Treasury Trader

Reports to: Head of Trading

The Treasury Trader ensures compliance with the organization’s risk management guidelines and trading strategies, demonstrating:

• Strong analytical abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of the foreign exchange and fixed income market

• The capacity to make swift, informed decisions under pressure

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Trade Execution

• Execute trades in fixed income securities and foreign exchange (Forex) markets, ensuring compliance with both market regulations and internal policies.

• Optimize trading strategies to maximize returns while minimizing risk exposure.

• Develop daily trading strategy for the desk and provide guidance to the Sales Dealer team.

• Manage all currency positions and the global bank position.

• Formulate trading desk strategies and oversee margin management.

• Expand counterparties traded with and develop relevant trading strategies.

Market Analysis and Decision-Making

• Act as a market maker, conducting in-depth analysis of market trends, economic indicators, and financial reports.

• Stay updated on global financial news, adjusting strategies in response to market shifts.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with interbank trading counterparties, clients, and other key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with relationship managers to facilitate smooth trade execution and enhance client satisfaction.

Pricing and Sales Support

• Develop competitive pricing models for clients to grow the bank’s market share.

• Support the sales team with tailored pricing solutions that ensure both client value and bank profitability.

Client-Focused Trading

• Engage in direct trading with clients in both fixed income securities and foreign exchange.

• Identify and capitalize on trading opportunities beneficial to both the bank and its clients.

Risk Management

• Monitor trading activities to ensure alignment with established risk management frameworks and organizational limits.

• Regularly assess risk metrics, including Value at Risk (VaR), to safeguard the bank’s interests.

Personal Development and Training

• Identify knowledge gaps and create a personal development plan focused on ongoing learning.

• Participate in industry events and professional development opportunities.

Compliance and Audit

• Ensure full adherence to I&M Bank’s internal policies, liquidity investment directives, and regulatory frameworks.

• Maintain an “Acceptable” audit rating by ensuring all trades comply with internal audit standards and regulations.

• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports on transactions and income.

Industry Visibility

• Represent the bank at industry events and forums to promote its capabilities.

• Actively contribute to discussions on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics.

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum Education Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field (mandatory).

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

• ACI Dealing Certificate is mandatory for this role.

Work Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience in a commercially oriented organization.

• Minimum 2 years experience at a supervisory level.

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

✔️ Self-driven with personal initiative and innovation for business growth
✔️ Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
✔️ Problem-solving abilities and capacity to perform under pressure
✔️ Proven sales management and customer relationship management (CRM) experience
✔️ Expertise in market analysis and the ability to anticipate market trends
✔️ Strong communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively with cross-functional teams

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