Director, Group Treasury

ESR is a leading Asia-Pacific real asset owner and manager focused on logistics real estate, data centres, and energy infrastructure that power the digital economy and supply chain for investors, customers, and communities.

Through our fully integrated real asset fund management and development platform, we strive to create value and growth opportunities for our global portfolio of investors.

We offer our customers modern space solutions to realise their ambitions across Australia and New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia, and India, including a presence in Europe.

Our purpose, Space and Investment Solutions for a Sustainable Future, drives us to manage sustainably and impactfully for the communities we serve to thrive for generations to come.

Position Summary

• We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director, Group Treasury.. The role combines strategic funding responsibilities with hands-on execution, alongside providing financial risk management advisory for the Group and shaping Treasury policies.
• The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in corporate finance, debt instruments, and treasury operations, with understanding of the real estate investment landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Funding Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement Group’s funding strategy in line with business growth and capital structure objectives.  
• Manage the group’s debt portfolio, ensuring optimal capital structure and cost of funds across various jurisdictions and asset classes.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with banks, lenders, and financial institutions to support funding needs and strategic initiatives.
• Support capital market transactions including syndicated loans, revolving credit facilities, and bond issuances.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Group Finance (including Tax, FP&A, Fund Finance) to support financing transactions and ensure regulatory and operational compliance.

Financial Risk Management Advisory

• Advise business units on FX, interest rate, and liquidity risks, recommending appropriate hedging and risk mitigation strategies
• Monitor global market developments and assess potential impacts on the Group’s financial position
• Implement and execute short-term investment strategies.

Treasury Policy & Governance

• Provide strategic input into treasury policy, governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Lead treasury-related projects and initiatives, including system upgrades and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate treasury or banking, with significant exposure to real estate investment or asset-heavy industries.
• Proven track record in managing complex debt portfolios and executing loan paydown strategies.
• Strong understanding of real estate financing structures, including project finance, fund-level debt, and cross-border transactions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with treasury systems and financial modeling tools.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, deal-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Results-oriented with a proactive and hands-on approach.