Treasury & Banking Operations Specialist (UA)

Our client is an international miltech startup developing advanced technological devices for Ukraine's defense sector, and is now looking for a Treasury & Banking Operations Specialist to manage the Company's day-to-day banking operations, bank relationships, account administration, payments, liquidity monitoring, cash-flow planning, and foreign-exchange transactions. Location: Ukraine (only) Type: On-site|Hybrid, full-time Start date: ASAP About the Company and Role: A fast-growing international defense startup specializing in the development and production of air defense systems, rapidly scaling to meet Ukraine's national defense needs. They believe there is a strong need for new technological solutions in the defense of free people in conflicts around the world. Their team includes experienced leaders from non-defense Silicon Valley startups who have seen this need first-hand and are committed to delivering. A key part of the role will be direct communication with Ukrainian and international banks, including the end-to-end coordination of bank-account openings, preparation and submission of banking documentation, KYC and compliance requests, maintenance of authorized users and signatories, and resolution of operational banking issues. The role will also be responsible for preparing payments, providing bank statements and payment information to the US Finance team, reconciling payments to vendor bills, monitoring available liquidity, supporting cash-flow forecasting, and ensuring that sufficient funds are available in the required currencies and bank accounts. The ideal candidate has strong practical experience in corporate banking operations and understands banking processes from both the bank's and the corporate client's perspectives. Experience as a senior banking operations specialist, corporate-client operations specialist, deputy branch manager, or head of banking operations would be highly relevant. Responsibilities: Act as the primary operational point of contact for Ukrainian and international banks, maintaining effective relationships with bank representatives. Coordinate the opening and ongoing administration of corporate bank accounts, including KYC documentation, signatories, user access, payment templates, approval limits, and online-banking settings. Maintain accurate records of bank signatories, authorized users, and approval limits, and promptly process access changes for new hires, transfers, and terminations. Prepare, verify, and process supplier, payroll, tax, employee, and intercompany payments through online banking platforms, confirming instructions, approvals, and supporting documents before submission. Support foreign-currency payments and conversions, and coordinate intercompany/inter-account transfers after required approvals, confirming successful settlement. Monitor payment execution and resolve rejected, returned, delayed, blocked, or incorrectly processed payments with banks and internal stakeholders. Respond to payment-status inquiries and provide clear updates to Accounts Payable, Procurement, Payroll, and other business partners. Maintain daily visibility into cash/bank balances by legal entity, account, and currency, and prepare accurate cash-position reports for Finance leadership. Maintain short-term cash-flow forecasts and escalate potential liquidity shortages, currency gaps, or payment-timing conflicts in advance. Reconcile bank accounts, payment clearing accounts, and treasury-related general-ledger balances; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Record treasury transactions (bank activity, fees, FX differences, transfers) in Odoo, and reconcile payments against vendor bills and bank statements. Prepare recurring treasury reports (cash balances, payment status, bank fees, reconciling items) and provide bank statements/confirmations to Finance teams. Maintain audit-ready documentation and comply with segregation-of-duties, dual-approval, and fraud-prevention controls; escalate unusual or unauthorized payment activity immediately. Support month-end/year-end close and internal/external audits related to cash, bank accounts, and treasury reconciliations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking, or a related field. 4–7 years of experience in corporate banking operations, treasury operations, cash management, or a closely related role. Strong preference for candidates with previous experience in a bank supporting corporate clients, including senior operations specialists, corporate banking operations specialists, deputy branch managers, or heads of operational departments. Hands-on experience with corporate bank-account opening, KYC and compliance documentation, signatory administration, online-banking access, payment processing, and bank-client communication. Practical understanding of corporate payments, bank documentation, currency transactions, payment controls, approval matrices and segregation-of-duties requirements, and Ukrainian banking requirements. Experience monitoring liquidity, planning cash movements, and coordinating foreign-exchange transactions. Ability to independently communicate and negotiate with banks, resolve operational issues, and confidently challenge incomplete or improperly approved payment requests. Basic accounting knowledge sufficient to reconcile payments against vendor bills, bank statements, and general-ledger records, with strong Excel/Google Sheets skills to prepare accurate cash and reconciliation reports. (added Excel/reporting skills) Experience with Odoo or another ERP system is preferred but not mandatory. High integrity, discretion, and attention to detail when handling confidential banking and payment information. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time-sensitive deadlines and a high volume of transactions. English proficiency sufficient for working with banking documentation and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., the US Finance team); Ukrainian language fluency. Would be a Plus: Experience in a multinational, technology, manufacturing, defense, or high-growth company. Experience supporting multi-entity and multi-currency treasury operations. Knowledge of Ukrainian Accounting Standards and exposure to US GAAP. Experience improving or automating payment, cash-reporting, or bank-reconciliation processes. Familiarity with bank guarantees, letters of credit, or other trade-finance instruments. The company offers: Full-time position & official employment Competitive salary (based on interview results) Paid vacation and sick leave according to Ukrainian legislation Medical Insurance Hybrid working format for Kyiv-based employees. Reservation from mobilization, subject to applicable legal requirements and company eligibility. Friendly and people-oriented team culture. Opportunities to work on an innovative and impactful product.