FUNDING AND LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Banking, Lusaka, zambia
A well established reputable Bank is looking for a Funding and Liquidity Management Specialist to coordinate and manage Liquidity and Funding for the bank. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring continuous engagement with the banks major stakeholders and clients via the sales function to maintain and grow relationships.
JOB SPECIFICATION
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reporting To: Chief Treasurer
Supervision Of: Funding Ops Team
Interacts With: Management, Key stakeholders, Relevant Regulatory Authorities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Identify and manage risks within Risk Framework and structure of the bank in terms of Treasury functions and risks;
Ensuring that the Bank is appropriately funded in order to meet Regulatory requirements as well as ability to survive a liquidity crisis caused by changes to economic and market conditions. This role is pivotal in ensuring that this risk is mitigated
Assist with devising and implementing strategy as approved by ALCO, EMT and Board regarding Balance sheet management, specifically focused on funding of the bank.
Ensure the bank is competitive and well positioned to obtain funding from key players in the financial markets and be in a position to offer clients what they need in terms of products, advice and price while managing the banks liquidity and market risk within pre-approved parameters.
Maintain a focus on interest income performance of the Treasury through management of actual results against budget
Develop and nurture strategic relationships with stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the department and the bank
Monitor market trends and developments and remain up to date with current economic developments and events on a daily basis
Ensure adherence to all Regulatory requirements
Ensure Treasury adherence to all Strategies, Policies, Plans and Limits relevant to the bank, specifically regulatory, liquidity and market risk.
Ensure the bank complies with all BOZ and other regulatory requirements and relevant legislation pertaining to Funding and Liquid Asset management.
Responsible for building relationships across all hierarchical levels within and outside the Bank in order to develop a credible and relevant network, to ensure leading edge financial and market information
Ensure the transfer of skills and knowledge to and coaching of Treasury and Payments staff as well as the Relationship Managers and other client facing bank employees who have dealings with the client to facilitate business continuity and succession planning
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
Experience: 5 years
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Business degree ,MBA/MSC/CA/CFA will be an added advantage
Software: Strong Microsoft Office skills
Equipment: Industry related
Knowledge Of: Must have a strong awareness and an intimate understanding of the activities of the bank, its competitors (traditional and non-traditional) and the impact of these activities on the bank.
Skills To: Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills, High level of numeracy and analytical skills as well as problem solving skills
Ability To: Lead a team and to interact and influence at all levels
Personality: Professional, Well groomed, Target driven
ORGANISATION
Industry: Banking
Culture: Dynamic, Fast paced
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Between 30 and 50 years of age
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Employment: Permanent
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Remuneration: Negotiable
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