Senior Trader – Fixed Income

Key Responsibilities

• Trading & Portfolio Management: Active execution of trades and strategic management of the fixed income portfolio to achieve targeted returns.
• Market Analysis & Strategy: Performing comprehensive market research and analysis to formulate and implement effective trading strategies.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Adhering strictly to risk management frameworks and ensuring all activities comply with regulatory and internal bank policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with internal departments and external market participants.
• Reporting & Documentation: Preparing detailed reports on trading performance, market conditions, and portfolio status.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior traders within the treasury department.

Qualifications & Experience

Academic & Professional Background

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree: Management and Business related (Added Advantage).
• Mandatory Certification: ACI Dealing Certificate.
• Additional Certifications: CPA, CFA, or other relevant certifications (Added Advantage).

Experience Requirements

• Total Treasury Experience: Minimum 8 years.
• Fixed Income Experience: Minimum 3 years.
• Terminal Proficiency: Minimum 3 years of experience with FXT and Bloomberg.
• Risk Management: Minimum 3 years of experience in Treasury Risk Management.
• Relationship Management: Minimum 3 years in Relationship Management.
• Market Awareness: Minimum 3 years of proven Market and Commercial Awareness.
• Product Development: Minimum 2 years in product development (Added Advantage).