Chief Liquidity Management

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development to its staff. UNICEF prides itself on its inclusive culture and attractive compensation and benefits package, aiming to build careers while serving children and communities globally.

Job Overview:
The Chief Liquidity Management position is based at UNICEF's New York Headquarters (NYHQ) within the Treasury and Structured Finance Section under the Division of Finance and Administrative Management (DFAM). The incumbent will lead the Liquidity Management Unit, which is responsible for the timely and efficient execution of all treasury payments and treasury accounting matters, ensuring data integrity in financial statements. This role involves providing guidance and technical advice to country offices and other divisions on financial risk management, foreign exchange matters, and liquidity management. Additionally, the incumbent will support the Investment Management Unit in risk, liquidity, and investment management, as well as provide technical advice on innovative finance initiatives and pre-financing arrangements. The position requires a proactive approach to managing financial operations and developing policies that align with UNICEF's mission to advocate for children's rights.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Chief Liquidity Management will be responsible for a variety of key functions, including:

• Providing technical expertise and support to Country Offices (CO) and other divisions in liquidity and foreign exchange management.
• Overseeing the payment function and related activities to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Managing relationships with Treasury house banks and other financial service providers to optimize service delivery.
• Engaging in risk, liquidity, and investment management to safeguard UNICEF's financial assets.
• Preparing executive reports and developing policies that enhance treasury operations.
• Leading the treasury operations team to ensure effective execution of responsibilities.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the organization.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, candidates must possess an Advanced University Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related fields. Professional credentials such as Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), CFA, or ACT are highly desirable. A Bachelor’s degree combined with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree for internal staff only. Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of treasury management, risk management, liquidity management, and investment management, particularly in multicultural international environments. Experience in policy development, audit reviews, and treasury operations oversight is essential, along with proficiency in foreign exchange and investment dealing using treasury management systems and trading platforms like Bloomberg or 360t. Familiarity with digital payments and new finance technologies is also required, as is a good knowledge of information management and data analysis, including the use of artificial intelligence tools.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have an Advanced University Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. Professional certifications such as Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), CFA, or ACT are highly desirable. For internal candidates, a Bachelor’s degree combined with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of working experience in an international bank or corporation, specifically in treasury management and international finance. Candidates should have professional experience in risk management, liquidity management, and investment management, ideally within multicultural international environments. Substantive experience in policy development, audit reviews, and interaction with auditors is required, along with expertise in treasury accounting and operations oversight. Experience with foreign exchange and investment dealing, as well as digital payments and new finance technologies, is essential.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is considered an asset. Experience working within the UN system is also advantageous.

Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time role based at UNICEF's New York Headquarters. The organization promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities. UNICEF offers a wide range of benefits, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. The recruitment process includes rigorous reference and background checks, and candidates must meet medical clearance and inoculation requirements. UNICEF does not charge any processing fees during the recruitment process.