Deputy Chief Representative and Regional Head of Treasury and Asset Management, Americas

Deputy Chief Representative and Regional Head of Treasury and Asset Management, Americas

(Office Location: Mexico City, Mexico)

The mission of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is to support central banks’ pursuit of monetary and financial stability through international cooperation and to act as a bank for central banks. Our head office is in Basel, Switzerland, and we have two representative offices, in Hong Kong SAR and in Mexico City, as well as Innovation Hub Centres around the world.

Join us for a unique opportunity in our representative office in Mexico City to be at the forefront of shaping the future of central banking in the region.

You will be responsible for running market operations and asset management in the Americas region for the BIS. As an advisor to central bank customers, you will analyse local markets, develop business relationships, and represent the BIS at conferences. You will collaborate with the Chief Representative to ensure consistent relationships with central banks, support the overall objectives and actively craft and implement the strategy of the BIS Representative Office. As a member of the Banking Department Management Group, you will contribute to the strategy for the BIS banking services and monitor its implementation, as well as contribute towards fostering strong market relationships and drive the BIS's presence in the Americas.

Principal accountabilities:

Strategy for central banks

• Develop and define the strategy for banking relationships with central banks in the Americas, in collaboration with other Banking line managers.
• Define the future strategy for Relationship Managers in the region, focusing on the growth of banking services for central bank clients.
• Identify and respond to the needs of central banks in the region.

Markets strategy

• Ensure accurate performance of all market transactions carried out by the BIS Representative Office for the Americas for both the Bank and its customers, in accordance with BIS and Banking Department guidelines.
• Develop and define the dealing strategy and guidelines for market activities in the Americas (Treasury, Asset Management, etc.) in collaboration with the head office line managers and the Management of the Banking Department.
• Implement the agreed strategy and guidelines.

Pricing and dealing strategy

Determine short-term pricing and dealing strategy with regional central bank customers based on BIS dealing guidelines for Central Banks and in consultation with other Banking department line managers.

Contacts with central banks

Collaborate with the Head of Central Bank Services and the Chief Representative to establish, maintain, and develop business relationships with regional central banks, potentially including the organization of reserve management seminars in the region.

Contacts with commercial banks

Build and maintain contacts with regional commercial banks, including visits for information exchange and relationship development. Share relevant information on regional commercial banks with colleagues in Risk Management as needed. Actively participate in conferences and meetings on market topics.

Representation

• Represent the BIS, visiting regional central banks to build relationships with staff and management responsible for reserve management. Represent the BIS at relevant international conferences. Deliver presentations on reserve management activities.

Special projects

• Participate in departmental and/or Bank-wide projects as required.

Staff responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop staff. Conduct comprehensive performance review discussions.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Master’s degree in economics, finance or equivalent.
• Substantial experience at a senior level in a central bank markets function or international financial services organisation.
• Clear record of achievement in international capital markets, with deep experience in prudent treasury, foreign exchange, asset/liability management and/or portfolio management.
• Detailed knowledge of regional financial markets and their infrastructures.
• Excellent analytical, leadership and strategic capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with an established network in the central banking community.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. Working knowledge of Portuguese is desirable.

What the BIS offers you:

The Bank for International Settlements is a diverse organization with colleagues from over 60 countries. By joining us in the international city of Mexico City, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We truly value diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the world we serve. We want the best people to work for us in an inclusive environment so welcome applications from all qualified candidates. At the BIS, we value equality and diversity in all its forms and one way we support diversity and inclusion is through our staff-run networks. You can discover more about diversity at the BIS here.

How to apply

To apply, please upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience aligns to the criteria set out above. Please ensure that all questions on the application form are thoroughly answered.