FI Global Treasury Systems and Operations Manager

Role

As a core member of the Group Treasury central team this role owns the end-to-end reliability and strategic development of the treasury infrastructure (bank connectivity payment infrastructure treasury systems bank relationships). The role is accountable for enabling the treasury function to operate at the highest level of efficiency control and business impact across all geographies.

Responsibilities

• Own the functional roadmap of treasury systems (SIX Cegid): prioritise enhancements manage upgrades and ensure the platform evolves in line with business needs
• Lead vendor relationships strategically: negotiate SLAs challenge roadmaps and ensure the Group extracts maximum value from its technology investments
• Define and enforce access governance: user rights segregation of duties and audit trail standards across all treasury systems
• Oversee bank connectivity and payment processing (e-banking SWIFT) ensuring operational continuity security and resilience at all times
• Build and maintain high-quality relationships with banking partners and financial institutions
• Drive cash centralisation initiatives (cash pooling in-house banking Connexis Guarantee) to maximise liquidity efficiency across the Group
• Manage trade finance activities end-to-end guarantees letters of credit project financing ensuring strict compliance with Group policies and regulatory requirements
• Own the market data intelligence framework: ensure the accuracy timeliness and governance of exchange rate interest rate and benchmark data used across treasury and finance (IFRS 16 forecasts)
• Partner with Finance IT and middle office teams to continuously streamline processes improve system usage and align treasury operations with corporate objectives
• Define and enforce Group-wide operational standards: procedures controls and best practices that apply across all entities and geographies
• Support local treasury teams in the effective use of treasury tools (placements cash forecasts) acting as a centre of excellence not just a helpdesk
• Own the delivery of transformation projects: scope planning budget stakeholder management UAT and post-go-live stabilisation
• Lead the treasury onboarding of newly acquired entities ensuring rapid and seamless integration into the Group framework

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics or related field; Masters or treasury certification (ACT CFA CTP) preferred
• Significant experience in treasury ideally combining operational and project / transformation exposure.
• Strong understanding of treasury products and payment systems (e-banking SWIFT EBICS)
• Hands-on expertise with treasury systems (e.g. SIX EXALOG) and integration with financial platforms
• Experience in trade finance (guarantees LCs) and/or market data governance is a strong differentiator
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel and financial modeling abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong relationships with banks investors and internal teams
• Proactive detail-oriented and capable of delivering under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

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