Treasury Analyst

Treasury Analyst

The Treasury Analyst assists in the management of the University's financial assets and liabilities, focusing on cash flows, investments, merchant services, and risk management. They analyze financial data, create forecasts, and develop strategies to optimize financial operations and ensure compliance. Key responsibilities include cash forecasting, investment analysis, risk assessment, and maintaining financial records. The generalist role will support the larger Investments & Treasury team and also serve as a point person in the University's banking relationships to ensure competitive rates across its money-market portfolio. The Treasury Analyst will report to the Senior Cash Manager and ultimately to the Executive Director of Treasury. Analysts must have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, quantitative and analytic skills, the ability to work in teams, self-motivation, good written and communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in financial management.

Responsibilities include :

• Prepare and deliver treasury-related analytical reports, including cash position summaries and investment performance reports.
• Generating sources and uses recommendations given projected near- and medium-term cash flows.
• Consistently execute and manage the daily cash positioning process.
• Enters wire transfers and wire templates for approval.
• Assist with the monthly cash forecasting activities, including the corresponding actuals to forecast variance report.
• Analyze monthly bank account fees and statements versus quoted bank pricing.
• Analyze monthly merchant services fees, report on fee drivers and increases / decreases in fees.
• Monthly analysis and maintenance of Merchant Service IDs (MIDS) and merchant service gateways.
• Able to work with ERP and payment systems like Workday, and actively manages users on such systems.
• Monitoring vendor payments and wires and associated rebates.
• Analysis of bank account activity to determine which banking services are being fully / not-fully utilized.
• Manage the University's banking relationships to ensure competitive rate offerings and affiliated interest income.
• Support the creation, implementation, and management of bank accounts and working capital investment accounts.
• Maintain bank account documentation, authorized signatory records, and legal documentation related to external and internal audit requirements.
• Verify that all transactions comply with internal controls, financial policies and procedures.
• Research trends in banking, cash forecasting, merchant services and economic trends.
• Assist the Controller's group as needed to provide audit support and facilitate month-end closing.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating cash pick-ups across University academic and medical facilities.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, economics or a related field.

Certification and Licensing : Professional certifications like a CPA or a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) preferred but not required.

Experience : Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.