Finance Senior Analyst - Treasury and Investment Management, Copenhagen, Denmark

General Information

Position Title: Finance Senior Analyst - Treasury andInvestment Management

Job Category: Finance

Duty Station(s): Copenhagen

Seniority Level: Mid Level

ICS Level: ICS 09

Contract Type: ICA - IICA - Regular

Contract Level: IICA 1

Posting Start Date: 08-Jul-2026

Posting End Date: 22-Jul-2026

Duration: Ongoing, subject to satisfactory performanceand availability of funds

Job Highlight

As a critical subject-matter expert in operations management andrisk management of a wider treasury environment, the incumbent ofthis role will directly impact UNOPS' operational efficiency andmitigation of financial risks. With proactive risk assessments andanalytics the incumbent will help to provide management withcritical insights for strategic decision-making. Ultimately, theseactions safeguard UNOPS' assets, maintain its strong creditstanding, and ensure seamless financial operations globally,allowing the organization to focus on its core mission.

About the Region

UNOPS headquarters is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Itprovides strategic direction, policy guidance, and operationalsupport to UNOPS offices worldwide.

About the Group

The Finance Group serves as a strategic partner and fiduciaryadvisor, ensuring transparent, accountable, and effective resourcemanagement across UNOPS. The Group defines financial strategy inalignment with organizational goals, establishes finance policies,systems, and processes, and leads corporate budgeting to enablefull cost recovery and ensure long-term financial sustainability.Throughout the project lifecycle, the Finance Group provides expertguidance, oversight, and tailored financial solutions.Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive financial andcorporate performance reporting, strengthening financial capacityacross the organization, and continuously enhancing resourceplanning and allocation. In addition, the Finance Group preparesand oversees the implementation of finance-related policies,upholding the highest standards of financial stewardship andsupporting UNOPS in achieving operational excellence and fiscalresponsibility.

Role Purpose

Within the FG Treasury area, in the Treasury Middle Office team,the Finance Senior Analyst - Treasury and Investment Managementreports to the Finance Specialist - Treasury and InvestmentManagement. The role holder will act as the deputy team lead to theTreasury Middle Office, and in their role support the management ofUNOPS' banking, investment, and cash management operations, as wellas knowledge and team management.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Banking & Cash Management

• Monitor global bank accounts, cash positions, and forecastingacross all currencies, proactively addressing anydiscrepancies.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the accuracy and efficiency ofglobal cash management and forecasting.
• Review and optimize the Payment Bank Matrix to ensurecost-effective and streamlined payment routing.
• Collaborate with the Finance Specialist (Treasury Solutions)and the Global Shared Service Center (GSSC) to investigate andresolve complex or recurring payment discrepancies.
• Partner with the Bank Reconciliation team to facilitate thetimely resolution of unidentified transactions.
• Authorize payment instructions, including transfer orders andbank instructions, ensuring compliance for treasuryoperations.
• Collaborate with the Finance Specialist (Treasury Solutions)and IT to test and implement seamless bank connectivity(SWIFT/H2H).
• Support quarterly and annual financial book closureprocesses.
• Manage and maintain secure access to banking portals across allUNOPS accounts.
• Oversee bank account lifecycle management in TreasuryManagement systems and Enterprise Resource Planning system,including opening, closure, and maintenance.
• Track and analyze bank charges and interest postings to ensurefiscal optimization.
• Cultivate strong treasury relationships with regional and localoffices, providing expert guidance on project-specific banking andcash management solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of banking policiesand operational guidelines.
• Design dashboards, monitor treasury risks, and providestrategic analytical insights on banking and cash management toexecutive leadership.

2. FX and investment management

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee the timely execution of dailyfinancial transactions within Treasury systems.
• Review and approve financial transactions to ensure fullcompliance with UNOPS policies.
• Develop dashboards, monitor risks, and provide analyticalinsights on treasury transactions for Finance Groupmanagement.
• Support year-end closure processes and assist in thepreparation of financial statements for assigned portfolios.
• Facilitate responses to audit inquiries.

3. Treasury Systems & Tools

• Drive innovation by proposing enhancements to treasuryprocesses, solutions, and systems.
• Translate business needs into detailed requirements fortreasury systems and process improvements, including ERP and TMSfunctionalities.

4. Field Office Advisory and Support

• Provide advisory support to field offices regarding alternativepayment solutions.
• Assist field offices with expert guidance on escalatedtreasury-related queries.

5. Knowledge

• Contribute with practical knowledge to the enhancements ofpractice policy developments.
• Actively contribute to global knowledge by maintainingknowledge systems and sharing information and knowledge across theregions.
• Provide training to personnel on processes, rules/policies, andsystems.
• Recommend solutions and process efficiency initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of corporatesystems and tools.
• Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation toensure UNOPS is continually incorporating best practice approachesinto financial services.
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practicesand lessons learned for corporate development planning andknowledge building.
• Support UNOPS in facilitating an efficient framework on thedissemination and sharing of best practices so that knowledge isutilised to the most extent possible.

Skills

Bank Reconciliation, Cash Flow, Liquidity Management, RiskManagement, Corporate Treasury, Treasury Management, ForeignExchange

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively todifferences and encourages others to do the same. Upholdsorganisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards oftrustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.Collaborates and supports the development of others. For peoplemanagers only: Acts as positive leadership role model,motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizingappropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on allpartners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds andmaintains strong external relationships and is a competent partnerfor others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for selfand/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total taskaccomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Seesopportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understandsthat responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on ourbeneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment.Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances orrequirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior.Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursuescontinuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmaticdecisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculatedrisks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needsof others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinionand finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting,Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, with 4years of relevant experience OR
• A master's degree (or equivalent) in any of the abovedisciplines with 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Desired

• Appropriate professional accreditation or qualification in thearea of treasury is desirable.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Relevant experience is defined as work in Finance in Banking orTreasury required
• Experience using a Treasury System (e.g.TMS) is required.

Desired

• Experience in middle office/back office operations is highlydesirable (incl. but not limited to cash management andforecasting, payments workflows, reconciliations andinvestigations, financial transactions).
• Knowledge of financial instruments (Fixed Income, MoneyMarkets, and options) transaction processing is desirable.
• Experience using single and multi-bank platforms isdesirable.
• Experience using Confirmation Matching Services (e.g. Finastra)is desirable.
• Experience using SWIFT is desirable.
• Experience in working with UN organizations is desirable.
• Exposure and experience working with other treasury technology(e.g., trading platforms, payment connections) and implementationexperience is a strong asset
• Exposure to treasury in fragile contexts anddeveloping/frontier markets is a strong asset.

Language Requirements

Language: English

• Proficiency Level: Fluent
• Requirement: Required

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process requestcandidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnightCopenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.Applications received after the closing date will not beconsidered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited toproceed to the next stage of the selection process, which mayinclude various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employmentopportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range ofnationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities,sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain andstrengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive workingenvironment where all personnel are treated with respect and haveequal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills,qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement.We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process andwelcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenousand racialized communities, individuals of diverse genderidentities and sexual orientations, and persons withdisabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at theirbest during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted andrequire support or reasonable accommodation to complete anyassessment, please inform our human resources team upon receivingyour invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse(SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct,including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. Touphold these standards, background checks are conducted for allfinal candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history ofsuch conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS,candidates acknowledge and consent to these verificationprocesses.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint acandidate at a lower level than the advertised level of thepost.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatorycourses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time,before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatorycourses may be required during your contract. Please note that youwill not receive any compensation for taking courses andrefreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• For more details about the contract types, please clickhere.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their dutiesin accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies andInstructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks.In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UNcore values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on allpotential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on theresults of such checks.