MTN Nigeria VAcancy for a Treasury Dealer (Fixed Income), April 2015

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.


We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Treasury Dealer (Fixed Income)

Location: Lagos
Employment Status: Permanent

Job Description

• Collate information on economic conditions, the financial climate and changes in corporate requirements, carrying out ratio analysis on banks and data on risk ratings and exposure limits.
• Define counterparty risk exposure limit for Banks based on defined financial and risk criteria
• Implement Treasury systems for deal closure and transaction confirmation with counterparties to ensure seamless and secure data transfer.
• Update the Investment Policy Statement and asset allocation matrix as required and especially in line with changing business and market factors.
• Develop trading strategies on fixed income based on market fundamentals and technical analysis.
• Trade fixed income securities via secure trading platform.
• Develop and update service level agreements with counterparties and relevant stakeholders in the investment management value chain.
• Initiate account entries, query and verify all General Ledger balances relating to bank accounts, investment accounts, income accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare management reports on market, competitor and general intelligence that impact the business; while maintaining Treasury records and audit trail in strict compliance to MTNN policies and procedures job condition Normal MTNN working conditions May be required to work extended hours.
• Collate daily bank indicative quotes on fixed income securities to aid investment decisions.
• Initiate cash settlement and securities transfer instructions following deal closure.
• Implement tools for corporate cash management; evaluate banks and custodians and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor the primary auction calendar and the open market operation activities; and make recommendations for investment decisions.
• Provide support to the business units requiring assistance in Treasury matters, implementing Treasury policies, processes, and procedures.

• 4 years experience in Treasury front office environment in the Banking or Investment Banking industry.
• Familiarity with good accounting practices (IFRS on financial instruments) and the Nigerian policy environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the money and capital markets.
• Minimum qualification: B.Sc.
• 2 years Fixed Income dealing experience.
• 2 years post qualification experience.

• Treasury Management and Financial Modelling.
• Bloomberg application.
• Understanding of IFRS.
• Microsoft Office products.