Treasury Back Office Manager

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The Treasury Back Office Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of treasury operations across the APAC, Americas, and EMEA Regions. Reporting to the Head of Cash Management, this role is responsible for overseeing the accuracy and integrity of financial transaction settlements, accounting, and reporting. 

Key missions include: 

• Leading a team that manages core back-office treasury functions such as bank account administration, bank mandates, payment processing, FX settlements and related regulatory compliance, financial instrument validation and booking, reconciliations, and ICS controls. 
• Supporting front-office activities by maintaining strong operational controls, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. 
• Participate in treasury-related projects and strategic initiatives in addition to daily operations. 

This role demands a proactive leader with a strong understanding of global treasury operations and a commitment to operational excellence. 

Coordination and Prioritization of Tasks: Set and manage day-to-day team priorities, ensuring proper coordination and communication with global and central accounting teams and banking institution's back offices and ensure proper processes and procedures are followed.  

 Trade Settlement and Confirmation: Ensure timely and accurate settlement of treasury transactions (e.g., FX, money market, derivatives). Confirm trades with counterparties and resolve discrepancies. 

 Treasury Accounting and Reconciliation: Post treasury transactions to the general ledger. Reconcile bank accounts and treasury systems with accounting records. 

 Compliance and Controls: Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain audit trails and support internal/external audits. 

System and Process Management: Maintain and update web banking tools. Identify automation opportunities. 

 Reporting and Documentation: Prepare reports on cash flow, exposures, and treasury operations. Maintain documentation for treasury transactions and procedures. 

 Risk Management Support: Assist in monitoring counterparty risk and exposure limits. Support valuation and reporting of financial instruments. 

Accounting and Financial Reporting 

Solid understanding of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and financial regulations. 

Experience in posting treasury transactions and managing general ledger interfaces. 

Financial Instruments Knowledge: FX, MM, derivatives, bonds, etc. 

Cash Management: Understanding of cash flow, liquidity, and funding. 

Reconciliation Skills: Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies quickly. 

Systems and Technology 

Proficiency in Treasury Management Systems (TMS) like Neo link, MBE, Natixis, Connexis, etc.). 

Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), banking platforms and and financial reporting tools. 

Expert in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and proficient in SharePoint.  

Experience with Power BI/VBA/Python, treasury IT tools, Swift banking communication, SAP modules, FI, TRM, BCM, a plus.  

Risk and Compliance 

Exposure to regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, EMIR, Dodd-Frank). 

Experience supporting internal audits and compliance reviews. 

Process Improvement 

Proven track record of streamlining operations and implementing automation. 

Strong understanding of financial instruments and treasury processes. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is a plus.  

Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. 

Analytic & Problem-Solving 

High attention to detail and accuracy. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Ability to analyse data and identify trends or anomalies. 

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

Leadership & People Management 

Experience managing a team and mentoring junior staff. 

Ability to delegate, prioritize, and manage workload effectively. 

Ability to work cross-functionally with front office, accounting teams and IT. 

Proactive in identifying risks and proposing solutions. 

Clear and professional communication with internal teams and external counterparties. 

Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume environments. 

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field.  Candidates must hold a master's degree in a relevant discipline. 

At least 10 years of experience in Treasury operations, Finance operations or Banking operations. 

Hands-on experience with trade settlement, confirmations, and reconciliations.

Knowledge of reinsurance industry is wished.