Treasury and Finance Manager

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 the