Main Purpose:

Trafigura is actively recruiting an experienced and visionary Head of Treasury Technology. We are looking for a proactive and delivery-focused candidate to manage and implement key technology and data initiatives across Group Treasury functions.

This role is embedded within the business and acts as the bridge between Treasury needs and technical delivery, ensuring that solutions not only meet functional requirements but also drive adoption and measurable business outcomes. You will lead project execution, shape business requirements, coordinate stakeholders, and play a critical role in managing change — ensuring the Treasury team embraces and benefits from the digital tools and processes being introduced.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that Group Treasury not only deploy the right tools and systems — but also realise their full value. With both delivery and change ownership, you will help unlock efficiency, insight, and agility in how financial resources are managed at scale.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive global technology strategy for Treasury and Payments operations aligned with organisational objectives
Drive digital initiatives to enhance treasury and payment capabilities, efficiency, and control
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key technology partners
Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and industry trends affecting treasury
Build, develop, and lead high-performing technology teams across treasury and payments functions
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
Develop talent through mentoring, training, and career progression opportunities
Manage resource allocation and budgeting for technology initiatives

Treasury Technology Infrastructure

Lead the design and implementation of treasury management systems and related technologies
Oversee cash management technology solutions, including forecasting tools, liquidity management platforms, and banking connectivity
Ensure seamless integration between treasury systems and enterprise financial platforms
Oversee the architecture and infrastructure supporting treasury and payment systems
Drive innovation in financial technology, including evaluation and implementation of emerging solutions (APIs, blockchain, AI/ML)
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for new treasury and payment technologies
Develop centers of excellence for specialised treasury technology domains

Global Payments Leadership

Lead dedicated global payments teams with responsibility for end-to-end payments operations
Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to industrialise payment processes across all areas
Standardise and optimise payment workflows, approval mechanisms, and controls
Drive the adoption of payment automation, reducing manual interventions and operational risk
Establish and monitor KPIs for payment operations efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness

Governance & Compliance

Establish robust governance frameworks for treasury and payment systems
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions
Implement and maintain strong security protocols and controls for financial systems
Oversee system access management, segregation of duties, and audit trails
Lead regulatory reporting technology initiatives

Stakeholder Management

Partner with Finance, IT, Operations, and business units to align treasury technology with broader organisational needs
Report to executive leadership on technology strategy, initiatives, and performance
Manage relationships with banking partners regarding technology integration and capabilities
Collaborate with internal audit, risk management, and compliance teams
Develop and lead change management plans to support transitions to new systems or processes.
Engage users early and often through stakeholder analysis, communications, and feedback loops.
Drive training strategy and delivery — ensuring Treasury teams are equipped with the skills and knowledge to adopt new tools confidently.
Identify resistance or adoption risks and proactively address them with targeted interventions.
Serve as a champion for continuous improvement, encouraging iterative feedback and refinement post-deployment.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in treasury, payments, and financial technology roles
Proven track record of leading large-scale technology transformations in treasury or payments
Experience managing global teams and cross-functional projects

Technical Knowledge

Deep understanding of treasury management systems, payment platforms, and banking technologies
Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and risk management techniques
Familiarity with enterprise architecture and system integration methodologies
Understanding of regulatory requirements affecting treasury and payment operations globally
Exposure to cloud platforms, data integration, and modern Treasury tech landscape (e.g., APIs, ISO 20022).

Leadership & Skills

Strategic vision and ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions
Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing diverse, global teams
Strong project and program management capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to drive change and innovation in complex organisations

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Reporting Structure

Reporting directly to Global Head of Group Treasury

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.