Senior Financial Analyst

About

Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join their Corporate Treasury department. This is a critical role requiring a deep understanding of financial markets, risk management, and treasury operations. The successful candidate will be based at our client's offices in Welkom, Free State, ZA , and will contribute significantly to the strategic financial planning and risk mitigation efforts of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the company's liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and debt issuance programs.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to analyze various funding scenarios, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange exposures.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on treasury activities, financial performance, and market conditions.
• Monitor and analyze global financial markets, identifying potential risks and opportunities relevant to the company's treasury operations.
• Support the execution of hedging strategies to mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
• Reconcile and analyze treasury transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process for the treasury department.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to treasury systems and processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including accounting, legal, and business units, to ensure alignment on financial strategies.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as required by management.
• Assist in managing relationships with external banking partners and financial service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CAIA) is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in corporate treasury, financial analysis, or investment banking, preferably within a large or complex organization.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, capital markets, risk management principles (interest rate, FX, liquidity), and corporate finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling, data analysis, and visualization.
• Experience with treasury management systems (TMS) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Integrity and a strong commitment to ethical conduct.