ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Post graduate degree in business, Finance, Economics, Statistics or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g CFA, FRM, CA) strongly preferred.
• ACI dealing certificate a requirement.
• Master’s degree (beneficial but not mandatory)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years’ experience in treasury/finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Deep understanding of global liquidity management, funding, pooling and funding structures and financial
products and markets.
• Strong understanding of African financial markets, regulatory environments and cross-border treasury
operations
• Expertise in Treasury Management Systems
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills (excel, Power point presentations etc)
• Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Be creative and deliver on good time in a highly pressurized environment – be goal oriented and an Enabler

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Behavioral Framework:
• Understanding of the policies, procedures, and ethical requirements of a Treasury environment
• Effective communication skills
• Stakeholder engagement, Internal and external collaboration
• Cultural and regulatory Awareness
• Quality decision making
• Strategic mindset and provide clarity in Direction
• Ethical and effective leadership
• Courage and Teamwork
• Customer focus
• Action-oriented

Technical Competencies
• Financial Products, markets and economic fundamentals
• Knowledge of treasury, retail, corporate and capital market products
• Liquidity management and Interest rate risk management including structural and behavioral analysis
• Negotiation and influencing skills, Presentation and pitching skills
• Recovery and Resolution Panning
• Financial analysis and Performance Management
• Business acumen and Project management
• Manage ambiguity and ensure quality decision making
• Drive Vision & Purpose
• Develop Talent