Treasury Analyst (Contract)

Treasury Analyst

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Hybrid – 2 days onsite and 3 days remote per week

Assignment Length: Long-term contract assignment, expected to last 6–12 months

Compensation

Up to $45/hour

Interview Process: Approximately 2–3 rounds

Company Overview

A global investment management and advisory firm with more than $20 billion in assets under management is seeking a Treasury Analyst to join its Finance team. The organization manages a broad range of investment vehicles across alternative investment strategies and offers a collaborative, high-performing environment with exposure to Accounting, Client Service, Legal, Risk, Tax, and external banking partners.

Position Overview

The Treasury Analyst will support daily cash operations, wire processing, settlement activities, and the maintenance of Standing Settlement Instructions. This is a hands-on individual contributor position operating in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment with strict banking deadlines.

The role reports to the Senior Treasury Manager and requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to identify and escalate transaction risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor daily wire payments and cash settlements across multiple bank platforms and internal systems.
• Establish and maintain accurate Standing Settlement Instructions while following required controls.
• Review and validate payment instructions for completeness and accuracy before release.
• Identify discrepancies, unusual activity, or potential transaction risks and escalate them appropriately.
• Manage high-volume payment workflows while meeting bank cutoff times and internal deadlines.
• Partner with internal departments, administrators, banks, and other service providers to resolve cash and payment-related issues.
• Support process improvements, automation initiatives, system enhancements, and SWIFT/ISO 20022 readiness.
• Participate in special projects, including system implementations and new product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in treasury operations, cash management, or financial operations.
• Hands-on experience processing wires and working with bank portals, treasury management systems, or cash management platforms.
• Familiarity with SWIFT messaging, including pacs.008 and pacs.009, is highly preferred.
• Experience within investment management, hedge funds, fund-of-funds, or financial services is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of stocks, bonds, foreign currencies, derivatives, and other investment instruments is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented and highly risk-conscious.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing strict deadlines.
• Willing to question and escalate incomplete, unclear, or potentially incorrect instructions.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

The assignment is expected to last between six months and one year. Any potential for permanent conversion will depend on future business needs and is not guaranteed.