Treasurer at Flutterwave in Nigeria

Company: Flutterwave
Department: Finance
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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Company Overview

Flutterwave was established with the mission of enabling every African to participate and thrive in the global economy. To support this goal, the company has built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows African and international consumers and businesses to make and receive payments seamlessly across borders.

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Job Summary

The Treasurer will be responsible for developing and executing Flutterwave’s treasury strategy across Africa, with a focus on capital efficiency, liquidity optimization, and financial risk management.

This role requires extensive experience in financial markets, strong leadership capability, and the ability to build and sustain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The Treasurer will play a critical role in safeguarding Flutterwave’s financial stability while driving operational efficiency within the global financial ecosystem.

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Treasury Strategy Development and Execution

• Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement a comprehensive treasury strategy aligned with overall business objectives.

• Lead the development and scaling of the treasury function, managing cash positions, investments, and liquidity across all major accounts.

• Identify and leverage market opportunities to improve profitability while effectively managing financial risk.

• Work closely with the expansion team to establish and strengthen banking partnerships and financial infrastructure.

• Monitor global economic and financial market trends and assess their impact on treasury operations.

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Financial Risk Management

• Establish and maintain robust financial risk management frameworks covering foreign exchange, interest rate, and liquidity risks.

• Oversee the monitoring and management of financial exposures, including the design and execution of hedging strategies.

• Implement and support comprehensive risk management policies addressing financial and liquidity risks.

• Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal control standards.

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Treasury Operations

• Oversee the accurate and efficient execution of all treasury transactions.

• Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and other counterparties.

• Optimize treasury systems and operational processes to improve performance and scalability.

• Analyze treasury performance and prepare reports to support profitability and decision-making.

• Structure treasury solutions for large merchants, including concierge merchant services.

• Contribute to the establishment of pricing frameworks for remittance and new financial products.

• Support new bank onboarding and related financial activities.

• Ensure consistent daily and periodic reporting, including funding and liquidity metrics, and maintain comprehensive process documentation.

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Capital and Liquidity Optimization

• Develop and maintain pricing models that balance competitiveness with profitability.

• Analyze treasury performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Support the CFO in capital planning, fundraising initiatives, and investment decisions.

• Evaluate and recommend low-risk investment options for surplus cash balances.

• Contribute to capital structure optimization and funding strategies, including commercial paper issuances, term loans, and equity injections.

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Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Finance, Product, and Technology.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders such as banks, regulators, and industry bodies.

• Present treasury strategy, performance updates, and insights to senior management.

• Establish effective working partnerships with key banking partners and internal stakeholders to support operational efficiency and financial growth.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (ACT, ACA, CFA, FRM, CTP) are preferred.

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in treasury or financial management, supported by a strong network of financial partners.

• Proven experience and understanding of international payments, banking systems, cryptocurrency, and DeFi workflow platforms.

• Strong knowledge of emerging markets, G10 financial operations, and local regulatory environments.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and treasury management tools.

• Experience with foreign exchange, remittances, and emerging market financial operations.

• Strong financial analysis, strategic planning, and execution capabilities.

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

• High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical standards.

• Authorization to work in the country without sponsorship.

• Experience with treasury platforms and financial systems.

• Prior experience within the African fintech ecosystem is a strong advantage.

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Application Closing Date

Not specified.

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online using the designated application link.