Analyst, Treasury Operations, Banking and Liquidity

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Provincial Treasury Office (PTO) in the Ministry of Finance is responsible for providing leadership on and arranging and managing the financing requirements for the Government of Saskatchewan, Crown Corporations and other government agencies. It manages the provincial debt, cash position and banking arrangements of the General Revenue Fund and provides an investment management service to various funds administered by the Government and other agencies.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a finance professional to join the Provincial Treasury Office team in Regina as the Analyst, Treasury Operations, Banking and Liquidity. In this role, you will apply strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial management skills to support critical treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting and analysis, liquidity management, short-term debt issuance, banking administration, and the implementation and ongoing operation of the new investment management system.

Reporting to the Manager, Treasury Operations, Banking and Liquidity, the analyst will:

• Support the day-to-day management of the cash position of the general revenue fund and other consolidated Government of Saskatchewan bank accounts, helping to ensure sufficient liquidity is available to meet operational requirements while optimizing returns on cash resources and minimizing borrowing costs.

• Become proficient in the Genesis Investment Operations system and use this knowledge to support treasury operations, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

• Provide back-up duties for promissory note issuance and short-term investment activities.

• Support the administration of short-term loans from the general revenue fund to Crown corporations via lines of credit. Maintain open communication regarding upcoming Crown cash flow needs and monitoring borrowing levels to ensure compliance with approved borrowing authorities.

• Maintain the Province’s banking operations by administering online banking access, monitoring bank fees, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and researching and implementing modern payment solutions and banking technologies.

• Coordinate the Government’s liquidity pooling arrangement by maintaining the schedule of accounts, monitoring balances and confirming interest amounts owing.

• Stay up to date on current market standards and regulations related to back-office functions and trade settlements.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Background or experience in accounting, finance or treasury management roles, with a preference for direct settlement experience in a large organization.
• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a financially oriented discipline. Progress toward or completion of a CFA or CPA designation is an asset.
• Expertise with Excel modelling, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with investment systems and basic SQL coding skills are definite assets.
• Proven success in developing new processes and systems evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders and senior management.
• Commitment to team-based environments and excellent verbal and written capabilities.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level B)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level B)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level B)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

The Ministry of Finance supports excellence in governance and public administration through economic, financial and fiscal expertise, leadership and services. Finance is the lead ministry for fiscal policy; budget development and integrity; managing provincial debt; designing and administering fair, efficient, and competitive tax regimes; pension and benefit administration; labour relations advice to government; ensuring accountability to both the public and the Legislative Assembly for the use of public funds; and, ensuring effective financial management and accounting policies and procedures. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.