Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
We are partnering with a rapidly growing insurance company, which is one of the largest and most experienced in their niche market with offices across Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. This role has been created due to recent growth and is a business that truly values the Treasury Function and you will be supporting the strategic direction of the business while maintaining day-to-day operations.They are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Treasury team to carry out global treasury operations processes and support strategic projects. This role will report to the Treasury Manager in overseeing activities related to the cash management and banking-related services for the Group Companies.This includes responsibility for managing cash positions and ensuring the availability of adequate funds to meet plans and obligations, while ensuring accurate and timely transmission of cash payments and receipts.Key Responsibilities Execute domestic and cross-border payments in line with approved processes, internal controls, and delegated authorities. Process multicurrency bank transactions accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with local regulatory and banking requirements. Maintain bank account signatory lists and support bank account administration activities. Support daily cash positioning across group entities, including monitoring balances and movements across bank accounts and currencies. Assist in the preparation of short-term cash forecasts to support liquidity planning and operational funding requirements. Escalate potential cash shortfalls or timing issues to senior treasury team members in a timely manner. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items, working with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. Adhere to treasury policies, procedures, and internal control requirements in day-to-day activities. Support updates to treasury process documentation and control evidence as required. Assist with the preparation of regular treasury management information, including cash, liquidity, and banking metrics. Support month-end and audit processes by providing required treasury data, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Liaise with internal finance, tax, and operational teams to ensure smooth execution of treasury activities. Support the execution and settlement of foreign exchange transactions in accordance with approved processes and instructions Maintain accurate records of FX trades and settlements for reporting and audit purposes. Support with the end-to-end Company Credit Card process, including administration of existing and new cards under the guidance of senior team members. Support treasury-related projects and transformation initiatives under the guidance of senior team members. Undertake ad-hoc treasury analysis and tasks as required to support the wider finance function. Maintain high standards of accuracy, documentation, and timeliness across all treasury activities.Qualifications and Experience Previous Treasury experience High level of attention to detail, with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work within agreed deadlines. Well-organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively in an environment with competing deadlines and changing priorities. Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving treasury or finance function. Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, functions, and time zones, demonstrating professionalism and responsiveness. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information in a clear, concise, and practical manner. Collaborative team player who builds and maintains effective working relationships across the organisation. Willingness to learn, develop, and take on increasing responsibility over time, with an openness to feedback and continuous improvement. Demonstrates a constructive mindset, with the confidence to question processes and suggest improvements in a professional and considered manner. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
We are partnering with a rapidly growing insurance company, which is one of the largest and most experienced in their niche market with offices across Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. This role has been created due to recent growth and is a business that truly values the Treasury Function and you will be supporting the strategic direction of the business while maintaining day-to-day operations.They are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Treasury team to carry out global treasury operations processes and support strategic projects. This role will report to the Treasury Manager in overseeing activities related to the cash management and banking-related services for the Group Companies.This includes responsibility for managing cash positions and ensuring the availability of adequate funds to meet plans and obligations, while ensuring accurate and timely transmission of cash payments and receipts.Key Responsibilities Execute domestic and cross-border payments in line with approved processes, internal controls, and delegated authorities. Process multicurrency bank transactions accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with local regulatory and banking requirements. Maintain bank account signatory lists and support bank account administration activities. Support daily cash positioning across group entities, including monitoring balances and movements across bank accounts and currencies. Assist in the preparation of short-term cash forecasts to support liquidity planning and operational funding requirements. Escalate potential cash shortfalls or timing issues to senior treasury team members in a timely manner. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items, working with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. Adhere to treasury policies, procedures, and internal control requirements in day-to-day activities. Support updates to treasury process documentation and control evidence as required. Assist with the preparation of regular treasury management information, including cash, liquidity, and banking metrics. Support month-end and audit processes by providing required treasury data, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Liaise with internal finance, tax, and operational teams to ensure smooth execution of treasury activities. Support the execution and settlement of foreign exchange transactions in accordance with approved processes and instructions Maintain accurate records of FX trades and settlements for reporting and audit purposes. Support with the end-to-end Company Credit Card process, including administration of existing and new cards under the guidance of senior team members. Support treasury-related projects and transformation initiatives under the guidance of senior team members. Undertake ad-hoc treasury analysis and tasks as required to support the wider finance function. Maintain high standards of accuracy, documentation, and timeliness across all treasury activities.Qualifications and Experience Previous Treasury experience High level of attention to detail, with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work within agreed deadlines. Well-organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively in an environment with competing deadlines and changing priorities. Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving treasury or finance function. Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, functions, and time zones, demonstrating professionalism and responsiveness. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information in a clear, concise, and practical manner. Collaborative team player who builds and maintains effective working relationships across the organisation. Willingness to learn, develop, and take on increasing responsibility over time, with an openness to feedback and continuous improvement. Demonstrates a constructive mindset, with the confidence to question processes and suggest improvements in a professional and considered manner. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Yapily Ltd
Who are Yapily Why we exist, and where we're headed: Our Mission: Redefining how the world interacts with value. Our Vision: A world without financial friction Our Purpose: To empower everyone to access and move value At Yapily, we're building a powerful, scalable, and secure open banking infrastructure that redefines how the world interacts with value. Our open banking platform powers leading companies, such as Adyen, Intuit QuickBooks, and Google. By delivering payment initiation, bank data access, and pre-built products, we enable businesses to innovate fast and push the boundaries of financial technology. As an early pioneer of open banking, we're actively shaping the future of this industry with unrivalled expertise and a relentless focus on innovation. What we're looking for We are looking for a Product Owner with deep payments and API design expertise to own the execution and delivery of our Open Banking Payment product across 19 UK & European markets. You will manage the backlog for payments product engineering teams, working hands on with Payment products (API, Hosted or SDKs), bank and country expansions, regulatory changes, and local payment methods. This is a highly technical, execution focused role where you translate product strategy into delivered features. You are self sufficient in analysing bank API documentation, testing payment flows with Postman, and writing detailed technical requirements and including AI tools into your day to day operations. You work closely with our Product Managers and collaborate with our Analyst and Operation teams to deliver world class payment capabilities. Learn more: Key Tasks Own and execute on the product backlog for engineering teams focused on open banking payment products (PIS) across UK & European markets, translating product strategy from Product Managers into deliverable features Lead sprint planning, daily standups, and delivery of payment features with clear user stories and acceptance criteria Conduct hands on technical analysis of bank API documentation for payment endpoints Test payment flows using tools like Postman to understand API behavior, SCA flows, and edge cases Understand and document payment schemes: SEPA, SEPA Instant, Faster Payments, and local payment methods Collaborate with Analyst and Operations teams for market and bank intelligence and testing Coordinate with other PMs and POs for cross functional initiatives Make rapid prioritisation decisions during sprints to maintain delivery velocity Support customer facing teams by clarifying product behavior and investigating technical queries Ensure high quality delivery with clear definition of done and release planning This list is not exhaustive, and there may be other tasks that we ask you to be involved in from time to time. Above all, you are flexible and want to add value wherever you can. You understand that in a start up, priorities change and we all need to be adaptable. Not only will you be comfortable when asked to input and lead in other areas, but you'll be comfortable being a self starter and instigating changes yourself. For your new role You have 4-6 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Technical Product role in payments, fintech, or financial services You have deep understanding of payment systems: SEPA, instant payments, PSD2 payment initiation, and SCA flows You are highly technical: you can read API documentation, understand REST APIs, and test with tools like Postman You have proven experience owning product backlogs and leading agile delivery in an engineering environment You have experience with Open Banking or payment initiation services (PIS) You can write clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications You're using AI tools in your day to day activities You are self sufficient in conducting technical analysis while knowing when to leverage specialist support You have strong understanding of European payment landscape and regulatory requirements (PSD2, SCA) You have excellent communication skills in English; additional European languages are a plus You are results oriented and can manage competing priorities effectively You are driven and curious. You ask questions and strive to understand You think outside the box and are pragmatic. You bring experience and best practices from elsewhere You understand the importance of attention to detail and ensuring quality outputs You have a can do approach. You think on your feet and switching up tasks comes naturally to you You think outside of the box and are pragmatic. You will bring in and iterate on the experience, skills and knowledge of best practice that you have seen elsewhere. You are always looking for better and cost effective ways to do things. 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) in the UK, 20 days in Lithuania, 23 days in Spain, 22 days in Germany We also offer an additional holiday day after 1 year's service, up to the value of 5 days We're serious about work/life balance and operate hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to work from home, working from our amazing office space or work abroad for up to 30 days per year 'Nomad Working' Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance and Income Protection (UK only) Company Pension Scheme Enhanced Paternity and Maternity leave £200 annual Learning and Personal Development budget Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Referral Scheme which offers £1,000 per employee referral Monthly social budget Daily snacks provided in the office Dog friendly office OUR VALUES We obsess about quality Our customers have entrusted us with a critical function in a regulated industry and we take that responsibility seriously. We always assume ownership and hold ourselves accountable. We are curious Our innovation is powered by our collective growth mindset. We're lifelong learners who challenge assumptions, experiment, and iterate. We act with integrity We're guided by our mission and earn and maintain trust by doing what's right, even when it's not easy. We are do-ers We reject indifference and agility is our strength. We're motivated by challenges, and biassed towards action. We problem-solve together We're diverse people in diverse places, and know the best solutions are born out of collaboration. We win, lose, and learn together.
