Job Description
Company Overview
Our client is a large, privately owned insurance brokerage with a well-established global presence and multi-billion-pound revenues.
The business has expanded internationally over the past two decades and now operates across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Pacific, and Latin America, supported by its London-based international headquarters. International operations represent a significant share of overall revenue, with continued growth planned.
The organisation operates in a collaborative environment, with a focus on ongoing development of systems, processes, and internal capabilities.
UK Treasury Team
The UK Treasury team, based on the South Coast, is responsible for managing both operating cash and client funds held under regulatory requirements.
The team oversees banking activity across UK entities as well as a number of international subsidiaries. Alongside day-to-day operations, there is a focus on improving treasury processes, enhancing controls, and developing the use of the treasury management system.
New team members will be involved in both operational delivery and ongoing improvements.
Role Overview
This position sits within the UK Treasury function and combines core treasury responsibilities with involvement in systems and process development.
Key areas of exposure include:
- Cash and liquidity management
- Client funds oversight
- Foreign exchange and short-term forecasting
- Banking administration
- Treasury system development
Key Responsibilities
Cash Management
- Manage daily and intraday liquidity across operating and client accounts
- Support effective use of cash pooling structures
- Contribute to optimising interest income and costs
- Oversee standing orders and direct debits
Payments
- Input and approve payments through banking platforms and/or treasury systems
Bank Account Management
- Maintain appropriate access controls across bank accounts
- Ensure signatory records are accurate and up to date
- Support ongoing relationships with banking partners
Foreign Exchange & Investments
- Assist with FX activity, including spot and forward transactions
- Produce FX reporting and support short-term forecasting
- Support the investment of surplus cash where appropriate
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with relevant financial regulations relating to client funds
- Support the continued development of the treasury management system
- Contribute to process improvements and project work
Candidate Profile
- Previous experience within a finance-related role
- Able to work within deadlines and manage workload effectively
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Intermediate Excel skills
Desirable:
- Exposure to treasury activities or systems
- Experience supporting change or process improvement initiatives
- Degree or relevant qualification
Additional Information
- Full study support for the ACT qualification
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Central office location with good transport links
- Scope for career development and progression within the team
