Senior Treasury Operations & Systems Manager
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Department: Accounts
Company: Canary Wharf Limited
Reporting to: Deputy Treasurer
JOB SUMMARY
Canary Wharf Group is looking for a motivated and tenacious self‑starter to join our Group Treasury function in this broad ranged Senior Treasury Operations & Systems Manager role. The ideal candidate will thrive in a challenging, fast‑paced environment, have an outstanding work ethic and the ability to lead on projects as well as overseeing three team members. They will possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills and have the ability to develop and maintain beneficial relationships with clients as well as colleagues.
This position will lead the Group Treasury Transformation initiative: 1) a best‑in‑class liquidity solution, 2) Exposure and Covenant Reporting, 3) Treasury Management System management and implementation of any process improvements, 4) Bank Account Rationalisation, and 5) Debt and Hedge reporting.
Salary £90‑100k, 4 days office / 1 WFH.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Leadership
Own, develop and implement a highly effective Group treasury strategy that aligns with the company's financial and operational goals
Lead and mentor a team of treasury professionals, providing guidance, support and fostering their professional development
Ensure that the team executes their tasks efficiently and effectively
Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders providing updates on liquidity status, risk exposures, and compliance matters
Lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of treasury operations
Monitor treasury KPIs and provide regular reports to the Deputy Treasurer and Managing Director of Treasury
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
Cash Management & Risk Management
Lead cash management transformation initiatives across the group, including implementation of cash pooling structures, virtual accounts, and treasury legal entity optimisation
Implement and maintain cash pooling arrangements to optimise group liquidity
Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions through the treasury management system, ensuring accurate capture and reporting of all cross‑entity cash flows
Oversee treasury‑related projects including virtual account implementation, payments setup, and bank relationship optimisation
Monitor and manage group's short‑term liquidity, ensuring it meets the current and future financial obligations
Develop strategies to optimise cashflow and minimise liquidity risks
Management of surplus liquidity including mitigating interest expense by paying down revolving debt, or investment of excess cash in approved investment vehicles
Preparation of cash forecasts, for decisions regarding cash management, as well as monitoring forecasting models to track short‑term project funding requirements
Take a business partnering approach, ensuring constant communication with key business teams to understand upcoming short term cash requirements and longer‑term liquidity
Work with the Group Deputy Treasurer to implement KRIs and KPIs for the function, measurement tools, reporting and action plans
Input into quarterly shareholders reporting
Working with the tax team to establish cash pooling agreements and appropriate terms for UK Transfer Pricing as well as quarterly update of arm's length interest rates
Able to sense check interest and SWAP calculations and challenge banks where differences are identified
Ensure procedures and controls are in place for all Liquidity and Risk team processes
Grow relationships with key external stakeholders including Chatham Financial
Ensure all cash is swept from accounts in line with all facilities
Allocate cash in the correct free vs blocked in line with all facilities post IPD process
Review banking fees, transaction costs, and other finance‑related charges to ensure accuracy and cost efficiency
Treasury Operations
Able to sense check interest and SWAP calculations and challenge banks where differences are identified
Lead Opening/Closing of bank accounts.
Lead Bank Mandate update ensuring Signature lists are up to date.
Manage preparation of letters for quarterly interest payments within required deadlines
Monitor daily ops reports to and ensure proper functioning of day‑to‑day controls
Ensure relevant documents and setup is complete for external and internal counterparties ahead of trade execution
Ensures timely trade capture in internal system, process lifecycle events (rate resets, accounts setup, etc.) and resolve reconciliation issues
Establish and document 'Best practice' procedures and ensure operations analysts are in compliance with all established policies and procedures
Work with internal (e.g. accounting, cash and commercial finance) and external (e.g. global custodians, trade counterparties, lenders, agents) to ensure all problems/issues are identified and actioned in a timely manner
Implement various report changes initiatives in terms of processing procedures
Systems & Controls
Undertake and Lead Operations' Team ongoing projects from Start to implementation
Assist in management of all Treasury systems and banking platforms
Implementation of new cash management bank including all systems and manage team to rationalise historic structure
Responsible (with team) for all Group Treasury and banking related systems including banking platforms
Assist with implementation of Treasury related systems
Strengthen the control environment and drive change through continuous process improvements and re‑engineering cash management processes
Dealing with trouble‑shooting requests linked online banking platforms and any future treasury systems to ensure a smooth payments process; responsible for ensuring all payments are processed successfully and following up with communications when there are errors, resolving issue and completing 'postmortem' on how to avoid payment error in the future
Project Management
Lead and oversee strategic treasury initiatives, including system implementations, bank connectivity enhancements, and process automation projects.
Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with broader finance and corporate goals.
Manage cross‑functional stakeholder engagement across Finance, IT, Legal, Tax, and external partners to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk assessments, and governance frameworks.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline treasury operations and enhance control environments.
Provide executive‑level reporting on project progress, risks, and outcomes.
Others
Ability to fully document the Operational process and controls for each funding structure
Keep abreast of industry changes and working with senior level staff on solutions to meet new requirements
Provide assistance and support as a subject matter of expertise, as well as identify any areas of concerns by tracking progress vs objectives, to Treasury operations system enhancements
Provide ongoing OTC derivatives and Fixed Income operations guidance and training to existing staff to ensure they are fully able to support aspects of trades lifecycles
Identify and generate ad hock customs reports to aid in enhanced analysis of processes and procedures with the goal of streamlining efficiencies and enhanced services
Expected to act as a resources to answer basic inquiries regarding the various lines of business supported by the operations team and subject matter expert on Ops projects to support successful implementations as applicable
PERSON SPECIFICATION
7–15 years of progressive treasury experience, with a least 5 years in leadership position
Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
Proficiency in treasury management systems
Excellent leadership skills with proven track record of managing complex treasury operations
Demonstrated an analytical and logical approach to solving problems and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Good excel experience is essential
Microsoft Office product skills essential
Knowledge and experience with ISDA template transactions level documents
HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES
All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES
Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles. This includes adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and facilitating positive change for those in need within our community and utilising our volunteering.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies. Additionally, it's vital to ensure the effective implementation of all Procedures, Plans, and Forms within our Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) to meet the ISO 9001: Quality Management Standard.
COMPANY VALUES
Commit to Excellence
Act with integrity and deliver high performance
Put our customers at the heart of what we do
Resolve issues by providing high quality solutions
Foster Collaboration
Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals
Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness
Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals
Encourage Engagement
Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role
Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance
Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmes
Take Ownership
Take pride in delivering high quality service which exceeds expectations
Committed to opportunities for self‑development
Take responsibility for my own performance and look for ways to improve
Embrace Innovation
Embrace change and innovation
Proactively suggest ways to improve our business and encourage others to share ideas
See new challenges as opportunities to deliver effective change
WHAT WE OFFER
Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.
Flexible Working
As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.
Learning and Development
At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e‑learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.
Other Benefits
We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.
If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.
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- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime