Specialist, Treasury Front Office

AXA; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm located in the City of Westminster is seeking a Treasury professional to join their team. The role involves managing relationships with banking partners, supporting financing activities, and preparing reports for senior management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance, relevant professional qualifications, and substantial experience in Treasury or Investment Banking. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Personalized benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Treasury, Financial Services or Investment Banking required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage relationships with external banking partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key banking partners to optimise banking infrastructure.
• Support financing activities including revolving credit facilities and debt movement.
• Prepare and maintain reports on banking interactions for management.

Skills

Financial acumen and treasury expertise

Relationship management

Flexibility and learning agility

Process excellence

Resilience and commercial awareness

Education

Honours degree in finance or related discipline

Professional qualifications (IACT, AMCT, CFA or CII)

Job description

This is a very exciting role for a Treasury professional who wants to join a high performing team within AXA XL Global Treasury, which is an integral part of the Division's Investment Department and is responsible for the division's bank relationships and credit facilities, foreign currency and cash management. The role will allow the successful candidate to contribute meaningfully to all aspects of the division's global relationship with banks, with a particular focus on credit facilities, cash management solutions and foreign exchange transactions and derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Managing relationships with key banking partners on all important topics including new banking services, service quality levels, new technology and system integration; pro‑actively identifying and addressing gaps in service delivery to optimise AXA XL's banking infrastructure and support business growth. This includes effectively negotiating with and managing expectations of banking partners, and being able to push back when necessary.
• Supporting execution of AXA XL's financing activities, incl. revolving credit facilities, bank and syndicated loan facilities (incl., LOCs), and internal and external debt movement; coordinating with legal, compliance and operations teams.
• Developing relationship with AXA Group Treasury team as it relates to AXA policies and standards, ensure transaction activities align with delegated authorities (e.g. credit facilities, LOCs, debt issuances, FX transactions).
• Preparing and maintaining treasury reports on banking partners interactions for senior management with key open items for escalation and "share of wallet" for each key banking partner.

The role will require the successful candidate to identify and build effective relationships with a range of important stakeholders across AXA XL and AXA Group to drive ongoing exposure management and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Financial acumen and treasury expertise: Educated to an honour's degree level with a focus on finance, treasury management or a related financial discipline. Professional qualifications (e.g., IACT or AMCT Treasury qualification, CFA or CII) preferred. Demonstrated experience or clear intention to pursue treasury‑specific qualifications.
• Banking or market experience: Experience in Treasury is required, Investment Banking or Financial Services, preferably within a large, multinational organisation. Hands‑on experience with cash management, credit facilities, FX transactions or derivatives a distinct advantage.
• Relationship management and communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex financial concepts clearly to senior stakeholders. Demonstrated success managing relationships with external banking partners and cross‑functional internal teams, including the ability to negotiate, manage expectations and push back when necessary.
• Flexibility and learning agility: Comfortable working on both day‑to‑day operational tasks and strategic projects. Eager to learn new tools, markets and processes; adaptable to changing business priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Process excellence and attention to details: Strive for very high standards; demonstrate continuous improvement mindset by identifying inefficiencies in Treasury workflows and processes. Meticulous in transaction documentation, reconciliation and audit preparation.
• Resilience and commercial awareness: Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Commercial awareness; understand how treasury decisions impact group liquidity, profitability and risk profile.

Company Overview

AXA XL is a global Insurance and Reinsurance provider operating in over 200 countries.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another – and our business – to move forward and succeed.

Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements. Enhanced family‑friendly leave benefits. Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index. Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter. Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security.
• Competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
• We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems – the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far‑reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We’re building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal‑led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

About AXA XL & P&C

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid‑sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at axaxl.com.