Head of Treasury & Investment at Alert Microfinance Bank

Roles and Responsibility

• The primary responsibility of the Head of Investment is to supervise and support the company’s activities to achieve profitability and productivity and ensure full compliance with Alert Group Policy and Procedures, particularly to support the liability generation and relationship management objectives of the group.

Job Description

Finance:

• Identification and development of the strategy for sustained liability generation
• Monitoring and managing the bank’s liquidity.
• Fund mobilization;
• Risk analysis;
• Debt Facilities Management;
• Oversee the management of the bank’s investment funds.

Relationship / Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with other company Senior Management Executives to set and achieve the long-term vision for the company based on a thorough understanding of the long-term market and economic trends that will affect the future of the investment business and the firm’s Vision and Mission;
• Develop/Define future business strategies and goals aimed at achieving the organization’s objectives;
• Grow the volume and value of transactions through asset and customers diversification, thus translating them into revenue growth areas;
• Identify and build high-quality client relationships within various segments of institutional investors and high-net-worth clients;
• Will be in charge of developing a suitable Wealth Management unit in the company;
• Oversee all aspects of transaction life cycles: Client sourcing, Marketing, Due diligence, negotiation, Documentation, and Closing;
• Ensure the highest standards of service delivery;
• Build and further develop a team of highly capable professionals who would help achieve the mission of the firm;
• Collaborate with clients to manage their investment portfolios according to their risk appetite and investment goals;
• Interface with the Finance and Operations functions to ensure smooth operations of the funds and portfolios;
• Develop strong internal relations with various departments to maximize firm-wide success and profitability;
• Preparation of Board and monthly ALCO reports;
• Preparation of weekly gap analysis for planning and decision-making.

Process Management:

• Interest rate risk management and development of risk mitigation strategies;
• Develop policy & procedure manual for treasury and investment operations with adequate controls incorporated.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must have experience from an asset management company