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Hello, we’re Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Treasury Assistant Manager to join our Treasury Back Office team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the settlements function, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and supporting the Treasury Back Office Manager in developing and implementing treasury strategies.

• Oversee daily operations of the treasury back office, including cash management, bank account administration, and fixed income and derivative transaction processing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as KYC and AML, and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in the development and implementation of treasury strategies to manage risk and optimize cash flow.
• Support the Treasury Back Office Manager in forecasting cash flows and managing liquidity.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, such as accounting and legal teams, to ensure smooth communication and coordination of treasury activities.
• Transformation – provide subject matter expertise in developing our treasury management system.
• Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
• Provide leadership, guidance and training to colleagues in the treasury back office.

• Preferably ACT qualified (Certificate in Treasury) or similar qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience in treasury operations, with a focus on back-office functions.
• Strong knowledge of cash management, fixed income, derivative administration, FX settlement and collateral management.
• Knowledge of SWIFT standards and treasury settlement and confirmation message types.
• Proven experience in managing a team and providing guidance to other staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good collaboration skills and experience of system changes/transformation project exposure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Incentivised refer a friend scheme
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing

You may be put off applying for a role because you don’t tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re always open to discussion. So, if you’re excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you’re 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.

We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

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