Head of Treasury – First Capital Bank Botswana

Job Description

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If you are a self-starter and looking for a challenging, yet exciting opportunity to grow and develop new markets with First Capital Bank please submit your applications for the Following position.

HEAD OF TREASURY

REPORTS TO

Chief Executive Officer

JOB PURPOSE

Management of the Bank’s financial assets and liabilities, optimizing liquidity, and ensuring efficient risk management. Overseeing all treasury functions and providing strategic guidance to achieve the Bank’s financial objectives. This position requires financial expertise and a deep understanding of market dynamics. It also focuses on developing and executing strategies to grow and manage relationships with financial institutions, including banks, asset managers, and other relevant entities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the Bank’s treasury strategy, aligning it with the overall business obiectives and risk appetite.
  Oversee the Bank’s liquidity position, including cash management, cash flow forecasting, and optimizing funding sources.
• Implement effective asset and liability management (ALM)
• strategies to optimize the Bank’s balance sheet.
• Oversee the Bank’s investment portfolio, ensuring proper diversification, risk-return optimization, and compliance with investment guidelines.
• Manage the Bank’s funding sources, including short-term and long-term borrowing and interbank lending activities.
• Supervise treasury operations, including trade execution, settlement, reconciliation, and accounting. Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with financial institutions, asset management companies including key decision-makers, executives, and stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with financial institutions, aligning the organization’s products and services with their requirements.
• Drive revenue growth by expanding the organization’s client base within the financial institutions sector.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including credit, risk, finance, and compliance teams, to align treasury activities with the bank’s overall objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with correspondent banks in the USA and Africa.
• Provide insights into treasury performance, trends, and potential impact on the Bank’s financial position
• Build and lead a high-performing team responsible for managing treasury team and financial institution relationships.
• Leverage market intelligence to identify growth opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and position the organization as a thought leader in the financial sector.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and economic indicators to proactively address potential risks.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in commerce/finance (minimum).
• At least 15 years of work experience in Treasury.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience at Senior Management level in a bank.
• Proven experience in treasury management in the banking space.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and regulatory requirements.
• In-depth understanding of risk management principles and practices.
• Excellent analvtical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment.
• High ethical standards and integrity.