Treasury Specialist

Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

The Treasury Specialist will contribute to the Firm’s success by ensuring an efficient banking structure to support its global operations through overseeing operational and strategic projects. The role-holder will support all aspects of Treasury Operations activities. This includes assisting with the development of cash management banking solutions for all business segments of the company and supporting the cash forecasting process.

Baker McKenzie is the world’s leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services.

We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as individual and as exceptional as you.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Treasury Manager and Global Banking Project Plan to transition all offices to core banks (JPMorgan, HSBC, BOA, CITI)
• Automate Treasury processes within all offices (establishment of cash concentrations, auto funding)
• Maintain & administer Global banking Platforms for all local offices on core banks. (NA, EMEA+, JAO)
• Work with various teams R2R, P2P, Q2C, Payroll, Tax, etc. to ensure Treasury requirements meet individual team priorities
• Review daily cash and borrowing activities, investment positions, and foreign exchange transfers
• Prepare analysis of (and execution of) balance sheet hedges
• Maintain bank account documentation (KYC) and ensure authorized signers are current and valid
• Work with Treasurer and Treasury Manager to administer the Partner Loan Program
• Execute annual Paragraph 3.13 hedges
• Daily and Weekly Cash Reporting - review EOD Reporting and Weekly Cash
• Maintain the Treasury manual and ensure all processes are fully documented and updated as needed
• Work with Treasury Manager to monitor investment activities to ensure compliance with investment policy and prepare monthly investment reports
• Research and resolve treasury-related issues and assist and provide guidance to regional offices when required
• Open/close US and international bank accounts as needed in a timely and authorized manner
• Utilize various cash forecasting methodologies to analyze Firm forecasting trends
• Take an active role in researching and recommending treasury process efficiencies and improvements of industry cash management practices
• Assist with special projects about the treasury function

Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Science degree is required in Finance or Accounting
• Proven treasury experience with a strong preference for relevant Accounting experience
• Self-motivated, flexible, hands-on and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability for accuracy
• Have a willingness to learn new skills and responsibilities
• Take ownership of responsibilities and work independently as well as in a team environment
• Advanced skills in Excel and intermediate skills in all other Microsoft Office Suite applications