DEADLINE: 07/01/2025

Treasury Officer

Contract

Yako Bank is hiring a Treasury Officer will manage the bank’s foreign exchange position and invest excess funds in the money market to generate profits while ensuring the required liquidity levels are maintained.

Reporting To: Finance Manager
Location: Head Office

Key Result Areas:

 

Treasury Operations:

  • Maintain and update the investment schedule.
  • Conduct market research to determine market trends.
  • Monitor cash and bank balances to ensure sound liquidity management.
  • Negotiate competitive prices for both assets and liabilities to achieve a stable net income.
  • Ensure compliance with cash management procedures.
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to ensure compliance.
  • Undertake foreign exchange trading for both wholesale and retail clients.

Sales and Customer Engagement:

  • Design and implement sales plans to attract more customers, including working with branches to identify potential clients and engage in business networking.
  • Maintain a record of foreign exchange customers and transactions for continuous engagement.
  • Work with the Treasury Dealer to manage foreign exchange trading functions to meet the bank’s financial goals.

Sales Strategy:

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve fixed-income sales targets.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling fixed-income products.

Market Analysis:

  • Monitor financial markets, economic indicators, and interest rate movements.
  • Analyze market conditions to provide timely and relevant advice to clients.

Risk Management:

  • Assess and manage risks associated with fixed-income transactions.
  • Implement risk mitigation strategies as needed.

Reporting:

  • Generate regular reports on fixed-income sales performance.
  • Provide updates to management on market developments and client interactions.

Customer Service:

  • Address client inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through effective communication.

Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with internal teams, including research, trading, and compliance.
  • Work closely with colleagues to achieve overall treasury and bank objectives.

Required Competencies:

  • Education & Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a business-related field from a recognized university.
    • Professional certifications such as ACI are an added advantage.
    • At least a distinction in Math and English at O’ Level.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of two years’ experience in a financial institution within the treasury department.
    • Demonstrated sales and customer relationship management skills.
    • Knowledge of the banking environment and excellent networking skills.
  • Skills & Attributes:
    • Strong analytical skills and business acumen to make sound judgments and maximize forex revenues.
    • Ability to gather, analyze, and offer solutions to customer needs.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Proficiency in computers and familiarity with banking systems.
    • Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Key Competency Requirements:

  • Initiative & Decisiveness
  • Innovation & Value Addition
  • Drive for Results
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication & Influencing for Impact
  • Thought Leadership
  • Learning & Resourcefulness

Applications:

Suitably qualified candidates should address their applications to:

Human Resource & Administration Manager
Yako Bank, Forest Mall Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and photocopies of academic testimonials, and must be sent via email to [email protected]. The CV should include telephone contacts and email addresses of three referees, one of whom should be the most recent employer.

Closing Date: 7th February 2025

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Yako Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding humanity and maintaining a transparent recruitment process. We require no payment or favors from candidates/job applicants. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Industry: Banking
Location: Kampala, Uganda

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