Senior Treasury Specialist

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also  transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.  As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire

• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

About The Position

The Senior Treasury Specialist is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting liquidity assessments, banking activities across Ameren companies, and other banking information that enhances Ameren’s ability to become one of the leaders in the utility industry.  This position will also be responsible for performing cash management consulting activities to a variety of business lines regarding banking activities, as well as maintaining the Treasury Workstation, and providing analytical support to Banking related projects. Additionally, this position will assist with other corporate finance activities as assigned.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor and analyze the company’s daily cash position to cover cash commitments and coordinate and optimize the short-term borrowing or investments and perform the execution of the daily cash management duties.
• Lead and assist with treasury projects and initiatives.
• Adhere to month-end cut-off schedules by cash department personnel for reconciliations of all cash-related accounts, all month-end processes, and all related journal entries.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on the global cash position.
• Assist other departments (e.g., audit, accounting) with quarter-end and ad-hoc information requests as needed.
• Act as a treasury liaison with the company’s business units in setting up new banking accounts, services, and handling bank inquiries and related matters.
• Work with company’s business units to prepare weekly cash forecasts and other cash and borrowing projection models; coordinate with teams to identify and mitigate forecasting variances.
• Support corporate accounting, corporate tax, financial planning, internal audit and other functions as they relate to treasury transactions and entity structures.
• Recommend and implement solutions to strengthen operational controls and incorporate best practices.
• Assist with the Company's Corporate Finance activity. 
• Provide information in connection with the external and internal audits and monitor cash management activities to ensure compliance.
• Develop, monitor and analyze bank fees and cash management expenses.
• Assist in maintaining banking records and legal documentation including SOX- and FBAR-related documentation.
• Maintain the Treasury Workstation and all systems that interface with banking systems to the optimal level of performance, automation and efficiencies.
• Ensure protection against fraudulent activity on Ameren’s multiple bank accounts

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Finance or related discipline.

Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or progress towards certification is preferred. Five or more of relevant experience in banking or financial analysis required.  Banking management system experience preferred.  Microsoft Office proficiency required.   Strong analytical skills are required, including the ability to identify, analyze and research operational and financial issues.  Strong oral communication and writing skills are required.  Must be able to exercise judgement and work independently while working on multiple tasks.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

The Senior Treasury Specialist works during normal business hours, with an early starting time, in an office environment or remotely.  Work on all banking days is required, including some company holidays, though responsibility to work these holidays rotates throughout the year. Ability to quickly understand complex transactions, knowledge of the banking industry and technical knowledge of bank products, ability to apply finance and treasury principles, strong Excel skills.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process.  Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$73,000.00 - $113,200.00

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.