Senior Analyst - Treasury Operations and Cash

FARMER MAC•Washington, DC

22h•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst - Treasury Operations and Cash at Farmer Mac supports the organization’s core treasury activities, including cash management, liquidity and position management, payment processing, debt issuance, derivatives, settlements, and investment operations. Key responsibilities include managing daily cash positioning and forecasting, administering banking relationships, and executing treasury transactions with high accuracy and control. This role is critical to support system testing, issue resolution, and process enhancements to improve operational effectiveness and data integrity. Serving as a key liaison among the Treasury front office, Accounting, and other internal stakeholders, the Senior Analyst ensures timely communication, accurate reporting, and cross-functional alignment. While the role supports transaction workflows and lifecycle management, it does not include authority for trade execution. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively while adhering to established procedures, internal controls, and a strong governance framework.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+years of experience in Treasury Operations, back office, or financial operations, with direct involvement in cash management, settlements, reconciliations, and transaction support across debt, investment securities, and derivatives
Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, engineering, or a related field required.
Hands-on experience with FIS Treasury Management Systems (e.g., FIS Integrity, ACH Processor, eWire, and Swift Service Bureau)
Strong understanding of U.S. Payment rails, including: Fedwire Funds Service, Fedwire Securities Service, ACH, FedNow, and RTP
Strong understanding of treasury operations, cash management, cash positioning, liquidity forecasting, and transaction lifecycle processing, including settlements for debt, derivatives, and investment securities
Working knowledge of fixed income products, interest rate derivatives, and collateral/margin processes (initial and variation margin) from an operational and control perspective
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with internal teams (Front Office, Accounting, Risk) and external counterparties to resolve operational issues
Strong commitment to accuracy, control, and process discipline, with a proactive mindset toward supporting Treasury Operations and ensuring seamless trade and payment settlement
Proven ability to analyze and improve operational workflows, including identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation, AI, or process redesign
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a front office trade system (Calypso) and Treasury Management systems such as FIS Integrity, ACH Processor, eWire, Swift Service Bureau, or similar is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure accurate processing and settlement of debt, derivative, and investment transactions, including confirmation of trade entries and lifecycle events
Manage daily cash positioning and liquidity, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and investment activity
Support and monitor position management across funding, investment, and hedging portfolios, ensuring completeness and accuracy of cash position.
Act as the primary liaison between Treasury Front Office, Treasury Operations, Accounting, and external counterparties to resolve trade and settlement discrepancies in a timely manner
Coordinate and execute payment processing, including interest, principal, derivative settlements, and accounts payable activities in accordance with established controls
Support daily collateral operations, including processing, validation, and settlement of margin calls with counterparties and custodians
Execute and monitor initial and variation margin movements across cleared and bilateral derivatives, ensuring timely settlement and adherence to regulatory requirements
Maintain and apply ISDA agreements and Credit Support Annex (CSA) terms within systems to ensure accurate collateral calculations and settlements
Reconcile margin calls and positions with counterparties, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Coordinate with custodians, clearing brokers, and counterparties to ensure proper settlement of collateral and securities movements
Support transaction processing and settlement activities related to debt issuances and derivative instruments, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation
Ensure accuracy and completeness of data across treasury systems through regular reconciliations between trade capture platforms, sub-ledgers, general ledger, and reporting systems
Perform daily and periodic reconciliations of bank statements, trades, and cash positions, investigating and resolving breaks in coordination with internal stakeholders
Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Data teams to identify root causes of data discrepancies and implement sustainable fixes
Support production of daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting, including cash positions and investment activity
Support period-end close processes, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and escalation of exceptions
Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control across treasury operations, including automation of manual processes
Support implementation, testing, and optimization of treasury operation systems (FIS Integrity) and related data integrations
Design and implement automated solutions leveraging data tools, AI, and robotic process automation to improve reporting, reconciliation, and transaction processing
Strengthen and maintain internal controls, partnering with Audit and Risk teams to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements
Conduct periodic reviews of operational workflows to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for standardization and best practices
Support preparation of data and documentation required for regulatory reporting and compliance
Assist in onboarding processes for new legal entities, ensuring proper system setup and documentation
Ensure adherence to internal governance standards and external regulatory requirements across all treasury operations activities