Treasury Back Office Assistant Manager

Overview

Hello, we\’re Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We\’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We\’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Treasury Assistant Manager to join our Treasury Back Office team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the settlements function, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and supporting the Treasury Back Office Manager in developing and implementing treasury strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the treasury back office, including cash management, bank account administration, and fixed income and derivative transaction processing
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as KYC and AML, and maintain accurate records
• Assist in the development and implementation of treasury strategies to manage risk and optimize cash flow
• Support the Treasury Back Office Manager in forecasting cash flows and managing liquidity
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, such as accounting and legal teams, to ensure smooth communication and coordination of treasury activities
• Transformation – Provide ‘subject matter expertise\’ in developing our treasury management system
• Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions
• Provide leadership, guidance and training to colleagues in the treasury back office

Requirements

• Preferably ACT qualified (Certificate in Treasury) or similar qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in treasury operations, with a focus on back-office functions
• Strong knowledge of cash management, fixed income, derivative administration, FX settlement and collateral management
• Knowledge of SWIFT standards and treasury settlement and confirmation message types
• Proven experience in managing a team and providing guidance to other staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Good collaboration skills and experience of system changes/transformation project exposure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day\’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Incentivised refer a friend scheme
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing

About Us

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