Company Overview

Union Maritime Ltd (UML) is a leading international shipping company with a diversified fleet operating across global markets. As part of its continued growth, UML is seeking a motivated and analytical Treasury Analyst to join its Treasury Department and support the management of financial market activities, treasury reporting, and cross-functional finance initiatives.

Role Overview

The Treasury Analyst will provide support to the Treasury team in managing relationships with financial institutions, monitoring financial market activity, assisting with treasury transactions, and producing treasury reports and analysis. The role will also collaborate closely with the Asset Management team on financial modelling and foreign exchange assumptions and provide support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams when required.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career finance professional looking to build a career in Treasury, Financial Markets, and Corporate Finance within a dynamic international shipping environment.

Key Responsibilities

Treasury & Financial Markets

• Support the execution and administration of foreign exchange, investment, borrowing and hedging transactions.
• Assist with maintaining relationships with banking partners and financial institutions.
• Monitor market developments including interest rates, FX markets, and macroeconomic trends.
• Prepare treasury dashboards, reports, and management information.
• Maintain records of treasury transactions and banking activities.
• Assist in the preparation of treasury presentations for management.

Financial Analysis & Modelling

• Collaborate with the Asset Management team on financial models and business cases.
• Support the development and review of FX rate assumptions used in vessel valuation, investment analysis, and forecasting exercises.

Treasury Operations Support

• Assist with cash management and liquidity reporting.
• Support bank account administration and maintenance of treasury documentation.
• Contribute to treasury process improvements and automation initiatives.

Cross-Functional Finance Support

• Provide assistance to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams during peak periods.
• Support reconciliation activities and financial data analysis as required.
• Work closely with other Finance team members to ensure smooth execution of departmental objectives.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking, Mathematics, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience in the shipping or maritime industry.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Eligible to work in Nigeria.

Desirable

• Internship or previous experience in Treasury, Corporate Finance, Banking, Asset Management, or Financial Analysis.
• Exposure to financial markets, foreign exchange products, or derivatives.
• Knowledge of financial modelling techniques.
• Familiarity with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) or banking platforms.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI AI capabilities, or other productivity tools) to enhance efficiency, reporting and analysis.