Senior Treasury Operations Manager

Hartree Partners is a leading global merchant commodities firm specializing in energy, commodities and associated industries. Jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, Hartree has over 28 years of experience in proprietary trading and principal investments. The firm employs over 4,600 individuals worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Treasury Operations Manager to work in a truly global environment taking responsibility for overseeing the European treasury operations and change within the group, reporting to the Director of Treasury. This role requires substantial experience of implementing treasury related processes and systems, as well as an exceptional understanding of cash management, financial markets, liquidity management and risk management. The incumbent will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of the company's financial resources.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Treasury Operations
  • Build and lead treasury operations team and ensure smooth execution of daily treasury activities, including payments, and cash reconciliations.
  • Continue the integration of the UK based Hartree and ED&F Man Treasury Operations teams to create a unified team.
  • Maintain banking platforms and treasury management systems (Kyriba, etc.) to support efficient treasury operations.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance controls and mitigate operational risks.
  • Review and approve treasury transactions and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Develop relationships with Bank service providers.
  • Implement best practices around operations and controls, including consideration of automation and offshoring where appropriate.
  • Work with business lines to understand operational requirements and efficiently structure solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as finance, accounting, and legal departments, to ensure alignment of practices with overall business objectives.
  • Help identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including operational risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, liquidity risk and credit risk.
  • Monitor market developments and recommend adjustments to risk management strategies as needed.
  • Provide enhanced management information based on increased visibility of accurate liquidity and funding.
• Compliance and Reporting
  • Stay informed about regulatory changes impacting treasury operations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Prepare treasury-related reports, disclosures, and compliance filings for internal management and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits of treasury activities and controls.
• Treasury Transformation
  • Lead or participate in treasury-related transformation projects, such as system implementations, process improvements, or structure optimization initiatives.
  • Support implementation of new Cash Pooling model, including selection of provider.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, automation, standardization and innovation in treasury operations.
  • Create/update target operating model to align global operations to strategic goals.
  • Reduce costs by leveraging economies of scale and increased efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent.
• Qualified accountant or MBA or ACT preferred.
• Proven and substantial experience in treasury operations, cash management, or corporate finance roles within a financial services company.
• Deep understanding of financial instruments, banking products, and treasury systems and operations, as well as accounting.
• Experience working in an international environment with a variety of currencies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and driven; takes initiative to improve ways of working, governance, and assurance.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, wide range of experience in treasury management systems and banking platforms, Kyriba highly advantageous.

What's on offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading. Hartree Partners is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and are not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. We will make reasonable adjustments for candidates and employees with disabilities.