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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailAsia Treasury is a key business function that develops and implements liquidity management strategies provides day-to-day support of treasury operations as well as offers best practice cash management solutions for Manulife Asia. We safeguard Manulifes cash assets by working closely with all Asia business units to ensure a robust control environment. Our goal includes developing effective and efficient cash management principles and delivering the Treasurys target operating model and vision across Asia.
We are seeking a seasoned Liquidity Program Manager for a 24-month contract to support the rollout of the Asia Liquidity Optimization project. This role will evaluate existing liquidity management processes design an optimal liquidity solution aligning with the core principles of the initiative and local business contexts and implement the solution as a part of the project team.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills a solid understanding of liquidity management strong business acumen as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Position Responsibilities
Analyze inefficiencies in the current liquidity management for both operating and custody cash within the business entities of the Asia segment. Develop optimal solutions that minimize idle cash and maximize short-term investment incomes and implement the changes across all entities (including both insurance and non-insurance entities) throughout the Asia region thereby generating additional financial values for the Company.
Evaluate existing liquidity management processes and workflows to identify opportunities for enhancing cash efficiency in each entity.
Understand the nature of cash retained by different entities and develop solutions to address cash inefficiency in various scenarios incorporating core principles of the regional liquidity strategy and local business needs and requirements.
Understand the banking infrastructure of different markets and liquidity products provided by banks and service providers to develop practical and feasible solutions.
Clearly demonstrate financial costs and benefits as well as efficiencies in various analyses and communicate these to stakeholders.
Act as the key liaison between Finance teams Investment teams Group functions and external vendors to align requirements and deliverables.
Oversee UAT planning and execution to ensure a successful project launch and user adoption.
Work with the project lead and project manager to support change management within Finance and related functions and/or business units.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 810 years of progressive experience in financial analysis and liquidity management.
Solid understanding of cash management liquidity and risk management with familiarity in financial instruments foreign exchange and interest rates.
Knowledge of treasury operations and processes in the insurance or asset management context.
Strong analytical skills and experience to analyze complex cash flows and historical data to derive patterns and actionable insights.
Proficiency in financial modeling and scenario analysis with the ability to work with data in different formats from various sources. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel Alteryx PowerBI or data visualization software).
Critical thinking skills to assess situations and propose improvements. Good business acumen and strategic mindset and attention to details with agile delivery.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders through clear and concise reports and presentations.
Experience collaborating with various business functions markets and external parties.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Work ethics strong sense of ownership and integrity to deliver as promised.
CFA CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.
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