Manager Cash Management and Banking Services

The Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Engaging workplace

Multiple career paths

Dynamic, client-focused office

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Manager of Cash Management and Banking Services in Halifax. You will lead cash forecasting for the General Revenue Fund, oversee banking functions, and identify efficiencies with the Cash Management team.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in business or related fields, plus a professional designation or MBA or equivalent, and at least five years in financial services with Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Requires undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Professional designation or advanced degree (CFA, FRM, PRM, MBA or MFin) preferred.
• At least five years of experience in financial services; forecasting, cash management and corporate banking knowledge desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cash forecasting system for the General Revenue Fund.
• Assist in daily cash management activities including short-term borrowing and investing surplus funds.
• Review banking and merchant contracts; ensure PCI compliance for merchant accounts.
• Provide support with capital markets relationships and counterparty risk monitoring.
• Prepare and present strategic documents and executive-level reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cash management

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Commerce/Economics/Mathematics

Professional designation or advanced degree (CFA/FRM/PRM/MBA/MFin)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

VBA

Job description

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Manager Cash Management and Banking Services

Competition # :49990

Department:Finance and Treasury Board

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:12-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services – including the preparation of the provincial budget, forecast updates, fiscal and tax policy, cash and debt management and administration – as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Cash Management & Banking Services, the Manager of Cash Management & Banking Services prepares and maintains a cash forecasting system for the General Revenue Fund. They assist in the daily activities of the Cash Management section such as short-term borrowing as well as investing of surplus funds for the General Revenue Fund via the capital markets and are responsible for managing the excess funds in the Province’s Public Debt Management Fund and other miscellaneous fund accounts as applicable. This position will also provide support working closely with the Cash Management Officer to identify and create efficiencies.

This position also assists with the Banking function of the Province including the review of Banking and Merchant Contracts, setup and closure of required bank and merchant accounts, coordinate to ensure all merchant account setups are PCI Compliant, facilitation of the administration of banking services for the Province of Nova Scotia, and providing support and working closely with the Banking Administrator to identify and create efficiencies.

The incumbent will be expected to keep abreast of changing financial market conditions and work with senior management for both short-term and long-term forecasting requirements, and for the maintenance of capital markets relationships. Another important function of the Manager, Cash Management and Banking Services role is to conduct ongoing credit analysis of counterparties and the monitoring of potential financial exposures of the Province of Nova Scotia as it relates to cash management and banking services. The Manager Cash Management & Banking Services is expected to perform the duties of the Director, Cash Management & Banking Services as operational requirements dictate.

The Manager Cash Management & Banking Services is also expected to contribute to the development, review, and presentation of strategic document reports, briefing materials, business cases, and executive-level presentations to support senior management decision-making and departmental priorities, when necessary.

It is also expected that the Manager provides supervision and leadership along with the Director to the Banking and Cash Management Officers.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent along with a professional designation or advanced degree (or demonstrably working toward) such as the CFA, FRM, PRM or the MBA or Master of Finance (MFin). They will also have at least five (5) years of experience working in the financial service industry. Experience in forecasting, financial securities, cash management and corporate banking is preferred. Knowledge of Corporate Treasury products and solutions would be considered an asset.

The Manager Cash Management and Banking Services will have advanced computer skills, strong analytical skills, prior experience with accounting principles and advanced skills with Excel and Word are essential. Advanced knowledge in Power Point and SAP also desired. Knowledge in or a strong willingness to learn Visual Basicfor Application “VBA” programming is a requirement. Candidate must demonstrate how they have exercised initiative and good judgement.

Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required. Candidates need to have high standards in accuracy, communication and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees .

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade:LM 05

Salary Range:$3,475.65- $4,344.57Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act.If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed [e-mail].