Steven Reynolds
Geneva
Summary
Dynamic treasury leader with extensive expertise in cash management and regulatory compliance, consistently driving efficiency and risk mitigation. Proven ability to lead teams in achieving financial objectives while fostering a culture of accountability and performance excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Treasury and Payments
CERN
Geneva
08.2022 - Current
- Handled complete payment cycle at CERN, including salaries, loans, and accounts receivable/payable.
- Streamlined resolution processes for compliance issues including sanctions and AML.
- Represented CERN in interactions with affiliated financial institutions.
- Providing leadership and guidance for Treasury team (4) and the wider finance and administration group concerning all banking and payment matters
- Implemented robust risk management strategies to minimize fraud exposure.
- Controlled payments and ensured compliance with section's procedures in a timely manner.
- Partnered with asset managers on strategic oversight of CHF 1B+ investments to achieve consistent growth.
- Optimized financial operations, achieving notable savings by refining bank account and investment structures.
- Established strategies for CERN's Banking and Treasury operations.
- Facilitated coordination between member countries and the Swiss National Bank for contributions to CERN.
- Negotiated agreements related to ISDA, new accounts, and fees with banks.
Treasury Manager
International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Oversee execution of settlement and confirmation processes within the main accounting system for treasury transactions.
- Validate and certify all completed transactions from the Front Office.
- Ensured accuracy in daily bank reconciliation through regular assessment between TMS and ERP.
- Maintained updated treasury process documentation and procedural manuals across the organization.
- Maintained strict adherence to established ICRC protocols.
- Ensured proper maintenance of banking records and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Managed processes related to account opening, maintenance, and closure.
- Oversaw exchange rate disclosures and facilitated correct accounting procedures for treasury-focused financial statements.
- Implemented treasury automation through process optimization.
- Oversee duties of one back office staff member.
Treasury Manager
eBay Gmbh
Bern
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Prepared financial projections through consistent interaction with business leadership.
- Directed and guided a team of professionals specializing in treasury cash analysis.
- Executed strategies with treasury teams to reduce foreign currency and counterparty risks.
- Managed overall global cash planning with cross-functional teams including Tax, Legal, and Accounting.
- Developed liquidity strategies through alignment with banking institutions, tax professionals, and local financial teams.
- Reviewed existing protocols to ensure they met necessary standards.
- Acted as the deputy for the Global Cash Management Director.
Associate Manager International Treasury
Celgene International Sarl
Boudry
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Acted independently at Celgene Boudry location as Treasury representative for Europe.
- Managed liquidity for EMEA and APAC regions.
- Performed FX exposure reporting, addressing risk mitigation through timely trades of surplus non-USD currencies.
- Coordinated Treasury-related settlement processes with both external connections and internal groups.
- Refined methods for assessing and communicating major FX risks to US teams focusing on the EMEA area..
Treasury Analyst
Cisco Systems International
Rolle
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Primary responsibility for daily cash position of all Cisco EMEA entities.
- Ensuring optimal liquidity on all bank accounts and minimization of FX risk.
- Managed and maintained excellent business and personal relationships with all of Cisco's banking partners globally.
- Working daily with global teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Conducted due diligence throughout the step-by-step process of setting up new entities.
- Managed interactions with European and Asian financial institutions to guarantee prompt fulfillment of payroll obligations, AP processes, and tax responsibilities.
- Intercompany loan administration and management.
- Oversaw migration process for all Cisco payment operations aligning with SEPA requirements.
- Performed support duties for accounting teams during monthly reconciliations of EMEA bank accounts at Cisco.
- Handled all compliance matters related to new acquisitions while acting as the key liaison for the M&A team.
- Demonstrated proficiency in meeting strict timelines while managing diverse regional challenges.
Business Analyst
Cisco Systems International
Dublin
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across EMEA for timely resolution of operational activities within Cisco Capital Europe/Emerging Markets.
- Provided consistent support to team leads in EMEA by addressing daily escalations.
- Established connections with European teams to gather and handle sensitive sales data.
- Resolved discrepancies discovered during monthly audits.
- Developed processes accelerating CSFI portfolio payments through guarantee tracker.
- Educated team members in Emerging Markets on Cisco Capital Sales processes, enabling increased local responsibilities.
Education
Executive MBA - Corporate Finance
HEC Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland12.2017
BA (Hons.) - European Business and Spanish
Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland01.2008
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Cash management
- Treasury operations
- Regulatory compliance
- Bank relationship management
- Foreign exchange management
- Process optimization
Nationality
Switzerland
Languages
English
First Language
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Head of Treasury and Payments
CERN
08.2022 - Current
Treasury Manager
International Committee of the Red Cross
07.2020 - 08.2022
Treasury Manager
eBay Gmbh
09.2018 - 07.2020
Associate Manager International Treasury
Celgene International Sarl
08.2014 - 04.2017
Treasury Analyst
Cisco Systems International
01.2012 - 07.2014
Business Analyst
Cisco Systems International
07.2009 - 12.2011
Executive MBA - Corporate Finance
HEC Lausanne
BA (Hons.) - European Business and Spanish
Dublin City University
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