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Treasury Analyst

McCormick Place

Location

Chicago, IL

Salary

Not specified

Type

fulltime

Posted

Today

via linkedin

Job Description

Job Overview:

Assists the Director of Treasury and Capital Management (the “Director”) in managing the

Authority’s cash and investments related to general operations and capital financing programs,

debt issuance activities, bonds portfolio administration, disclosure compliance, and all other

treasury services and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1\. Treasury Operations and Cash Management:

  • Support the execution of debt and investment strategies.
  • Support the Authority’s short-term investments and financing. Seeks to maximize the

financial return on all cash balances and investments by evaluating the market return of

available instruments detailed in the Authority’s investment policy.

  • Process payments, bank transfers, and other treasury-related transactions, including

departmental purchase orders, bank wires, or other disbursement processing.

  • Post banking transactions report, disbursement, and monthly account statements.
  • Prepare daily cashflows report, investment and debt portfolio reporting on a monthly,

quarterly, and annual basis.

  • Support in preparation of cash flow projections for a 12-month outlook period and semiannually preparation of 3-year cash flow projections.
  • Support liquidity sufficiency and optimizing cash flow, including reporting daily

cashflows, preparing monthly authority-wide comprehensive and business units specific

operating expenses reports, and monthly cash forecast report.

  • Coordinates monthly capital fund project draws and expense payments related to the

various accounts payable and expansion projects, prepare and reconcile related

transaction records with the Trustee.

  • Reviews and record all capital disbursements, including verifying proper approvals,

budget allocations, project status, and preparation and posting of banking transaction

details.

  • Assists in monitoring and reviewing Authority debt outstanding and tax collections to

identify opportunities for debt service savings or capital funding.

2\. Bank Relationships:

  • Maintain day-to-day relationships with banks.
  • Coordinate the opening, closing, and management of bank accounts.
  • Assist in banking operations related activities, including lockbox utilization, automation

of cash application data transfers, automated clearinghouse payment, cash handling

procedures, automated cash account reconciliations, banking practices optimization and

implementation.

3\. Reporting \& Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements related

to treasury operations and monitor and report on the effectiveness of cash

management processes.

  • Updates and prepares outstanding debt portfolio report including outstanding capital

appreciation bonds report.

  • Support the execution of debt financing including assisting in preparing offering

documents and closing transcripts related to bond financing transactions.

  • Assists in preparing continuous disclosure compliance reports related to the Authority’s

outstanding debt, when applicable.

  • Assist in preparing continuous disclosure compliance reports required by the State

related to the Authority’s outstanding debt, when applicable.

  • Assists in preparing annual updated reports related to Treasury operations for the
  • Authority’s annual financial audits and Pension retirement annual audits.
  • Assists the Director with ad-hoc projects and other assigned duties, including analytical

support for various treasury projects and initiatives, assisting the Director with data and

insights for strategic decision-making, and supporting the Director in identifying and

mitigating financial risks.

4\. Forecasting \& Budgeting:

  • Collaborate with the finance team to prepare and maintain financial forecasts and

budgeting.

  • Assist in developing long-term cash flow projections and capital structure

strategies.

5\. System \& Process Improvements:

  • Maintain, monitor, and improve treasury management processing for

effectiveness and efficiency.

  • Analyze financial and treasury management procedures and processes, and

provide improvements and recommendations.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • Experience: 2-4 years of experience in a finance or treasury role.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with corporate treasury functions or working in a similar corporate finance

role.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
  • Understanding of financial markets and economic trends.

Personal Attributes:

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.

NOTE: Selection will be based on an evaluation of applicants’ training, skills and experience.

Pay

$70,000-$80,000

Job Type

Full-time

Shift Schedule

Monday – Friday

Work setting

In person office environment

Benefits:

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Deferred Comp \& Matching

PTO

“EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

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