1. Organizational Context





a. Organizational Setting



The post is in the Treasury Section of the Finance Division of the Department of Program Planning and Finance in the Administration, Finance and Management Sector.

The Finance Division is responsible for the management of WIPO’s financial, accounting and reporting, treasury management and compliance with financial policies and procedures. Included within these responsibilities are the management of the Organization’s cash position, production of statutory financial reports and other financial information, and coordination with oversight and financial control activities.



b. Purpose Statement



The incumbent performs a variety of complex financial functions related to treasury activities including managing the Organization’s cash holdings, investments, currency requirements and banking relationships. Working closely with the Treasurer, he / she will also lead the adherence of front-office processes for the Treasury Section. The incumbent utilizes and participates in the development of WIPO financial systems and contributes to an efficient, transparent and controlled financial process. The incumbent interacts with a range of colleagues within the Division and within the wider Organization and with external parties, such as IP Offices, UN organizations and financial institutions.



c. Reporting Lines



The incumbent works under the supervision of the Treasurer, Treasury Section.



d. Work Relations



The incumbent interacts with external and internal counterparties. External counterparties comprise mainly financial market participants, financial institutions, UN agencies and international IP Offices. Internal counterparts comprise colleagues mainly within the Department of Program Planning and Finance, but also within other departments when providing support on Treasury processes.





2. Duties and Responsibilities



The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:



a. Manage treasury front-office functions (foreign exchange and investment transaction execution) for Treasury Section. Calculate foreign currency exposures and transact foreign currency hedging instruments for currency risk management program including WIPO’s Fee Transfer Service. Place investment transactions for the investment portfolio in accordance with the Policy on Investment and agreed investment strategy, credit limits, including negotiating terms of such investments.



b. Monitor and ensure ongoing application of established treasury controls. Engage with internal stakeholders to increase operating efficiency, implement process improvements, and enhance financial controls.



c. Manage functionalities and technical requirements of the Treasury Risk Management System (TRMS), foreign exchange and investment trading platforms, e-banking systems, and the financial market data analytic platforms. Ensure effective integration of all treasury platforms with AIMS FSCM.



d. Lead treasury projects and manage treasury initiatives across WIPO. Suggest system improvements, foster innovation, and work towards automation from treasury transaction execution to record and reporting.



e. Develop banking relationships and manage global banking offerings to meet WIPO’s treasury requirements in investments, foreign exchange, and cash management. Stay informed on new products or changes to services or regulations that would impact existing operations or enhance future operations.



f. Prepare and review compliance and bank tion as needed and have overall responsibility for updating, organizing, and maintaining related schedules and tion.



g. Provide substantive input to treasury planning and monitor the implementation of its budget and workplan.



h. Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert in money markets, currency markets and banking.



i. Support the establishment of and oversee the application of treasury policies and procedures, technology and tools, and governance process.



j. Perform other related duties as required.