Treasury Analyst at Robert Walters

• A prestigious investment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Treasury Analyst to join their highly respected team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the world of innovative, sustainable finance, supporting a market-leading product that has rapidly grown to manage over €5 billion in assets.

What you'll do:

As a Treasury Analyst, your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around supporting the full spectrum of treasury activities for a suite of sophisticated investment products.

• Manage cash and liquidity across funds by forecasting needs, handling excess cash, and supporting deal funding
• Execute foreign exchange trades in line with fund and treasury policies to ensure optimal outcomes
• Monitor currency exposures and assist in implementing hedging strategies to mitigate market risks
• Maintain debt facility records, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure compliance with agreements
• Reconcile daily cash transactions on the TMS, addressing exceptions to ensure accuracy
• Coordinate monthly subscription and redemption cycles with transfer agents and reconcile receipts
• Set up, manage, and analyse Money Market Funds to maximise yield within risk parameters
• Ensure accurate and timely settlement of treasury transactions with clear documentation
• Open new bank accounts by liaising with banking partners and completing required paperwork
• Use the TMS for trade execution, reporting, analytics, and improving treasury processes through automation

What you bring:

To excel as a Treasury Analyst, you will bring proven experience from previous roles where you have supported complex treasury operations

• Bachelor’s degree or higher professional qualification in Finance or Treasury such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ACT
• 2-3 years in a similar treasury analyst role within financial services or asset management environments
• Experience working with open-ended fund structures is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of foreign exchange markets including practical knowledge of hedging techniques and liquidity management
• Proficiency in using Treasury Management Systems along with advanced Excel skills
• Effective communication skills are vital for collaborating across functions internally
• A dependable team player mindset combined with high attention to detail
• Excellent organisational abilities enable you to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining thoroughness under pressure
• Ability to work independently when required yet remain supportive within a collaborative team environment
• Strong time management skills allow you to meet deadlines consistently while contributing positively to ongoing process improvements