Senior Treasury Officer

About the Role

We are looking for a highly capable and experienced Senior Treasury Officer to join our Treasury Operations team.

This is a critical role within a fast-paced, regulated environment, where you will provide technical leadership, operational oversight, and continuity of service across a broad range of treasury activities.

You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, control, and efficiency of Treasury Operations, while also contributing to the development of team capability and driving continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that underpins the financial sustainability and operational resilience of the Society.

With ongoing investment in our systems, people, and processes, this is an exciting time to join the team. You will bring technical expertise and operational insight to help deliver a high-quality Treasury service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Treasury Operations Manager, ensuring continuity of service and operational resilience.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to Treasury Officers, ensuring the effective execution of daily operational activities.
• Maintain control over all treasury dealing activity, ensuring settlement and related payments are completed within industry deadlines.
• Monitor and manage BAU activities to ensure liquidity is maintained, payment obligations are met, and financial and counterparty risks are mitigated.
• Support Treasury issuance and derivative activity, ensuring adherence to policy and providing subject matter expertise.
• Hold a payment mandate and support the secure release of payments in line with the control framework.
• Represent Treasury Operations in meetings with internal departments and external partners.
• Conduct regular control checks to ensure compliance with internal frameworks and regulatory standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Act as Treasury Operations SME for small change initiatives and strategic projects, including impact assessments and implementation.
• Monitor operational issues and errors, identifying root causes and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and control.
• Lead technical training and upskilling initiatives within the team to build capability and resilience.

About You

• Proven experience in a Treasury Operations role within the financial services sector (e.g., banking or building society).
• Detailed understanding of Treasury instruments, settlement processes, and financial market operations.
• Confident working in a time-sensitive environment, with strong awareness of operational risk and experience in developing mitigating controls.
• Ability to work independently within established frameworks, applying sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Understanding of settlement schemes (e.g., CHAPS, Faster Payments) and SWIFT messaging.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and macros.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and control.
• Experience with Treasury Management Systems, Murex MX.3 experience is highly desirable.

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Holly Gallagher at careers@ybs.co.uk

Please note: This advert will close 4th August 2025