Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Analyst to join our Treasury Operations team. This role sits at the heart of our day-to-day financial operations and plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth execution of funding activities, settlements, and data-driven analysis across multiple currency corridors. The successful candidate will work closely with operations leads and the broader Treasury organisation, providing both operational execution support and analytical insight.
Key Responsibilities:
BAU Operations Support
- Support Treasury Operations leads in the execution of daily BAU activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing across all functions.
- Manage end-to-end funding activities across multiple currency (CCY) corridors, including initiating, monitoring, and confirming fund transfers.
- Execute and oversee settlements across various CCY pairs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls and cut-off times.
- Monitor intraday liquidity positions and escalate potential shortfalls or anomalies to the relevant leads promptly.
- Liaise with counterparties, custodians, and internal stakeholders to resolve settlement queries and discrepancies efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records of all transactions and ensure appropriate documentation is in place for audit and compliance purposes.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Support the broader Treasury organization with data analysis, including liquidity analysis, FX exposure reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and MI packs to provide timely and accurate insights to senior stakeholders.
- Identify trends, anomalies, and operational inefficiencies through data analysis and present findings with actionable recommendations.
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Assist in month-end and period-end reporting processes, ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems.
Process Improvement & Controls
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Contribute to the identification and implementation of process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk.
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Support the documentation and maintenance of operational procedures, runbooks, and control frameworks.
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Assist in the onboarding of new CCY corridors or counterparties, including operational readiness assessment and testing.
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Participate in projects and initiatives led by the Treasury Operations or wider Treasury team as required.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Act as a reliable point of contact for internal stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams.
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Collaborate with the Treasury Operations leads to ensure alignment on priorities, operational tasks, and escalation paths.
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Support training and knowledge-sharing with junior team members as the team grows.
Requirements:
- 3–6 years of experience in Treasury Operations, Payments Operations, or a related financial services role.
- Experience within a fintech, e-money institution (EMI), or Payment Institution (PI) environment.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience with funding and settlement processes across multiple currency corridors.
- Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel and/or other analytical tools (e.g. SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
- Solid understanding of FX markets, liquidity management, and correspondent banking arrangements.
- Familiarity with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and payment platforms.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under time pressure.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and proactively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exposure to multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction Treasury operations.
- Professional qualification such as ACT (Association of Corporate Treasurers) Certificate or Diploma in Treasury, CFA, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements applicable to treasury and payments operations (e.g. PSD2, FCA requirements).
