Funding Trader SG

CIMB Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMB Singapore is seeking a Treasury professional to oversee daily liquidity management, ensuring adequate balances and optimizing liquidity utilization. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years of trading experience within a financial institution. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, excel in Microsoft Office applications, and preferably have knowledge of Python or VBA. A proactive team player with strong communication skills is ideal for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of trading experience in Treasury or any Financial institution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of Python and/or Excel VBA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily liquidity management and ensure adequate balances.
• Monitor and manage funding gap positions for optimal liquidity usage.
• Manage interest rate risk using various financial instruments.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Python

Excel VBA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily liquidity management, ensuring adequate balances in the Bank’s Nostro accounts to meet all funding and settlement obligations.
• Monitor and manage funding gap positions to optimise liquidity utilisation and revenue generation.
• Manage interest rate risk using instruments such as FX swaps, interest rate swaps, and futures to optimise portfolio P&L.
• Monitor market developments (rates, spreads, FX basis) and adjust positioning accordingly.
• Identify opportunities to enhance yield through relative value, duration positioning and funding arbitrage within desk limits.
• Execute transactions across Sovereign, supranational, and agency bonds (SSAs), Repo and Money Markets.
• Prepare the Bank’s daily cash flow positions.
• Produce liquidity projection reports to support regulatory and internal risk compliance requirements.
• Perform SORA rate contributions in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Address and respond to queries related to Foreign Currency (FCY) Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP).
• Investigate and resolve settlement-related issues in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and provide weekly updates on currency and interest rate movements for Treasury briefings.
• Maintain and strengthen banking relationships with internal teams and external counterparties.
• Undertake additional tasks and assignments as directed by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or equivalent.
• Min 2 years of trading experience in Treasury or any Financial institution – seniority of role will commensurate with years of experience.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Knowledge of Python and/or Excel VBA is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self‑motivated, resourceful and proactive team player with high integrity and a positive working attitude.