Zug, Switzerland
Detail-oriented Treasury Specialist with 10+ years of experience at multinational corporations (Holcim, Baker Hughes). I am a Swiss Certified Treasurer (SCT) with a Master's in Corporate Finance and proven expertise in both Cash Management and end-to-end Treasury Back Office operations. My core areas of expertise include: Treasury Back Office: End-to-end management of FX and commodity deal confirmations, settlements, and maintenance of all deal records in SAP TRM. Cash & Liquidity Management: Actively supported daily cash management, including monitoring cash pool structures, executing payments, and placing short-term money market investments. Payments & Reconciliation: Processing high-value payments (FX, loans, intercompany, M&A) in 20+ currencies and performing daily reconciliation of all treasury bank accounts. Controls & Compliance: Managing treasury controls, supporting internal/external audits, and handling the complete lifecycle of bank account administration, including KYC and authorized signatory lists. Projects & Process Improvement: Proven experience in treasury projects, including leading a company-wide SWIFT migration (MT101 to XML) and conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new SAP TRM configurations. Following a strategic restructuring, I am actively seeking a new, long-term role in a Treasury Back Office or Cash Management function within the Zurich/Zug region. I am ready to bring my precise, analytical, and proactive approach to a new team.
Managed the timely release and diligent monitoring of a wide range of corporate payments, including high-value FX settlements, dividends, loans, and M&A transactions in over 20 different currencies. Oversaw trade administration by ensuring the accurate adjustment and maintenance of deal records within SAP TRM. Ensured all trades were properly confirmed and approved in a timely manner, maintaining the integrity of financial records. Performed end-to-end management of bank accounts, from opening new accounts to ongoing maintenance and handling all associated documentation. Handled essential compliance tasks, including the preparation and submission of Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation for bank account openings. Managed the authorized signatory lists for all trading accounts, ensuring documentation was current and accurate. Played a significant role in treasury projects by leading the company-wide payment format change from MT101 to XML. Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new SAP TRM configurations and assisted in projects to integrate new group entities and banks. Provided comprehensive support for cash management, including daily payment execution and active involvement in the operational aspects of cash pooling arrangements. Acted as the primary point of contact for investigating and resolving payment-related issues by liaising directly with banking partners.
Supported finance departments across multiple countries. Created and monitored various bank guarantees, including bid, performance, and warranty guarantees. Supported the accounts payable department by releasing payment runs in SAP and approving payments in various banking applications. Monitored and managed the liquidity of bank accounts and cash pool structures. Executed foreign exchange (FX) transactions using Bloomberg to ensure the liquidity of foreign entities. Performed back-office confirmation of FX deals and investment instruments with banking counterparties. Executed and managed FX deals and investments using the Treasury Management System in SAP. Acted as the deputy for the Branch Manager.