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Why Midwest BankCentre? Our company culture is all about engagement and collaboration with our teams. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation. When you join Midwest BankCentre, you're not just joining a company; you're joining a community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact.

We are committed to making meaningful, long-term investments in communities that lift everyone up so we can all RISE TOGETHER. Our commitment to shared prosperity, our investment in Community and Economic Development and our dedication to diversity and inclusion are reflected is the ways Midwest BankCentre lives its purpose.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Objectives of this Role

The Treasurer is responsible for providing a leadership role in determining optimal strategies involving the company’s asset/liability risk position, balance sheet mix based on profitability and risks, investment portfolio, and funding, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. The Treasurer serves as the enterprise lead for balance sheet optimization, asset/liability risk, liquidity strategy, investment performance, and funding execution, reporting directly to the CFO.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading and managing the company’s investment portfolio, bank owned-life insurance (BOLI), asset/liability management process, managing liquidity and interest rate risk and funding. The role designs and executes risk adjusted strategies that enhance capital flexibility, earnings durability, and long‑term enterprise value.

This position is an integral part of the senior leadership team and will be expected to be proactive in determining, recommending, influencing and implementing tactics and strategies that enhance the value of the organization. The Treasurer proactively translates market, rate, liquidity, and regulatory developments into actionable tactics for executive leadership and the Board.

Excellent organization, management, analytical, communication and reporting skills are necessary to be successful in this role. Exceptional executive communication and cross‑functional leadership are required.

Essential Functions

• Lead and direct daily treasury operations, including funds management, liquidity oversight, capital analysis, interest rate risk assessment, and asset/liability optimization.

• Produce, interpret, and communicate ALCO reports; monitor liquidity and oversee diversified liquidity sources, including contingent liquidity and stress testing.

• Serve as Chair of ALCO; lead materials preparation and provide clear, forward‑looking insights.

• Own investment portfolio strategy and performance; evaluate opportunities based on risk, liquidity, earnings, and regulatory considerations; recommend buys/sells/hedges to the CFO.

• Direct public funds strategy, pledging/collateral optimization, and regulatory reporting.

• Oversee BOLI portfolio performance, accounting, and compliance.

• Evaluate wholesale funding requirements; recommend optimal mix across FHLB, brokered, unsecured, and other channels with cost/risk trade‑offs.

• Lead continuous improvement of treasury policies, processes, systems, and reporting to drive accuracy, speed, and control.

• Communicate complex concepts (rate risk positioning, hedging/derivatives, liquidity stress testing) in clear, actionable terms for executives and the Board.

• Execute special projects, strategic analyses, and initiatives as delegated by the CFO.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are as required and may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Customer Centric Focus

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Act with Integrity

• Collaboration and Teamwork

• Results Oriented/Execution

• Business Acumen

• Empowerment

• Create Vision and Alignment

• Reward and Recognize Employees

• Strategic & Financial Insight

• Regulatory & Compliance Discipline

• Data‑Driven Decisioning

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.

• CPA, CFA, CTP, FP&A certification, or MBA preferred.

• A minimum of 15+ years of progressive treasury/balance sheet management experience in banking, or equivalent.

• Extensive, hands‑on experience in ALM, interest rate risk, investment portfolio management, liquidity planning, and funding strategy.

• Strong leadership skills with proven results in defining and achieving key initiatives and leading teams.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple time‑sensitive priorities.

• Advanced analytical, modeling, and forecasting skills; proficiency with ALM/treasury systems preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to simplify complex topics.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Ready to Make Your Mark? If you're passionate about banking with a purpose and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with commercial credit experience who are eager to contribute to our community-focused mission.

Why Join Us:

• Community Focus: Be part of a community bank that values and actively supports the St. Louis area.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping the credit strategy and success of our organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other Midwest BankCentre roles!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwest BankCentre is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Midwest BankCentre. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.