Job Summary
The Analyst, Treasury & Markets (Operations & Back Office) will support the delivery of the Bank’s treasury operations by ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely processing of treasury transactions. Reporting to the Director, Treasury & Markets, the role contributes to settlement, reconciliation, liquidity management, and operational reporting across treasury activities. The incumbent will work closely with front office, counterparties, and internal stakeholders to support Afreximbank’s mission of expanding and diversifying African trade while maintaining high operational and control standards.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Planning, Processing & Settlement
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Execute settlement of securities and treasury obligations within the Treasury Management System (TMS).
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Confirm all treasury deals with counterparties prior to settlement and follow up on rate settings and repricing requirements.
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Ensure timely payment and receipt of all treasury investments (money market placements and other instruments) on value and maturity dates.
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Prepare and issue SWIFT confirmations for all treasury transactions, including borrowings, investments, and derivatives.
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Liaise with Treasury Front Office to ensure placements align with liquidity objectives, including rollovers or liquidations.
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Maintain a comprehensive treasury settlement diary and reconcile system records against counterparty confirmations and source documents.
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Ensure treasury transaction processing procedures remain current and compliant.
Treasury Sub-Ledger Management
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Support month-end treasury sub-ledger closing activities.
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Ensure timely payment of fees on all treasury facilities.
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Reconcile balances between the Treasury Management System and the Core Banking System.
Treasury Bank Accounts & Liquidity Support
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Monitor treasury-related payments, including interbank funding and Nostro account movements.
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Support liquidity management across Nostro accounts by advising internal stakeholders on optimal payment routing.
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Provide operational treasury support to Afreximbank subsidiaries, including PAPSS settlement activities.
Investigations & Reporting
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Manage treasury transaction investigations and queries.
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Review daily counterparty messages for treasury relevance and escalate appropriately within the team.
Other Duties
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Perform any other duties as assigned by Senior Management.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
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Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or a recognised professional certification is an advantage.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of French, Arabic, or Portuguese is an added advantage.
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Strong organisational and planning skills.
Years & Nature of Experience
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a treasury settlement or operations function, preferably within a financial services institution.
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Prior exposure to treasury operations with a good understanding of settlement, reconciliation, and liquidity processes.
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Experience working with Treasury Management Systems.
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Operational experience within a finance or treasury department.