Trade & Working Capital - Global Portfolio Management -Financial Resource Management Lead - Executive Director - London (Hiring Immediately)

Where strategy meets execution: capital, liquidity, and Basel expertise that accelerates performance and growth. As a Financial Resource Management Lead within Trade & Working Capital (TWC), you will lead balance sheet enhancement initiatives to improve capital efficiency, liquidity positioning, and liability structure across the Global Trade & Working Capital portfolio. Job Responsibilities Set the capital, liquidity, and liability agenda for Trade & Working Capital; deliver initiatives that lift risk ‑ adjusted returns and balance sheet efficiency in line with firm targets Run balance sheet forecasting and planning, producing multi ‑ year asset, liability, capital, and liquidity projections with scenario analysis to guide strategic planning and budgets Oversee funding and credit cost performance through partnership with Treasury on FTP/LP, track funding spreads and market pricing, and work with Risk/Finance on provisioning and understanding expected credit loss outcomes Provide capital and liquidity impact assessments for distribution activities and ensure structures align with portfolio and resource objectives Build performance dashboards and KPIs to manage returns, capital usage, liquidity ratios, and funding costs); identify trends and drive targeted actions Lead cross ‑ functional forums with Treasury, Finance, Risk, Product, and Sales; present recommendations to senior leadership on capital deployment and balance sheet choices Act as internal/external SME on Basel interpretation for trade products; engage with trade associations and regulators to deliver business ‑ specific industry feedback Required qualifications, skills and capabilities Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent industry experience Extensive experience in financial resource management, treasury, capital planning, or balance sheet management in banking Deep knowledge of regulatory capital and liquidity (Basel III/IV, RWA, LCR, NSFR) and return metrics Strong understanding of trade and working capital products (SCF, receivables, documentary trade, lending) Advanced modelling, forecasting, and analytics; familiarity with FTP, stress testing, and provisioning methodologies Proven cross ‑ functional leadership and senior stakeholder influence; excellent written and verbal communication Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities Advanced degree (MBA, MSF) or credential (CFA, FRM) Experience in global portfolio, business management, or treasury roles within banking settings Liability and balance sheet structuring expertise in trade finance or commercial lending Funding cost/FTP proficiency; awareness of deposit dynamics and wholesale markets Multi ‑ year balance sheet modelling with regulatory and macro scenarios Industry engagement (e.g., ICC, BAFT, IIF) and contribution to regulatory consultations Track record leading complex change with strong governance and controls; multi ‑ region experience