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Treasury Trader

Kampala, Uganda * FULLTIME
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I&M Bank Uganda

Banking Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda FULLTIME Salary: Not mentioned Posted 1 year ago
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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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 / SKILLS
• 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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