Associate Director – Banking & Treasury

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Associate Director will lead the Banking and Treasury operations team in Poland, establishing and managing the shared service capability that supports BTI’s operating model. The role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of operational banking activities, ensuring payments, reconciliations and treasury processes are completed accurately, within bank deadlines and in line with internal controls. Working closely with senior leadership, the Associate Director will build a scalable operational platform in Poland, delivering consistent service levels, strengthening operational resilience and supporting the wider centralisation of Banking and Treasury activities across the Group. The role will also drive continuous improvement, automation and process standardisation across banking operations as BTI modernises its technology and operating model.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide operational leadership and oversight of the Banking and Treasury Operations team in Poland, including guidance and support to managers and team members.
• Take accountability for the operational performance of the Poland team, ensuring transaction processing controls and service levels are maintained across all banking activities.
• Ensure operational workflows are prioritised effectively and that appropriate team coverage is maintained so transactions are processed within bank cut-off times.
• Oversee daily operational activity including payments, foreign exchange transactions, fixed deposits and associated banking processes.
• Ensure operational processes and procedures are applied consistently in line with the Banking & Treasury operations framework, internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the senior escalation point for operational queries, exceptions and issues arising from daily transaction processing.
• Act as an authorised signatory for payments, foreign exchange transactions, fixed deposits and receipts, reviewing and releasing transactions on banking platforms in line with internal approval procedures and controls.
• Ensure reconciliations, monitoring reports and operational controls are completed accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and banking partners.
• Review operational processes and procedures to maintain efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Adhere to Risk and Compliance procedures in relation to regulatory requirements and AML legislation.
• Adhere to CPD requirements in accordance with qualification level and internal procedures.
• Adhere to the JTC core values and expected behaviours.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by management.

ESSENTIAL REUIREMENTS

• Proven experience managing high-volume banking operations within deadline driven environments.
• Experience within banking operations, treasury operations or payments environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of payments, FX transactions and fixed deposit administration.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, controls and governance.
• Strong decision making, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing operational deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & WELLBEINGJTC is committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive organisation where all individuals feel welcome and feel able to participate in the workplace fully. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. This includes supporting employee wellbeing so that people feel equipped to thrive.