Treasury Specialist (Banking relationships)

AMBAR SOLUCIONES SA; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A growing company in Barcelona is seeking a highly skilled Banks and EMI Operations Manager. The role involves managing relationships with banks, ensuring compliance, and implementing banking procedures. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in the financial services industry and strong negotiation skills.

Servicios

Healthy lunches from catering partners

Daily fresh fruits and healthy snacks

Flexible working schedule

23 paid vacation business days

Private health insurance after probation

Formación

• 5+ years experience in Banking or Finance Operations.
• Strong knowledge of international payment systems and compliance.
• Experience managing banking relationships and negotiations.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and optimize relationships with banking partners.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Develop and implement banking and payment procedures.

Conocimientos

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Educación

Degree in Finance

Banks and Business Administration

Herramientas

Excel

Financial Systems

Payment Platforms

Descripción del empleo

About the job

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Banks and EMI Operations Manager to join our Finance team. The role will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and developing relationships with our partner banks / EMIs, establishing internal procedures for banking and payment operations, and ensuring the efficient execution of accounts payables and banking activities across multiple jurisdictions.

What will you do

1. Establish and maintain strong relationships with local and international banking partners.
2. Negotiate and manage banking agreements, fees, and service levels.
3. Develop, implement, and maintain internal banking and payments procedures, including:

• Bank selection criteria based on transaction type, currency, and jurisdiction.
• Payment routing and execution workflows.
• Approval chains and escalation processes.

Monitor bank performance, costs, and service quality, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.

Coordinate and oversee the opening, maintenance, and closure of bank accounts across global entities.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, local regulations, and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.

Collaborate closely with Reporting, Legal, Compliance, and Finance Operations teams to streamline payments-related processes.

Support cash flow management activities, treasury reporting, and reconciliation processes.

Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with payment operations and banking relationships.

Participate in audits and regulatory reviews related to banking activities.

Stay up to date on market trends, banking technology developments, and best practices in the payments ecosystem.

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience in Banking, Treasury Operations, Finance Operations, or related roles, ideally within the CFD, FX, or broader financial services industry.
• Solid understanding of international payment systems, cross-border transactions, and corporate banking products.
• Proven experience in managing relationships with financial institutions and negotiating banking terms.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payables processes and treasury operations best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (FCA, CySEC, ESMA, etc.) and AML requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; able to build and maintain trusted relationships with banks and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to design and document policies, processes, and procedures.
• Proactive problem solver, able to anticipate risks and propose mitigation plans.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial systems, and payment platforms (experience with TMS, SWIFT, or ERP systems is a plus).

Education

Degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (such as CTP – Certified Treasury Professional, ACCA, CIMA, etc) will be considered an advantage.

From your first day

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills
• Healthy lunches from our catering partners (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available)
• Daily fresh fruits, healthy snacks and a fully stocked kitchen
• A computer of your choice (Windows or Mac) - not applicable for some positions
• No dress code policy
• Free Parking Space for your car
• Flexible Working Schedule (you don’t have to be worried about running 5 minutes late)
• 100% Covered 30 days / year of sick days
• Career development upon business needs
• Team buildings and two corporate parties a year!
• 23 Paid Vacation Business Days

After a probation period:

• Private health insurance
• Coverage for up to 50% of your language classes, sports membership, and mental health support