GreatAmerica
Director, Treasury - Asset Liability Management
GreatAmerica, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Director, Treasury - Asset Liability Management
GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, principle-centered business philosophy, and team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.
GreatAmerica’s Treasury team has been instrumental in driving the company’s success for over 30 years. As the company expands to become a bank, we are looking to add an experienced banking professional to our Treasury team.
Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Interest Rate Risk (IRR) Management
Lead and manage third‑party relationships and administration of ALM processes and procedures.
Coordinate with third‑party resources in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports to senior leadership, ALCO, and the Board summarizing the company’s IRR and liquidity positions.
Oversee and support the development of reports, presentations, and models to demonstrate the impact of balance sheet strategies on liquidity, interest rate risk, earnings, credit, and capital.
Collaborate with third‑party resources and GreatAmerica leadership to analyze and validate modeling assumptions such as deposit betas, decay rates, and loan prepayment speeds.
In partnership with third‑party resources, analyze ALM model back‑testing results to evaluate performance and improve forecast accuracy.
Develop and provide analytical support for deposit and loan rate strategies that align with the company’s policies, senior leadership, ALCO, and Board objectives.
Assist leadership in reviewing compliance with and proposing changes to asset liability and interest rate risk policies.
Liquidity Risk and Hedging
Coordinate with third‑party resources in the preparation and reporting of liquidity stress testing to senior leadership, ALCO, and the Board.
Provide analytical support for the preparation of reports to senior leadership, ALCO, and the Board on the performance of hedging strategies to manage interest rate risk and other financial exposures.
Assist in reviewing compliance with and proposing changes to liquidity risk and hedging policies.
Investment Portfolio Management
Develop, maintain, and leverage knowledge of market trends to evaluate and recommend investment strategies aligned with company policies and objectives.
Support the execution of securities trades and settlement within the investment portfolio in accordance with policies, procedures, and risk limits.
Oversee and deliver reporting to senior leadership, ALCO, and the Board on investment activities and the portfolio.
Perform quarterly investment portfolio analysis to identify potential impairments through pricing spread analysis.
Assist in reviewing compliance with and proposing changes to the investment policy.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field).
Advanced degree preferred.
CFA and/or CTP certification highly desirable.
Experience
Minimum of 8 years in Treasury or Finance roles in a bank environment.
Skills And Abilities
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; proficiency in Excel, ERP/TMS systems.
Strong business acumen and ability to understand underlying business issues.
Problem‑solving attitude, with focus on improving processes with a disciplined approach.
Demonstrated self‑starter who is goal oriented and a critical thinker.
Ability to multi‑task and combine organizational and analytical skills.
Exceptional leadership skills and ability to influence without authority.
Strong sense of urgency and follow‑through in addressing issues.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to apply business judgment while balancing competing interests.
Strong project management skills.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) experience required.
Other Requirements
Bloomberg terminal experience highly desired.
Financial Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Monthly bonuses for eligible employees
401(k) and company match
Annual profit sharing
Paid time off
Health, Wellbeing, And Family Planning Benefits
Paid vacation (at least 80 hours annually for first year)
Paid sick days – 10 per year with conversion option for unused time
10 paid holidays per year
Gym reimbursement
Health, dental, vision insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability
Company‑paid life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave
Education And Career Planning Benefits
Tuition assistance
Networking opportunities
Leadership development opportunities
Perks
Paid parking
Service awards
Hybrid work arrangements
Business casual environment
A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!
We value diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants who can make a strong impact in this role to apply at
greatamerica.com/careers . Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; we are unable to sponsor visas.
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA. Salary Range: $127,437.00–$154,077.00.
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GreatAmerica’s Treasury team has been instrumental in driving the company’s success for over 30 years. As the company expands to become a bank, we are looking to add an experienced banking professional to our Treasury team.
Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Interest Rate Risk (IRR) Management
Lead and manage third‑party relationships and administration of ALM processes and procedures.
Coordinate with third‑party resources in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports to senior leadership, ALCO, and the Board summarizing the company’s IRR and liquidity positions.
Oversee and support the development of reports, presentations, and models to demonstrate the impact of balance sheet strategies on liquidity, interest rate risk, earnings, credit, and capital.
Collaborate with third‑party resources and GreatAmerica leadership to analyze and validate modeling assumptions such as deposit betas, decay rates, and loan prepayment speeds.
In partnership with third‑party resources, analyze ALM model back‑testing results to evaluate performance and improve forecast accuracy.
Develop and provide analytical support for deposit and loan rate strategies that align with the company’s policies, senior leadership, ALCO, and Board objectives.
Assist leadership in reviewing compliance with and proposing changes to asset liability and interest rate risk policies.
Liquidity Risk and Hedging
Coordinate with third‑party resources in the preparation and reporting of liquidity stress testing to senior leadership, ALCO, and the Board.
Provide analytical support for the preparation of reports to senior leadership, ALCO, and the Board on the performance of hedging strategies to manage interest rate risk and other financial exposures.
Assist in reviewing compliance with and proposing changes to liquidity risk and hedging policies.
Investment Portfolio Management
Develop, maintain, and leverage knowledge of market trends to evaluate and recommend investment strategies aligned with company policies and objectives.
Support the execution of securities trades and settlement within the investment portfolio in accordance with policies, procedures, and risk limits.
Oversee and deliver reporting to senior leadership, ALCO, and the Board on investment activities and the portfolio.
Perform quarterly investment portfolio analysis to identify potential impairments through pricing spread analysis.
Assist in reviewing compliance with and proposing changes to the investment policy.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field).
Advanced degree preferred.
CFA and/or CTP certification highly desirable.
Experience
Minimum of 8 years in Treasury or Finance roles in a bank environment.
Skills And Abilities
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; proficiency in Excel, ERP/TMS systems.
Strong business acumen and ability to understand underlying business issues.
Problem‑solving attitude, with focus on improving processes with a disciplined approach.
Demonstrated self‑starter who is goal oriented and a critical thinker.
Ability to multi‑task and combine organizational and analytical skills.
Exceptional leadership skills and ability to influence without authority.
Strong sense of urgency and follow‑through in addressing issues.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to apply business judgment while balancing competing interests.
Strong project management skills.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) experience required.
Other Requirements
Bloomberg terminal experience highly desired.
Financial Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Monthly bonuses for eligible employees
401(k) and company match
Annual profit sharing
Paid time off
Health, Wellbeing, And Family Planning Benefits
Paid vacation (at least 80 hours annually for first year)
Paid sick days – 10 per year with conversion option for unused time
10 paid holidays per year
Gym reimbursement
Health, dental, vision insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability
Company‑paid life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave
Education And Career Planning Benefits
Tuition assistance
Networking opportunities
Leadership development opportunities
Perks
Paid parking
Service awards
Hybrid work arrangements
Business casual environment
A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!
We value diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants who can make a strong impact in this role to apply at
greatamerica.com/careers . Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; we are unable to sponsor visas.
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA. Salary Range: $127,437.00–$154,077.00.
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