting methods
• Organizational restructuring and treasury centralization
• Development of In-house Bank structures

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of the APAC treasury management market, identifying trends, opportunities, and challenges to provide strategic advice to clients.
• Serve as the industry/practitioner expert in client calls to understand their needs and pain points, identify opportunities to influence strategy & solutions, as well as collaborate with product, sales, and client relationship teams in packaging marketing leading solutions that address client challenges.
• Keep abreast of the latest regulatory policies in the APAC region, advising clients on regulatory requirements, changes, and local practices to facilitate effective treasury operations.
• Serve as a bank representative presenting at key industry events, leading consultative discussions at multiple levels of the organization, and providing product line expertise.
• Develop and deliver content that positions the bank as a thought leader and core partner.
• Identify future client requirements relevant to GPS business positioning
• Support development and delivery of sales proposals.

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field, with a professional certification such as CPA, CGMA or CTP being advantageous.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in corporate treasury management or treasury advisory consulting services, ideally within a global, multinational organization.
• A solid understanding of treasury management principles, processes, and tools, as well as familiarity with the APAC region's financial markets, regulatory environment, and local practices.
• Familiar with ERP and TMS landscapes and have experience with implementation of these platforms.
• Exceptional financial and business acumen, with insights applicable to the APAC region.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of conducting in-depth analyses of complex treasury issues and providing practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Proficiency in English and at least one other major APAC language, in order to facilitate communication and relationship/business development in the region.
• Willingness to travel frequently to meet clients and conduct on-site engagements.