Assistant Treasury Assistant Job at Brighton, East Sussex Full Time NEW

Company Overview

Our client is an established global insurance brokerage with a strong international presence and multi-billion-pound revenues.

Since expanding internationally, the business now operates across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with its international headquarters in London. The international division represents a significant proportion of overall revenue, with continued growth expected.

The organisation offers a fast-paced environment where collaboration and ongoing development are part of day-to-day working life.

The Team

The International Treasury function, based on the South Coast, is responsible for managing group cash, overseeing client funds in line with regulatory requirements, and supporting banking activity across a number of international entities.

The team has a collaborative approach and is focused on improving processes, systems, and overall treasury capability over time.

Role Overview

This is a broad treasury role with exposure to core activities including:

• Cash and liquidity management
• Client funds under regulatory oversight
• Foreign exchange and short-term forecasting
• Banking administration and reporting

You’ll be working as part of a team supporting day-to-day treasury operations while contributing to ongoing improvements across treasury processes and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Management

• Monitor daily cash positions across operating and client accounts
• Support liquidity management and cash pooling activities
• Ensure transactions are processed accurately through treasury systems
• Assist in optimising returns on cash balances
• Maintain compliance with client money requirements

Payments

• Process payments via banking platforms or treasury systems
• Investigate and resolve any issues with transactions
• Liaise with banks where required

Banking

• Support bank account administration including KYC and audit requirements
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Build and maintain working relationships with banking contacts

FX & Treasury Operations

• Assist with FX reporting and short-term forecasting
• Support execution and confirmation of FX trades (spot and forwards)

Additional Duties

• Contribute to treasury reporting and process improvements
• Respond to internal queries
• Support on ad hoc tasks and projects

Candidate Profile

• Some experience within a finance-related role
• Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• Good attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Intermediate Excel / Microsoft Office skills

Desirable:

• Exposure to treasury activities or systems
• Relevant degree or qualification

Additional Information

• Full study support provided for a professional treasury qualification (ACT)
• Hybrid working model in place
• Central office location with good transport links
• Opportunities for development and progression within a growing international team

Summary

This role would suit someone looking to develop their treasury experience within a structured but evolving environment, with exposure to a range of treasury activities and the opportunity to progress over time.