Treasury Analyst

What will you do?

Santam Ltd is looking for a passionate, proactive, and innovative self - starter for a position as Treasury Analyst available in the Group Treasury department reporting to the Treasury Operations Manager. This role can either be based at our office in Cape Town or Johannesburg. 

We are seeking an experienced Treasury professional, with a proven track record to join our growing team. This role is responsible for working with the various businesses within the Santam Group to effectively execute foreign currency dealing, yield optimization methodology, efficiencies etc.

The Treasury Analyst is responsible for supporting the Treasury Operations Manager in building and embedding the Group Treasury Strategy with key focus on (but not limited to) liquidity management, foreign currency management, cash flow forecasting, financial performance and compliance reporting.

What will make you successful in this role?

• To support the design and implementation of the financial analysis/reporting framework within the Treasury Management System
• Perform daily Treasury Front office activities e.g. execute FX deals (i.e. Vanilla; swaps) and ST investments with various banking institutions
• Ad-hoc project management of Treasury automation & innovation initiatives
• Monthly dashboard reporting and perform Treasury analytics using the TMS system for decision making and reporting
• Daily cash management of the Group’s cash; cash pooling agreements; monitor exposure risks
• Manage investments of Group ‘s surplus short-term cash
• Preparation of the Group’s daily Treasury Report, including calculating projected close of day positions for centrally controlled cash and foreign currency accounts
• Liaise with various stakeholders within the Group for liquidity requirements and month end reporting

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum BCom / B Bus Science/ Banking degree(essential)
• Post graduate degree in Banking (advantageous)
• Professional Treasury certification (advantageous)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Treasury operations function or Global Markets Banking environment (non-negotiable)
• Banking internship (advantageous)
• Working experience within Treasury Front operations/Dealing desk with specific focus on liquidity and Foreign Currency management (i.e. spots; forwards; hedging; risk management; efficiencies)
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of financial instruments; vanilla products; settlements processes (non-negotiable)

Skills

• Systemic thinker
• Project management skills
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, agile mindset
• Comfortable with Complexity and ambiguity
• Financial Acumen with proven track record of providing business insights
• Capacity to operate in a fast paced, constant changing environment.
• Stakeholder Management
• Ability to work independently (i.e. self starter)

Core Competencies

About The Company

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. As a large, diversified, and expanding company, we are committed to transformation and growth. While our headquarters are in South Africa, we are rapidly extending our presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia.

With a client base of over 1 million policyholders, Santam serves individuals, commercial enterprises, specialist business owners, and institutions—including 80 of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Our commitment to Insurance, Good and Proper goes beyond just providing cover—we offer peace of mind, ensuring our clients can focus on living in the moment, not worrying about the unexpected. Because at Santam, we believe the freedom to seize every day is worth protecting.

People drive our business, and we are committed to attracting the best talent, whether for permanent roles or short-term opportunities. 

Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro-inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. 

Take the next step in your career—apply now and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of insurance. This is Freedom!