Introduction

Treasury and liquidity management are central to financial institution sustainability and compliance. This course equips finance professionals with the practical skills and insights needed to manage cash, investments, funding, and liquidity risks effectively. Given today’s market volatility, changing regulatory environments, and digital disruption, it is essential for banks to develop resilient treasury operations and robust liquidity frameworks that align with Basel and regional central bank standards.

The program covers essential treasury operations including liquidity forecasting, cash flow modeling, ALM strategies, and intraday liquidity planning. Participants will also explore treasury technologies, regulatory liquidity metrics (LCR, NSFR), stress testing, and investment portfolio strategies. The course uses real-world examples and general case studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of managing funds across multiple financial environments.

With a special focus on the needs of financial institutions in East Africa, the training discusses local currency liquidity risks, reserve management, digital treasury platforms, and the impact of mobile and agency banking on cash positions. Participants will learn to build integrated treasury operations that drive profit, ensure compliance, and support enterprise-wide financial stability.

The course is ideal for financial professionals involved in treasury, investment, risk, and regulatory reporting who are looking to strengthen liquidity practices, enhance financial controls, and enable business growth through informed treasury strategies.

Course Objectives

• Understand the core functions and objectives of treasury operations
• Develop and implement liquidity management frameworks
• Conduct effective cash flow and liquidity forecasting
• Manage funding gaps, liquidity risks, and currency exposures
• Align treasury strategy with regulatory compliance (LCR/NSFR)
• Use ALM techniques for balance sheet optimization
• Apply investment principles in treasury portfolio management
• Leverage treasury technologies and automation tools
• Conduct liquidity stress testing and scenario planning
• Manage treasury risks in regional and cross-border operations

Organizational Benefits

• Improved liquidity position and financial resilience
• Compliance with global and local liquidity regulations
• Enhanced cash flow visibility and forecasting accuracy
• Optimized investment of idle funds
• Strengthened internal controls over treasury operations
• Better alignment of funding with operational needs
• Integration of treasury with digital banking operations
• Effective ALM for sustainable profitability
• Reduced reliance on short-term borrowing
• Improved decision-making in financial strategy

Target Participants

• Treasury and Finance Managers
• Liquidity Risk Officers
• CFOs and Investment Officers
• ALM Specialists and Risk Analysts
• Compliance and Regulatory Reporting Officers
• Corporate Banking Professionals
• Internal Auditors and Controllers
• Digital Banking and Payments Executives

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Treasury & Liquidity Management

• Treasury functions and structure
• Importance of liquidity in banking
• Regulatory backdrop (Basel, central banks)
• Treasury KPIs and metrics
• Role of treasury in financial strategy
• General Case Study: Treasury function turnaround

2. Liquidity Risk Frameworks

• Definition and types of liquidity risk
• Building a liquidity risk management framework
• Central bank requirements
• Role of Board and ALCO
• Early warning indicators
• General Case Study: Crisis liquidity management response

3. Cash Flow Management

• Cash flow modeling
• Liquidity forecasting techniques
• Seasonal cash flow analysis
• Intraday liquidity planning
• Cash pooling
• General Case Study: Forecasting improves funding stability

4. Regulatory Liquidity Ratios

• LCR and NSFR explained
• Basel III/IV compliance
• Managing high-quality liquid assets (HQLA)
• Reporting requirements
• Regulator audits and exams
• General Case Study: Bank achieves NSFR compliance

5. Asset-Liability Management (ALM)

• Interest rate risk and liquidity planning
• ALM policy and governance
• Maturity profiling
• Duration gaps and repricing
• Funding strategies
• General Case Study: ALM protects against rising rates

6. Treasury Investments

• Investment policy frameworks
• Instruments and risk profiles
• Liquidity vs yield balancing
• FX and money market products
• Portfolio performance measurement
• General Case Study: Portfolio shift boosts returns

7. Treasury Risk Management

• Treasury risks and controls
• Operational and market risks
• Hedge strategies
• Risk reporting
• Treasury audits
• General Case Study: Strengthening risk controls

8. Treasury Automation and Technology

• Treasury management systems (TMS)
• Real-time liquidity dashboards
• Integrations with core banking
• API-based treasury services
• Cybersecurity in treasury
• General Case Study: Digital treasury transformation

9. Intraday Liquidity Management

• Real-time cash flow monitoring
• Reserve buffer requirements
• Payment systems and RTGS
• Liquidity buffers
• Funding windows
• General Case Study: Intraday liquidity visibility tool

10. Treasury Strategy and Performance

• Linking treasury to business goals
• KPIs and performance reviews
• Treasury scorecards
• Continuous improvement
• Treasury team skills
• General Case Study: Treasury KPIs drive accountability

11. Cross-Border Liquidity Management

• FX exposure and currency risks
• Multicurrency cash management
• Interbank placements
• Cross-border payments
• Mobile and digital liquidity considerations
• General Case Study: Regional FX liquidity improvement

12. East African Treasury Environment

• Regional banking landscape
• Mobile and agency banking impact
• Central bank guidelines

       Essential Information

1. Our courses are customizable to suit the specific needs of participants.
2. Participants are required to have proficiency in the English language.
3. Our training sessions feature comprehensive guidance through presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group activities. Our facilitators boast extensive expertise, each with over a decade of experience.
4. Upon fulfilling the training requirements, participants will receive a prestigious Global King Project Management certificate.
5. Training sessions are conducted at various Global King Project Management Centers, including locations in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kigali, Dubai, Lagos, and others.
6. Organizations sending more than two participants from the same entity are eligible for a generous 20% discount.
7. The duration of our courses is adaptable, and the curriculum can be adjusted to accommodate any number of days.
8. To ensure seamless preparation, payment is expected before the commencement of training, facilitated through the Global King Project Management account.
9. For inquiries, reach out to us via email at training@globalkingprojectmanagement.org or by phone at +254 114 830 889.
10. Additional amenities such as tablets and laptops are available upon request for an extra fee. The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a certificate of successful completion. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their travel expenses, including airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health insurance, and any other personal expenses.