Finance

High Finance & Advisory — cross-border capital, treasury, and transactions

SJC advises boards, sovereigns, and Fortune-level leadership on complex financial decisions across jurisdictions. We unite treasury operations, capital markets, FX/liquidity, and transaction execution into one operating program with governance, compliance, and board-ready reporting. Our remit: unlock capital efficiently, reduce cost of funds, and de-risk execution.

30–120 bpsTypical reduction in effective cost of funds
10–25%OpEx savings on payments, connectivity & banking fees
T+90 daysFirst measurable outcomes with board reporting

Cross-Border Flows & FX Architecture

Design of multi-jurisdiction settlement and FX policy that aligns risk appetite with operating realities. We combine banking rails (SWIFT, RTP, SEPA, local ACH) with API-led treasury workflows and clear counterparty rules of engagement.

  • Payment corridors, currency policy & natural hedges
  • Centralization vs. in-market execution; interco frameworks
  • Bank selection, fee benchmarking, and SLA governance

Treasury & Liquidity Optimization

Modernize treasury to improve visibility, yield, and control. We deploy working-capital levers and automate cash positioning while tightening compliance and auditability.

  • Cash pooling, in-house bank, and virtual accounts
  • Yield strategy across MMFs/term within policy constraints
  • Working-capital unlocks (DSO/DPO/DIO) and vendor terms

Capital Markets & Structured Solutions

Independent advisory on capital structure moves and strategic financings. We create competitive tension, align disclosure to investor priorities, and manage execution risk across legal and banking stakeholders.

  • Refinancing & liability management; green & sustainability-linked instruments
  • Acquisition finance & bridge-to-term strategies
  • Rating agency narrative and investor engagement

M&A Readiness & Post-Close Integration

From diligence to Day-1 to synergy capture, we ensure finance, operations, and technology can absorb change without disrupting revenue or control.

  • Red/Amber/Green diligence on finance ops & systems
  • Integration PMO, TSA exit, and synergy tracking
  • Board cadence: KPI/ROI dashboards and risk heatmaps

Risk, Compliance & Governance

We align policy, control, and reporting with the regulatory perimeter in each market. Audit-ready documentation and a defensible, repeatable model for boards and external stakeholders.

  • Sanctions, KYC/AML, and cross-border documentation
  • Counterparty risk & concentration limits
  • SOX/ICFR alignment; treasury & payments controls

Operating Model & Execution

Clear ownership between Finance, Treasury, Legal, and IT. We establish an execution rhythm that drives decisions, removes roadblocks, and converts plan into P&L impact.

  • RACI, decision rights, and escalation pathways
  • Vendor-neutral selection and contract negotiation
  • Run-rate tracking & value-capture governance (12–18 months)
Board-level kickoff (60 minutes): SJC maps capital structure, treasury levers, and cross-border risks; delivers a 90-day action plan with KPIs and value targets. Request a confidential session →