Treasury Administrator (12 month Fixed-Term Contract)

About BII

British International Investment (BII) is the UK's leading development finance institution, wholly owned by the UK Government. Our primary mission is to address global development challenges through strategic investments that promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth. BII focuses on catalysing economic development, creating jobs, and building resilient economies in some of the world's most complex and underserved markets. We invest in businesses and projects that prioritise inclusive development, environmental sustainability, and innovation. Our approach is characterised by rigorous investment standards, high governance principles, and a commitment to delivering measurable development impact.

Our team consists of highly skilled and passionate professionals dedicated to making a tangible difference globally. We foster a collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment that values curiosity, innovation, and professional growth. Our culture balances high performance with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, ensuring our employees can achieve their full potential while contributing to our mission.

BII at a glance:

• Over 75 years supporting sustainable business growth in developing and emerging markets
• More than £9.9 billion in net assets
• 1,600+ businesses invested in
• 950,000+ workers in the businesses we support
• 650+ people in our diverse global team
• 3 key development objectives: Productive | Sustainable | Inclusive

Team and role overview

The Treasury team is responsible for the effective and efficient cash management of over £1bn spread over various currencies and countries. BII invests through Direct Equity, Debt and Trade Finance as well as through 3rd Party Fund Managers and had an asset portfolio in excess of £8 billion and an annual target pace for new investments of over £1.5 billion. BII is regulated by the FCA as a MiFID exempt Venture Capital firm. It conducts business on its own account and does not hold third party capital. The Treasury team facilitates the management of over £2.5 billion of foreign exchange currency exposure and provides counsel on a growing portfolio of local currency loans. The Treasury team is responsible for maintaining relationships with a syndicate of banks to support our asset portfolio across South-East Asia and Africa as well as the $600m stand‑by borrowing facility. The Head of Treasury reports to the CFO and the team has 5 additional members (Treasurer, Treasury Business Partner, Treasury & Cash Operations Executive, Cash and Treasury Operations Associate and Treasury Cashflow Modeller).

Purpose

There is a need to recruit maternity cover in the team responsible for cash and liquidity support and administration, short‑term cash forecasting, bank account mandates maintenance and KYC. The role will report to the Treasury & Cash Operations Executive.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day‑to‑day cash balance and transaction information and reporting.
• Assist the preparation of the daily cash flow forecasting and liquidity model for the Group.
• Respond to KYC requests from banks and collate required documentation.
• Support the completion of the daily cash workflows in the Treasury Management System (TMS).
• Support the cash management operations of the overseas offices.
• Work with the wider finance team to assist in the processing of payments, banking requests and other various treasury related issues, as needed.

The candidate

• Mathematical or Finance related education at A‑Level or higher.
• Willing to pursue Treasury related professional qualifications.
• Proactively identify and address operational issues.
• Ability to manage multiple data sources and tasks in an organised and timely fashion, meet deadlines and be responsive.
• A flexible team player.
• The ability to take the initiative, to enjoy new challenges and see tasks through to completion.
• Candidates should be strongly motivated by BII's development mission and ideally demonstrate some commitment to development or social goals.

Our cultural values

• Impact‑led, commercially rigorous
• Tenacious in the face of challenges
• Collaborative and caring

British International Investment is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

Salary: Competitive