Treasury Operation Team Leader

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**About the role**

Our Treasury Operations team, composed of 11 people, is integrated in the GBS Finance Services and is responsible for setting up the work environment (bank accounts & tools, market data and controls) managing treasury operations and bank relationships.

As a Treasury Operations Team Leader for EMEA and In-house-bank (IHB), you will assist the Treasury Operations Global Manager in overseeing and executing treasury operations, improving process efficiency, and fostering team development. This role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of the treasury operational functions, while also leading and mentoring a small, dedicated team of two individuals (a Treasury Operations Specialist and a trainee). You will be accountable for both Treasury Operations & Execution and Team Management & Leadership:

- Bank Reconciliation: Perform daily bank reconciliations for all treasury accounts. Investigate and resolve all discrepancies promptly.
- Deal Confirmation & Settlement: Ensure trades are successfully instructed and acknowledged (e.g. foreign exchange, money market, debt). This includes executing trade confirmations, ensuring correct settlement instructions, and monitoring cash movements.
- Payment Processing: Oversee the execution of all payments in the EMEA region and the In-house bank perimeter, ensuring adherence to internal controls and cut-off times.
- Daily checks: Cash and Foreign Exchange (FX) exposure & counterparty risks in the respect of the limits set by Corporate Treasury.
- System Integrity: Maintain the accuracy and integrity of data within the Treasury Management System (TMS) and banking platforms.
- Compliance & Audit: Ensure all treasury operations activities comply with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements. Assist in quarterly and annual internal/external audits.
- Mentorship & Coaching: Manage, mentor, and coach the Treasury Operations Specialist and trainee (two direct reports), providing guidance on daily tasks, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Workflow Management: Allocate tasks and manage the daily workflow to ensure all operational deadlines are met efficiently and accurately.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance treasury operational processes, controls, and reporting to increase efficiency and mitigate risk.
- Training: Develop and maintain up-to-date desk procedures for all critical functions and ensure the team is cross-trained.

We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid working mode.

**About you**

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or Economics. Relevant work experience of 5+ years in corporate treasury operations or a similar financial role.

Competencies:

- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding and hands-on experience with core treasury functions: bank reconciliation, payments, and trade settlements (FX, money market, etc.).
- System Skills: Proficiency with a Treasury Management System (TMS) (e.g. FIS Quantum or SAP Treasury) and various banking portals. Strong Excel skills are required.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage, train, and develop direct reports, even in a small team setting.

Behaviors:

- Fluency in English (other languages are considered as an advantage)
- Rigorous and act with a high degree of integrity and ethics.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**About the pay**

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role.
- The base pay expected for this role is € 40,000 - € 50,000 per year in Portugal.

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

**Benefits**:

- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
- Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
- Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

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