Investment Dealer at Absa Bank Limited

Job Summary

• To deliver treasury management & trading administrative support services through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Job Description

Job Purpose

• The Dealer role is a technical role which entails bridging the investment decision and the transaction settlement. The incumbent will monitor and implement portfolio tactical decisions as agreed on various portfolios, by ensuring timely, accurate and competitive processing and execution of investment instructions while ensuring compliance with risk management guidelines regarding counterparties, placement limits, asset allocation, asset classes, portfolio Investment Policy Statements, Regulatory Guidelines etc. They are also custodians of the counterparty relationships ensuring that these are managed effectively for better investment outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

Execution, time split 70%

• Prepare dealing tickets to the intermediaries and ensure they are logged into the fund management system accurately and timeously.
• Timely, accurate and competitive dealing with placement counterparties with view to maximizing returns to the organization while managing risk and tax efficiency.
• Ensuring timely settlement of the trades with custody and in the Investment system.
• Negotiating and closing investment opportunities with potential counterparties.
• Implementation of investment decisions made by the Investment Committee in liaison with the investment manager.
• Ensuring complete documentation/recording of trades/deals in compliance with internal procedures.

Liquidity Management, time split 10%

• Recommend rebalancing actions based on market developments and cash flow needs.
• Monitor upcoming investment maturities/Roll-overs and informing investment managers/private wealth clients in a timely manner.

Stakeholder Management, time split 10%

• Initiating and sustaining good relationships with investment counterparties including banks, brokers, custodians, and other market participants to ensure efficient exaction of deals.
• Organize continuous and periodic review meetings with listed and unlisted institutions to facilitate investment management decision making.
• Coordinate meetings with potential investment issuer

Risk Management and Compliance, time split 10%

• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Absa Policies and Policy Standards.
• Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.
• Compliance with Service providers and counterparty SLA

Other Duties

• Data steward -Support in maintaining all research databases always updated.
• Investment Committee coordination
• Monitoring counterparties and appraising them

Preferred Qualification

• A first degree in relevant subjects preferably Business Management, Commerce, Actuarial Science etc.
• Must be a Chartered Investment & Financial Analyst (CIFA) certified or actively pursuing CIFA qualifications and registration
• Professional qualifications which may include CFA, CPA, CISI, CAIA and/or other relevant professional qualifications in fund management will be an added advantage

Preferred Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Investment Dealing or other relevant areas.
• Experience in use of Investment Management and Research Systems.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the Kenya financial services industry, Capital Markets Authority (CMA) & Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) Guidelines.
• Knowledge of good practice in financial analysis and dealing and related activities including risk and governance frameworks.