Cash & Treasury Operations Lead Analyst 2

Who we're looking for

As a Lead Specialist 2, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Cash and Treasury functions. Your expertise and leadership will help us manage risk, optimize workflows, and maintain high standards of service for our clients. By fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, you will contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion, helping us achieve our goals and uphold our values.

You will be a Cash and Treasury Operations subject matter expert with responsibility for a range of tasks, ensuring these are executed in a timely and professional manner. You will lead Cash and Treasury Operations specialists and provide cover for the team manager.  

About Schroders

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The base

At Schroders, we're known for doing things differently. That's why we're building a home for the ambitious in Horsham, West Sussex. You'll get the all the benefits of being part of a world-leading FTSE 100 company. But you'll also get the support of being part of a genuine local community. If you're looking for opportunities that match your ambitions, you'll find them right here in Horsham. 

What you'll do

•    Manage and oversee all cash flow processes, both interbank and client-related.
•    Handle collateral and cash management with a high level of expertise.
•    Utilize Microsoft Office tools effectively to support daily tasks.
•    Leverage experience with the T24 system to enhance operational efficiency.
•    Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
•    Communicate effectively with team members and external counterparties.
•    Support team activities and business operations, offering assistance wherever possible.
•    Adapt quickly to changes and promote an innovative culture within the team.
•    Settling of repo/reverse repo and money market placements.
•    Undertake the transmission/receipt of settlement instructions and payment/receipt of settlement amounts.
•    Prepare, maintain, and supervise daily and intraday nostro cash positions with Correspondence banks and custodians.
•    Maintain counterparty static data including settlement instructions and limits.
•    Manage collateral relating to OTC derivative positions.
•    Ensure the daily settlement of the bank and building society deposits (BBD) as well as monthly capitalization work.
•    Undertake reversals, adjustments, and corrections of client Treasury deals.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

•    IMC or IOC qualification required.
•    Strong understanding of cash flow processes.
•    Good knowledge of collateral and cash management.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
•    Experience with the T24 system is beneficial.
•    Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Ability to develop and manage strong working relationships.
•    Receptive to feedback and open to change.
•    Expertise in Cash and Treasury Operations.
•    Ability to handle complex issues throughout their lifecycle.
•    Experience in managing risk and optimizing workflows.
•    Strong collaboration skills with Investment, Operations, and Accounting colleagues.
•    Leadership skills to direct and assign workloads across the team daily.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that'll help

•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Proficiency in technology and a keen interest in learning new tools.
•    Ability to work under pressure and meet daily cut-offs.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics