Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

About the team

The Funding & Trading Finance Team is a finance business partner to the Investment Banking, Global Markets and Bank Funding Group areas. We work closely with the Front office, Risk and Group Finance.

What will I be doing?

• Provide clear, timely financial insight on trading and funding activity
• Support new products and funding structures from a finance and control perspective
• Maintain a robust control environment around P&L, balance sheet and hedge accounting

You'll be part of a small, hands-on team where you'll have direct access to decision-makers and genuine scope to influence.

The Treasury Financial Controller acts as a key business partner to the Treasurer and Treasury desk, responsible for:

• Producing daily P&L and FX exposure reporting to the desk
• Running the daily hedge accounting process and related controls
• Supporting the month-end close and wider financial control for the Treasury portfolio

You'll combine strong technical finance skills with a commercial mindset, helping senior stakeholders understand what is driving performance and risk in the Treasury book.

• Daily P&L production for Treasury activities, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and clear commentary on key drivers
• Daily FX exposure monitoring, including reconciliation of positions, identification of variances and prompt escalation of issues
• Ownership of micro and macro hedge accounting processes (IFRS 9), including documentation, effectiveness testing, reviewing of hedge relationships and ongoing monitoring of designated relationships
• Month-end close activities for Treasury, including journals, reconciliations, reviews of balances and preparation of supporting analyses
• Business partnering with the Treasurer and Treasury desk, providing insight on P&L, exposures and hedge performance, and supporting decision-making
• Controls and governance, contributing to a strong control environment across Treasury (e.g. balance sheet substantiation, process documentation and continuous improvement)
• Support for new products and funding initiatives, assessing accounting implications, data and system requirements in collaboration with front office, Risk and Group Finance
• Timely escalation of issues/concerns
• Audit queries during annual and interim audits

Provide cover for team members during periods of absence across the Funding and Markets team.

Technical skills and knowledge

• Qualified Accountant (Chartered Accountant preferred) 
• Understanding of Banking products
• Technical understanding and application of IFRS standards, particularly IFRS9
• Proficient in use of the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel & PowerPoint
• Systematic approach in analysing and solving problems with excellent attention to detail

Personal Skills

• Ability to articulate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders and fostering open dialogue
• The capacity to analyse situations logically and make well-informed decisions
• Self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrating diligence, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility
• Meticulousness in reviewing financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy
• Good organisational skills, with a demonstrated capacity to prioritise tasks
• Strategically and consistently meet critical deadlines
• Ability to prioritise
• Personable and confident
• Creative and willing to work in a constantly changing environment

Strong academic background is preferred.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Here is a selection of what we offer;

Wellbeing

Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Monetary

Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus

Life & Income Protection

Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection

Travel

Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme 

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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