Associate- Transaction Support

Invesco is one of the world’s leading global investment managers, entrusted with managing $1.5 trillion* in assets on behalf of clients worldwide. We are the 6th largest US retail asset manager and the 13th largest investment manager globally, and our more than 8,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. We are purely focused on managing a comprehensive range of active, passive and alternative investment capabilities, which we draw on to provide customized solutions aligned to client needs, our most important benchmark. (*As of October 31, 2021)

**Job Purpose (Job Summary)**:
In cooperation with and guided by the treasury manager, to assess, monitor, plan and manage the efficient utilization of cash and financial services while ensuring strong controls.

**Key Responsibilities / Duties**:

- Understand, manage and supervise all aspects of cash flow. Manage day-to day activities in treasury functions to meet the funds’ financial obligations and repatriation objectives
- Coordination of property manager’s quarterly cash transfers from rent to current accounts. Planning, booking & administration of foreign currency exchange requirements
- Overview and development of cash flow reporting, forecasting and analysis. Participation to budgeting and cash planning
- Investment of surplus cash - Review and recommend changes to the investment policies based on the market conditions. Negotiate deposits
- Processes and systems - Evaluate, develop and implement cash management systems to optimize efficiencies
- Recommend, implement and maintain process improvements, procedures and policies. Ensure corporate and treasury policies are adhered to
- Provide support for transactions (acquisitions, disposals, financing) and other projects as needed:

- Coordination and regular monitoring (updating) of the Funds Flows. Identification and monitoring of Equity / income flows within Fund structure / business plans
- Liaising with other departments: - Ensure business plans are properly implemented (income vs equity, financing rate etc) and address specific issues
- Validation of the distribution amount by checking cash balances - identify variances and prepare variance report
- Banking relationships: - Manage relationships with financial service providers
- Monitor bank and debt covenant compliance in accordance with underlying financing agreements. Conduct benchmark studies of banks and their services to evaluate whether it fits our funds’ requirements
- Monitor bank service fees and address quality issues
- Internal loans: - Provide instructions for drafting of required internal loan documents (margins, repayments)
- Managing intercompany loan positions and set up of controls for funds transfers
- Administration: - Administration of the online banking system. Coordination of the bank accounts opening

**Work Experience / Knowledge**:

- Treasury/cash management experience - 1-2 years in a treasury environment, with experience including cash management and financial analysis
- Ability to model and drive cash forecasting using advanced Excel skills
- Good understanding of accounting principles
- Knowledge of real estate portfolio strategy, banking and financial instruments
- Proficient computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used by the organization, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Yardi knowledge (real estate accounting software) an additional asset

**Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required**:

- Fluent in English -German or French will be seen as an asset
- Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work
- Analytical, organization and interpersonal skills
- Team player with excellent communication skills (verbal and in writing)
- Able to prioritize. Attention to detail and accuracy
- Keen to learn and develop. Interested in process improvement

**Formal Education**:(minimum requirement to perform job duties)
- University degree in Accounting or equivalent

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.