Senior Treasury Analyst, International Treasury

The Senior Treasury Analyst will assist the Vice-President & Assistant Treasurer – International Treasury in the planning and execution of treasury and financial operations across IPG agencies, as well as provide analytical support to the wider corporate Treasury Group.  The individual will be a thoughtful and proactive self-starter who will be able to manage treasury functions in foreign exchange strategies, liquidity management, cash and treasury operations and reporting in accordance with corporate policy to ensure adequate liquidity and optimization of working capital. The Senior Treasury Analyst will also assist International Treasury with projects and analysis and in meeting overall finance department’s policies and regulatory requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Obtain a detailed knowledge of working capital performance for the regions, analyze and prepare monthly working capital reports explaining the results and variances.
• Analyse and prepare monthly liquidity reports for the regions and entities and identify opportunities to consolidate cash in global and regional pools.
• Prepare monthly dividend repatriation and intercompany loan updates and reports for the regions.
• Execute strategies to enhance liquidity while reducing financing and cash management  costs, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Identify financial risks relating to treasury operations within the regions. Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies in a timely and efficient manner.  These risks will include, but not be limited to, currency fluctuations, banking disruptions, cross border transactions and client bankruptcies.
• Ensure the company remains in compliance with all Treasury policies and procedures (i.e., Cash Collection and Concentration Policy, Debt Management, Dividend Policy, Payments Risk Policy, and Investment Policy) as required. 
• Stay abreast of latest technology, trends, Central Bank policy changes and economic developments within the region. 
• Implement new banking structures and manage liquidity requirements through global and regional cash pools, intercompany loans and bank facilities.
• Manage requests for parent guarantees, letters of credit and other debt instruments; analyze requests for loan renewals and increases in equity or debt.
• Support integration of newly acquired entities into Treasury Policy, banking and liquidity solutions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• 2-4 years’ experience in international treasury or finance preferably with a US MNC. Broad knowledge of international financial instruments and markets, with experience in international banking laws and sovereign monetary regulations.
• Strong analytical and verbal/written communication skills and the ability to influence actions across all levels of the organization.
• Track record of project management, productivity and process improvement within the area of liquidity and working capital management.
• High level of integrity and ethics.
• Experience working efficiently and effectively with business partners and staff in remote locations.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and working knowledge of Treasury Management system (Kyriba), ERP system (SAP Vantage) and reporting system (Hyperion).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. MBA or Certified Treasury Professional a plus.
• Fluency in English required, Multi-lingual capabilities a plus.