Sr. Treasury Manager, Investme

Position Title: Sr. Treasury Manager, Investment Operations Group: Treasury Capital Management This exciting role will be responsible for management of middle-office and investment trade settlement processes of our $85B investment portfolio. Strong knowledge of fixed income securities, FX, derivatives, securities lending, collateral management and accounting is expected. Demonstrated investment operations work experience in a large corporation is required. Key responsibilities: • Lead a team of Treasury professionals, providing feedback and guidance to drive and improve team and individual performance results and job satisfaction • Oversee core Treasury Operations functions including daily trade confirmations, settlements, cash reconciliations, OTC clearing, external managers, and securities lending. • Actively lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives, partnering closely with teams within Treasury and Microsoft such as capital markets, controller’s team, cash operations, tax and legal. • Drive operational preparedness for Dodd Frank initiatives and other market regulatory requirements including implementation of SEFs, FCM’s, and collateral management functions and operational oversight of vendor outsourced services. • Lead operations team to implement best practices and ensure full compliance with internal controls and SOX procedures. • Develop processes to monitor and report appropriate success metrics to leadership team and drive the function on a path to continuous improvement. • Manage strategic relationships with our custodial banks, system vendors, accounting partners, and counterparties. The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: • Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively with both business and finance stakeholders and demonstrate proven success in cross-functional efforts • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with a broad range of deliverables and tight deadlines • Strong customer focus and relationship management with internal and external business partners • This team works with east coast/capital markets times so presence in the office at the right early hours is required • Accuracy, attention to details and timeliness is critical for success • Comfort level with technology and systems; desire and ability to learn new financial instruments and technology • GAAP accounting enough to partner with our controller’s team Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Business Administration/Finance, or a related subject required • Minimum of five years’ work experience in Investment Operations or related field in a corporate environment is preferred • Minimum of three years’ people management experience • Prior experience in treasury ops, related trading or accounting function is a plus • Fundamental knowledge of investments and various security types • Excellent problem solving and communication skills with comfort presenting to large groups • Ambitious, self-starter, with the proven ability to drive results and effectively manage priorities and ambiguity • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work within stringent deadlines • Superb business partnering and cross-boundary collaboration skills • Experience driving key process improvements & ability to independently lead cross-group projects • Excellent Excel skills are required. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. gh.com cnw CB:FIN	Job ID 855791 Location United States, WA, Redmond Job Category Finance Division Finance