Treasury Analyst

Trafigura · Montevideo

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Main purpose

As a Treasury Analyst you will be responsible for all daily purchase payments; ensuring that specific cut-off times are met and Treasury reporting upheld. Also, efficiently handle the group and personal mailbox management, ensuring that daily deadlines are met, and all postings are accurate.

Key responsibilities

• To be responsible for timely and accurate processing of all Demurrage, Derivative, Regular Oil/ NF, Finance Payments & Transfers, Cash Transfers, SWIFTs, Offsets, and Intercompany Payments, ensuring adherence to internal deadlines and efficiency standards. Liaise with GST/Operations personnel to ensure any queries are dealt with swiftly.
• Provide Proof of payment to internal Stakeholders.
• Create and read reports to ensure deadlines and payment cut-offs are met with accuracy.
• Manage foreign currency payments in coordination with the Treasury FX team, ensuring application of correct FX rates for all transactions.
• Efficient & systematic mailbox management. Both group and individual.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (such as banks) for query handling and problem resolution.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and process bottlenecks; propose and implement technology-driven solutions and process improvements to reduce manual touchpoints and enhance throughput
• Collaborate with the Technology and IT teams to troubleshoot system-related issues, test new system enhancements, and provide end-user feedback on payment processing platforms and tools

Required qualifications

• Excellent level of English, both written and oral, equivalent to B2+
• Excellent level of Spanish, both written and oral, equivalent to C2+
• Bachelor's degree holders or students in their final year of study.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including experience with formulas, data analysis, pivot tables, and dashboard development
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software applications and systems quickly; comfort working in a technology-enabled environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Studies or background in IT and/or data analysis and/or AI, is highly valued.
• Excel and database skills. 
• Knowledge and experience of AI Tools, e.g. Claude Cowork and Claude Code as well as experience developing automated workflows or business intelligence solutions will be highly valued.
• Good understanding of financial controls.
• Book keeping / basic accounting experience.
• Swift knowledge, bank investigations background. Knowledge of ISO20022 formats 

Attributes for success

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in team settings.
• Excellent accuracy, numerical literacy and attention to detail.
• Able to cope in a highly pressured and demanding environment and handle high volumes of work.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions

Department overview

• Reporting to Treasury, Technology & Payments.
• Key relationships:
  • Trade Finance team
  • Settlements and Ops team
  • Intra & Inter Treasury team
  • KYC and Compliance team
  • Accounting & Bank recs department
  • Banks (for queries)

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