Head of Financial Markets at PostBank, Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

Financial Markets business to deliver revenue performance and efficient balance sheet
management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /KEY DELIVERABLES
Develop, cascade, and monitor the implementation of Financial Markets department
strategy.
Lead the growth of Treasury business, optimization of income from surplus funds
through prudent investments.
Develop, implement, and manage an effective FX trading, Liquidity, and foreign
exchange Management Strategy for revenue generation.
Develop, implement and establish procedures for monitoring market risks, liquidity
credit and adherence to delegated/approved limits, set limits for Dealers, AMLs,
Products and other precautionary limits such as Balance Sheet Triggers within the Bank
and ensure that all aspects of Treasury are conducted within all applicable laws,
regulations and procedures within the Banking industry.
Oversee the dealing/interbank borrowing, lending, and foreign exchange activity in
Postbank.
Direct the management of foreign currency positions to protect bank earnings against
adverse rate fluctuations, while purchasing bank and customer currency needs in
efficient amounts to acceptable rates.
Implement and monitor ALCO directives as per ALCO agreements/resolutions.
Ensure that the Bank meets all external and internal liquidity requirements and that
proper contingency plans are in place to address excess and deficient liquidity
incidences in line with the Bank policy and Procedures.
Develop and implement mechanisms to mitigate risks inherent in Treasury front office
functions.
Ensure effectiveness of Treasury business Unit structure and systems (policies, process,
procedures, and tools) in achieving compliance requirements, optimal efficiency,
resource utilization and cost containment.
Ensure quality of Financial Markets products portfolio with regard to competitively
addressing current and anticipated target market needs.
Build, nurture and maintain relationships with clients to ensure quality management of
customer expectations.
Lead and develop the Financial Markets team, ensuring high-quality leadership, a
conducive work environment, and employee satisfaction.
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the line Supervisor from time to time
BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS
• Passion: Committed to excellence, delivering outstanding results, and making a
positive impact on our customers and stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Fosters collaboration, mutual respect, and embraces diverse perspectives
to achieve shared success and deliver greater value to the Bank.
• Integrity: Uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability while ensuring ethical
practices in every action.
• Innovation: Embraces creativity and forward-thinking, continually seeking new
solutions to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.