Assistant Treasurer

We are working with a high-growth family office seeking an experienced and commercially minded Assistant Treasurer to join the team. There are significant assets and a portfolio of privately held businesses across a diverse range of sectors. With a robust balance sheet and responsibility for managing a large, complex debt structure alongside a substantial investment portfolio, the Treasury function plays a pivotal role in the group’s financial performance. You will be joining a stable, globally active business with a growing and diversified portfolio.

This is a hands-on role with day-to-day responsibility for treasury operations across the group. Core areas of focus include daily cash management, liquidity forecasting, optimising bank balances, managing FX exposures, monitoring investments, and supporting high-value transactions. You will also take ownership of modernising treasury processes, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing treasury systems.

• Treasury Operations and Cash Management: Manage daily treasury operations, including cash positioning, liquidity forecasting, and execution of payments and financial transactions, with precision, efficiency, and appropriate controls. Optimise cash flow, payment schedules, and funding strategies, ensuring group liquidity requirements are maintained. Optimise bank deposits and near-term liquidity returns.
• Treasury Forecasting and Risk: Lead and refine the cash flow forecasting process, incorporating major financial movements such as acquisitions, divestments, and debt transactions. Manage FX exposures and support execution of hedging strategies where appropriate. Monitor treasury-related financial risks and develop real-time KPIs and dashboards to track performance and identify emerging issues early.
• Banking and External Relationships: Maintain and develop strong relationships with banks, other financial institutions, and external auditors. Coordinate with banking partners on account management, transaction execution, and KYC/AML compliance. Maintain a database of all bank accounts and facilitate banking communications (e.g., account openings/closures, KYC compliance, and other regulatory reporting).
• Systems, Controls and Process Improvement: Evaluate existing treasury processes and drive continuous improvement, including opportunities for automation and potential implementation of a TMS. Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain operational integrity. Stay informed of regulatory, tax, and accounting changes, adjusting treasury practices accordingly. Provide guidance and support to international entities on treasury process design, implementation, and optimisation. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure treasury activities are aligned with broader business objectives and operational needs.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Prepare treasury reports, analysis, and strategic commentary for senior stakeholders. Analyse treasury and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform sound treasury decision-making. Reconcile monthly interest income and ensure accuracy in received interest payments. Maintain and update FX exposure forecasts, hedge positions, and cover strategies. Develop high-quality presentation materials for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as required.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset and hands-on experience in the corporate treasury. A proven track record of managing complex treasury operations, optimising cash and liquidity, overseeing FX exposures, and implementing robust control frameworks will be essential for success in this role.

• 10 years of relevant experience in the corporate treasury, ideally within a private company, family office, bank, or capital-intensive business.
• A strong academic background with a degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a similarly analytical discipline. ACT-qualified or equivalent professional certification is required.
• In-depth expertise and a proven track record in managing complex, high-value treasury operations, including cash and liquidity management, FX risk, funding strategies, and navigating interest rate movements.
• Hands-on experience with a range of treasury instruments, including FX, interest rate swaps, money market deposits, and short-term investment vehicles.
• Practical experience operating across multi-currency environments (USD, GBP, EUR) and working effectively within global banking frameworks.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, assess risks, and support strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, banks, and external partners.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong capabilities in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and treasury reporting.
• Experience working with a Treasury Management System (Kyriba experience is highly desirable). Familiarity with Power BI or similar tools would be an advantage.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, with a strong commitment to confidentiality.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to take ownership, work independently, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys working within a culturally diverse, flat-structured, entrepreneurial organisation.

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