Treasury Director - Strategy, Risk & Compliance

London Source: WhatJobs

£150,000–£210,000

About the Role

This role works closely with the Group Treasurer to shape Flutter’s treasury strategy, risk management, policy and compliance framework, setting a best-in-class standard for a global, listed business. It sits at the heart of Flutter’s global Finance function and reports to the Group Treasurer. The role leads the capital structure, funding and hedging agenda, owns relationships with rating agencies and core banks, and ensures treasury is a trusted, well-controlled partner to the business. It also leads the Strategy, Risk, Policy and Compliance team and supports divisional treasury talent across multiple international locations.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Group Treasurer to set the strategic direction of Group Treasury, building a function that matches the standard of a US Fortune 500 company.
Define and oversee the Group’s funding strategy and capital structure, co-leading refinancing and debt issuance, making recommendations at Board level and supporting debt investor relations.
Shape the Group’s interest rate and currency risk management strategy and investment strategy, with robust monitoring and reporting of risk positions.
Own the Group Treasury Policy and compliance framework, including policy compliance reporting and treasury-related gaming licence requirements.
Manage relationships with credit rating agencies (S&P, Moody’s and Fitch), core banks, legal counsel and treasury solutions providers.
Lead the design and enhancement of cash management structures, new bank onboarding, and bank KYC and due diligence processes.
Lead treasury involvement in M&A, from pre-transaction due diligence through to onboarding of new businesses.
Strengthen the treasury control environment, working closely with internal audit, compliance and controls teams to ensure SOX compliance.
Lead and develop the Strategy, Risk, Policy and Compliance team, and support divisional treasury talent across Italy, Georgia, Serbia, the US, Australia and Brazil.
Define the treasury solutions strategy with Treasury Finance Technology and Finance Systems, ensuring the function is scalable and ready for further centralisation.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Extensive senior experience in a multinational, listed or complex organisation, with over 10 years in roles such as Assistant Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Treasury Director or Group Treasurer.
Significant debt capital markets experience across both leveraged finance and investment grade markets.
Proven expertise in treasury policy, financial risk management and funding strategy, with strong derivatives experience across interest rates, FX and structured transactions.
Credibility with credit rating agencies, banks and external advisors, and strong bank relationship management experience.
Solid understanding of governance, internal controls (SOX or equivalent) and the regulatory frameworks relevant to treasury.
Experience of treasury aspects of M&A, treasury reporting, treasury accounting and treasury systems.
A motivational leader and confident influencer, resilient in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and comfortable operating with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

A relevant professional qualification such as ACT, ACA, CFA or FRM is highly desirable.
Understanding of gaming licensing requirements relevant to treasury.