About us:
Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. We’re committed to putting the power of cryptocurrency in everyone's hands sensibly and responsibly.
Since 2013, we’ve helped millions of people around the world invest safely in crypto. We do this by cutting through the hype and supporting customers at every step of the way. All products and cryptocurrencies on our platform must first meet stringent legal, risk and technical security standards. We don’t do memecoins.
Transparency is key for us. Luno stores all crypto on a 1:1 basis and we have rigorous processes in place so you can be confident your investment is secure. We’re available in more than 40 countries around the world and we work closely with respective regulators in all of these markets to be fully compliant, as we believe this is the best way to help everyone, everywhere, invest safely.
About the team:
Luno is a market leading crypto exchange on a mission to put the power of crypto into everyone’s hands. You will report to Louis van Wyk in the Treasury team, based in Cape Town. This is an amazing opportunity to join a talented and collaborative Finance function.
The role in a nutshell:
As Senior Group Treasury Manager, you will be the senior individual contributor leading Luno's cash and liquidity management pillar. You will own the strategy and execution of funding, liquidity, and FX/cryptocurrency exposure management across all of Luno's markets, ensuring the business has the right capital in the right place at the right time. While not directly managing a team, you will provide expertise and guidance to junior treasury operations roles on workstreams within your pillar.
Your mission will be:
Liquidity & Funding Strategy
- Forecast and manage fiat and cryptocurrency liquidity needs across all platforms, venues, and markets.
- Develop and execute strategies to optimise funding efficiency and minimise liquidity risk.
- Manage foreign exchange and cryptocurrency exposure, ensuring alignment with overall financial objectives and risk appetite.
- Lead the development and execution of strategies for liquidating cryptocurrency positions to optimise revenue and manage risk.
Banking & Payment Provider Relationships
- Manage relationships with existing banking and payment provider partners to ensure smooth funding and settlement operations.
- Lead the onboarding of new banking and payment partners as the business expands into new markets, ensuring compliance with KYC and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee annual KYC refreshes for existing banking and liquidity partners.
- Support business expansion into new countries by establishing and managing relationships with relevant financial partners.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare financial analysis and calculations for licensing and capital requirements across all regions.
- Distribute liquidity and funding performance metrics to relevant stakeholders and provide insights for decision-making.
- Support treasury risk reporting, including preparation of inputs for the Treasury Oversight Committee (TOC) and Treasury Risk Committee (TRC).
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to actively support new product launches, geographic expansion, and platform enhancements.
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities within the cash and liquidity management pillar.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior treasury operations roles on liquidity and cash management workstreams.
A little about you:
- Bachelor's in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline; advanced degree (CA(SA), CIMA/CGMA, CFA) preferred.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in treasury, cash management, or liquidity management within a fintech, crypto exchange, or financial institution.
- Demonstrated experience managing fiat and cryptocurrency liquidity and funding across multiple markets.
- Experience with banking and payment provider relationship management, including KYC/onboarding processes.
- Familiarity with exchange/liquidity provider settlement flows and cryptocurrency exposure management.
- Nice to have: Previous experience with treasury management software and/or VASP/crypto regulatory compliance exposure (e.g., MiCA, FSCA).
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
- Ability to interact and build relationships at all levels of seniority and across all functions within an organisation.
- Must be a self-starter with strong prioritisation and organisation skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Leads change through entrepreneurial thinking, a strong sense of responsibility and a very high level of integrity.
- Must have highly effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Friendly, transparent, articulate and driven to succeed.
- Confident in a Hybrid Working Environment.
- Efficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets and other Microsoft/G-Suite products.
Life at Luno:
- Forward-thinking and ambitious team that values diversity, hard work, and the continuous quest for excellence.
- Remote but reachable work policy gives you the freedom to choose between working from home or the office.
- Improve body and mind, with excellent private medical insurance.
- Access to Learnably and our additional learning platforms for your personal and professional development.
- Generous maternity / paternity and even paw-ternity for your furry friend.
- Annual Inspiration Day in addition to your annual leave which increases based on your length of service! Plus the option to buy and sell leave.
- A collaborative, friendly work community, with regular social events and virtual cooking, dancing, drawing and house planting classes hosted by our Lunauts.
- Free lunch and snacks.
- 0 fees* with Luno from the day you start.
*Offer only available on Luno Instant Buy, not Luno Exchange
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not negatively discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
