Senior Analyst, Treasury & Markets (Operations & Back Office)

About the Role

The role will support the effective management of Treasury PAPSS Settlement operations, covering settlement processing, participant account management, liquidity monitoring, cash management and foreign exchange activities.

Working closely with the Manager, Treasury PAPSS Settlements, the role holder will support the day-to-day administration of the PAPSS settlement framework, ensuring accurate processing, effective controls and timely management of participant settlement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Treasury PAPSS Settlement Management

• Support the initiation of approved overdraft facilities across PAPSS and process them in the Core Banking System.
• Perform daily administration and maintenance of bank accounts and banking structures within the PAPSS system.
• Support intra-day and end-of-day settlement processes.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of PAPSS settlement processes, frameworks and settlement structures.
• Support the identification, analysis and reporting of short-term liquidity and funding requirements under the PAPSS settlement system.
• Assist with the day-to-day management and maintenance of the PAPSS overdraft and surplus portfolio.
• Liaise with the Bank’s internal Legal team on loan documentation.
• Support the development and enhancement of Treasury PAPSS settlement control systems.
• Assist the wider Treasury PAPSS team with payment processing, overdraft requests and other settlement-related activities.

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain participants’ settlement accounts and monitor and reconcile collections and payments.
• Support communication with PAPSS participants on settlement-related matters.
• Maintain bank mandates for PAPSS members and respond to participant queries.

Cash Management

• Support day-to-day cash control, monitor balances and prepare reports on the position and performance of PAPSS members.
• Assist with SWIFT-related activities associated with PAPSS settlements.

Foreign Exchange

• Liaise with trading partners, including the Afreximbank Treasury team, on foreign exchange monitoring and trading opportunities.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Senior Management from time to time.

Requirements

About You

You will bring:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a treasury settlement function within a corporate institution, preferably within the financial services industry.
• A first degree in a relevant discipline such as Accounting, Financial Management, Economics, a numerical discipline or a related field, together with a postgraduate degree in a relevant field. A recognised professional certification may be accepted in lieu of a postgraduate degree.
• A recognised professional qualification in Treasury Settlements will be a strong added advantage.
• Good grounding in financial systems, database methodologies and financial modelling.
• Experience working with Treasury Management Systems and/or inter-company netting processes.
• Operational experience within a financial department with significant systems exposure.
• Previous experience in an operations settlement environment, with a good understanding of treasury operations.
• Knowledge of treasury, debt capital markets, financial instruments and structures.
• Experience in people and project management.
• Advanced Excel skills and computer literacy, including exposure to tools such as SQL and Crystal Reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages — French, Arabic or Portuguese — will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to organise and manage people from diverse cultural backgrounds to achieve objectives.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to the Bank’s AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures, including the Staff Handbook, Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing requirements, Conflicts of Interest policies, Anti-Bribery & Corruption requirements and Insider Trading Guidelines.
• Report suspicious or non-compliant activities involving the Bank’s staff or customers to the Compliance Department.
• Complete the required Annual Compliance Training and Assessment.
• Maintain an understanding of the assigned customer portfolio, their businesses and related parties, and proactively inform the Compliance team of relevant changes as part of ongoing monitoring.
• Obtain required Compliance and KYC documentation through effective communication with relevant internal and external parties.
• Work with the Compliance team to ensure the Bank’s products comply with relevant country legislation and that appropriate due diligence is conducted to mitigate financial crime risks.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus