Treasury Analyst
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Prepare daily cash position reports across bank accounts
- Forecast cash inflows and outflows over weekly and monthly horizons
- Support cash pooling and internal funding processes
- Monitor bank fees and recommend cost improvements
- Assist with payment controls and approval workflows
- Support bank account management and signatory updates
- Help execute foreign currency trades under approved policies
- Track debt balances and interest expense schedules
- Support compliance with treasury policies and internal controls
- Build and maintain treasury reports for finance leadership
Top Skills for Success
Cash Forecasting
Cash Management
Financial Modeling
Bank Reconciliation
Payment Controls
Treasury Reporting
Foreign Exchange Basics
Debt Tracking
Interest Rate Concepts
Spreadsheet Analysis
Attention to Detail
Stakeholder Communication
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Senior Treasury Analyst
Treasury Manager
Assistant Treasurer
Treasury Operations Lead
Cash Manager
Transition Opportunities
Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst
Corporate Finance Analyst
Risk Analyst
Internal Audit Analyst
Financial Systems Analyst
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Treasury Management System ExperienceCash Forecast Accuracy ImprovementForeign Exchange Execution SupportHedging FundamentalsBank Fee AnalysisWorking Capital OptimizationProcess DocumentationInternal Controls Testing
Development SuggestionsBuild a sample 13 week cash forecast, practice variance analysis weekly, and learn standard treasury workflows such as cash positioning, bank account management, and payment approvals. Seek projects tied to bank fee reviews, forecasting improvements, and month end reporting so you can show measurable outcomes.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 60,000 to 80,000
Mid LevelUSD 80,000 to 105,000
Senior LevelUSD 105,000 to 140,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand. Hiring is supported by increased focus on cash forecasting, tighter financial controls, and greater attention to interest rate and currency volatility.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
JPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaWells FargoCitigroupGoldman SachsMorgan StanleyProcter and GamblePepsiCoGeneral ElectricAmazonMicrosoftUnitedHealth Group
Industry Sectors
BankingInsuranceManufacturingConsumer GoodsRetailTechnologyHealthcareEnergyTransportationTelecommunications
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a reusable cash forecast template and document assumptions2
Add a weekly cash variance review with root cause notes3
Build a bank fee tracker and propose at least two savings actions4
Document the payment approval process and highlight control gaps5
Learn core treasury metrics and include them in a monthly dashboard6
Partner with accounting to improve bank reconciliation timing7
Ask to support a foreign currency exposure summary and reporting pack8
Update your resume with quantified results such as forecast accuracy and cash visibility improvements