Senior Finance Officer

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\: please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.

a.    Organizational Setting

The post is in the Treasury Section of the Finance Division of the Department of Program Planning and Finance in the Administration, Finance and Management Sector.

The Finance Division is responsible for the management of WIPO’s financial, accounting and reporting, treasury management and compliance with financial policies and procedures. Included within these responsibilities are the management of the Organization’s cash position, production of statutory financial reports and other financial information, and coordination with oversight and financial control activities.

b.    Purpose Statement

The incumbent performs a variety of complex financial functions related to treasury activities including managing the Organization’s cash holdings, investments, currency requirements and banking relationships. Working closely with the Treasurer, he / she will also lead the adherence of front-office processes for the Treasury Section. The incumbent utilizes and participates in the development of WIPO financial systems and contributes to an efficient, transparent and controlled financial process. The incumbent interacts with a range of colleagues within the Division and within the wider Organization and with external parties, such as IP Offices, UN organizations and financial institutions.

c.    Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Treasurer, Treasury Section.

d.    Work Relations

The incumbent interacts with external and internal counterparties. External counterparties comprise mainly financial market participants, financial institutions, UN agencies and international IP Offices. Internal counterparts comprise colleagues mainly within the Department of Program Planning and Finance, but also within other departments when providing support on Treasury processes.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

a.   Manage treasury front-office functions (foreign exchange and investment transaction execution) for Treasury Section. Calculate foreign currency exposures and transact foreign currency hedging instruments for currency risk management program including WIPO’s Fee Transfer Service. Place investment transactions for the investment portfolio in accordance with the Policy on Investment and agreed investment strategy, credit limits, including negotiating terms of such investments.

b.   Monitor and ensure ongoing application of established treasury controls. Engage with internal stakeholders to increase operating efficiency, implement process improvements, and enhance financial controls.

c.   Manage functionalities and technical requirements of the Treasury Risk Management System (TRMS), foreign exchange and investment trading platforms, e-banking systems, and the financial market data analytic platforms. Ensure effective integration of all treasury platforms with AIMS FSCM.

d.   Lead treasury projects and manage treasury initiatives across WIPO. Suggest system improvements, foster innovation, and work towards automation from treasury transaction execution to record and reporting.

e.   Develop banking relationships and manage global banking offerings to meet WIPO’s treasury requirements in investments, foreign exchange, and cash management. Stay informed on new products or changes to services or regulations that would impact existing operations or enhance future operations.

f.    Prepare and review compliance and bank documentation as needed and have overall responsibility for updating, organizing, and maintaining related schedules and documentation.

g.   Provide substantive input to treasury planning and monitor the implementation of its budget and workplan.

h.   Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert in money markets, currency markets and banking.

i.    Support the establishment of and oversee the application of treasury policies and procedures, technology and tools, and governance process.

j.    Perform other related duties as required.

Education (Essential)

Advanced university degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related discipline. A first- level university degree in one of the afore-mentioned fields in combination with industry certification such as ACT (CertT), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent plus two years of relevant experience in addition to the experience requested below may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Education (Desirable)

Industry certification such as ACT (CertT), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent an advantage.

A track record of continuous professional development in finance, treasury, accounting or banking following relevant industry certifications.

Experience (Essential)

At least seven years of relevant professional experience in finance, treasury, accounting, or banking.

At least three years of relevant experience in treasury dealing, spot FX (foreign exchange transactions) and deposit placement.

Experience (Desirable)

Experience with Electronic Banking Platforms and Treasury Risk Management Systems (such as COUPA, FXall).

Experience in banking and cash management including international payment standards.

Experience in ERP (Oracle) implementation and system finance integration.

Experience in applying IPSAS or IFRS.

Language (Essential)

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Attention to detail, with high level of service-orientation.

Solid understanding of financial markets and financial instruments and techniques.

Understanding of default and settlement risks, valuations and mark-to-market calculations.

Good training and presentation skills and ability to communicate technical subjects to a non- technical audience.

Good organizational and time management skills.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Proficiency in digital tools, AI-enabled applications, and online collaboration platforms. Commitment to continuous learning and the adoption of emerging technologies.

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Good understanding of and experience with the UN financial business processes.

1.     Communicating effectively.

2.     Showing team spirit.

3.     Demonstrating integrity.

4.     Valuing diversity.

5.     Producing results.

6.     Showing service orientation.

7.     Seeing the big picture.

8.     Seeking change and innovation.

9.     Developing yourself and others.

Mobility\:  WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization.  Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.

Annual salary\:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the April 2026 rate of 89.4%

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

Initial fixed-term appointment of two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other applicable conditions.  The selected candidate’s appointment will be subject to an overall term of five years in this position, with normally no possibility of renewal beyond that term.  S/he may, however, apply and be considered for other positions at WIPO.

This is not applicable to WIPO staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointments, who were recruited following a competition under Staff Regulation 4.10 (“Appointment Boards”).

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

___________________________________________________________________

By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.