Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

Aalto University Treasury is responsible for debt financing, cash and liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, financial risk management and bank relationships for the Aalto University Group. At the end of 2024, Aalto University had approx. EUR 350m of interest-bearing debt, which has been raised to finance the university’s campus and real estate investments. In addition, the Treasury acts as a controller to Aalto University’s endowment. With a market value of approx. EUR 1500 million, the endowment portfolio is invested into funds across asset classes such as listed equities, private equity, credit and alternative investments.

Aalto University Treasury is now looking for a

Treasury Specialist

In this position you will have a chance to work in a team of finance and investment professionals and to make an impact by contributing to the university’s sustainable funding. Join us in shaping the future!

Your role and goals

The role of the Treasury Specialist at Aalto University is a unique opportunity to work in a small and dynamic team that is responsible for the university’s overall debt and liquidity management, as well as endowment controlling and back-office support.

The tasks of the Treasury Specialist include:

• Post-trade settlement and controlling of endowment and treasury transactions

• Reporting, incl. month- and year-end financial reporting

• Monthly reconsiliations

• Investment risk controlling

• Monitoring of liquidity and bank balances

• Collateral management

• KYC and AML processes

Your experience and ambitions

• Relevant academic education/degree

• Strong interest in financial markets

• High degree of integrity

• Strong communication and cooperation skills

• Strong Excel skills

• Excellent command of Finnish and English

• Relevant prior experience e.g. in trade settlement or KYC/AML processes will be considered an asset

What we offer

You will work in a dynamic and inspiring environment, where you will be an important member of a small team entrusted with a critical role in ensuring the long-term financial vialibilty of the university. We offer a highly flexible work environment with great work-life balance, where you can impact when and how to conduct your daily tasks. In addition, Aalto University as an employer offers:

• A meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.

• A culture that inspires and includes everyone. All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration.  It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing.

• A responsible and meaningful role with true impact in our university’s funding and success, and in the end, in the wellbeing and development of our society.

• Support, coaching and sparring when you feel you need it.

• Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We constantly keep learning to find the most impactful ways to empower – and invest in – our people.

We work in a hybrid and flexible way; our physical workplace is at our campus in Otaniemi, Espoo. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services along with good public transportation connections.

The recruitment process includes a short video interview, interviews on campus and assessment tests. This is a permanent position starting upon agreement but no later than on September 1. The starting salary will be between 3700 – 4200 €/month depending on your experience.

Join us!

To apply, please share your CV and motivation letter with us through our recruitment site (“Apply now!”) latest on April 21, 2025. Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions).

For more information about the role, please contact Head of Treasury Eero Tuulos +358 50 374 8903 on April 11 at 10 am – 11 am or April 14 at 1 pm – 2 pm. For questions related to the application process, please contact HR Partner Julia Majuri, julia.majuri@aalto.fi.

We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. We aim to have a transparent and equal recruitment process, so feel free to ask us for feedback.

The credit history of the selected candidate may be checked.

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world, Aalto People , and Shaping a Sustainable Future.

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