Treasury Transformation Lead (9–12 Month FTC) Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract Start: ASAP
Overview
A leading specialist insurer is seeking an Interim Treasury Transformation Lead to drive a major redesign of its Treasury operating model. This is a newly created role playing a key part in delivering improved financing structures, optimising banking relationships, and overseeing the operational transformation of the Treasury function.
The position sits within a broader Investments & Treasury modernisation project and reports directly into the Head of Investments.
Key Responsibilities
Financing & Banking Oversight
Lead negotiations with banking partners and manage key external financing relationships.
Assess, design and deliver financing solutions that meet business requirements.
Conduct due diligence on potential new financing partners.
Review industry best practice in financing for insurance/financial services organisations.
Treasury Operating Model Transformation
Lead the transformation programme to implement a revised Treasury operating model.
Work closely with senior stakeholders across Investments, Finance, Risk, and Operations.
Build and oversee detailed project plans, ensuring progress against milestones.
Identify, track and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies.
Develop and implement new processes, MI, controls, and governance structures.
Strategic / Cross-Functional Delivery
Support delivery of papers to investment or governance committees as required.
Provide SME guidance in financing and treasury-related matters.
Depending on workload, contribute to the wider Investments operating model transformation.
Key Skills & Experience Required
Extensive experience in Treasury, Financing, Corporate Finance or similar roles within financial services (insurance, banking, asset management, or corporate treasury).
Demonstrable experience leading complex transformation, operating model change or treasury modernisation programmes.
Strong negotiation skills with banks and financial counterparties.
Relevant professional qualification preferred (e.g., ACT, CFA, ACA, ACCA).
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior management and external partners.
Experience in regulated environments.
Calm, structured and detail-oriented under pressure.
