Treasury Analyst (12 month Fixed-Term Contract)

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.

We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.

Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The Role 

We are recruiting for a Treasury Analyst to join us on a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract.

The Treasury Analyst will support the day-to-day Treasury functions.  This role will assist with cash management, forecasting, banking transactions and safeguards, as well as support colleagues that rely on Treasury to meet their business objectives.

The Treasury Analyst will support the implementation of Kyriba, a Treasury Management System (TMS), and be regarded with training the subject matter expert in this application.

Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role

Key Accountabilities       

• Support the setup of Kyriba to be Aspen’s UK Treasury Management System: implementation will be consultancy led; however, support will be required on set up and implementation of new processes and reports
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the operational team plans to ensure these are in line with wider business strategy and reflect key priorities
• Work priorities and activities set by Senior Analyst, Finance Operations and UK Treasury Manager in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of the function’s objectives
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of internal compliance controls
• Suggest improvements that create efficiencies
• Help to maintain and improve Aspen’s use of Kyriba and ensure clear processes and controls are established within the TMS
• Monitor and manage daily cash positions across multiple entities and currencies
• Support short-term cash forecasting and funding requirements
• Assist in managing FX exposures and hedging activity
• Liaise with banks for payments, account maintenance, and general queries
• Prepare treasury reports for internal stakeholders and assist in audit requirements
• Work with finance teams globally to support intercompany funding and settlements
• Bank relationship management including mandate updates and access processes
• Support in implementing, deploying changes and expanding use of Kyriba, Aspen’s TMS
• Undertake any other duties of a similar nature that the company reasonably requests to be performed that are within the expertise and skills of the jobholder
• Timely and accurate reporting
• Quality response service provided, in line with service standards
• Strong analysis and understanding demonstrated from data
• Clear and concise commentary provided for management reports
• Ensures data integrity

Knowledge, Skills and experience

• Accounting background ideally in a Treasury department
• Treasury Management System experience (FIS Integrity, Kyriba), preferable.
• Knowledge in Financial Transactions, General Ledger, Hedge accounting an advantage
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, customer service, attention to detail, oral and written communication skills

At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate.  We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.