Treasury Manager at Choice Microfinance Bank

Job Purpose

Under the general guidance of the Ag. Chief Executive Officer, and within the limits of the established Choice Microfinance Bank rules, policies and procedures, ensures that all related risks are managed adequately in all the trading activities in order to achieve the set revenues.

Responsibilities for the Treasury Manager Job

• Develop strategies and policies for Treasury department in line with the Bank’s strategic direction.
• Grow treasury trading business to include:
• Forex trading – set and implement trading strategies to ensure maximum profitability.
• Local and Foreign currency bond trading – implement bond trading strategies (local and foreign currency denominated) to ensure maximum profitability in line with set targets.
• Liquidity management.
• Risk management in both FX and Bond trading activities.
• Forecasting cash requirements and loan repayments.
• Investment of surplus cash balances in accordance with company’s policies.
• Team coaching and mentoring through performance management against agreed targets.
• Team development to ensure high competence and high performance levels.
• Staff training and development on treasury matters.
• Maintain complete and accurate departmental documentation of activities as required. Adhere strictly to treasury risk controls with the Bank’s and regulatory standards, policies and practices; report control weaknesses, compliance breaches and operational loss events.

Qualifications for the Treasury Manager Job

• A Bachelors degree in Business/Commerce related or Finance fields.
• Possession of an MBA, CPA (K) will be an added advantage.
• Have good knowledge and solid understanding of:
• Treasury Operations.
• General Banking Operations.
• The Banking Act.
• CBK Prudential Guidelines.
• Internal policies and procedures.
• International financial reporting standards.
• Other internal and external regulations.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at senior management level.
• Outstanding track record of performance and achievement.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong banking operations and treasury experience within a financial institution.
  Accounts, Project Management, Customer Service and/or bank regulatory experience are desirable.

Competencies

• Demonstrate skills in strategy development and execution.
• Proven ability in relationship building through negotiation and networking.

Job skills

• Proven competence in Treasury and Finance.
• Ability to multitask and adequately prioritize workflow.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Computer skills: Adept in use of Ms Word, Excel, Access, powerpoint, Internet and email.
• Personality: results oriented with strong interpersonal relations and networking ability; A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable, hard working; strong analytical skills and able to work without supervision.
• Proven integrity, transparency and accountability.