Central Bank & Trust Co

Director of Asset/Liability Management

Central Bank & Trust Co$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
  • 8-10 years of experience in Treasury, asset-liability management, finance, or risk management within banking.
  • Strong expertise in liquidity management, interest rate risk, capital planning, and balance sheet strategy.
  • Proficiency in data analytics tools such as SQL, Power BI, Python, and Excel/VBA.
  • Demonstrated experience presenting to ALCO, executive committees, or senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead asset-liability management strategy, focusing on liquidity, funding, and balance sheet optimization.
  • Monitor interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and capital adequacy using modeling and stress testing.
  • Oversee cash flow forecasting, contingency funding planning, and wholesale funding strategies.
  • Prepare and present ALCO materials and financial reports for executive leadership and the board.
  • Recommend risk limits and governance practices for liquidity and capital targets.
  • Manage deposit pricing and balance sheet assumptions to enhance profitability and manage risk.
  • Collaborate with FP&A and business leaders to align Treasury and ALM strategies with organizational goals.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitate audits and examinations.
  • Evaluate economic trends and market conditions to guide balance sheet strategy recommendations.
  • Lead and develop the ALM team, fostering analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

  • Remote work eligibility for candidates outside the market footprint.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring within the ALM team.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Director of Asset/Liability Management (ALM) is responsible for leading the bank's asset-liability management function, with accountability for balance sheet strategy, liquidity and funding management, interest rate risk, and capital planning. This role oversees the development of strategies that optimize earnings while maintaining strong risk discipline, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the organization's financial objectives. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, finance, risk, and business line leaders to support informed decision-making, protect financial stability, and position the bank for sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the bank's asset-liability management strategy, including liquidity, funding, capital, and balance sheet optimization.

- Monitor and manage interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and capital adequacy through modeling, forecasting, stress testing, and scenario analysis.

- Oversee cash flow forecasting, contingency funding planning, and wholesale funding strategies.

- Direct the preparation and presentation of ALCO materials, Treasury reports, and key balance sheet metrics for executive leadership and the board.

- Recommend risk limits, policy standards, and governance practices related to liquidity, interest rate exposure, and capital targets.

- Provide strategic oversight of deposit pricing, funds transfer pricing, and balance sheet assumptions to support profitability and risk management.

- Partner with FP&A, accounting, credit, enterprise risk, and business line leaders to align Treasury and ALM strategies with broader organizational goals.

- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and support examinations, audits, and reporting obligations.

- Evaluate market conditions, economic trends, and competitive factors to recommend proactive balance sheet actions.

- Lead, develop, and mentor ALM team members while promoting strong analytical rigor, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration.

- Work with FP&A to provide periodic forecasts of the Bank's expected interest income and interest expenses.

NOTE: This position is eligible for Remote if you live outside of our market footprint. Living within the market footprint will lead to an on-site role.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in Treasury, asset-liability management, finance, or risk management within a banking or financial services environment.

- Strong knowledge of liquidity management, interest rate risk, capital planning, and balance sheet strategy.

- Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Python, Excel/VBA)

- Experience presenting to ALCO, executive committees, or senior leadership

About Central Bank & Trust Co

Central Bank & Trust Co is a regional bank that provides a wide range of financial services to individuals and businesses. The bank was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Central Bank & Trust Co operates over 30 branches throughout Kentucky and has over $3 billion in assets. The bank offers personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and credit cards. Central Bank & Trust Co also provides wealth management and investment services, as well as online and mobile banking options.
Learn more about Central Bank & Trust Co
Size
400 employees
Industry
Net Income
$43 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$174 million

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