Dealer, Money Market and Foreign Exchange | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dealer, Money Market and Foreign Exchange

Organization
Arab Monetary Fund
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Opening Date
Monday, December 23, 2024 - 12:00 to Monday, June 30, 2025 - 12:00

The Arab Monetary Fund aims to onboard a Dealer, Money Market and Foreign Exchange in the Investment Department, reporting to the Section Manager, Treasury and Direct Investments.

Job Purpose
The Dealer, Money Market and Foreign Exchange aims to contribute to the implementation of the Investment strategy’s objectives of liquidity, FX exposure, return and risk by monitoring and executing transactions of the money market portfolios; providing research and analysis for money market and FX counterparty selection; conducting absolute and relative (to benchmarks) performance measurement and attribution.

Key Accountability Areas and Activities
The key activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Implement the approved investment plan for money market allocation and FX exposure, suggesting the development of investment strategies.
• Comply with the investment policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute FX (spot, forwards, and swaps) and money market (acceptances, deposits & money market products) transactions.
• Participate in the analysis of global and regional money markets (short term interest rates) and FX, utilizing quantitative models and qualitative assessments to forecast market movements.
• Assist in monitoring the money market portfolios' return and risk profile both on an absolute and relative basis.
• Assist in the production and maintenance of various reports to monitor the status and market metrics of the money market holdings.
• Contribute to developing contingency plans to handle market volatility and other financial uncertainties.
• Maintain solid relationships with global and regional banks and financial institutions.
• Provide knowledge sharing and transfer to enhance the money markets portfolios returns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in money market and FX management
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Investment Management, Economics, or a related field
• Professional certification of CFA or equivalent professional dealing certificate is preferred
• Excellent communication and writing skills in Arabic and English; French is a solid advantage

We offer an attractive package of benefits aligned with our employment policies, including a tax-free salary and supplementary allowances.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.