SVP, Treasurer

Midwest Bank Centre • St. Louis, MO

8h

About The Position

The Treasurer is responsible for providing a leadership role in determining optimal strategies involving the company’s asset/liability risk position, balance sheet mix based on profitability and risks, investment portfolio, and funding, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. The Treasurer serves as the enterprise lead for balance sheet optimization, asset/liability risk, liquidity strategy, investment performance, and funding execution, reporting directly to the CFO.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading and managing the company’s investment portfolio, bank owned-life insurance (BOLI), asset/liability management process, managing liquidity and interest rate risk and funding. The role designs and executes risk adjusted strategies that enhance capital flexibility, earnings durability, and long‑term enterprise value.This position is an integral part of the senior leadership team and will be expected to be proactive in determining, recommending, influencing and implementing tactics and strategies that enhance the value of the organization. The Treasurer proactively translates market, rate, liquidity, and regulatory developments into actionable tactics for executive leadership and the Board.Excellent organization, management, analytical, communication and reporting skills are necessary to be successful in this role. Exceptional executive communication and cross‑functional leadership are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• A minimum of 15+ years of progressive treasury/balance sheet management experience in banking, or equivalent.
• Extensive, hands‑on experience in ALM, interest rate risk, investment portfolio management, liquidity planning, and funding strategy.
• Strong leadership skills with proven results in defining and achieving key initiatives and leading teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple time‑sensitive priorities.
• Advanced analytical, modeling, and forecasting skills; proficiency with ALM/treasury systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to simplify complex topics.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CFA, CTP, FP&A certification, or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily treasury operations, including funds management, liquidity oversight, capital analysis, interest rate risk assessment, and asset/liability optimization.
• Produce, interpret, and communicate ALCO reports; monitor liquidity and oversee diversified liquidity sources, including contingent liquidity and stress testing.
• Serve as Chair of ALCO; lead materials preparation and provide clear, forward‑looking insights.
• Own investment portfolio strategy and performance; evaluate opportunities based on risk, liquidity, earnings, and regulatory considerations; recommend buys/sells/hedges to the CFO.
• Direct public funds strategy, pledging/collateral optimization, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee BOLI portfolio performance, accounting, and compliance.
• Evaluate wholesale funding requirements; recommend optimal mix across FHLB, brokered, unsecured, and other channels with cost/risk trade‑offs.
• Lead continuous improvement of treasury policies, processes, systems, and reporting to drive accuracy, speed, and control.
• Communicate complex concepts (rate risk positioning, hedging/derivatives, liquidity stress testing) in clear, actionable terms for executives and the Board.
• Execute special projects, strategic analyses, and initiatives as delegated by the CFO.

What This Job Offers

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