Treasury Analyst

The Treasury Analyst role sits within the Back Office team supporting FO transaction management and accounting. The role will report to the Treasury Accountant and is based in Ipswich. The Back Office manages Treasury payments and is required to ensure that the resulting accounting entries are correctly booked in the general ledger and audit trail is maintained. At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

The Role:

Transaction management:

• Ensure payment flows from previous day have been processed by the bank, notifying Front Office of any exceptions or unrecorded inward flows.
• Settle deals when due; process the daily Front Office transactional activity in the Treasury Management System from reconciliation to payment.  
• Process all relevant payments via SWIFT or bank portals prior to the relevant cut off times, and in line with corporate approvals. 
• Confirm Treasury transactions in a timely manner - Ensure all external trades are matched on Misys Finastra promptly, reporting discrepancies or outstanding confirmations to ensure that any corrections are made prior to bank cut – off deadlines.
• Following up and dispute resolution with banks on trade settlements.
• Respond to queries from all stakeholder groups.

Accounting & Controls:

• Account for Treasury transactions - perform daily bank reconciliations in the Treasury System to ensure all funds have moved as expected and that Treasury transactions have been correctly posted in Oracle. 
• Liaise with internal teams to onboard new beneficiaries in the Treasury System and automate internal cash postings. 
• Ensure that the Back Office team is Sarbanes Oxley compliant and update Treasury templates where required.  
• Work with the Treasury Accountant and Treasury Accounting Analyst to update and document the Back Office procedures. 
• Process and reconcile static data changes in Treasury static data.
• Supervise the payment functionality and controls established within the Treasury System.

Reporting:

• Distribute the Back Office control and activity reports to the applicable audience. 
• Assist in providing the relevant audit trail to internal and external auditors.

Project support:

• As capacity allows, provide project support to Treasury initiatives. 

The Requirements:

Skills and qualifications:

• Previous experience of working in Corporate Treasury environment and knowledge of Treasury products and processes preferred
• Accounting and/or Treasury qualification an advantage 
• Solid analytical skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders. 
• Ability to remain flexible to changing working requirements. 
• Accommodating and responsive to ad-hoc requests. 
• Proficient in Excel

Benefits - GB:

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organization. We embrace all types of diversity. At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com.