Fund Treasury Analyst

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester, UK

Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Fund Treasury Analyst to join our team. The Fund Treasury Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting the treasury and fund management functions by analysing investment activity across multiple funds, monitoring cash flows, and contributing to operational decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform payment recommendations such as investments, proceeds, return of capital etc. across multiple funds.
• Monitor and manage cash positions, ensuring optimal liquidity.
• Forecast pipeline investment and collection activities. 
• Perform bank balance reconciliations and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure all payment trackers are kept up to date.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payment deadlines are met.
• Perform first and second level payment authorisation.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of quarterly liquidity, cash flow trends, and investment pipelines.
• Oversee the management of revolving credit facilities including drafting utilisation requests, updating the borrowing base, reviewing invoices, and reconciling positions. 
• Recommend FX trades such as spots, forwards, and SWAPs ensuring the funds have the right currencies in place and are hedged appropriately. 
• Assist with bank account opening, money market fund onboarding and fund entity incorporations with necessary audit trail.
• Assist with the creation of new Standard Settlement Instructions and maintain database. 
• Administer Fund Treasury mailboxes to ensure the most appropriate action is being taken.
• Administer the Fund Management System and Treasury Management System daily.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (such as ACT or equivalent) are preferable. 
• Proven experience in finance, treasury, or investment analysis, preferably within the asset management industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working in a team-oriented setting.