Cash Management Specialist

Role Purpose

The Cash Management Specialist is responsible for managing the daily cash activities of Allianz Partners legal entities by performing daily cash reconciliations, cash forecasting, cash pooling, and cash investment activities. The role ensures effective liquidity management, accurate cash visibility, and optimal utilization of available funds while supporting financial stability and operational efficiency.

The position works closely with internal stakeholders and banking partners to monitor cash flows, manage excess liquidity, support investment decisions, and deliver accurate reporting on cash management performance.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Cash Reconciliation

• Monitor daily cash balances across assigned bank accounts.
• Reconcile actual cash balances against previous cash forecasts.
• Investigate and resolve cash discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Review internal cash transfers and ensure funds are posted to the correct bank accounts.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of daily cash reconciliation activities.

Daily Cash Forecasting

• Prepare and maintain accurate daily cash flow forecasts.
• Analyze daily cash inflows and outflows, including receipts and disbursements.
• Forecast daily cash positions for each bank account.
• Ensure cash reporting is completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Support liquidity planning through proactive cash forecasting activities.

Cash Pooling Management

• Allocate funds between bank accounts to maintain adequate liquidity levels.
• Execute and monitor cash pooling activities in accordance with company policies.
• Optimize utilization of available funds within the Allianz Cash Pooling structure.
• Support efficient treasury operations and liquidity management.

Cash Investment Management

• Research and evaluate short-term investment and financing opportunities when cash pooling is not available.
• Support investment of surplus funds into approved monetary assets.
• Monitor investment activities to ensure compliance with treasury guidelines.
• Assist in maximizing returns while maintaining appropriate liquidity levels.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare financial reports to monitor cash management activities and performance.
• Analyze cash management results and identify trends or improvement opportunities.
• Support management reporting requirements related to liquidity and treasury operations.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Banking Partners, and other internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within cash management processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency enhancements, and process standardization.
• Promote best practices in cash forecasting, liquidity management, and treasury operations.

Key Requirements / Skills / Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of cash management and treasury operations.
• Knowledge of cash reconciliation, cash forecasting, liquidity management, and investment activities.
• Understanding of banking operations and cash flow management principles.
• Strong finance and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience working within finance operations, treasury, or shared services environments.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and cash flow information.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into structured and actionable insights.
• Ability to consolidate large volumes of data into simple and meaningful outputs.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making capabilities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on operational efficiency.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multicultural and international environment.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders across global locations.

Attention to Detail

• High level of accuracy in cash reconciliation, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to maintaining quality, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Tools & Technology

• Strong knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with treasury, banking, or ERP systems is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused mindset.
• Accountability and ownership.
• Ability to undertake initiatives proactively.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Openness and flexibility to address challenges from different perspectives.
• Ability to innovate and adopt advances in technology and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Treasury or Finance-related certifications would be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Cash Management, Treasury Operations, Financial Reporting, Banking Operations, or Finance Shared Services.
• Experience with cash forecasting, reconciliation, liquidity management, or treasury processes is preferred.
• Experience in multinational, shared services, or financial services environments would be an advantage.

What You Bring

• Strong finance and cash management acumen.
• Ability to manage liquidity, cash forecasting, and reconciliation activities effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Passion for process improvement, automation, and operational excellence.
• Commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality financial outcomes.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our customers and for the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, Allianz expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.