Director, Treasury

Talcott Financial Group•Hartford, CT

134d•$170,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Director, Treasury is a strategic finance leader responsible for optimizing the organization’s liquidity, capital resources, funding strategies, banking relationships, and treasury risk management. The role partners with Finance, Investments, Risk Management, Actuarial, Corporate Development, and Executive Leadership to support efficient capital deployment, effective liquidity management, and treasury strategies aligned with long-term financial objectives. As a treasury subject matter expert, the Director leads cash forecasting, capital planning, debt management, banking operations, collateral management, and treasury technology initiatives. The position calls for strong analytical and strategic capabilities and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. The role is based at Talcott Financial Group, an international life insurance company with offices in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Compensation may include annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and recognition in addition to base salary; no salary range is provided in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in treasury, corporate finance, banking, capital markets, or related financial management.
Demonstrated experience with capital planning, debt management, and banking relationship management.
Experience presenting to senior executives, boards, regulators, and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of capital markets, debt structures, and financing strategies.
Financial modeling and balance sheet management skills.
Knowledge of treasury controls, governance, and risk management frameworks.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting treasury and finance functions.
Proficiency with advanced Excel, financial analytics, and reporting tools.
Leadership competencies include strategic financial leadership, enterprise thinking, business partnership and influence, risk-based decision making, executive communication, talent development, change leadership, operational excellence, analytical rigor, and stakeholder management.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CFA, CPA, CTP, or equivalent advanced credential.
Experience leading treasury functions within insurance, reinsurance, financial services, asset management, or similarly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise treasury strategies that support business growth, capital efficiency, and shareholder value creation.
Lead short- and long-term liquidity planning and ensure sufficient funding capacity across operating entities.
Partner with executive leadership on capital allocation decisions, funding alternatives, and balance sheet optimization.
Evaluate and recommend financing structures, debt issuances, credit facilities, and capital market transactions.
Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate transactions from a treasury perspective.
Manage relationships with banking partners, custodians, trustees, and other financial institutions.
Negotiate banking agreements, service arrangements, credit facilities, and treasury-related contracts.
Evaluate banking performance, pricing structures, and service levels.
Lead periodic treasury service provider reviews and vendor governance activities.
Support debt management, including issuances, refinancing, covenant monitoring, and reporting.
Analyze funding alternatives and capital market opportunities.
Monitor interest rate environments and recommend appropriate funding strategies.
Evaluate financial risks associated with financing activities and recommend mitigation approaches.
Identify, assess, and manage liquidity, interest rate, counterparty, and operational risks related to treasury.
Collaborate with Risk Management and Compliance to ensure adherence to governance frameworks.
Develop policies, controls, and procedures that support treasury activities.
Monitor regulatory developments affecting treasury operations and funding strategies.
Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Actuarial, and Investment teams on financial projections and capital planning.
Provide treasury insights for enterprise forecasting and strategic planning.
Prepare materials for executive leadership, Board committees, rating agencies, auditors, and regulators.
Deliver analyses and recommendations regarding capital deployment and liquidity optimization.