Position Summary
This leadership role is responsible for directing and optimizing the North American treasury strategy for SEA, overseeing cash and liquidity management, FX and risk management, intercompany financing, and regional treasury transformation initiatives. The position plays a critical role in shaping SEA's treasury infrastructure post-merger, leading cross-border integration, and advising senior leadership with timely and strategic financial insight. This role demands a high level of financial acumen, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to drive change in a global, fast-paced business environment.
Role and Responsibilities
- Strategic Liquidity Oversight:
Lead daily and long-term liquidity planning and optimization across U.S. and Canadian operations; ensure efficient pooling, investment decisions, and intercompany loan structures that align with global treasury strategy.
- Treasury Innovation & Transformation:
Identify, champion, and lead the implementation of advanced treasury processes, systems, and technologies. Benchmark best-in-class practices and ensure adoption of cutting-edge tools and automation.
- M&A Treasury Integration Leadership:
Drive post-merger treasury integration, including assessment and redesign of banking structures, payment systems, and intercompany settlements for newly acquired entities.
- Regulatory Compliance Leadership:
Oversee regulatory readiness, including ISDA documentation, Dodd-Frank compliance, and global KYC/AML for new banking partners and subsidiaries.
- Financial Reporting & Governance:
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of month-end reporting on cash, short-term investments, and debt positions. Establish and enforce robust treasury controls and policies.
- FX Risk Management Strategy:
Oversee North American FX risk governance. Develop and advise on hedge strategies, monitor exposures, and coordinate with HQ to ensure global alignment.
- Banking Relationship Management:
Serve as the primary relationship manager for major banking partners in North America. Negotiate terms, evaluate performance, and ensure alignment with SEA's financial objectives.
- Treasury Policy Training & Governance:
Lead treasury policy dissemination and training across NA subsidiaries. Organize regional treasury forums, ensure policy compliance, and serve as a knowledge leader for local treasury teams.
- Executive Advisory & Market Intelligence:
Provide timely insights and recommendations to HQ and top management regarding market trends, interest rate movements, and geopolitical risks affecting liquidity and FX.
- Strategic Project Leadership:
Lead cross-functional financing initiatives, support business expansion, and evaluate the financial impact of treasury decisions on enterprise value and shareholder return.
Skills and Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business required; advanced degree (MBA, MS Finance) preferred
- CPA, CFA, CTP or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred
- 10 years of progressive treasury or corporate finance experience, preferably in multinational corporations
- Proven track record of leading cross-border treasury operations and driving digital treasury transformation
- Strong project management and change leadership capabilities
- Deep understanding of global banking systems, FX markets, and regulatory frameworks
- Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; able to influence senior leadership and collaborate across cultures
- Fluency in both Korean and English (verbal and written) is required
- Experience with SAP Treasury, Kyriba, or other treasury management systems preferred
- Ability to lead with strategic vision while managing tactical execution
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