Treasury Middle Office (Assistant) Manager - Exclusive

EMEA Recruitment are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Treasury Middle Office Manager to join a large, international organisation based in Amstelveen. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a newly created function, establishing the governance frameworks, risk management processes and internal controls required to support a complex, multinational treasury operation.

Working closely with senior Treasury leadership, you will play a pivotal role in bridging Front Office and Back Office activities, providing independent oversight and ensuring effective treasury governance. This is a fully onsite position, requiring attendance at the Amstelveen office five days per week. The role offers the opportunity to build a function from the ground up, initially operating independently, with the potential to develop and lead a team as the function grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, establish and develop the Treasury Middle Office function, including its operating model, governance framework and internal control environment.
• Develop, implement and maintain treasury policies, procedures, control standards, reporting frameworks and escalation protocols.
• Provide independent oversight and review of treasury transactions, positions, counterparty exposures and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with internal policies and delegated authorities.
• Identify gaps and potential risks between Treasury Front Office and Back Office activities, implementing appropriate controls and process improvements.
• Establish and deliver treasury risk and control reporting, dashboards and management information to senior leadership, highlighting key exposures, issues and mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Accounting, Risk Management, Internal Audit and external advisors to strengthen governance, improve operational efficiency and support treasury transformation initiatives.
• Take ownership of the ongoing development of the Middle Office function, initially working hands-on and independently, with the opportunity to build and lead a team over time.

Experience Required

• A minimum of 7–10 years' relevant experience within Treasury Middle Office, Treasury Risk Management, Treasury Control, Financial Markets or a related corporate treasury or banking environment. More experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of treasury operations, including Front Office and Back Office activities, transaction oversight, financial risk monitoring and internal controls.
• Demonstrable experience developing, implementing or improving treasury governance frameworks, policies, procedures and control processes.
• Experience identifying and assessing treasury risks, reviewing transactions and exposures, and delivering meaningful risk and control reporting.
• Background within a large multinational organisation, corporate treasury function, banking or financial services environment, with previous experience establishing or transforming a Middle Office function considered highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and provide constructive challenge to senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, hands-on and adaptable approach, with the confidence to take ownership of a newly established function and the potential to develop into a broader team leadership role.

Additional Requirements

• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Experience with Kyriba or another Treasury Management System would be advantageous, although specific Kyriba knowledge is not essential.
• Candidates must already be based in the Netherlands and be able to work onsite in Amstelveen five days per week.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.