Description

Job Title: Treasury Analyst

Location: London (hybrid working)

Role Type: 12-month fixed term contract

Role Purpose:
The Treasury Analyst will support the day-to-day Treasury functions. This role will assist with cash management, forecasting, banking transactions and safeguards, as well as support colleagues that rely on Treasury to meet their business objectives.
The Treasury Analyst will support the implementation of Kyriba, a Treasury Management System (TMS), and be regarded with training the subject matter expert in this application.

Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategy and Planning:

• Support the setup of Kyriba to be Aspen's UK Treasury Management System: implementation will be consultancy led; however, support will be required on set up and implementation of new processes and reports
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the operational team plans to ensure these are in line with wider business strategy and reflect key priorities
• Work priorities and activities set by Senior Analyst, Finance Operations and UK Treasury Manager in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of the function's objectives
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of internal compliance controls
• Suggest improvements that create efficiencies

Policy, Process and Procedures:

• Help to maintain and improve Aspen's use of Kyriba and ensure clear processes and controls are established within the TMS
• Monitor and manage daily cash positions across multiple entities and currencies
• Support short-term cash forecasting and funding requirements
• Assist in managing FX exposures and hedging activity
• Liaise with banks for payments, account maintenance, and general queries
• Prepare treasury reports for internal stakeholders and assist in audit requirements
• Work with finance teams globally to support intercompany funding and settlements
• Bank relationship management including mandate updates and access processes

Environmental Awareness/Customer Focus:

• Support internal and external audit requests
• Participate and undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training (delivered internally and externally) to include attainment of associated qualifications where required
• Liaise with relevant and associated areas and groups within the business process to establish, support and maintain business relationships and organizational effectiveness

Technical Performance:

• Preparation of the Short-Term Cash Flow Report, including daily reporting of cash balances distributed to upper management
• Prepare incoming & outgoing cash transactions/wires/account transfers for Aspen India offshore
• Prepare and monitor monthly US intercompany settlement and process
• Assist team with bank downloads and reporting, as necessary
• Review Long-Term Cash Flow actuals for Group Treasury to identify short team cash flow needs
• Assist the Investment Team as needed in managing Investment portfolios
• Communicate with bank, as needed
• Support in implementing, deploying changes and expanding use of Kyriba, Aspen's TMS
• Monitor and manage collateral requests
• Undertake any other duties of a similar nature that the company reasonably requests to be performed that are within the expertise and skills of the jobholder

Requirements & Skills:

• 3 to 5+ years related Treasury experience
• Relevant degree in Treasury, Accounting or Finance
• Insurance industry experience
• Treasury Management System experience (FIS Integrity, Kyriba), preferable
• Knowledge of financial transactions, general ledger and hedge accounting
• Accounting background ideally in a Treasury department
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, customer service, attention to detail, oral and written communication skills

About us:
Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions. We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.

Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

GSC Manchester TET is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.