Director

Summary

Join Tala, a fintech company on a mission to empower the financially underserved, as their Director, Global Treasury. This critical role involves managing global cash flow, optimizing liquidity, and driving forecasting for safe and scalable operations. You will design and maintain cash flow forecasting models, partner with the Controller and CFO, and improve treasury KPIs. The position requires expertise in cash movement, FX risk management, and treasury technology integration. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to senior management and support capital markets strategy. This role demands strong technical skills, an ownership mindset, and excellent cross-functional communication.

Requirements

• 10+ years of treasury or corporate finance experience, with hands-on experience managing global liquidity
• Proven ability to self-start and figure things out independently in dynamic, unstructured environments
• Prior experience in fintech, payments, startups, or high-growth businesses with lean teams
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets modeling and a practical, detail-oriented mindset
• Strong cross-functional communication skills — you proactively loop in stakeholders and clarify blockers
• Strong judgment in balancing strategic thinking with operational execution
• Deep understanding of cash management, FX hedging, capital allocation, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to evaluate and implement treasury management systems, API integrations, and AI-driven forecasting

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain dynamic global cash flow forecasting models, integrating inputs from FP&A, Accounting, and Loan Operations
• Partner with the Controller and CFO to optimize short-term liquidity and allocate capital across markets effectively
• Own and improve treasury KPIs and internal dashboards for real-time visibility
• Understand and manage cash movement across digital wallets, banks, and markets (with real-time vs. delayed access)
• Ensure all global treasury rails operate reliably and are documented for compliance and audits
• Lead new bank account setups and treasury infrastructure for market launches
• Monitor currency risk exposure and support cost-effective FX conversion strategies
• Collaborate with Finance on FX repatriation planning and execution
• Assist in developing lightweight hedging frameworks for key markets
• Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing next-generation treasury management systems (TMS) with advanced cash management, FX desk automation, and digital banking integrations
• Explore emerging technologies, such as AI-driven forecasting, blockchain for cross-border payments, and digital wallets to enhance treasury efficiency
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing data-driven insights on treasury strategy and risk mitigation
• Support Capital Markets Strategy
• Assist in treasury-related aspects of debt financing, lender relations, loan operations, and loan compliance, working closely with the finance and capital market team teams
• Support the development of a capital markets strategy, ensuring that treasury supports company expansion efforts
• Explore blockchain and crypto-based solutions to enhance treasury infrastructure, including cross-border payments, liquidity management, and settlement efficiency
• Evaluate strategic use cases for stablecoins, tokenized assets, and digital wallets, in collaboration with Legal and Compliance to ensure regulatory alignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Past success ramping quickly in a complex or global finance structure
• Experience managing digital wallet structures, intercompany cash flows, or treasury in regulated markets
• Familiarity with NetSuite, TMS tools, or API banking integrations
• Exposure to blockchain-based treasury innovations — including stablecoins, digital wallets, or cross-border crypto payments — and a clear understanding of their practical use cases and regulatory considerations
• Passion for using data and tools to drive better decision-making and controls

Benefits

$130,000 - $200,000 a year