Treasury Analyst, Stanford University

A key member of the treasury team reporting to the Treasury Director, this position participates in all treasury activities with an emphasis on the management of the University’s publicly traded debt portfolio, quantitative analysis and assisting in daily treasury operations.

The Office of the Treasurer is part of the Financial Management Services Organization and oversees the University’s debt portfolio, cash management, credit card merchant services and other financial services and analysis.

Responsibilities

The Treasury Analyst will report to the Director of Treasury. Duties include:

Debt Management

• Key member of the debt portfolio team responsible for management of the University’s debt portfolio, which includes monitoring the debt portfolio, managing internal loans in collaboration with other groups and ensuring compliance.
• Independently manage the execution of multiparty transactions on behalf of the Treasurer’s Office.
• Develop complex analyses to evaluate debt financing strategies. As a member of bond financings team:
1) Prepare and evaluate RFPs, structure transactions, negotiate contracts, coordinate due diligence, develop materials for rating agencies and manage bond closing logistics;
2) Coordinate interaction with investment banks, law firms, rating agencies and senior management.
• Conduct quantitative analysis and oversee complex financial models to inform management on the debt portfolio:
1) Forecast projected debt uses;
2) Evaluate the University’s debt capacity;
3) Calculate the rate of interest for internal borrowers;
4) Develop cash flow projections to forecast the University’s long term obligations.
• Prepare reports for senior management and rating agencies.
• Develop presentation materials for senior management, external parties and Trustees.
• Assist with commercial paper issuance, report on variable rate debt portfolio, credit derivatives exposure and cost of funds.
• Stay abreast of public disclosure requirements. Ensure timely disclosure of financial information to investors in Stanford’s debt securities.
• Identify and assess potential business process improvements. Assist in defining key financial measures and performance metric targets.
• Contribute to implementation of core informational systems to support the Treasury and debt functions.
• Provide financial support for ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Cash Operations
• Assist with assessing daily cash position, determining daily cash balances available for investment, and executing funds movements including wire and ACH transfers.
• Contribute to the preparation of cash flow forecast and develop analytics to enhance functionality
• Assist with opening/closing bank accounts, performing FX confirmation activities, assist with year-end audit requirements, participate in other projects as directed
• Back up reconciling the daily cash position to the daily bank statement and booking activity
Other
• Participate in projects as representative of Office of the Treasurer. Engage in process redesign and compliance activities.
• Assist with credit card merchant services activities as needed
• Assist in providing analytical support for retirement plan
• Cross train in all areas of treasury and provide coverage as needed

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business, economics, finance, mathematics or accounting required, as well as prior experience in investment analysis and treasury management, fixed income and municipal finance.
• Proficiency with advanced principles of finance and financial calculations
• MBA, CFA or CTP desired
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in treasury, investment banking, investment advisory firm or broker dealer.
• Ability to work independently on assignments, research issues, gather and analyze relevant data, formulate recommendations, present to management.
• Ability to create presentations appropriate for delivery to management.
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple, complex assignments to successful completion within tight deadlines.
• Accuracy, initiative, attention to detail, strong time management, organization and planning skills required.
• Knowledge of Oracle Financial systems, experience developing functional requirements for systems.
• Advanced financial analysis / modeling experience required (competency in VBA, statistical modeling and scenario analysis is preferred).
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software or applications to produce analysis and presentations.

We are not able to provide relocation or sponsorship for this position. Stanford University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest!