Treasury Manager

at  TransLink

MARKETING STATEMENT

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region’s world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.
At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.
Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you’ll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manages all cash management and banking service providers. Manages short and long term cash flow requirements for TransLink Enterprise and ensures maximization of returns on surplus cash; negotiates with bankers to gain most competitive pricing on new and existing banking services; reviews and authorizes money transfers ensuring sufficient cash to meet large cash outflows such as payroll, capital project spending and debt servicing costs. Reviews weekly vendor payments to ensure large vendor payments are paid accurately and withholding payments if considered in Enterprises’ best interest. Ensures adequate security and internal controls on multiple bank accounts of the Enterprise and oversees access to online banking functions.
Develops, upholds and implements investment strategies and investment policies & procedures. Recommends strategies to Executive management on maximization of investment income within acceptable risk parameters. Trades marketable securities with authorized dealers. Manages relationships with investment custodian, investment brokers and investment dealers. Manages multiple large (multi million) investment portfolios which include but not limited to Enterprises’ General Funds, Federally Restricted Funds and Self-Administered Sinking Funds; ensures Enterprise stays within Board approved investment limits. Regularly reviews investment decisions to ensure monies are well diversified and that investment counterparties are financially healthy.
Oversees and manages short-term and long-term borrowing programs. Develops and maintains adequate borrowing policies and procedures. Follows and analyzes fixed income markets and manages TransLink’s investor relations, meets with institutional fixed income investors on TransLink’s debt offerings. Re-invests proceeds from debt offerings in order to minimize negative carry on TransLink’s financings. Manages TransLink’s debt underwriting syndicate “scorecard” to ensure TransLink’s needs are well represented by each bank.
Attends Audit Committee meetings for Treasury related matters. Prepares Board reports and drafting (in consultation with legal counsel) board resolutions for annual borrowings. Ensures compliance with Line of Credit Quarterly Reporting requirements and Covenants, with board approved debt management policies and governing legislated borrowing limits. Contributes actively as a Strategic Investment Planning Team member ensuring plan is affordable, sustainable and TransLink has an appropriate debt capacity.
Assists Executive Management in developing and maintaining financial risk management policies. Reviews and assesses requests from Strategic Sourcing department on foreign currency purchases of goods and services and make recommendations to Executive Management. Alerts senior executives of major adverse market, economic and geopolitical events that would impact the Enterprise and recommended measures to minimize or mitigate TransLink’s exposure to such events. Co-chairs Hedging committee responsible for diesel fuel and natural gas hedging.
Establishes guidelines for discount rates used by the Enterprise towards analyses of capital project prioritizations and comparisons of alternative options. Supports Project teams in developing financing and funding strategies, including development of financing models and viable funding and financing options for all major projects. Provides ongoing support on contract management of existing projects. Bring to attention of executives the refinancing opportunities based on an oversight of these major projects. Reviews, verifies and safeguards letters of credit issued to TransLink’s as security deposits for property development projects.
Manages Investor and Credit Rating Agency Relationship. Develops strategies to attract new investors. Provides critical information to TransLink’s investor relations website. Keeps credit agencies informed and apprised on important events and major developments which could impact their opinions on TransLink’s financial health. Negotiates fees with the agencies and reviews and monitors financial ratings reports and press releases.
Manages staff, providing leadership for hiring, training and development, coaching, performance planning and review and all other people management practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements for this job are acquired through completion of undergraduate degree in finance with achievement of an accounting designation plus eight (8) years of experience in progressive roles within treasury and corporate finance.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Expert knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles and practices of corporate finance and investment management with advanced knowledge of Accounting, financial markets, market economics and effects on interest rate markets
Advanced knowledge of capital markets and/or credit analysis, with strong knowledge of derivative hedging strategies, municipal/regional borrowing requirements under the local government act and familiarity with the financing role of the Municipal Financing Authority
Advanced financial modeling skills with analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to identify, mitigate and resolve risks, gaps, and issues pertaining to area of accountability
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to provide financial expertise and guidance to internal user departments and subsidiaries; external stakeholders, partners and government agencies, communication skills, including presentation skills
Solid leadership skills, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, and all other people management practices

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Develops implements and manages the Treasury function for TransLink. Monitors, measures and manages risks associated with the short and long term investment and debt portfolios to determine investment Strategies and maximize the rate of return on investments. Collaborates extensively with Financing Partners, Rating Agencies and various divisions within TransLink and the Subsidiaries.