Treasury Operations Analyst
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Prepare daily cash position reports and forecast near term cash needs
- Process and monitor cash movements, including funding and intercompany transfers
- Support payment runs and payment file submissions to banks
- Reconcile bank accounts and investigate unmatched items
- Maintain bank account records, signers, and bank documentation
- Track bank fees and support bank service reviews
- Support month end close activities related to cash and treasury accounts
- Assist with treasury reporting for liquidity, debt, and interest activity
- Help improve treasury processes, controls, and documentation
- Respond to audit requests and support compliance with internal controls
Top Skills for Success
Attention to Detail
Communication
Time Management
Problem Solving
Microsoft Excel
Cash Forecasting
Bank Reconciliation
Payments Processing
Banking Portals
Treasury Management Systems
ERP Systems
Internal Controls
Risk Awareness
Financial Reporting
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Senior Treasury Operations Analyst
Treasury Analyst
Treasury Manager
Cash Manager
Treasury Systems Analyst
Transition Opportunities
Financial Analyst
Accounting Manager
FP&A Analyst
Internal Audit Analyst
Risk Analyst
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Treasury Management SystemsCash ForecastingPayments ControlsBank Account ManagementERP SystemsProcess ImprovementAudit ReadinessData Analysis
Development SuggestionsBuild stronger system and controls knowledge by owning a reconciliation end to end, documenting the process, and proposing one measurable improvement. Practice cash forecasting with a simple weekly model, then validate it against actual cash movements. Ask to support audit requests to learn control evidence expectations.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 60,000 to 80,000
Mid LevelUSD 80,000 to 110,000
Senior LevelUSD 110,000 to 140,000
Growth Trend
Stable demand. Hiring is steady across large companies and financial services, with increased focus on controls, automation, and cash visibility.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
JPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaCitigroupWells FargoGoldman SachsMorgan StanleyAmazonMicrosoftAppleWalmartUnitedHealth GroupExxonMobil
Industry Sectors
BankingInsuranceTechnologyRetailManufacturingHealthcareEnergyTransportation and LogisticsProfessional Services
Recommended Next Steps
1
Review a recent cash position report and learn the source of each line item2
Strengthen Excel skills for lookups, pivot tables, and error checks3
Learn your company payment workflow and key approval steps4
Partner with accounting to understand cash related journal entries and month end timing5
Request exposure to the treasury management system and bank portal administration tasks6
Create a simple standard checklist for daily, weekly, and month end treasury tasks7
Track and report a small process metric such as reconciliation aging or payment exceptions8
Consider a treasury focused certification or training course to broaden role readiness