Dealer, Portfolio Management, Treasury & Markets

Bank Islam; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Islamic Bank in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Dealer for Portfolio Management, Treasury & Markets. This role involves managing the profitability of Trading and Banking Portfolios through strategic trading and investment activities. Key responsibilities include collaboration with the Asset & Liability Management Desk to ensure liquidity compliance, maintaining Shariah adherence, and reporting on fixed income portfolios. Ideal candidates will bring experience in bank operations and a commitment to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in trading and investment activities within banking.
• Strong knowledge of bank liquidity management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to uphold Shariah compliance in financial dealings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the profitability of Trading and Banking Portfolios.
• Assist in formulating and implementing trading strategies.
• Collaborate with ALM Desk to manage bank liquidity.
• Participate actively in the fixed income market and comply with guidelines.

Job description

Dealer, Portfolio Management, Treasury & Markets

Responsible for the profitability of Trading and Banking Portfolios via prudent trading and investment activities as per the annual budget set by the Bank. The scope of profitability includes:

• a) Fund based income
• b) Non-fund based income

Business and Strategy Execution

To assist Head of Fixed Income to formulate and implement trading and investment strategies for:

1. Banking book (FVOCI and Amortised Cost Portfolio)
2. Trading book (FVTPL Portfolio)

To collaborate with Asset & Liability Management Desk (ALM) in managing the liquidity position of the Bank via investment in liquid assets. This includes rebalancing between profitability of the said investment as well as ensuring the bank’s liquidity position is in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

Risk and Compliance

To participate actively in the fixed income market and perform the Islamic Principal Dealership roles and responsibilities with zero non-compliance based on BNM guidelines.

1. Primary Deals
2. Secondary Deals
3. Islamic Principal Dealership (iPD) function

To uphold integrity and professionalism in the conduct of business, affairs and activities, including all aspects of treasury operations and activities.

To observe the principles and standards in the BNM Code of Conduct policy document in dealings in other markets within or outside Malaysia.

To ensure compliance to:

1. SC and BNM guidelines for FAST and ETP system
2. Internal procedures and guidelines

To ensure all dealings are concluded based on Shariah compliant contracts that have been approved by the Shariah Advisory Council.

Customers

To prepare Fixed Income reports and ensure that all reports are submitted in a timely manner.

To participate in new initiatives by regulators and ensure that the relationship with other interbank players is cordial and friendly.

To assist the Head of Portfolio Management and/or Director of Treasury and Markets in matters relevant to job functions.

People Management & Development

Responsible to meet minimum external and internal training requirements and are up to date with market development and regulatory requirements, in which:

• 20 CPE points
• 38 CPD points
• Completion of Individual Development Plan (IDP) as set by HR