Global Head of Treasury

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential. 

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore. In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech List. 

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space! 

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Head of Treasury to lead our treasury function. This role is critical in managing our financial assets, optimizing liquidity, and mitigating financial risks. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of treasury operations, financial markets, and regulatory requirements within the payment services industry and with a global coverage. Additionally, this role will require extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams including Product, Data, Legal, Compliance, Financial Controlling and Network partnership to optimize cash flows and margins, and ensure regulatory compliance for customer fund flows.

What will you be doing?

Treasury Management:

• Develop and implement treasury strategies to manage cash flow, liquidity, and financial risks.
• Oversee daily treasury operations, including cash management, banking relationships, and investment activities.
• Ensure optimal utilization of pre funding, working capital and maintain adequate liquidity levels.

Financial Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including currency, interest rate, and credit risks.
• Develop and implement hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
• Monitor and report on financial risk exposures and implement corrective actions as needed.

Cash Flow Forecasting and Management:

• Prepare and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts to support business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure that the safeguarding and segregation rules are applied across all our account structure
• Monitor cash flow positions and ensure sufficient funds are available to meet operational and investment needs.
• Optimize cash flow management processes and implement best practices.

Banking and Financial Relationships:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and payment service providers.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions for banking services and financial products.
• Manage bank accounts, including opening, closing, and maintaining signatory authority.

Investment Management:

• Develop and implement investment strategies to optimize returns on surplus funds while ensuring capital preservation.
• Monitor investment performance and make recommendations for portfolio adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with investment policies and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements, in relation to electronic money and payment service licenses across various jurisdictions.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports, including cash flow statements and treasury-related disclosures.
• Liaise with auditors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Product, Legal, Compliance, and Network teams to build and grow cross-functional relationships.
• Work together to optimize the cash flows and margins of Aspire payment products, including the FX global business.
• Define the structure and fund flows to hold customer money under local regulations for licensed entities.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the treasury team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the treasury function.
• Collaborate with other departments to align treasury activities with overall business objectives.

We would love to get to know you if you have the following: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CTP, CFA) is preferred.
• Experience in the leadership of a global treasury function in the fintech industry
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software.
• In-depth knowledge of treasury operations, financial markets, and risk management practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You feel passionate about Tech and Start-ups, as well as implementing your skills and knowledge in creation and improvement of controls framework and internal processes.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.

What we offer

• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Hybrid work arrangement. 
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
• Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws. 

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