Senior Treasury Analyst

Senior Treasury Analyst

Chicago, IL

This newly created Senior Treasury Analyst position will play a key role in strengthening Topstep's treasury function and enhance visibility into cash, liquidity, and working capital across the organization. Reporting into the Senior Director of Financial Operations, this position will play a critical role in managing day-to-day treasury operations while developing robust cash forecasting, reporting and financial modeling capabilities to support executive decision-making. The Senior Treasury Analyst will have the opportunity to help build scalable treasury processes, strengthen internal controls, support banking and treasury system initiatives and establish best practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines a base level of treasury operations experience with strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, preferably developed within a treasury, corporate finance, banking, consulting, public accounting, or financial advisory environment. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to influence strategic decision-making within a fast-paced, high-growth proprietary trading organization.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Forecasting & Financial Modeling

• Own the preparation and maintenance of the company's rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Develop dynamic financial models to forecast liquidity, operating cash flows, working capital, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform variance analysis between forecasted and actual cash activity, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to assess liquidity impacts from changes in business performance, trading activity, tax payments, and market conditions.
• Prepare weekly cash flow reporting and executive-level liquidity presentations.

Core Treasury Operations

• Manage daily cash positioning and liquidity reporting across all bank accounts and legal entities.
• Monitor cash balances and funding requirements to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
• Initiate, review, and track wire transfers, ACH payments, and other treasury transactions.
• Support bank account openings, closures, and periodic banking reviews.
• Administer treasury controls, including payment approvals, fraud prevention tools, and segregation of duties.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of banking products, treasury management systems, and cash management solutions.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure timely bank reconciliations and resolution of outstanding cash-related items.
• Support banking relationship management and fee analysis initiatives.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end treasury-related close activities.
• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, internal controls, and banking requirements.
• Help document and improve treasury processes, controls, and standard operating procedures.

Strategic Analysis & Business Partnership

• Support FP&A, Accounting, and Tax teams with financial analysis and cash flow insights.
• Develop ad hoc models and analyses to support executive decision-making, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in special projects including acquisitions, international expansion, banking initiatives, and process automation efforts.
• Assist in evaluating treasury-related risks and opportunities across the organization.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Create and enhance treasury dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Leverage technology and analytical tools to drive efficiencies within treasury operations.

Required Qualifications and Key Competencies

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in treasury, corporate finance, transaction advisory, valuation, investment banking, consulting, public accounting, or similar analytical roles.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills, including scenario analysis and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and cash flow dynamics.
• Basic exposure to treasury management systems, banking platforms, and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Financial modeling and forecasting.
• Cash flow analysis.
• Executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights.

Company Culture & Perks

• Topstep is an engaging working environment which ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration with cameras on during meetings and a robust Slack environment for communication.
• Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is front-loaded.
• Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees.
• Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Employee referrals are bonused. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.

New Hire Base Salary Range

• $120,000 - $145,000.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
• The compensation offered will take into account internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.