Director of Treasury and Capital (Ireland)

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We are looking for a dynamic Director of Treasury and Capital, to help build and lead the Treasury and Capital function for Monzo’s European entity. We want to bring our Monzo magic to the EU and redefine the way that people interact with money. You will be at the forefront of ensuring we grow and scale in a safe and compliant manner, whilst delivering a delightful experience for our customers. You will report to the Chief Financial Officer, Monzo Europe, playing a critical role in Monzo’s overall effective and prudent risk management.

The role 

The Director of Treasury and Capital will be responsible for leading the treasury functions and capital management of Monzo in Europe. This role involves managing liquidity, funding, interest rate risk, counterparty credit risk, capital adequacy risk and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in Europe. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in treasury and capital management within a financial institution, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced digital banking environment.

🔑 You’ll play a key role by working on…

Treasury Management:

• Developing and implementing treasury strategies, processes and systems to optimise liquidity, funding, and capital structure.
• Overseeing cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet regulatory, operational and strategic needs.
• Developing and managing the investment portfolio, including Counterparty Credit Risk, ensuring compliance with financial risk policies and risk appetite limits.
• Monitoring and managing interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB) including any identification and execution of hedging strategies.
• Leading the measurement and quantification of financial risks including scenario analysis and stress testing market and liquidity risks.
• Developing and maintaining the Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment (ILAAP) process
• Developing and maintaining the Contingency Funding and Liquidity Plans
• Preparing and producing internal and external treasury and capital reports including analysis and explanation for key movements to key stakeholders.

Capital Management:

• Meeting prudential and regulatory capital requirements (e.g., Central Bank of Ireland/EBA/ECB regulations, upcoming CRR6/CRD3, etc.).
• Developing and maintaining the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment (ICAAP) process.
• Developing capital plans and forecasts, including stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Optimising the capital structure and allocation to support growth and strategic objectives.
• Preparing and presenting capital adequacy reports to senior management and regulatory authorities.
• Preparing and maintaining the Recovery Plan and Solvent Wind Down Plan

Financial Risk Management:

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks related to treasury and capital activities.
• Implementing risk management frameworks and policies to ensure robust control over treasury operations.
• Working closely with the 2nd line risk management and compliance team to align treasury activities with the overall risk strategy and appetite.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant internal and external reporting requirements related to treasury and capital.

🤩We’d love to hear from you if you have..

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM, etc) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in treasury and capital management within a financial institution, with considerable experience in a leadership role. Experience with digital banking or fintech is a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of international and European regulatory capital and liquidity requirements and financial risk management practices and experience in engaging with regulators.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of banking products and services and financial market instruments.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and simply and  influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Are comfortable having a hands-on approach in a startup environment with the ability to dive into tasks and take on responsibilities directly and deliver to tight deadlines.

🙌 What’s in it for you

💰 € competitive ➕ share options

📍 This role will be based in Dublin, Ireland, however you will be expected to travel to Monzo’s head offices in London from time to time.

⏰ We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, and at times that suit you and your team.

🏝 Annual Leave – 34 days including public holidays (24 holiday days + 10 public holidays)

🏥 We’ll provide you with a Healthcare allowance to select your own provider

💰 Personal Retirement Savings Account, up to 6% matching

* We’re just getting started building out our benefits package for Ireland. These could be subject to change, by the time you join and we’ll keep you in the loop of any expected changes.

🌈 The application journey has 5 key steps:

• Phone call with recruiter (30mins)
• Video call with hiring manager (30 mins)
• Technical video interview with hiring manager and stakeholders (60 min)
• Leadership & behavioural interview with team (60 min)
• Final interview with CEO EU (30 mins)