We are hiring!
Position: Fixed Income and Money Market Trader (Balance Sheet Optimization)
Reports to: Head of Trading
Location: Head Office
Job Purpose
To manage the bank’s fixed income and money market portfolio, ensuring efficient deployment of funds, maintaining liquidity, and optimizing returns on investments while managing interest rate and credit risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for statutory reserves.
- Manage intra-day cashflows and short-term funding for local currency clearing accounts and locally held foreign currency.
- Maintain adequate funds in nostro and clearing accounts, avoiding overdrafts and investing surpluses at optimal rates.
- Generate revenue through money market instruments and secure the best investment prices.
- Assist in planning future cash movements to ensure necessary liquidity and prepare forecast reports for the bank’s funding requirements.
- Review and ensure all money market borrowing and lending deals comply with liquidity regulations.
Candidate Requirements
- Strong economic and analytical background.
- ACI Dealing Certificate (mandatory).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Banking and Finance, or a related field.
- Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., Kutchi, Gujrati, Spanish, French, or Chinese) is desirable.
Desired Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a strong economic and analytical background with expertise in relevant asset classes, interest rate dynamics, and regulatory requirements. They should demonstrate sound judgment in navigating market volatility and contribute to balance sheet optimization strategies. An understanding of the local and international financial services industry is an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Thorough understanding of financial markets and a strong service ethic.
- In-depth knowledge of local and international financial services industries.
- Knowledge of foreign exchange markets and trends in major currencies.
- Expertise in fixed income markets and interest rate trends.
- Structured approach to managing complex and variable work environments independently.
- Ability to balance opposing business requirements and address both long-term and short-term needs.
Additional Information
Successful candidates will be contacted within 14 days after the deadline of submission.
Please send your application letter and CV to:
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: 25 May 2025
