Treasury Lead

Job Description

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lead Treasury Analyst to join our Treasury team. This individual will play a critical role in overseeing daily cash operations, forecasting liquidity needs, and improving treasury-related processes. The role requires strong analytical, reconciliation, and collaboration skills to ensure the smooth functioning of fund treasury operations. This position will also provide oversight for two Treasury Analysts and contribute to building a robust treasury function in support of our portfolio management and fund accounting teams. Key Responsibilities: Cash Verification / Reconciliation Oversee the validation of overnight cash balances and movements to ensure the accuracy of start-of-day cash positions for portfolio managers. Work closely with portfolio managers, fund accountants, and other internal teams to support operational workflows and promptly address any cash-related issues. Conduct daily, monthly, and periodic reconciliations of cash breaks; investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Cash Forecasting / Liquidity Management Assist in the development and refinement of cash forecasting models to optimize cash utilization across portfolios. Input foreign exchange (FX) trades into order management systems to ensure proper multi-currency funding and investment cash flow availability. Process Improvement Identify inefficiencies in existing fund treasury processes and work cross-functionally to implement enhancements that drive accuracy, scalability, and efficiency. Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the treasury function. Team Oversight Provide guidance, support, and oversight to two Treasury Analysts, ensuring timely execution of tasks and fostering their professional development. Ideal Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CFA is a plus). Minimum of 5 years of experience in fund treasury operations, fund accounting, or a similar role within the asset management industry. Solid understanding of cash and liquidity management practices in an investment fund environment. Proficiency in fund treasury/accounting platforms, reconciliation tools, and relevant financial systems. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to interpret and reconcile complex data sets. Proven problem-solving capabilities and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor junior staff.