Treasury Trader
Kampala, Uganda * FULLTIME
I&M Bank Uganda
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):
• âœ”ï¸ Self-driven with personal initiative and innovation for business growth
• âœ”ï¸ Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• âœ”ï¸ Problem-solving abilities and capacity to perform under pressure
• âœ”ï¸ Proven sales management and customer relationship management (CRM) experience
• âœ”ï¸ Expertise in market analysis and the ability to anticipate market trends
• âœ”ï¸ Strong communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively with cross-functional teams
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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