Sr. Advisor - Banking & Treasury Ops

Great opportunity to work for a pioneering organization at the forefront of mining. Join a global network and diverse team where people are encouraged to offer unique perspectives and build knowledge and connections.

About the role

We are looking for a Sr. Advisor - Global Banking & Treasury Services (Individual Contributor role) for supporting the organization's Treasury Operations and Bank account management area. This position is an excellent opportunity to join the Global Banking and Treasury back-office team based in Gurugram.

This dynamic team is responsible for assisting and managing the large transactional operations for Banking and Treasury operations & Bank account management team to have strategic alignment with Front office, middle office, Group treasury teams, Group leadership and the wider finance and commercial organization.

Reporting to the Manager - Global Service Lines (Banking / GCBO / Treasury), the incumbent will be responsible for both Treasury operations and Bank account management activities.

What the role entails

Reporting line: Manager - Global Service Line (Banking & GCBO / Treasury)

Scope: Your scope will include the following responsibilities:

- Responsible for day-to-day operations of global Banking & Treasury requiring coordination with Treasury, Banks, and Product groups spread across various countries.

- Deliver on treasury activities such as daily bank reconciliation, cash positioning, cash forecasting, funding and repatriation, liquidity management, cash pooling, payments and settlements, and intercompany settlements via house banking structure.

- Hands-on experience with Cash Management on Treasury Management Systems e.g., FIS Quantum, Kyriba or similar.

- Knowledge of Cash pool and Inhouse Bank accounts.

- Manage relationships with the Company's global bankers and ensure compliance with their various reporting requirements.

- Manage BAM function: Opening/Closing of bank accounts, manage bank mandates and signatories, perform Bank administration activities, ensure all online banking users work seamlessly.

- Participate in banking related projects to establish new host to host connections, APIs, virtual accounts, onboarding new banks, etc.

- Maintain repository of Bank accounts, Bank Mandates, and Bank signatory information.

- Adhere to banking compliances and procedures such as AML, cross-border restrictions, regulated markets, etc.

- Perform legal due diligence and recommend revisions to templates periodically.

- Gather required data/inputs and perform analysis as per business requirements.

- Validate funding, Wires payments, and cash calls before approval.

- Participate in global projects and Treasury improvements initiatives.

- Ensure adequate business controls and coordinate month end and year end activities with various finance teams.

About Yourself

We are looking for passionate candidates with the following qualifications and skills:

- Strong knowledge of Treasury Management System (Quantum or similar).

- Sound knowledge of SAP/SAP S4/HANA/ERP.

- Knowledge of Trading tools/portals and Banking platforms (FX all, Euro clear).

- Knowledge of Banking compliances and procedures (FACTA, AML, SOX).

- Knowledge of MS Office/Teams/SharePoint.

- Proven work experience as a team member.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills.

- Experience in cash management, transactional banking, and Treasury operations.

- Good understanding of accounting principles, financial markets, financial instruments, and debt instruments.

- Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel.

- Process design and documentation (SOPs, Flow charts, Visio, etc.).

- Designing and participating in testing Internal Controls with Risk and Compliance/Audit teams.

- Experience in project management/transition (Desirable).

- Ability to work autonomously and within a broader team.

- Excellent time management and organizational ability.

- Strong MIS and people management skills (Power B.I, Power Apps).

Education and Experience:

- Com/M. Com/CTP/MBA Finance or similar.

- 10+ years of core Treasury and Cash Management experience.

Required Behaviours and Competencies:

- Accuracy and attention to detail.

- Thinking agility.

- Customer service focused (internal and external customers).

- Communication and stakeholder management.

- Teamwork.

- Judgement and flexibility.

About us

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years, striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and upholding high environmental, social, and governance standards.

Where you will be working

The Rio Tinto office in Gurgaon (India) houses service and support functions, as well as a portfolio of product groups including Copper, Coal, Iron Ore, Diamonds, Minerals, Exploration, and Growth & Innovation.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.