About the Role:
The Treasury Officer is responsible for supporting the Bank’s day‑to‑day treasury activities including cash and liquidity management, money market and foreign exchange settlements, nostro account monitoring, payment processing, confirmations, reconciliations, regulatory reporting support, and maintaining efficient treasury controls.
The role requires a highly disciplined individual with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to process transactions with speed and accuracy, and a hardworking mindset to ensure all treasury obligations are completed within strict market deadlines and operational cut‑off times.
The Treasury Officer plays a critical role in safeguarding the Bank against operational risk, settlement risk, liquidity gaps, and financial discrepancies through diligent monitoring and timely execution of treasury transactions.
Responsibilities:
* Process and monitor treasury transactions including Money Market, FX, deposits, funding, placements, and interbank payments.
* Ensure all treasury deals are captured accurately in the treasury management system.
* Monitor the Bank’s daily cash position across nostro and settlement accounts.
* Process treasury‑related inward and outward payments accurately within market deadlines.
* Perform daily reconciliations of treasury suspense, nostro accounts, settlement accounts, and internal balances.
* Investigate and resolve discrepancies, failed payments, unmatched confirmations, and outstanding entries promptly.
* Ensure all treasury transactions comply with internal procedures, delegated authorities, and regulatory requirements.
* Prepare daily treasury position reports, funding reports, maturity schedules, and transaction summaries.
* Provide support to Treasury Manager in daily dealing room operations and continuous process improvements.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Banking, Accounting, Engineering or related discipline.
* Desired experience in Treasury, Treasury Operations, Treasury Back Office, Payments, Settlements, or Banking Operations.
* Sound understanding of treasury products, payment systems, SWIFT messages, nostro accounts, and reconciliations.
Required Skills:
* Exceptional Attention to Detail – meticulous checking ability and control‑focused mindset.
* Speed with Accuracy – ability to process high volumes quickly while maintaining absolute accuracy.
* Hardworking and High Commitment – dedicated professional willing to go the extra mile.
* Strong Numerical and Analytical Skills – comfortable handling reconciliations and financial data.
* Ability to Work Under Pressure – effective performance in a deadline‑driven banking environment.
* Risk and Control Awareness – understands operational controls and compliance importance.
* Organised and Reliable – able to prioritise and maintain disciplined record keeping.
* Team Player with Good Communication – works closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Technical Skills:
* Strong Excel and spreadsheet capability.
* Familiarity with SWIFT payments and treasury systems.
* Core banking system knowledge.
* Reconciliation and reporting skills.
* Good written and verbal communication.
Preferred Personal Attributes:
* Naturally careful and detail‑conscious.
* Fast yet precise in execution.
* Hardworking and willing to take ownership.
* Comfortable handling repetitive but high‑risk operational tasks.
* Disciplined, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining high treasury control standards.
If you are passionate about Treasury in banking we are happy to consider entry level candidates with some financial experience with the right attitude!
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