Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The World Bank
Job overview
The E T Consultant role at The World Bank Treasury supports Treasury Banking Operations by managing cash and custody accounts, ensuring accurate cash transactions, and contributing to financial operations that support global development projects.
Responsibilities and impact
The consultant will handle cash investigations, client reporting, and cash accounting tasks, lead process improvements and system implementations, and collaborate across Treasury departments to maintain accurate financial operations and reporting.
Experience and skills
Requires a Master's degree in finance, accounting, or related fields with 3+ years of financial services experience or a Bachelor's with 5+ years; knowledge of treasury operations, systems like Murex and Swift, strong Excel and programming skills, and excellent communication and analytical abilities are essential.
Work environment and culture
The World Bank promotes an inclusive, diverse, and equal opportunity work environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and ethical standards.
Company information
The World Bank Group is a global partnership focused on ending poverty and promoting prosperity, managing large-scale financial operations and development projects worldwide.
Team overview
The consultant will join the Treasury Banking Operations team, specifically the Investigation, Reconciliation and Accounting team, which manages over 1,000 accounts and supports various global financial transactions and Treasury initiatives.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Washington, DC, with local recruitment and a one-year renewable term.
Unique job features
The role involves working on innovative financial market solutions, IT transformation projects, and implementing new payment platforms to support Treasury operations.
Company overview
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. It makes money through interest on loans and fees for services. Established in 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference, it aims to reduce poverty by providing financial and technical assistance for development projects such as infrastructure, education, and health. The World Bank Group consists of five institutions, including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your expertise in treasury operations, banking, payments, and reconciliation, emphasizing your familiarity with financial systems like Swift and treasury platforms such as Murex or Quantum.
Highlight experience with process improvements, system implementations, and project management, particularly in banking operations and cash investigations, to align with the Treasury Banking Operations team's needs.
Apply through multiple channels including The World Bank's official careers site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where this position is posted to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with professionals in the Treasury Banking Operations division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Treasury initiatives, asking about the impact of new payment platforms, or inquiring about the team’s approach to innovation in banking operations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'cash reconciliation,' 'Swift messaging system,' 'treasury operations,' 'process improvements,' and 'client reporting' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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