Sr Manager - ALM And Investments

Job description:

Job Purpose

To be responsible for day-to-day operations of the MM Desk with trades up to one-week being under reporting line to Head of Trading, but longer than this will constitute an ALM position and will be through a dotted reporting line to Head of Treasury (if required). This role will have a dual function to generate profit but also to provide ALM support to other areas of the Bank and support Risk/Compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements (ALCO + UAE CB). The role will require the use of FX, MM, Fixed Income and derivative products in both conventional and Islamic Banking.

Key Accountabilities

Direct Responsibility for assistance in the development, monitoring, performance evaluation & execution of the MM/ALM Budget
Ensure that wide range of products available to support business

Undertake regular performance appraisals and give feedback Head of Trading
In conjunction with Head of Treasury/Trading develop an annual business plan for ALM & FX (USDAED)

Ensure that regulatory and internal liquidity ratios are managed effectively within the approved framework
Analysis of key Risk, MM & Balance Sheet Reports 
To provide an execution service for interest rate/MM products for all customers (Conventional+Islamic) – Internal and external – quoting rates as directed by ALM requirements

Develop customer relationships, both internally and externally, through regular customer visits in coordination with RM’s in FI
To take responsibility for delivering financial solutions & strategies for the Balance Sheet across FX, IR (MM, Derivative and Commodity Products – if required) through working with relevant Traders/Structurer on the Trading Desk
To provide NBF Staff Education, Presentations and ensure all Treasury publications/presentations (if required) are produced and remitted to the correct and appropriate customers on time
Development of the analytical, technical, regulatory & execution skills of the MM Desk Team 
 

Other Accountabilities Other Accountabilities Job Context

The role would direct the individual towards heading the ALM Desk (Conventional + Islamic) and directing the MM Dealing staff to execute the MM Desk functions from a budget & policy perspective, over a period of time and as part of career progression.

Education Bachelors Degree in Economics/ Commerce/Business studies/ Financial Engineering/Quantitative Finance Experience and Skills

Professional Qualifications

MBA, Institution qualification/ACT/CFA/ACI Level 01/ACI Level 02/FIC/FRM/PRM/ACCA

 

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years banking experience and 2 years experience in a similar role at a major financial institution. Comprehensive knowledge of financial markets (Conventional & Islamic), with experience of managing FX, MM asset portfolios (G10, GCC, EM Currencies). Experience to have been gained at a major financial institution, with significant exposure to FX, Interest Rates & ALM in addition to the traditional FX and MM products in Conventional & Islamic Banking. Prior experience of managing a team, with budget setting and overall P&L responsibility is essential. Experience in ALCO Support, Pricing Bulletins, GAP Analysis, Cashflow Management, KRIs, Liquidity Ratios, Fixed Income Portfolio Management. Engaging with internal stakeholders, UAE CB, external regulators, etc. on matters pertaining to regulatory requirements, documentation & execution.

 

Technical Competencies Customer Service Excellence- Treasury- Advanced Sales Strategy, Management and Execution, Treasury- Advanced Structuring- Treasury-Proficient ALM and Liquidity Mgmt- Treasury- Advanced Trading and market risk management- Treasury-Advanced Portfolio Management- Treasury-Advanced Governance, Risk and control- Treasury- Advanced Behavioural Competencies Evaluating and Solving Challenges - Advanced Communication - Advanced Results Orientation - Advanced Working and collaborating with others - Advanced Change and Innovation - Advanced

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