Job Title: Senior Trader, FX & ALM/FI
Organisation: Bank of Africa Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Bank of Africa Uganda Limited is part of GROUPE BANK OF AFRICA (BOA) comprising 16 Commercial Banks, 3 Leasing Companies, 2 Investment Companies, a Stock Brokerage Company, an Asset Management Company and a Mortgage Bank. It spans 15 African countries and France, employing over 5,000 people.
Job Summary: To manage the foreign exchange, money markets, asset liability management and fixed income trading with banks and other counterparties
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop insights into the local, regional and global financial markets for informed trading and advisory to the bank on financial markets and economic developments
- Price foreign exchange, money markets and fixed income transactions with banks and other counterparties optimally, efficiently and profitably
- Build and maintain strong counterparty relationships to drive transaction volumes and be a go-to desk for financial markets transactions
- Undertake trading strategy innovation and product development
- Share insights and guidance to the Treasury sales team on market dynamics, pricing, strategy and market opportunities
- Ensure efficient and robust end-to-end execution of foreign exchange, money markets and fixed income trading activities, working in partnership with Operations and Risk to ensure seamless processing
- Review funding and placement requirements for optimal utilization of bank funds, while undertaking effective nostro management
- Keep abreast of the securities market developments, including key trends in primary auctions and secondary market trading
- Ensure regulatory compliance to all trading, treasury, and balance sheet management ratios and limits
- Work with the Head of Treasury to prepare the monthly Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) reports, and undertake a continuous and dynamic balance sheet management approach
- Engage institutional and individual investors for business development in fixed income, money markets, and foreign exchange transactions
- Active participation in the Treasury strategy formulation, implementation, and driving the broader departmental strategic and financial objectives
- Carry out activities as delegated by the Head of Treasury
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related field. ACI Dealing Certificate required. A post-graduate qualification in a finance-related field will be an advantage.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ Treasury experience
- Technical Skills: Deep understanding of treasury and financial markets environment and products; knowledge of the financial industry and the economic environment.
- Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities; excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; ability to inspire and lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Additional Requirements/Competencies
- Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision.
- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
- Innovative Thinking: Strong ability to think creatively and leverage technology to solve business challenges.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Skilled in using data analytics to inform decisions and track progress.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Change Leadership: Proven capability to lead cultural and organisational change to foster innovation and agility.
- Customer Focus: Demonstrated commitment to enhancing customer experience
- Risk Management: Deep understanding of risks associated with treasury and implementing effective controls.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join Bank of Africa should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 31st July 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60