Regional FX Trader Operational Risk Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Support the development and execution of strategies for all E.A FX trading activity in line with overall treasury business strategy.
Proactively manage proprietary trading activities in UGX, TZS, BIF, RWF, CDF, SSP currencies, structured products, Swaps, Forwards among other treasury products. 
Retain and grow existing offshore, local, and regional counterparts for growth in traded volumes in EA currencies.
Support subsidiaries by providing support to cover their FX needs through proactive collaborations.
Thorough understanding of local and global market regulations applicable to foreign exchange across the EA markets.
Support cross- selling initiatives through optimal pricing and appropriate spreads, give ideas on existing and new products to existing and new clients to support growth in FX business. 
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and maintain good liaison with regulators on market development issues.
Provide insights and ideas to regional FX trading initiatives and work with the wider group trading team to ensure set targets are achieved.
Update internal teams and clients on industry, global and local macro-economic happenings, regulatory changes to ensure that opportunities are optimized in the EA market.
Ensure compliance with Bank’s policies, procedures, and all regulatory requirements. 

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Academic & Professional
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree:  Business related/ Finance, Economics, or any other Field      RQ
Master’s Degree:    Finance or a Business-Related Field   AA
Professional Qualifications: CPA, ACCA, CFA, ACI Dealing Certificate   AA

 Experience
Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required

5 Years 

Detail  Minimum No of Years  

Treasury FX Trading 5
Treasury sales or Fixed Income 3
FX business 5
Financial Analysis & Performance Management  3
People Management 3

 Detail Proficiency Required 

Commerciality/ Market Awareness  A
Knowledge of Business  A 
Attention to Detail  A
Corporate Data and Records Management  A 
Digitally Savvy  A
Computer Literacy A 

Leadership Competencies and Values: 
Leadership Competency 

Proficiency Level Required 
Analysis & Decision Making 
Leadership and People Management 
Interpersonal 
Motivation 
Business 
Closer
Courageous
Connected

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