Position Summary
Ryan Specialty is looking for a Treasury and Finance Manager to join our Chicago team. We are a fast paced, energetic and rapidly growing organization that offers a great opportunity for someone interested in further developing their career. Ryan Specialty has been awarded Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces 2024, IBA Top Insurance Employer 2024, IBA 2025 Five-Star Wholesale Broker Award 2025.
Position Summary:
The Manager, Finance and Treasury reports to the Treasury & Finance Senior Manager and is involved in leading or assisting in strategic and financial initiatives including: Capital Markets activity (both Debt and Equity), Corporate Finance and Reporting, and Financial Risk Management. The role will support the Company’s M&A program, drive strategic implementation of Treasury products and services, and provide best-in-class analysis of complex financial problems.
What will your job entail?
Essential Functions:
- Manage the development of advanced financial models, analysis, and presentations to support the Company’s capital structure and strategic finance initiatives (rating agency presentations, business/M&A financing scenarios, capital structure updates, various debt/equity financing alternatives, working capital, liquidity planning, and other corporate finance initiatives).
- Lead the preparation of cash forecasting, credit analysis and other reporting and financial compliance reporting to lenders and rating agencies.
- Review current processes and systems within Treasury and the broader Finance Department for improvements or opportunities to incorporate enhanced systems / technologies.
- Collaborate and lead cross-functional strategic initiatives with FP&A, Controllership, Legal, Premium Accounting, and other relevant departments.
- Improve the quality and expand the scope of analysis provided by the department to stakeholders.
- Manage annual cash flow budget process, quarterly forecasts, and budget to actual variance analysis.
- Coordinate with Treasury Operations team, legal, and international stakeholders on optimal foreign currency positioning, long-term funding, and repatriation initiatives
- Spearhead other ad-hoc corporate development projects and reporting requests.
- Identify and assess financial risks, propose and implement risk mitigation strategies through changes to business processes, cash positioning strategies, banking products, investment vehicles, use of derivatives, etc.
- Stay current on market trends and regulatory changes that may impact the organizations financial standing.
- Lead and mentor direct report(s) and foster a culture of continued improvement and excellence.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree; concentration in a business field. Active CPA license or hold a CFA Charter.
- Minimum of 5 years of public accounting or corporate finance experience.
- The ability to expeditiously work with, manipulate, and synthesize large data sets.
- Experience with MS PowerPivot, Power BI, MS Access, SQL, AI tools, and/or Adaptive Insights is a plus.
- Experience managing direct report(s), or in providing feedback is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knack for continuous improvement and ability to problem solve independently.
- Organization / Time Management: Maintains an organized approach to managing daily activities; is able to simultaneously juggle multiple demands to achieve optimal efficiency and productivity while ensuring business deadlines and requirements are met.
- Results Oriented: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations; persists despite obstacles, setbacks and competing influences.
- Teamwork: Fosters collaboration among team members and business partners throughout the organization; shows skill and ease at working in groups and senior leadership; contributes ideas, opinions and skills toward the achievement of a common goal.
Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.
How We Support Our Teammates
Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
The target salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually.
The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@Ryansg.com
The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
