Executive Director- Asset Liability Management

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ALM Trader to optimize short-term liquidity and manage risk effectively. This role involves market making of FX AED and contributing to the EIBOR process while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in trading at a leading international bank, showcasing a strong understanding of financial products and market operations. Join this dynamic team to enhance market strategies and support economic value creation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of financial market products and operations.
• Proven track record in managing risk and liquidity effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage nostros funding and interest rate gaps within risk appetite.
• Support sales teams and optimize group liquidity across FAB centers.

Skills

Risk Management

Liquidity Management

Financial Market Knowledge

Quantitative Skills

Market Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Core role is ALM Trader G10 & AED.

Price marker of wholesale liquidity, market facing on short term liquidity instruments.

Optimization of short term liquidity within liquidity risk appetite of the bank.

Contribute to the interest/basis risk positioning within market risk appetite of the bank.

Market making of FX AED up to 1 month maintaining no.1 market standing.

MBILL market maker.

Contribute and assist the EIBOR process.

Maximize desk process efficiency.

Support economic value creation for the bank.

Develop internal and external relationships.

Contribute to cross-functional projects within a collaborative environment.

Retain flexibility across the ALM business to ensure coverage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Manage nostros funding & interest rate gaps within liquidity and market risk appetite of the bank and regulatory requirements.
2. Interface with desk head to ensure all positions are transparent and aligned to the strategic view.
3. Enhance the FAB framework to maintain our position in the market.
4. Work in a FAB team environment and align ALM business to FAB strategy.
5. Support the sales and coverage teams; continuously keep sales updated on developments in relevant markets.
6. Work with other international FAB centers to optimize group liquidity ensuring one consistent FAB offering globally.
7. Pass on experience across the FAB network developing new trading strategies.

Specific Accountability:

1. Contribute to FAB EIBOR manage MBill dealership within the framework defined by FAB.
2. The ALM team is independent of the core GM sales and trading teams.

FRAMEWORKS BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

1. Capital and market dealing conventions.
2. Rules set by regulatory bodies affecting the global business.
3. FAB internal regulations / risk limits / approved products / dealing manual / dealer mandate.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualification:

1. In-depth knowledge of all financial market products and operations.
2. Proven track record in managing risk/liquidity effectively to deliver consistent financial performance.
3. IT fluency / quantitative skills.

Minimum Experience:

1. 10 years experience of trading and managing risk at a leading international bank.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Fulltime