ANSA Merchant Bank, Financial Services

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Job Purpose

This position contributes to the achievement of The Banking Group’s financial and non-financial objectives through leading and directing all Asset/Liability and capital strategies, banking and investor relations and leveraging human capital as it relates to the Treasury function within the unit.

Key Duties/Accountabilities:

• Oversees the development and implementation of the unit’s strategic financial and non-financial objectives, inclusive of profitability and market growth.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing the bank’s liquidity, funding, and capital management.
• Monitor and manage interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and other market risks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk limits.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and recommend appropriate investment strategies to maximize returns while managing risks effectively.
• Lead the foreign exchange trading desk and execute trading activities to meet the bank’s foreign exchange needs and objectives.
• Develop and implement foreign exchange trading strategies to manage currency exposures and enhance profitability.
• Monitor currency markets, economic indicators, and geopolitical developments to make informed trading decisions.
• Collaborate with risk management teams to assess, monitor, and mitigate treasury and foreign exchange trading risks.
• Ensure adherence to risk policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to treasury and foreign exchange activities.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and contribute to the development of risk management frameworks.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management, finance teams, and risk management functions.
• Collaborate with external parties such as regulatory bodies, counterparties, and financial institutions to facilitate effective treasury and foreign exchange operations.
• Lead and mentor a team of treasury and foreign exchange professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the treasury and foreign exchange trading function.
• Actively contributes to the achievement of overall corporate objectives by ensuring and fostering effective inter-departmental co-operation, working relationships and supporting the organization’s core values.

Qualification (Education & Certification):

• Undergraduate and Post Graduate degree in Finance/Business related field. 
• Professional Qualification e.g. CFA, ACCA and any other professional designation will be an asset

Experience:

• A minimum ten (10) years financial experience with eight (8) years’ experience at a senior management level
• In-depth knowledge of Treasury management
• In-depth knowledge of risk management
• In-depth knowledge of regulations and laws for securities and banking regionally
• Knowledge of capital market
• Knowledge of structured finance and derivatives

Other (Skills):

• A strong sales/relationship building and customer service focus. 
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Performance orientation, Decision-making, Judgment, Leadership.
• Commitment to company values