Senior Lead Analyst - Treasury

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Global Treasury Operations (GTO) organization has regional operations teams across APAC, EMEA, US & Canada and LAC.  Treasury Operations (APAC) team manages daily cash management activities so that sufficient cash is available in 300+ bank accounts for 30+ legal entities held with 100+ bank partners. Additionally, the team also manages FX exposures clearing/hedging for restricted currency markets in APAC region.

We are looking for a top caliber Treasury Analyst to execute Cash Management and FX Exposure Risk Management activities for APAC markets. The timings for this role would be 7.00 am to 3.30 pm to cater to APAC markets. This role would require flexibility to work on certain India Holidays as APAC markets are open on these days, opted leaves can be aligned with APAC market holidays.

The objective of this role is to ensure timely funding of critical payments while minimizing cost of funds and protecting the organization against interest and liquidity risks. And timely clearing of FX exposures for the enterprise across specific geographics.

Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for the following

1. Daily Cash and FX management - Monitoring bank accounts of APAC Markets and moving cash in the various accounts to ensure sufficient liquidity to settle day to day obligations.


2. Analysing, calculating, recommending and executing daily FX Hedge action.


3. Providing coverage for other analysts in their absence and acting as back up for manager for treasury related activities.

Critical Factors to Success:

1. Deliver key treasury operations goals such as optimizing overall cost of funds for the markets, minimizing idle cash needs for operating businesses, keeping FX exposures hedged at all points of time.


2. Demonstrate operation excellence, streamline daily cash and drive efficiencies in processes.


3. Understand and leverage intelligent automation technologies to generate use cases within the team and create opportunities to support automation team to get it implemented.

Past Experience:

Atleast 2-6 years of past experience in a corporate treasury or banks is desirable

Academic Background:

MBA (Finance)/CA/CPA with 1-3 years of experience OR Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance/Economics with 4-5 years of experience.

Functional Skills/Capabilities:

• Working Knowledge of cash management and FX exposure management processes.


• Familiarity with Transactional Banking, funding solutions, money market instruments, derivative instruments, bank account structures like sweeps, pooling solutions


• Sound understanding of card business model and economics.


• Hands on experience of Treasury Management System


• Experience with Automation tools and advanced excel skills would be desirable.

Behavioral:

• Strong attention to detail, analytical, motivated and independent


• Effective team player


• Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment, meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.  

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.