Treasury Back-Office Functions and Compliance Training Course

Introduction

Effective treasury back-office operations are the bedrock of a robust financial ecosystem within any organization, ensuring the accurate processing, settlement, and reconciliation of complex financial transactions. In an environment characterized by increasing regulatory scrutiny, technological advancements, and a growing volume of financial instruments, a well-managed back office is critical for mitigating operational risks, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring strict compliance. This specialized training course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for optimizing back-office efficiency and reinforcing a strong control environment.

This comprehensive program delves into the intricacies of trade confirmation, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting, emphasizing the vital role of internal controls and regulatory adherence. Participants will gain actionable insights into streamlining workflows, leveraging automation, and navigating the evolving landscape of financial regulations to minimize errors and prevent fraud. By mastering these critical skills, attendees will be empowered to enhance the reliability, transparency, and compliance of their organization's treasury operations, contributing significantly to overall financial governance and stability.

Duration: 5 Days

Target Audience:

  • Treasury back-office personnel and specialists
  • Operations managers and staff in financial departments
  • Compliance officers and risk management professionals
  • Internal and external auditors
  • Accountants and financial reporting specialists
  • IT professionals supporting treasury systems
  • Anyone involved in the processing, settlement, or reporting of financial transactions within a treasury function

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the critical role and functions of the treasury back office.
  • Implement best practices for trade confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation processes.
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks within the back office.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
  • Utilize technology and automation to enhance back-office efficiency and accuracy.
  • Develop robust internal controls for treasury operations.
  • Prepare accurate and timely treasury reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Enhance their problem-solving and decision-making skills in a back-office context.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury Back-Office

  • Definition and scope of treasury back-office functions
  • The strategic importance of the back office in the treasury value chain
  • Key stakeholders and their interactions (front office, middle office, banks, counterparties)
  • Overview of financial instruments handled by the back office (FX, money market, derivatives, debt)
  • The role of technology in modern back-office operations

Module 2: Trade Confirmation and Validation

  • Principles of trade confirmation and its legal significance
  • Types of confirmation methods (SWIFT, electronic platforms, manual)
  • Verifying trade details against deal tickets and market conventions
  • Identifying and resolving discrepancies in trade confirmations
  • Automation of confirmation processes and matching platforms

Module 3: Settlement and Payment Processing

  • Understanding settlement cycles and payment cut-off times
  • Mechanics of payment processing and various payment systems (SWIFT, RTGS, ACH)
  • Managing payment instructions, beneficiary details, and payment statuses
  • Handling payment exceptions, rejections, and investigations
  • Best practices for secure payment execution and fraud prevention

Module 4: Reconciliation and Nostro Management

  • Principles of bank account (Nostro) reconciliation
  • Reconciling treasury transactions: cash, investments, debt
  • Identifying and resolving reconciliation breaks and differences
  • Managing suspense accounts and outstanding items
  • Automation tools and strategies for efficient reconciliation

Module 5: Treasury Accounting and Reporting

  • Recording treasury transactions in the general ledger
  • Understanding accounting standards relevant to treasury instruments (e.g., IFRS 9, ASC 815)
  • Preparing internal treasury reports: cash position, exposures, P&L
  • Generating external financial disclosures related to treasury activities
  • Ensuring data integrity for financial reporting

Module 6: Operational Risk Management and Internal Controls

  • Identifying key operational risks in the treasury back office (e.g., error, fraud, system failure)
  • Designing and implementing effective internal controls (segregation of duties, authorization)
  • Developing clear policies, procedures, and process documentation
  • Business continuity planning and disaster recovery for back-office operations
  • Incident management and root cause analysis

Module 7: Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

  • Overview of relevant financial regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, Dodd-Frank, EMIR)
  • Ensuring compliance with internal policies and limits
  • Regulatory reporting requirements for treasury transactions
  • The role of internal audit in reviewing back-office compliance
  • Data privacy and security considerations in back-office operations

Module 8: Technology, Automation, and Future Trends

  • Leveraging Treasury Management Systems (TMS) for back-office automation
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in back-office tasks
  • Integration with other systems (ERP, trading platforms, banking portals)
  • Data analytics and dashboards for performance monitoring
  • Emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain) and their potential impact on back-office functions

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

 

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