About the Housing Finance Agency (HFA)The HFA is a state-owned company under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The HFA's principal purpose is to advance finance to Local Authorities, Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and Higher Education Institutions to facilitate the delivery of social and affordable housing.The HFA is a key stakeholder in Ireland's national housing strategy, supporting the implementation of government policy.The RoleReporting to the Head of Treasury, Funding & Strategy, Treasury Manager will play a key role in the delivery of the HFA's mandate. The role focuses on executing HFA treasury, liquidity and funding strategies. The Treasury Manager will assist in ensuring that the HFA continues to secure diversified, cost-effective funding to support its lending to customers, within a robust risk management and governance framework.The successful candidate will deliver efficient and professional treasury services, collaborating and working closely with teams across the HFA, to achieve these objectives.Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce accurate, insightful reporting are essential for the success in this role.Key ResponsibilitiesTreasury•Execute the HFA's treasury operations including daily management of lending and investment funds flows. •Manage the HFA's daily liquidity position by placing or drawing monies with HFA's primary liquidity provider as determined by daily investment and lending activity.•Maintain and enhance the HFA's databases and records ensuring accurate processing of documentation and confirmations for all treasury transactions.•Maintain and develop the HFA's treasury risk management system ensuring robust controls and compliance.•Develop, record and implement treasury procedures in line with best practice and governance standards.Funding•Execution of the HFA's funding strategy to support the HFA's lending, ensuring timely access for customers to approved lending facilities. •Develop and manage diversified sources of funding through engagement and management of relationships with NTMA, international institutions, Local Authorities, banking partners and alternate finance providers as appropriate.•Maintain and develop the HFA's cost of fund models, informed by funding mix, source and structure (e.g. rate type, cost, tenor etc.).•Develop, record and implement funding procedures in line with best practice.•Provide treasury and funding support to the HFA Lending Team to ensure smooth execution of lending activities.Risk Management and Compliance•Plan and execute optimised strategies to mitigate and minimise funding, liquidity and interest rate risks.•Contingency planning with regards to liquidity and funding adequacy.•Maintain and oversee the implementation of robust operational and risk management policies and procedures with regard to the HFA's treasury, liquidity and funding activities.•Monitor adherence to relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements.•Support internal and external audits relating to treasury, liquidity and funding activities.Strategic Planning and Reporting•Monitor market developments to inform recommendations and reporting on treasury, liquidity and funding strategies.•Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to guide treasury, liquidity and funding strategy – e.g. consideration of funding sources and structures, interest rate risk, asset and liability management. •Deliver financial forecasting reports, to guide HFA planning and strategic decision-making – e.g. future cost of funds, forecast fund flows, liquidity requirements. Develop related KRIs informed by analysis and forecasting.•Prepare and deliver internal and external treasury, liquidity & funding reporting requirements – e.g. management information, Board reports, Government reporting.•Assist with business improvement, promoting greater effectiveness and efficiency of HFA services – e.g. adoption of relationship management/analytic/reporting technologies etc.•Contribute to internal business planning and strategic initiatives including the development of the HFA's 5-Year Corporate Plan.Leadership and Development•Support the development of the HFA Treasury, Funding & Strategy Team by building team capability.•Foster a culture of professional growth and innovation, driving continuous improvement in the Treasury, Funding & Strategy Team's ways-of-working and associated processes.•Contribute as a member of the Management Team by leading operational initiatives that align with the HFA's strategic direction and promoting collaboration across functions.Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the HFA.CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONSEssential Qualification & Experience:•A degree level or higher qualification in a relevant field such as finance, economics or business.•Minimum 10 years' experience in a banking, finance or public sector finance role.•Proven expertise in treasury and funding activities. •Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing tailored treasury and funding strategies.•Microsoft office skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel.•Experience in communicating complex financial information clearly to non-financial people.•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.•Experience of managing conflicting priorities and meeting tight deadlines.•Collaborative Team player, able to work within and across teams.Desirable Experience:•Experience working within a regulated entity or public body. •Experience in managing relationships with EU or multilateral development finance (e.g. European Investment Bank, Council of Europe Development Bank). •Awareness of housing policy in Ireland.COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate shall demonstrate the ability to deliver on the following competencies:Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making: Assesses complex financial and market information to make sound and risk-aware treasury, funding and liquidity decisions that align with organisational and regulatory priorities.Delivery of Results:Takes responsibility for efficient delivery of results, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes while adapting to market and policy changes.Interpersonal & Communication Skills:Communicates analysis and decisions clearly. Builds trust with partners, clients and stakeholders. Promotes collaboration across teams.Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development:Demonstrates deep practical and theoretical knowledge of treasury, funding and liquidity management practices and principles and is committed to building their knowledge base in terms of new practices and evolving principles.Leadership: Shares knowledge and contributes to the performance development of colleagues and teams. Fosters a culture of accountability, compliance, and customer focus.Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values:Upholds integrity and transparency in HFA activity, placing the needs of citizens and communities at the centre of service delivery.PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICETenureThe appointment is on a permanent contract subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.Hours of WorkOperating on a 35-hour week with core hours between 08.00am – 6.30pm. The HFA currently operates a flexible work model, with staff currently required to work a minimum of two days per week in the office in Dublin 2.Salary ScaleThe Assistant Principal Officer Standard salary scale for the position (rates effective from 1 August 2025) is as follows:ASSITANT PRINCIPAL OFFICER (PPC)€81,475 €84,475 €87,518 €90,569 €93,617 €95,375 €98,449¹ €101,535²This rate applies to new entrants and will also apply where the appointee is an existing civil or public servant appointed on or after 6th April 1995 and is required to make a personal pension contribution.Assistant Principal Non-Personal Pension Contribution Salary Scale€78,700 €81,565 €83,144 €86,041 €88,938 €90,611 €93,528¹ €96,457²This rate will apply where the appointee is a civil or public servant recruited before 6th April 1995 and who is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution.Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI 1) and 6 (LSI 2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale.Important NoteN.B. Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line with current Government policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if, immediately before appointment, you are a currently serving civil/public servant.Annual LeaveIn addition to the usual Irish public holidays annual leave for this position is 30 working days, based on a five-day week.The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.How to ApplyApplications should be submitted via Hirehive only.Each candidate should submit a short covering letter outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position along with an up-to-date CV.The closing date for receipt of applications is 3pm on 17 December 2025.If applicable, please contact our HR Manager, Katherina Sage you require a job description in an accessible format. In addition, candidates called for interviews and/or aptitude tests may request reasonable accommodations.Please note: all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and a pre-employment medical. The Housing Finance Agency PLC is an equal opportunities employer.