Job Objectives
· To deploy and invest the deposit liabilities, internal generation, and cash flows from maturing assets for maximum return on a current and forward basis consistent with the bank's risk policies/appetite.
Duties & Responsibilities
§ Develop and execute treasury strategies and treasury related financial plans that are in line with the Bank’s business plan.
§ Performs market research, analyzes market conditions and works with clients to learn their financial goals.
§ Oversee and manage the treasury function (FX, Securities, MM, liquidity, etc.) ensuring compliance with internal limits and regulatory requirements.
§ Helps clients meet their financial goals by accurately identifying and purchasing the best fixed-income products for them.
§ Responsible for managing daily trading to ensure timely execution of the orders and confirming that they are in compliance with regulatory policies.
§ Documents information on each trade, while ensuring that all documents and account records are up to date.
§ Provides clients with guidance on their transactions and on the risks they are taking.
§ Identifies and leverages opportunities by developing innovative trading ideas and making entry into new markets.
§ Monitor holdings to ensure investment style and constraints meet with client's needs.
§ When there are funds surplus to requirements, checks the inventory of financial instruments with a view to purchasing instruments compliant with GMB’s investment policy.
§ Recommends and purchases short, medium or long term money market instruments in accordance with GMB’s investment policy.
§ Monitor relevant market and/or regulatory trends that may impact the Bank and develop solutions or strategies to mitigate potential risks.
§ Carry out review of SLA Manuals to ensure applicable regulatory laws are incorporated.
§ Any other duties as assigned the Treasurer.
Education Requirement
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
· 7+ years of senior Treasury banking experience
· A track record of strong analytical and decision-making skills,
· Experience in Derivatives (i.e., Interest rate swaps, Forwards)
· Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
Key Competencies
Knowledge
· Performance Management to optimize own and team's productivity.
· Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures, and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks.