Investment Portfolio and Treasury Manager

The Judge Group - Brentwood, MO

Full-time

Brentwood, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Investment Portfolio and Treasury Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's investment portfolio and treasury functions. This role is crucial in ensuring financial optimization and effective management of cash resources. The manager will work closely with various stakeholders to maximize interest on operating cash and assess short-term cash that can be invested for varying durations, such as 30, 90, or 180 days. The position requires ongoing reviews of investment strategies and the development of methodologies to assess excess cash, ensuring that the organization is making informed decisions regarding its financial resources. In terms of investment management, the manager will be tasked with developing investment policy statements that provide clear guidance and delegate authority for all operating cash and investments. Collaboration with external investment managers is essential to evaluate performance, recommend changes, and ensure adherence to established investment policies. The manager will also prepare quarterly reports for the Enterprise Leadership team, providing insights into the performance and strategy of the investment portfolio. Treasury management is another critical aspect of this role. The manager will be responsible for managing banking relationships, negotiating favorable terms for banking services, and overseeing daily treasury operations, including cash management, cash forecasting, wire transfers, and bank account administration. Compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures related to treasury activities is paramount, as is assisting with credit facilities, including the issuance of new or changes to Letters of Credit. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maximize interest received on day-to-day operating cash.
• Assess short-term operating cash that could be invested for 30/90/180 days and recommend investment options with appropriate risk/liquidity profiles.
• Conduct ongoing reviews and provide recommendations for the value to be placed in the investment portfolio and related strategies.
• Research and recommend alternative investment options.
• Develop methodologies for assessing excess cash.
• Develop investment policy statements to provide clear guidance and delegate authority across all operating cash and investments.
• Collaborate with external investment managers to evaluate performance, recommend changes, and ensure adherence to investment policy statements.
• Prepare quarterly reports for the Enterprise Leadership team.
• Manage treasury banking relationships and negotiate favorable terms for banking services.
• Oversee day-to-day treasury operations, including cash management, cash forecasting, wire transfers, and bank account administration.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures related to treasury activities.
• Assist with credit facilities, including issuing new or changes to Letters of Credit.

Requirements

• Proven experience in investment management and treasury functions.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
• Ability to develop and implement investment policy statements.
• Experience collaborating with external investment managers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of cash management and treasury operations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with banking relationships and negotiations.
• Understanding of compliance regulations related to treasury activities.