Associate - Treasury Operations

A leading European private equity platform with a strong presence across major financial centres is establishing a European hub in Lisbon to support its continued growth and strategic expansion. The Lisbon hub will play a key role in centralising finance and operational functions, creating opportunities for career development, process optimisation, and collaboration with international teams.

About the Role

The Finance Operations team is seeking an Associate to join the Lisbon office, working within the Treasury Operations function. This role will support day-to-day treasury activities, ensure the efficient execution of cash management processes, and collaborate with stakeholders across the finance function to maintain strong operational controls and support business growth.

Functions:

• Support the execution of domestic and international payment operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and banking requirements.
• Assist with daily cash positioning activities, monitoring cash balances across multiple bank accounts and entities.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting processes and support liquidity management activities through regular reporting and analysis.
• Maintain payment controls and governance procedures, including verification of payment approvals and investigation of payment issues when required.
• Support bank account administration activities and help maintain effective relationships with banking partners.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of treasury-related documentation, standard operating procedures, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end finance activities, including audit support and responses to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide operational support to the Treasury and broader Finance teams on ad-hoc projects and ongoing initiatives.

Skills required:

• Education: Degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: Approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience in Treasury, Finance Operations, Cash Management, Banking Operations, or a similar finance-related function.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of payment processes, cash management principles, and treasury operations.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Systems Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using financial systems, ERP platforms, or Treasury Management Systems is advantageous.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.