Director - Treasury – Cash Management & Safeguarding at Nium

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Payments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Based in London or Amsterdam
  • Experience in treasury, cash management, and safeguarding operations in a regulated financial environment
  • Knowledge of FCA, EEA, MAS, and other relevant regulations
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Product teams
  • Capability to serve as key point of contact for regulatory and audit engagements

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the accountable safeguarding owner across all NIUM entities where applicable
  • Maintain and continuously update the safeguarding policy and procedures in compliance with FCA, EEA, MAS, and other relevant regulations as NIUM’s entities and licences grow
  • Oversee daily safeguarding reconciliations, asset segregation, and safeguarding fund optimisation
  • Ensure readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting on safeguarded funds
  • Work with Legal/Compliance to assess and implement permissible safeguarding investment options
  • Work with Product and Engineering teams to deliver technical capabilities and reduce operational risk
  • Oversee daily cash positions across multiple currencies and corridors
  • Implement and manage short-term liquidity forecasts and funding needs for operational and safeguarded flows
  • Support pre-funding frameworks, including risk-based allocation models across customers and corridors
  • Optimise NIUM’s own-fund usage and liquidity buffers while maintaining regulatory compliance
  • Maintain robust treasury policies, SOPs, and internal control frameworks
  • Lead operational excellence in banking infrastructure, payment rail access, and account setup
  • Actively manage bank relationships and monitor key treasury SLAs
  • Collaborate on system upgrades and treasury automation opportunities
  • Deliver timely and accurate reports on cash positions and risk monitoring

Skills

Treasury Management
Cash Management
Safeguarding
Liquidity Management
Global Finance
Risk Management
Financial Operations
Cross-Border Payments

Nium

Global platform for real-time payments

About Nium

Nium provides real-time payment solutions that enable businesses to send and receive funds instantly, manage foreign exchange transactions, and prevent fraud. Its platform, powered by a proprietary API, allows banks, fintech companies, and money service businesses to integrate services for efficient cross-border money movement. Nium stands out by offering competitive foreign exchange rates and solutions for corporate purchasing and travel payments. The company's goal is to streamline financial transactions for businesses globally while charging fees for its services.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$305.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from Loop and EQ Bank's multi-currency Global Visa Card.
Regulatory challenges in diverse African markets could impact partnership with Ecobank.
Technological integration issues may arise with Partior's blockchain-based payment system.

Differentiation

Nium offers real-time cross-border payments, enhancing speed and efficiency for businesses.
The company provides a proprietary API for seamless integration into existing business systems.
Nium's platform supports multiple payment schemes, including Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club.

Upsides

Partnership with Ecobank expands Nium's reach to 35 African markets, boosting market presence.
Collaboration with Partior enhances transaction transparency and speed via blockchain technology.
Launch of Diners Club International Card increases flexibility for travel industry customers.

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