Treasurer

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient borderless manner.

Job Summary:

The Treasurer Africa will develop and execute Flutterwaves treasury strategy manage financial risk and optimize capital and liquidity. This role requires a strong understanding of financial markets significant leadership experience and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. The Treasurer will play a crucial role in ensuring Flutterwaves financial stability and efficiency in the global financial landscape.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Strategy Development & Execution:
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement a comprehensive treasury strategy aligned with Flutterwaves overall business objectives.
  • Lead the development and scaling of a treasury function managing cash investments and liquidity across all major positions.
  • Identify and capitalize on market opportunities to maximize profitability and manage risk in collaboration with senior management.
  • Work closely with the expansion team for banking partnerships and financial infrastructure.
  • Monitor and analyze global economic and financial market developments and their potential impact on treasury operations.

• Financial Risk Management:
  • Establish and maintain robust financial risk management frameworks and policies (including FX interest rate and liquidity risks).
  • Oversee the monitoring and management of financial exposure including hedging strategies to mitigate potential losses.
  • Develop and implement hedging strategies.
  • Support the implementation of a comprehensive risk management policy to cover financial and liquidity risks.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal controls.

• Treasury Operations:
  • Oversee the execution of treasury transactions ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
  • Manage relationships with banks financial institutions and other counterparties.
  • Optimize treasury processes and systems to enhance performance.
  • Analyze treasury performance and generate reports to improve profitability.
  • Structure treasury deals for large merchants including servicing our concierge merchants.
  • Contribute to establishing pricing rules for remittance products and new products.
  • Support new bank onboarding and financial activities.
  • Ensure standard daily and periodic reporting and maintain process documentation for all relevant reports including funding and liquidity metrics.

• Capital & Liquidity Optimization:

• • Develop and maintain pricing models to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
  • Analyze and report on treasury performance identifying areas for improvement.
  • Support the CFO in capital planning fundraising and investment decisions.
  • Evaluate and recommend investment opportunities for excess cash in low-risk instruments.
  • Contribute to capital structure optimization and funding strategy (e.g. CP issuances term loans equity injections)

• Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including finance product and technology teams.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including banks regulators and industry associations.
  • Present to senior management on treasury performance and strategy.
  • Establish strong working partnerships externally with key banking partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure continuous and effective engagement of relevant stakeholders in achieving operational efficiency and financial growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics or a related field; Masters degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g. ACT ACA CFA FRM CTP) preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in treasury or financial management with a developed network of financial partners.
• Experience & understanding of international payments banking systems Crypto and Defi workflow platforms.
• Good understanding of emerging markets and G10 financial operations and local regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel SQL and relevant treasury tools.
• Experience or familiarity with all or some of Emerging Markets FX and remittances.
• Excellent financial analytical strategic planning and execution skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet set deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal presentation and communication skills.
• Work goal-oriented and able to work under minimal supervision.
• High sense of responsibility accountability integrity and ethical standards.
• Authorization to work in the country without sponsorship.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience with relevant treasury platforms and financial software.
• Experience in the African fintech space is a definite plus.

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