Junior Treasury Analyst

Mercuria is one of the world’s leading independent energy and commodity groups. Our purpose is to connect markets and to advance the energy transition. We bring markets together to support the world’s energy needs of today by trading, structuring finance, and investing in strategic assets, whilst generating over $170 billion in turnover. We are committed to advancing the transition to a more sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy system for tomorrow. We are well ahead of the pledge we made in 2021 that over half of our investment capital will go into sectors that are advancing the energy transition by 2025, to contribute to global efforts to combat climate change.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Treasury Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing daily cash balances, optimizing liquidity, and ensuring the smooth execution of treasury operations across the group. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including accounting, controlling, trade finance, and front office teams, to enhance and automate treasury processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in Excel, and a foundational understanding of financial risk management principles.

Key responsibilities
Cash & Liquidity Management:
Monitor daily cash balances and liquidity forecasts and needs at group level.
Manage group facilities and loans.
Monitor daily margin calls for cleared and OTC positions.
Reconcile bank accounts and manage payment processes.
Optimize short-term cash positions.
Collaborate with accounting, controlling, trade finance and front office teams to ensure smooth treasury operations.

Projects:
Participate in improvement and automation of treasury processes.
Support the enhancement of treasury management systems.
Collaborate with IT teams to integrate new tools and technologies to improve treasury operations.
Assist in automating cash management processes and reporting.
Participate in projects aimed at improving the efficiency and accuracy of cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
Provide input on the design and functionality of treasury dashboards and management reporting tools.
Reporting and Analysis:
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly treasury reports.
Analyze cash flows and identify variances from forecasts.

Risk Management:
Assist in managing foreign exchange risk exposures.
Bank Relationships:
Liaise with banks to ensure smooth execution of financial transactions.
Monitor banking conditions and optimize financial services.

Skills
Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting.
1 to 2 years of experience in treasury, finance, or accounting, audit, ideally within a trading company, bank or similar industry.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Excel.
SAP Treasury knowledge.
Reuters – FX All – Commodity Trading system knowledge is a plus.
Understanding of financial risk management principles.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
Fluent in English.
Proficiency in other languages (French, Chinese) is an advantage.