Assistant Treasurer

Cetera • Dallas, TX

2h • $155,000 - $215,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Treasurer to help scale the treasury function of a leading independent broker‑dealer. This is a high‑impact leadership role at the center of liquidity, client cash, banking, and capital strategy. The Assistant Treasurer will oversee critical cash sweep programs, lead Treasury Operations, and partner closely with senior leadership on financing, capital structure, and growth initiatives. This role is ideal for a treasury leader who thrives in a fast‑growing, highly regulated financial services environment and wants to help shape the next phase of scale. This is a hybrid role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• 8–10+ years of progressive treasury experience, ideally within financial services, broker‑dealer, asset management, or similarly regulated environments.
• Proven experience leading cash, liquidity, payments, and banking relationships in a complex organization.
• Strong understanding of debt structures, covenant compliance, and interest rate risk management.
• Track record of partnering effectively across Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Operations.
• Ability to balance growth, efficiency, and control in a regulated environment.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence senior leaders and external partners.
• Hands‑on leader who can zoom between strategy and execution.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Treasury Management System experience a plus.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) strongly preferred.
• FINRA licenses a plus, depending on role scope.

Responsibilities

• Own the firm’s FDIC‑insured cash sweep programs, including bank and administrator relationships, capacity planning, and operational execution.
• Act as the senior Treasury contact for sweep‑related matters, partnering with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations to support growth and regulatory readiness.
• Oversee reconciliations, controls, and reporting to ensure accuracy, resilience, and scalability.
• Lead Treasury Operations across cash management, payments (wires/ACH), bank account administration, short‑term investments, and daily liquidity positioning.
• Deliver timely, decision‑ready liquidity reporting and cash forecasts to support business growth and strategic initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements as transaction volumes and complexity increase.
• Partner with the Treasurer on capital structure strategy, debt management, and liquidity facilities.
• Manage holding company debt administration and covenant compliance.
• Support interest rate risk management and hedging activities, including modeling and analysis.
• Contribute to materials for senior management, lenders, and rating agencies.
• Lead key banking relationships and negotiate pricing and services to support growth efficiently.
• Support lender and rating agency engagement as the firm scales.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Treasury Operations professionals.
• Foster a high‑performance, growth‑oriented culture with strong risk awareness and accountability.

Benefits

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20 plus days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior