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How will you make an impact in this role?
Description
Global Treasury Controllership (GTC) is responsible for providing comprehensive transaction Advisory, Valuation, Accounting & Reporting for various Treasury related areas such as cash, debt, derivatives, investments,
intercompany loans, fair value, and other comprehensive income. The Middle Office Debt and AFS Investment team is a key
component of GTC and is responsible for providing Trade Advisory and Servicing, Accounting, and Analytics for
various Treasury related products. The primary goal of the Middle Office Debt and Investment team is to lead and
support various enterprise-wide efforts to all Global Treasury teams and provide value added services.
This New York based manager role will manage the Middle Office Debt and Investment team within GTC, which is
responsible for trade capture, confirmation, settlement tracking, and accounting & reporting of Treasury
related transactions. This role will specifically focus on Available for Sale Investments but will also serve as back up support for the Funding desk. The team also plays an integral role in supporting numerous enterprise-wide
efforts related to accounting changes, assessing and implementing regulatory guidelines and instructions, systems implementations, and process improvements
to support Treasury transactions.
Be a team leader, a business partner, and a champion of our values.
This position will be responsible for the following:
Lead a team of analysts in charge of daily and monthly Trade transaction support, advisory and accounting functions for investment (and occasionally, debt), in terms of trade capture, servicing the trade, and reportingBuild and manage strong, effective relationships with Treasury & Controllership Partners and external counterpartiesIndependently execute tasks on multiple projects based on defined project plans and requirementsReview daily and monthly transaction accounting for accuracy and completenessMaintain TMS' static data and manage product testing and system configurationLiaise with various project team members to drive projects to successful completionContribute to Key Performance and Risk Issue metricsDeliver ad-hoc reporting requests to our business partnersAdhere to organizational Operational Risk governance by proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks
Minimum Qualifications
Are you ready for the challenge?
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA or equivalent certification a plusFinancial Markets acumen and knowledge of Capital Markets and Treasury OperationsExperience in investments, debt, and derivative accountingFocus on delivery and impact proven track record in delivering results and achieving goalsKnowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills. Bloomberg experience a plusPrior experience with Front Office and General Ledger systems.Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize independentlyPositive attitude; willingness to learn and think outside of the boxFlexibility to deal with change in a fast-paced environmentStrong collaborative and interpersonal skillsDetail oriented and strong analytical skills
Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan Free financial coaching and financial well-being support Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 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
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