JOB SUMMARY:
The Treasury Project Manager manages daily Liquidity Desk activities for Southern Company and its subsidiaries. The Liquidity Desk manages daily liquidity through commercial paper borrowings and short-term investments, representing the Southern Company system to Wall Street investment banks, Investment Managers, and treasury vendors. This role works closely with multiple groups, including Treasury Operations, Capital Markets, and Financial Planning to forecast and manage short to medium-term cash positions and liquidity needs. To perform these duties, the candidate must quickly gain and maintain a broad understanding of the Company's cash flows, in addition to broadly understanding financial markets and short-term liquidity products. Activities include short to medium-term liquidity forecasting and management for Southern Company and its subsidiaries. This role is required to perform multiple financial controls, and the successful candidate must exhibit significant diligence, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The Liquidity Desk also provides support for the Cash Operations team as well as other teams in SCS Treasury (capital markets, banking, credit monitoring and derivatives).
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Candidate should possess a BS/BA degree in economics, finance, math, accounting, engineering or related field of study required
A master's degree, CPA, Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or other relevant degrees / certifications a plus.
Experience:
Minimum five (5+) years in finance, accounting, or treasury functions. required
Cash management or liquidity solutions experience, including treasury workstation experience, in a large corporate setting preferred
Knowledge & Skills:
Strong financial analysis skills and a demonstrated ability to apply those skills to a variety of issues to reach reasonable, well thought out conclusions / recommendations.
Ability to broadly understand the Company's business and operations to effectively forecast and manage changing liquidity needs.
Ability to broadly understand the Company's changing business needs and changes in markets / products to effectively improve processes and operate efficiently.
Experience using Kyriba or other treasury workstation software a huge plus
Effective interpersonal and communication skills - both oral and written
A demonstrated aptitude for working with computer systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel is important.
Strong background knowledge in finance and accounting is essential, including the principles of strong internal controls.
Ability to balance strong customer-service with the efficient management of resources is required.
Behavioral Attributes:
Strong candidates will be able to balance conflicting demands and tight deadlines.
Must demonstrate a strong attention to detail and diligence for controls.
Strong interpersonal skills, including clear and confident communication with both internal and external parties.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Execute daily Liquidity Desk activities (liquidity management for multiple Southern Company entities, including commercial paper issuance and short-term investments).
Short to medium-term liquidity forecasting.
Ongoing development of Liquidity Desk through monitoring of marketplace for products and best practices, recommending updates to investment policies and managing commercial paper dealer performance.
Support the Treasury Operations team, including management back up responsibilities.
Compliance with internal controls.
Assessment and implementation of new commercial bank products and processes.
Monitor bank services, including fees and service levels.
Assist other Treasury teams (capital markets, derivatives, credit monitoring) as required.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and bene?ts will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 12526
Job Category: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services