Treasury Dealer - Foreign Currency Markets

Treasury Dealer-GIFT Branch-WBG HO / IPO / CIP-GIFT City

This being a market facing role, it requires knowledge & understanding of:

1. Products in the FCy markets,  

2. Market dynamics,

3. Market participants

4. Relevant regulations

5. Components of Branch balance sheet; and 

6. Behaviour of various products with changing market landscape and environment. 

 

Key Performance Metrics for the role are as under:

1. Keeping updated on market development, including various factors impacting markets.

2. Handle immediate term funding needs for both trade and non-trade assets across currencies, with the following being focal points: 

   1. Daily NOSTRO operations: Ensure sufficient / appropriate balances in all currencies across geographies for customer and bank related transactions

      1. Manage operational aspects including system and internal processes. Process improvements/automation where required

   2. Term funding for both trade and non-trade assets across currencies. 

   3. Negotiating/Liaise with Interbank counterparties on documentation and other operational aspects

   4. Identification & capturing of various opportunities in the Fx Markets – within the stipulated limits; 

3. Compliance with regulatory and internal guidelines - operating within prescribed risk limits.

   1. NOOP

   2. IGL

   3. AGL

   4. SLS & Funding Gaps

   5. Interbank Counter Party Limits

   6. Limits as may be prescribed by ALCO from time to time for portfolio / exposure management.

4. Managing FCY investment book and maximising yield for the Bank – within the stipulated limits.

5. Responsible for recommending FCY deposit rates based on market and internal liquidity assessment;

6. Seamless coordination with various Business & Operations teams and other support functions, including:

   1. Liaise with TBO to ensure smooth settlements and manage cross currency funding mismatches

   2. Liaise with business units to understand their funding requirements and plan short to medium term funding with least cost disruption

Daily MIS to Treasury hierarchy, updating the desk’s positions in FCY balance sheet

This being a market facing role, it requires knowledge & understanding of:

1. Products in the FCy markets,  

2. Market dynamics,

3. Market participants

4. Relevant regulations

5. Components of Branch balance sheet; and 

6. Behaviour of various products with changing market landscape and environment. 

 

Key Performance Metrics for the role are as under:

1. Keeping updated on market development, including various factors impacting markets.

2. Handle immediate term funding needs for both trade and non-trade assets across currencies, with the following being focal points: 

   1. Daily NOSTRO operations: Ensure sufficient / appropriate balances in all currencies across geographies for customer and bank related transactions

      1. Manage operational aspects including system and internal processes. Process improvements/automation where required

   2. Term funding for both trade and non-trade assets across currencies. 

   3. Negotiating/Liaise with Interbank counterparties on documentation and other operational aspects

   4. Identification & capturing of various opportunities in the Fx Markets – within the stipulated limits; 

3. Compliance with regulatory and internal guidelines - operating within prescribed risk limits.

   1. NOOP

   2. IGL

   3. AGL

   4. SLS & Funding Gaps

   5. Interbank Counter Party Limits

   6. Limits as may be prescribed by ALCO from time to time for portfolio / exposure management.

4. Managing FCY investment book and maximising yield for the Bank – within the stipulated limits.

5. Responsible for recommending FCY deposit rates based on market and internal liquidity assessment;

6. Seamless coordination with various Business & Operations teams and other support functions, including:

   1. Liaise with TBO to ensure smooth settlements and manage cross currency funding mismatches

   2. Liaise with business units to understand their funding requirements and plan short to medium term funding with least cost disruption

Daily MIS to Treasury hierarchy, updating the desk’s positions in FCY balance sheet

• Qualification – Preferably CA / MBA / CAIIB / Post Graduate or Master’s degree as relevant
• Ideally should have 4-6 yrs. of relevant experience
• Knowledge of banking products at large with strong knowledge of Treasury products
• Knowledge of IFSCA/RBI regulations is a must
• Good communication skills and flair for number crunching
• Ability to drive the team towards collective goals and objectives 

Passion for Financial Markets and a keenness to make a career in Treasury

Experience Level

Executive Level