Senior Trader, FX & ALM/FI
Department: Treasury
Job description
1. Develop insights into the local, regional and global financial markets for informed trading and advisory to the bank on financial markets and economic developments
2. Price foreign exchange, money markets and fixed income transactions with banks and other counterparties optimally, efficiently and profitably
3. Build and maintain strong counterparty relationships to drive transaction volumes and be a go-to desk for financial markets transactions
4. Undertake trading strategy innovation and product development
5. Share insights and guidance to the Treasury sales team on market dynamics, pricing, strategy and market opportunities
6. Ensure efficient and robust end-to-end execution of foreign exchange, money markets and fixed income trading activities, working in partnership with Operations and Risk to ensure seamless processing
7. Review funding and placement requirements for optimal utilization of bank funds, while undertaking effective nostro management
8. Keep abreast of the securities market developments, including key trends in primary auctions and secondary market trading
9. Ensure regulatory compliance to all trading, treasury, and balance sheet management ratios and limits
10. Work with the Head of Treasury to prepare the monthly Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) reports, and undertake a continuous and dynamic balance sheet management approach
11. Engage institutional and individual investors for business development in fixed income, money markets, and foreign exchange transactions
12. Active participation in the Treasury strategy formulation, implementation, and driving the broader departmental strategic and financial objectives
13. Carry out activities as delegated by the Head of Treasury
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related field. ACI Dealing Certificate required. A post-graduate qualification in a finance-related field will be an advantage.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ Treasury experience
- Technical Skills: Deep understanding of treasury and financial markets environment and products; knowledge of the financial industry and the economic environment.
- Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities; excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; ability to inspire and lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision.
- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
- Innovative Thinking: Strong ability to think creatively and leverage technology to solve business challenges.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Skilled in using data analytics to inform decisions and track progress.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Change Leadership: Proven capability to lead cultural and organisational change to foster innovation and agility.
- Customer Focus: Demonstrated commitment to enhancing customer experience
- Risk Management: Deep understanding of risks associated with treasury and implementing effective controls.
