Treasury Operations Manager

Job Title: Treasury Operations Manager

Reports to: AGM Treasury

Location: Dubai

Please note Immediate joiners preferred for this role

I Purpose of the job

ETG is seeking a highly analytical and systems-driven Treasury professional to design, implement and optimize a global cash pooling and liquidity structure across the Group.

This role goes beyond traditional treasury operations it is focused on building centralized and predictable global cash flow overview, enhancing cash visibility, automating treasury processes, and optimizing funding across commodity trading verticals.

II 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
• Kariba 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

VII Technical Competencies / Behavioural Competencies

• Strong systems orientation and automation mindset.
• Working knowledge of programming/coding (Python / SQL / VBA / Power BI or similar).
• Advanced Excel modell Terms 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.