Treasury Paralegal

Treasury Paralegal

• Full-time

Company Description

We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodity trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly.

From 40+ offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed $2bn+ to sustainable projects, and are developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 60 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force.

Our Geneva office is located very centrally, 5 minutes from the main train station and 1 minute from the lake. The office has a rooftop lunch area, with views over the lake and the Alps. We organize regular activities to enable our people to meet colleagues from other teams in an informal setting, and to celebrate special achievements.

Job Description

Position summary

In order to keep pace with the continuous growth of the Group, we are looking for an experienced Treasury Paralegal to join the team who are mainly responsible for supporting the treasury team in bank related matters.

This position is full time and reports to the Head of Corporate Governance, Geneva, Switzerland.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Handling of various tasks supporting the Treasury team, including:
• opening and closing of bank accounts
• KYC & other related due diligence requests
• process support for group financing, such as drafting corporate authorities and related documents for various financing contracts (conditions precedents satisfaction) and facilitating signing of the finance documents
• other ad-hoc actions on accounts, such as updating our banking partners on account mandates and corporate changes
• Correspondence with various banks (including external counsels if applicable) and various departments within the Group of companies (Corporate Legal, Treasury, Compliance, Tax, Accounting, Business, …)
• Record keeping, filing and maintenance of bank related information and documentation
• Managing circulation of documents for signature and filing
• Providing local assistance to global offices on relevant matters when required
• Managing of personal data under internal data privacy guidelines and comply with the applicable laws in place
• Other tasks related to and deriving from the ongoing needs such as, but not limited to, supporting the wider Corporate Legal team when required

Qualifications

• Academic background in law or accounting is preferred
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in corporate banking or corporate legal environment
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Very well organised and an eye for detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fluent in English and a good command of French is a strong advantage
• Ability to liaise with people across all levels of seniority
• Electronic document management
• Good command of Microsoft Excel