Regional FX Trader at KCB Bank Kenya

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support the development and execution of strategies for all E.A FX trading activity in line with overall treasury business strategy.
• Proactively manage proprietary trading activities in UGX, TZS, BIF, RWF, CDF, SSP currencies, structured products, Swaps, Forwards among other treasury products. 
• Retain and grow existing offshore, local, and regional counterparts for growth in traded volumes in EA currencies.
• Support subsidiaries by providing support to cover their FX needs through proactive collaborations.
• Thorough understanding of local and global market regulations applicable to foreign exchange across the EA markets.
• Support cross- selling initiatives through optimal pricing and appropriate spreads, give ideas on existing and new products to existing and new clients to support growth in FX business. 
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and maintain good liaison with regulators on market development issues.
• Provide insights and ideas to regional FX trading initiatives and work with the wider group trading team to ensure set targets are achieved.
• Update internal teams and clients on industry, global and local macro-economic happenings, regulatory changes to ensure that opportunities are optimized in the EA market.
• Ensure compliance with Bank’s policies, procedures, and all regulatory requirements. 

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Academic & Professional

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree:  Business related/ Finance, Economics, or any other Field      RQ
• Master’s Degree:    Finance or a Business-Related Field   AA
• Professional Qualifications: CPA, ACCA, CFA, ACI Dealing Certificate   AA

 Experience

Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required

• 5 Years 

Detail  Minimum No of Years  

• Treasury FX Trading 5
• Treasury sales or Fixed Income 3
• FX business 5
• Financial Analysis & Performance Management  3
• People Management 3

 Detail Proficiency Required 

• Commerciality/ Market Awareness  A
• Knowledge of Business  A 
• Attention to Detail  A
• Corporate Data and Records Management  A 
• Digitally Savvy  A
• Computer Literacy A 

Leadership Competencies and Values: 

Leadership Competency 

• Proficiency Level Required 
• Analysis & Decision Making 
• Leadership and People Management 
• Interpersonal 
• Motivation 
• Business 
• Closer
• Courageous
• Connected