Treasury Business Analyst

Role Purpose

As a Treasury Business Analyst, you will support the execution of the Group Treasury strategy and drive efficiency across Group Treasury functions. The role focuses on market research, data analysis, business requirements gathering, insight generation, and reporting to inform strategic decision-making. You will support treasury strategy execution, manage commercial and change initiatives, track closure of risk, governance, and audit issues, and drive process improvements that enhance staff experience, financial performance, and achievement of Group Treasury objectives.
The role acts as a critical bridge between Treasury, Finance, Technology, and other internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Business Requirements & Analysis

• Collaborate with Country Treasurers, Sector and Segment Heads, Product Teams, Finance, IT, and Operations to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for new products, process improvements, and digital solutions.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Develop detailed management reports, dashboards, and presentations covering financial performance, revenue growth, balance sheet structure, pricing, and key performance indicators for senior management and governance forums.

Data & Balance Sheet Analysis

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, portfolio risks, product usage patterns, and cross-selling opportunities that support Treasury strategies and informed business decisions.

Project Management Support

• Support planning, execution, coordination, and reporting of commercial and treasury-related projects in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Issue, Risk & Governance Management

• Track, monitor, and support closure of audit findings, operational risks, governance issues, portfolio quality concerns, and customer experience matters within agreed timelines.

Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

• Identify, design, and support implementation of initiatives that improve efficiency, automation, workflows, and effectiveness within Group Treasury operations.

Market & Business Research

• Conduct in-depth research on treasury target operating models, industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to generate actionable insights for business growth.

Strategy Execution

• Coordinate and support delivery of Group Treasury KPIs and strategic initiatives.

Core Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Deliver comprehensive business requirement documents, process maps, and functional specifications for Group Treasury initiatives.
• Produce accurate, timely dashboards, performance reports, and executive-ready presentations for senior management and governance committees.
• Facilitate closure of Group Treasury audit findings, operational risks, and governance issues.
• Coordinate implementation of automation and workflow improvements to reduce manual processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth execution of Treasury projects.
• Ensure compliance with Group Treasury policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Support effective execution of the Group Treasury strategy.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in business analysis, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Experience in multi-country or multi-subsidiary environments is an added advantage.
• Exposure to Treasury, risk management, finance transformation, or systems implementation projects is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to support strategic initiatives, analyze complex data, and generate actionable insights.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CA, CFA, CIMA-CGMA, FRM, ACI, or similar are an added advantage.

Key Technical Skills & Leadership Capabilities

• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and document business requirements and produce high-quality decision-support reports.
• Exposure to project management methodologies and experience supporting product launches, system enhancements, or technology implementations.
• Advanced data analysis skills with strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools, and solid financial modelling capability.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills with the ability to present complex information in clear, executive-ready formats.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills across all organizational levels.
• Collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills and resilience in fast-paced environments.
• Creative and innovative thinker with strong execution capability.
• Ability to work effectively across different geographies, cultures, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial analytics, commercial acumen, and ability to translate data into strategic insights.