Money Markets - Associate
12 month contract 260 per day PAYE
An opportunity has arisen for a Treasury Cross-Function Associate to join a liquidity operations team within a global financial services environment. This role supports end-to-end money market settlements and plays a key part in ensuring payments, trades, and treasury activities are processed accurately and within deadlines.
This is a hands‑on, operational role with exposure to front office activity and an opportunity to build broader treasury experience within a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end processing of money market transactions including settlements and payments
- Ensure all payments are processed accurately and within required cut-off times
- Liaise closely with front office (dealers/traders) to manage trade instructions, rollovers, and client requests
- Verify and confirm trades, ensuring accuracy prior to processing
- Manage payment queues and monitor activity throughout the day to meet deadlines
- Handle rollover transactions and variations (e.g. partial payments, additional funding requests)
- Support reconciliation activities, including Nostro and ledger checks
- Escalate issues where required and follow through to resolution
- Contribute to ad‑hoc tasks and operational or process improvement initiatives
- Maintain strong communication with internal teams across multiple global locations (London, Europe, Middle East)
Role Environment & Team
- Fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with activity building throughout the day
- Mixture of structured processing and ad‑hoc problem solving
- Regular interaction with front office and internal stakeholders
- Team undergoing transition due to end‑of‑tenure contractor exits, offering opportunity for new joiners to add value
Skills & Experience
- Exposure to treasury operations, settlements, or payments within financial services or corporate environment
- Understanding of money markets or cash/liquidity operations
- Ability to work with high volumes and meet strict deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Effective communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders
- Proactive approach and willingness to learn in a dynamic environment
Suitable Backgrounds
- Open to graduates or individuals with a few years of experience looking to build a career in treasury
- Candidates from banking operations, payments, settlements, or reconciliations
- Individuals who are adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a structured but busy environment
