Senior Treasury Operations Analyst - 6 month FTC in London

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description

Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are… Working as part of EMEA Treasury and Global Treasury Operations team, your primarily focused on the supervision of day-to-day cash management and funding of Columbia Threadneedle’s international business and regulated entities; you will ensure that the firm can meet its payment obligations on-time, remain above minimum liquidity requirements and optimise returns on its liquid asset investments. Key tasks will include processing time-critical domestic and international payments in various forms and across multi-currencies, undertaking liquidity forecasting and cash management (incl. FX hedging), whilst ensuring daily compliance with risk limits, both in line with Enterprise Policy and local Regulatory standards. As required, the role will also support special projects across the Strategic Liquidity book of work.

We are looking for highly motivated and intellectually curious candidates, with a track record of delivering success, both individually and as part of high performing teams. You will ideally have experience working in global teams, building effective relationships with leaders and peers based outside of their location, in the delivery of Treasury Operations or a similar function.

How you'll spend your time:

• Coordinate and analyse daily cash activity, cash flow reconciliations, and cash forecasting for all corporate bank accounts by monitoring electronic files and business partner requests.
• Ensure that established compliance procedures and controls are being completed.
• Review and process all outgoing cash transfers to ensure timely and accurate distribution.
• Connect with internal and external business partners on inquiries, issues, and advanced requests.
• Cross-train for all related cash management functions to serve as an effective backup to the team as needed.
• Participate in both departmental (business continuity process and disaster recovery exercises, system upgrades) as well as corporate projects as needed.
• Review current processes with a view to automate.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Established experience in a similar role within Treasury or Finance Operations.
• Intellectually curious, prepared to understand why processes operate the way they do and how they combine to deliver on key outcomes for the firm.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient technical skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access and Word).
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to deal effectively with business partners and support a high performing team.
• Demonstrable ability to work within a Global team environment.

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time

Worker Sub Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Job Family Group: Unclassifieds

Equal Opportunity Statement

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.