Treasury Senior Officer / Team Lead
Treasury Senior Officer / Team Lead
HC Solutions Ltd
About The Job
The Treasury personnel is responsible for managing the bank’s treasury function in the local market. This role involves developing and implementing new treasury products, managing the bank’s foreign exchange (FX) position, developing interest rate strategies, and ensuring compliance with legal and internal limits.
Treasury Senior Officer / Team Lead
Specific Skills
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in treasury management, financial markets, or a related role.
- Strong knowledge of treasury products, liquidity management, and FX trading.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, interest rate strategies, and market risks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to interact with senior management and external stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and a strong understanding of risk management and compliance.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Design, develop, and implement new treasury products that meet market demands and align with the bank’s strategic objectives. Ensure new products comply with local regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Develop and manage the bank’s interest rate strategies by analyzing market trends, economic conditions, and competitor activity. Advise senior management on interest rate positioning and the impact on profitability.
- Oversee the bank’s FX position, ensuring it aligns with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Manage daily FX trading activities and ensure the bank maintains an optimal position to mitigate currency risks.
- Monitor the bank’s liquidity position, ensuring that sufficient funds are available to meet obligations while optimizing the balance between liquidity and profitability. Maintain adequate cash reserves to ensure financial stability and compliance with legal requirements.
- Monitor and manage financial risks related to treasury operations, including interest rate risk, currency risk, and liquidity risk. Ensure all treasury activities comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and regulatory limits.
- Develop cash flow forecasts to ensure the bank maintains optimal cash balances. Use forecasting to inform decision-making regarding investments, debt management, and funding strategies.
- Continuously monitor the bank’s treasury operations to ensure they remain within legal, regulatory, and internal risk limits. Report any breaches or potential breaches to senior management and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct research on local and international financial markets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide regular reports to senior management with recommendations on interest rates, FX, and liquidity management.
- Build and maintain relationships with financial institutions, central banks, and other key stakeholders. Negotiate favorable terms for borrowing, investments, and FX transactions to optimize the bank’s treasury operations.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior management and the board on treasury performance, risk exposures, and compliance with internal and external regulations.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree in these fields would be an added advantage.
Job Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Apply To
All interested applicants should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae at recruitment@hcsolutions.rw