Job Description
Job Title: Treasury Dealer - UK
Industry Banking
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive Salary + Other Benefits
Role Purpose
Reporting directly to the Head of Treasury, the Treasury (Money Market) Dealer is responsible for:
1. Managing daily cash balances, surplus cash and monitoring the money market to maximise revenue opportunities for the Bank.
2. Prepare and send daily MM rate sheet to Financial Institutions.
3. Prepare and send daily MM rate sheet to EMDO clients.
4. Prepare and send daily Market Update to Bank subsidiaries.
5. Pricing of all money market deals based on rate guide as agreed with the Head of Treasury
6. Assisting the Head of Treasury in implementing ALCO (ALM) strategy.
7. Managing and maintaining client relationships with key market contacts, pursuing new leads and developing business with the current client base and strengthening existing relationships
8. Ensuring transactions are executed in an efficient and compliant manner, including confirmation, settlement and accurate recording of all treasury deals.
9. Keep up to date on the international financial, economic, political and social trends and market developments; assess their possible effects on FX and interest rates; and advise Head of Treasury on business recommendations.
10. Monitoring the economic environment and developments in the financial market to: seek out new business opportunities identify new, profitable lines of business which fit with the Bank’s business strategy and to meet business objectives. Execute the chosen trading strategies identified by Head of Treasury Maintaining, developing and enhancing the Front Office processes, procedures and controls in line with the regulatory framework in place. Acts as First Line of Defence in the risk management framework to anticipate, identify and manage potential market, credit and operational risks. Ensure KYC process is carried out effectively before business is undertaken and transactions processed with any new clients. Ensure adherence to existing limits before business is undertaken and transactions processed with any new clients. Carrying out FX transactions to maximise revenue generation opportunities within the Bnk risk framework and regulatory limits. Act as back-up to Fixed Income dealer during busy days or period(s) of absence of the Fixed Income dealer. Act as back-up to FX dealer during busy days or period(s) of absence of the FX dealer. Pricing of all incoming MFX requests from all clients Produce numerous daily/weekly/monthly blotters and spreadsheets for analysis and reporting purposes. Provide continuous assistance to other areas of the Bank
Experience
Technical
11. In-depth knowledge and experience of money markets, and FX Brokerage business/ function
12. Experience of Fixed Income dealing or brokering in the international markets
13. Proven Experience in a Financial Services (treasury or banking) environment with exposure to the Treasury Products and emerging market currencies (mainly African)
14. Proven knowledge of the dynamics of the money market business and the factors influencing interest rate movements
15. Advanced IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
16. Knowledge of cash management, the finance market and banking processes
17. KYC Knowledge
General
18. General experience and background for successful execution of the role
19. Money market trading experience in a UK-based financial institution
20. Excellent numerical and analytical skills
21. Flexibility to serve as temporary back up to Fixed Income and FX dealer during period(s) of absence
Qualifications/Education/Training
Essential
Desirable
University degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics
22. ACI Dealing certification
23. CTP certification
Key Competencies
Market Knowledge
Awareness and understanding of the wider business, economic and market environment in which the Bank operates:
24. Knowledge of the competitive environment and reach of the Bank – countries, customers and competitors
25. Focus on competitor offerings
26. Knowledge of Customer needs
27. Wider banking and regulatory knowledge
Trade Execution Ability
Awareness of basic Treasury trade execution platforms and process:
28. Ability to execute money market, FX and fixed income brokerage trades via voice, mail, Bloomberg, Refinitiv and other web-based platforms
29. Awareness of treasury money market and FX products such as spot, outright forward and swaps
30. Awareness and understanding of trade execution and settlement terms
Business Strategy & Business Model
Awareness and understanding of the Bank’s business strategy:
31. Execute transactions which support the Bank’s strategy and operate in line with the business model
32. Monitor income from money market, FX and fixed income activities against budget and institute appropriate/corrective actions when faced with negative variances
33. Prompt customer service; ‘’ spirit
Risk Management & Control
Identify, assess, monitor, control and mitigate risks to the Bank:
34. Ensure transactions captured are within agreed bank risk limits and exposures tolerance levels; compliant with client controls and credit policy
35. Processes and controls are in place to effectively control the transaction lifecycle, including reconciliations and analysis
36. Trade within Risk Limits for counterparty and credit risk
37. Knowledge of the potential Financial Crime/AML/Risks inherent in the Bank’s markets
38. Ongoing AML/KYC training is up to date and tested
Governance Oversight & Controls
Assess the effectiveness of the Bank’s arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight and controls in the business and, if necessary, to oversee changes in these areas:
39. Awareness and understanding of Treasury governance, oversight and controls.
40. Business continuity plan tested and maintained from a Treasury perspective.
41. Ensure KYC is carried out prior to transacting with new clients.
42. Understanding of the Board approved Risk Appetite Statement.
Regulatory Framework & Requirements
Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Bank operates and the regulatory requirements and expectations:
43. Book deals within risk limits and exposures tolerance levels.
44. Awareness of the regulatory environment the Bank operates in.
45. Review regulatory reports to ensure treasury is compliant with regulations and take corrective action where necessary.
46. Maintain awareness of current KYC regulations and international AML rules, ensuring KYC due diligence and annual reviews are conducted.
47. Comply with FCA and PRA conduct rules.
Regulatory Conduct Rules
48. Acts with Integrity, due skill, care and diligence.
49. Is open and cooperative with the Regulators.
50. Pays due regard to customers interests and treats them fairly.
51. Observes market conduct standards.
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