Who are Yapily Why we exist, and where we're headed: Our Mission: Redefining how the world interacts with value. Our Vision: A world without financial friction Our Purpose: To empower everyone to access and move value At Yapily, we're building a powerful, scalable, and secure open banking infrastructure that redefines how the world interacts with value. Our open banking platform powers leading companies, such as Adyen, Intuit QuickBooks, and Google. By delivering payment initiation, bank data access, and pre-built products, we enable businesses to innovate fast and push the boundaries of financial technology. As an early pioneer of open banking, we're actively shaping the future of this industry with unrivalled expertise and a relentless focus on innovation. What we're looking for We are looking for a Product Owner with deep payments and API design expertise to own the execution and delivery of our Open Banking Payment product across 19 UK & European markets. You will manage the backlog for payments product engineering teams, working hands on with Payment products (API, Hosted or SDKs), bank and country expansions, regulatory changes, and local payment methods. This is a highly technical, execution focused role where you translate product strategy into delivered features. You are self sufficient in analysing bank API documentation, testing payment flows with Postman, and writing detailed technical requirements and including AI tools into your day to day operations. You work closely with our Product Managers and collaborate with our Analyst and Operation teams to deliver world class payment capabilities. Learn more: Key Tasks Own and execute on the product backlog for engineering teams focused on open banking payment products (PIS) across UK & European markets, translating product strategy from Product Managers into deliverable features Lead sprint planning, daily standups, and delivery of payment features with clear user stories and acceptance criteria Conduct hands on technical analysis of bank API documentation for payment endpoints Test payment flows using tools like Postman to understand API behavior, SCA flows, and edge cases Understand and document payment schemes: SEPA, SEPA Instant, Faster Payments, and local payment methods Collaborate with Analyst and Operations teams for market and bank intelligence and testing Coordinate with other PMs and POs for cross functional initiatives Make rapid prioritisation decisions during sprints to maintain delivery velocity Support customer facing teams by clarifying product behavior and investigating technical queries Ensure high quality delivery with clear definition of done and release planning This list is not exhaustive, and there may be other tasks that we ask you to be involved in from time to time. Above all, you are flexible and want to add value wherever you can. You understand that in a start up, priorities change and we all need to be adaptable. Not only will you be comfortable when asked to input and lead in other areas, but you'll be comfortable being a self starter and instigating changes yourself. For your new role You have 4-6 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Technical Product role in payments, fintech, or financial services You have deep understanding of payment systems: SEPA, instant payments, PSD2 payment initiation, and SCA flows You are highly technical: you can read API documentation, understand REST APIs, and test with tools like Postman You have proven experience owning product backlogs and leading agile delivery in an engineering environment You have experience with Open Banking or payment initiation services (PIS) You can write clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications You're using AI tools in your day to day activities You are self sufficient in conducting technical analysis while knowing when to leverage specialist support You have strong understanding of European payment landscape and regulatory requirements (PSD2, SCA) You have excellent communication skills in English; additional European languages are a plus You are results oriented and can manage competing priorities effectively You are driven and curious. You ask questions and strive to understand You think outside the box and are pragmatic. You bring experience and best practices from elsewhere You understand the importance of attention to detail and ensuring quality outputs You have a can do approach. You think on your feet and switching up tasks comes naturally to you You think outside of the box and are pragmatic. You will bring in and iterate on the experience, skills and knowledge of best practice that you have seen elsewhere. You are always looking for better and cost effective ways to do things. 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) in the UK, 20 days in Lithuania, 23 days in Spain, 22 days in Germany We also offer an additional holiday day after 1 year's service, up to the value of 5 days We're serious about work/life balance and operate hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to work from home, working from our amazing office space or work abroad for up to 30 days per year 'Nomad Working' Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance and Income Protection (UK only) Company Pension Scheme Enhanced Paternity and Maternity leave £200 annual Learning and Personal Development budget Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Referral Scheme which offers £1,000 per employee referral Monthly social budget Daily snacks provided in the office Dog friendly office OUR VALUES We obsess about quality Our customers have entrusted us with a critical function in a regulated industry and we take that responsibility seriously. We always assume ownership and hold ourselves accountable. We are curious Our innovation is powered by our collective growth mindset. We're lifelong learners who challenge assumptions, experiment, and iterate. We act with integrity We're guided by our mission and earn and maintain trust by doing what's right, even when it's not easy. We are do-ers We reject indifference and agility is our strength. We're motivated by challenges, and biassed towards action. We problem-solve together We're diverse people in diverse places, and know the best solutions are born out of collaboration. We win, lose, and learn together.
