Treasury Front Office Manager

PEPCO; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An international retail company is seeking a Treasury Front Office Manager to lead the treasury team and manage market risks effectively. This role involves optimizing investment returns and ensuring a world-class treasury function. Candidates should have extensive experience in corporate risk management and a strong understanding of treasury operations. The organization offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on employee growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life insurance

Discounts on products

Training and development opportunities

Meal subsidies

Psychological, legal, and financial consultations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in corporate risk management.
• Proven hands-on experience in derivative transactions.
• Leadership experience in senior or managerial roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group Front Office team and build necessary skills.
• Define and monitor team KPIs.
• Manage Group market risks and optimize return on investment.

Skills

Corporate risk management experience

Derivative transactions experience

Team development

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Leadership potential

Education

ACT, CFA, or FRM qualifications

Job description

We would like to invite you to apply for the position of Treasury Front Office Manager in Pepco head office. We are an European retail company that operates value-focused brands such as Pepco and Dealz, and previously Poundland, which was sold in June 2025, with a global sourcing arm, Pepco Global Sourcing (PGS), which works very closely with both operating company umbrellas. We offer clothing, household goods, and everyday essentials at affordable prices. We have strong presence across Central, Eastern, and Western Europe, serving millions of customers each year. We are known for our rapid store expansion and focus on cost efficiency. Finally, we are listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (PCO). For more information visit our website: www.pepcogroup.eu.

As Treasury Front Office Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Front Office team, acting on behalf of various Group and Pepco operating entities, and contributing to the development and delivery of a world‑class treasury function.

Your key duties will consist of:

• Leading the Group Front Office team and building up the skills necessary to create a world class Treasury function with best‑in‑class processes.
• Supporting the implementation of Treasury and of company/group strategic projects and priorities.
• Defining and monitoring team KPIs in line with stakeholders' expectations.
• Working out and owning a business continuity plan for the Front Office.
• Managing Group market risks (FX, interest rates, commodities), including forecasting, realization, back‑testing, using effective risk metrics. Identifying opportunities to improve risk management.
• Optimizing return on investment (MMFs, term deposits).
• Executing FX and other treasury transactions in line with approved mandates, policies, and procedures, including option strategies.
• Providing a valuable input into hedging and cash management strategies, including risk monitoring, trade execution, market analysis, and reporting.
• Providing expert treasury and market risk advice to the business, including support for budgeting and margin improvement initiatives.
• Owning Group FX and interests exposure forecasting, realization, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
• Acting as a key user of the Treasury Management System (TMS), contributing to its ongoing optimisation.
• Accountability for timely consolidated cash flow forecasting and tracing variance vs. actuals. Working closely with FP&A for budgeting working capital needs per entity.
• Reporting and monitoring foreign currency and interests Asset and Liability Management (ALM) across all Group entities.
• Driving efficiency and best practice through standardisation, consolidation, and automation of treasury processes and exposure reporting.
• Managing ISDA negotiations and the drafting of related documentation.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders (wider Business, Finance, Taxes, Legal) and external counterparties (financial institutions), acting as a key contact for FX and market risk matters.
• Overseeing period‑end, audit, and ad‑hoc treasury reporting.
• Contributing as a senior member of Treasury to long‑term strategy, performance improvement, and alignment across the Group.

All candidates should comply with the following list of attributes:

• Minimum 5 years in corporate risk management experience.
• Proven hands‑on experience in derivative transactions (e.g. FX, interest rate hedging) and use of dealing platforms.
• Leadership experience in senior or other managerial roles, including team development, delegation of decision‑making, and accountability.
• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, international business environment.
• ACT, CFA, FRM qualifications are strong advantages.
• English min. B2 proficiency.
• Proven advanced and comprehensive knowledge of financial markets, including the ability to interpret market information and assess its impact on business and risk exposure.
• Strong understanding of treasury operations, cash management, and financial market operations.
• Broad understanding of fast‑moving retail business needs, including awareness of competitors and the retail landscape.
• Solid risk awareness approach.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with innovative thinking.
• Ability to translate strategic and tactical priorities into operational goals.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to challenge current thinking and drive change.
• Strong leadership potential and people management skills, including motivation and engagement.
• Ability to build enthusiasm and inspire teams.
• High level of technical excellence.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a dynamic, international environment.

You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options - including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores - get your favorite products at even better prices!
• A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive!
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program - our employees' well‑being is our top priority!
• Smart Lunch - meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on‑site dishes at discounted prices.
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty‑based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge - despite being a large organization, we've maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
• A role within a unique organizational culture - Pepcoolture - where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.