Head of Treasury – Siyapatha Finance PLC
Job Overview
Siyapatha Finance PLC is seeking a highly experienced and strategic finance professional for the position of Head of Treasury. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing all treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, funding strategies, asset-liability management, and financial risk management. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the company’s growth objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance, capital efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability.
Position Details
Job Title: Head of Treasury
Company: Siyapatha Finance PLC
Job Category: Treasury & Corporate Finance
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Industry: Finance & Financial Services
Company Overview
Siyapatha Finance PLC is the largest fully owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC and a licensed finance company regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka under the Finance Business Act No. 42 of 2011. The company offers a wide range of financial solutions and has established itself as a trusted financial services provider through innovation, customer-centric services, and strong corporate governance practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, CA, CFA, or an equivalent qualification will be a distinct advantage.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Treasury, Banking, Corporate Finance, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience in managing treasury functions within a financial institution.
- Strong expertise in cash management, liquidity planning, and funding operations.
- Extensive knowledge of financial risk management and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience in dealing with local and international financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and fund utilization.
- Develop and implement treasury strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Ensure adequate liquidity and capital efficiency across the organization.
- Manage funding activities through liaison with local and international financial institutions.
- Structure and issue short-term and long-term debt instruments as required.
- Oversee asset-liability management activities and chair the Asset Liability Committee (ALCO).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
- Prepare and present treasury reports, insights, and recommendations to senior management and the Board.
- Support strategic financial planning and capital management decisions.
- Monitor treasury performance and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.
Required Skills
- Advanced treasury management expertise.
- Strong knowledge of liquidity and cash flow management.
- Financial risk management and regulatory compliance knowledge.
- Asset-liability management (ALM) expertise.
- Strategic planning and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Corporate finance and funding management experience.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and business acumen.
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive executive remuneration package.
- Senior leadership opportunity within a leading finance company.
- Exposure to strategic treasury and corporate finance functions.
- Professional growth and executive career development opportunities.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Dynamic and performance-driven corporate environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to the long-term financial success of a leading financial institution.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their updated CV to:
Email: shehanip@siyapatha.lk
Please mention “Head of Treasury” in the subject line of your email application.
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant treasury, banking, or corporate finance experience is required.
- Professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, CA, or CFA will be a distinct advantage.
- Strong expertise in liquidity management, funding, treasury operations, and financial risk management is essential.
- The position is based in Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
- This is a senior leadership role requiring extensive stakeholder management and strategic decision-making capabilities.
