Treasury Manager

Job Description for Treasury Professional - Australia (P3 Level)

Company Overview: Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a leading global professional services and investment management company specializing in real estate. Our comprehensive range of services encompasses the leasing, acquisition, disposition, and management of commercial properties on behalf of clients worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients and fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Position Overview: As a Treasury Professional at JLL, you will play a critical role in managing the company's cash flow, financial risk management, and ensuring efficient liquidity specifically in Australia, New Zealand, Korea and Japan. Working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the development and implementation of treasury strategies, policies, and procedures. You will work in a fast-paced environment, leveraging your analytical skills and financial acumen to optimize cash management and strengthen the company's financial position in these markets.

**Responsibilities**:
Cash Flow Management:

- Ensure optimal utilization of funds, including funding and repatriation to and from Australia, New Zealand, Korea and Japan.
- Work with business, local finance and shared service centre teams to develop accurate cash flow forecasts.
- Manage cross border intercompany loan position and repayment.
- Oversee daily treasury operations in Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, including cash position intercompany loan reconciliation, executing Treasury related wire transfers, and FX where required.

Financial Risk Management:

- Develop and implement risk management strategies (eg exposure to foreign exchange risks) to minimize potential impacts on financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to financial risk management.
- Negotiate and execute FX trades with foreign currency trading or bank platforms.
- Management of cash investments within policy guidelines.

Banking Relationship Management:

- Build and maintain effective relationships with our banking partners in Australia, New Zealand, Korea and Japan.
- Keep up to date with regulatory changes, bank products s and optimize banking services to achieve cost efficiencies.
- Negotiate banking terms and conditions, fees, and pricing
- Work with Global and local team to roll out Global Initiatives such as implementing Treasury Management System (Kyriba) for payment connectivity with our ERP Systems and banking partners.

Treasury Operations:

- Prepare bank account opening, closing and bank signatory updates.
- Business partner to internal stakeholders including business lines, Tax, Legal, Procurement, Business Finance, and various other teams.
- Propose, present and execute initiates to further optimize treasury processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency and control, including outsourcing of manual functions to shared service centres.
- Support Finance and shared service teams on issue resolutions.
- Ensure teams adhere to Treasury’s policies and payment security.
- M&A/ restructuring support, as needed.

Reporting and Analysis:

- Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports on cash flow, liquidity, and financial risk exposure.
- Present findings and recommendations to management and key stakeholders in Australia, New Zealand, Korea and Japan, Regional APAC team and Global teams.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. MBA or CTP certification would be a plus.
- Experience in treasury management or related financial roles in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea.
- Strong knowledge of treasury operations, cash management, financial risk management, and banking specific to Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea.
- Curious and problem-solving skills to manage projects and draw actionable insights.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and cross time zone stakeholders.
- Experience with Kyriba is a plus.
- Experience with foreign currency trading platforms a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Some travel may be required, as necessary.
- Fluency in English.

**Why JLL?**
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Exposure to a global network and best-in-class resources.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.