Introduction:

Treasury and liquidity management form the institutional core of financial stability and operational continuity in both public and private organizations. These functions govern the coordination of cash, funding, risk, and regulatory compliance using structured systems and financial controls. This training program introduces models, tools, and frameworks used in managing treasury operations, assessing liquidity positions, and supporting enterprise wide financial strategy. It also outlines regulatory structures, risk categories, and institutional coordination methods in treasury environments.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Identify the institutional role, functions, and interdependencies of treasury management.
Evaluate liquidity risk categories and forecasting models used in financial planning.
Analyze treasury risk structures and the instruments used for financial risk control.
Use models for managing working capital, cash flow, and banking relationships.
Explore regulatory frameworks and compliance structures for treasury governance.

Target Audience:

Treasury professionals and officers.
Financial controllers and corporate finance staff.
Risk and compliance specialists.
Banking and cash management teams.
Staff involved in liquidity and treasury operations.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to Treasury Management:

Institutional role of treasury in financial decision-making.
Core functions and operational responsibilities within treasury units.
Strategic importance of liquidity within treasury structures.
Financial systems supporting treasury operations.
Interdepartmental coordination principles between treasury and finance teams.

Unit 2:

Liquidity Management Fundamentals:

Classification and sources of liquidity risk.
Forecasting techniques for cash flow and funding needs.
Distinctions between short-term and long-term liquidity strategies.
Institutional structures for crisis response and contingency planning.
Financial tools for liquidity coordination, including pooling and short-term funding.

Unit 3:

Treasury Risk Management:

Institutional exposure to interest rate, foreign exchange, and credit risks.
Frameworks for hedging and financial risk mitigation.
Strategies for managing interest rate fluctuations and market volatility.
Importance of using financial instruments and derivatives in liquidity oversight.
Structural integration process of risk systems within treasury governance.

Unit 4:

Cash and Working Capital Management:

Components and structures of working capital management.
Coordination frameworks for receivables and payables.
Models for optimizing cash cycles and operational liquidity.
Technology systems supporting real-time cash visibility.
Relationship management frameworks with banking partners.

Unit 5:

Treasury and Regulatory Compliance:

Regulatory landscape governing treasury functions.
Compliance models linked to Basel III and liquidity coverage ratios.
Institutional implications of international financial regulations.
Reporting systems and disclosure structures in treasury.
Internal controls and audit frameworks for treasury oversight.

Foundations of Treasury and Liquidity Management