Director, Liquidity

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The Director, Liquidity will be responsible for building liquidity tools and capabilities to assist in the design and development of the bank’s liquidity management framework, including liquidity stress testing and resiliency planning. Develop an intraday liquidity management framework, cashflow forecasting capabilities, and development of the internal liquidity stress testing model. Conduct liquidity assessments of new business activities and lead Treasury’s support function. Measure bank’s position against Basel III liquidity ratios and evolving reporting requirements including Reg YY, OCC bulletins, and Federal Reserve SR letters.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop core liquidity capabilities that will support the bank’s long-term scalability and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of the liquidity management framework by delivering modelled analysis and reporting for senior management and strategic decision-making committees.

• Development of the banks internal liquidity stress testing (ILST) model and analysis of the results. Further, the candidate will develop action plans and play a key part in scenario design in compliance with regulatory expectations.

• Manage the banks Contingency Funding Plan (CFP) and ensure readiness for stress events.

• Building an intraday liquidity risk management framework, collaborating with key stakeholders around the bank to understand and communicate expected cashflows.

• Develop the short- and long-term cash flow forecasting framework and reporting capabilities.

• Assist with liquidity assessments and crisis simulations, documenting results, and maintaining management response and action plans and assist with elements of the bank’s newly mandated Resolution Plan

Education, Skills & Experience:

• A finance background with Treasury experience is required; an advanced degree (MBA) or certification (CFA, CPA, FRM) a plus.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Liquidity Management, ideally with a large financial institution, consulting firm, or regulatory agency.

• Strong oral and written communication skills; a proactive self-starter with a strong project management mindset with the ability to interact with senior leaders and across diverse business functions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience multitasking and managing multiple projects.

• Knowledge of liquidity management, including intraday liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, and funding planning; and knowledge of liquidity requirements under Reg YY, OCC bulletins, and Federal Reserve SR letters.

• Data Science skills (Python, VBA, SQL) are a plus.

The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000USD to $160,000USD. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.