Senior Finance Officer

Organizational Context

Post is located in the Treasury Section of the Finance Division of the Department of Program Planning and Finance, Administration, Finance and Management Sector. The Finance Division manages financial accounting, reporting, treasury management and compliance with financial policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage treasury front‑office functions (FX and investment transaction execution), calculate foreign currency exposures and perform hedging transactions.
• Monitor and enforce treasury controls, engaging stakeholders to improve efficiency.
• Maintain functionality of the Treasury Risk Management System, FX and investment platforms, e‑banking systems and analytics platforms, ensuring integration with AIMS FSCM.
• Lead treasury projects and initiatives, promoting system improvements and automation.
• Develop and manage global banking relationships for WIPO’s treasury requirements.
• Prepare, review and maintain compliance and bank documentation.
• Provide input to treasury planning and monitor budget implementation.
• Serve as a technical advisor and SME in money markets, currency markets and banking.
• Support the application of treasury policies, procedures, technology, tools and governance processes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in accounting, finance, economics or related discipline; alternatively a first‑level degree plus relevant industry certification (ACT, CTP, CFA, FRM, CPA) and two extra years experience.
• At least seven years of professional experience in finance, treasury, accounting or banking.
• Minimum three years of treasury dealing, spot FX and deposit placement experience.
• Experience with electronic banking platforms and Treasury Risk Management Systems (e.g., COUPA, FXall).
• Experience in banking and cash management, including international payment standards.
• Experience in ERP (Oracle) implementation and system finance integration.
• Experience applying IPSAS or IFRS.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of French preferred.

Job Related Competencies – Essential

• Attention to detail and high level of service‑orientation.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, instruments and techniques.
• Knowledge of default and settlement risks, valuations and mark‑to‑market calculations.
• Excellent training, presentation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency with digital tools, AI‑enabled applications and online collaboration platforms.

Benefits

Annual net salary of US$77,326 with post adjustment. Salaries paid in Swiss francs at the UN official exchange rate. Salary is variable with cost‑of‑living allowance.

EEO Statement

Applications from qualified women, nationals of unrepresented Member States, and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged.