Director- Treasury and Banking Relations

Role Summary:

The Director – Treasury and Banking Relations will lead the organization’s treasury operations and manage key banking and financial institution relationships. The role involves overseeing cash and liquidity management, debt financing, working capital optimization, and ensuring robust compliance with regulatory and financial covenants. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, negotiation expertise, and deep understanding of financial structuring for capital-intensive renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Treasury Management

• Oversee daily treasury operations, including cash flow planning, forecasting, fund flow management, and investment of surplus funds.
• Develop and implement treasury policies, cash pooling, and fund allocation strategies across SPVs and group entities.
• Monitor and optimize working capital requirements and financing costs.

2. Banking & Lender Relations

• Build and manage relationships with banks, NBFCs, DFIs, and credit rating agencies.
• Lead fundraising initiatives including term loans, non-convertible debentures (NCDs), project finance, and working capital facilities.
• Procurement of Bank Guarantees and Tender related Performance Bank Guarantees through Banking relations
• Manage renewals, enhancements, and restructuring existing credit lines.

3. Project Finance & Debt Management

• Collaborate with the Strategy and Finance teams to structure debt financing for new renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and hybrid assets by analyzing financial models and evaluating return on invested capital.
• Ensure timely drawdowns and compliance with loan covenants.
• Coordinate with legal, commercial, and technical teams during financial closure and lender due diligence.

4. Risk Management

• Monitor forex exposures and recommend hedging strategies, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, RBI/FEMA regulations, and board-approved risk limits.

5. Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare regular treasury MIS, lender compliance reports, and board presentations on treasury performance and liquidity status.
• Analyze debt metrics, credit utilization, and interest cost benchmarking.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA or equivalent advanced degree/certification.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in treasury, banking, or corporate finance.
• Prior experience in infrastructure or renewable energy sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills with banks and financial institutions.
• Solid understanding of project financing, financial modelling, and regulatory frameworks (RBI, SEBI, FEMA, etc.).
• High proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/Treasury management systems.

Key Attributes:

• Strategic mindset with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity and ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.