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We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Senior Associate, Regional Treasury (MENA) to be a key player in managing our critical prudential and market risk. You will own Treasury matters - including FX, cash, liquidity, and capital management - driving compliance, supporting new product launches, and influencing strategic decisions across the region. This is a high-impact, independent role for a self-motivated individual eager to shape the future of a fast-paced, thriving Fin
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What you will do
Monitor and analyze daily legal entities and regional liquidity positions.
Develop basic models and execute liquidity management strategies.
Undertake forecasting and establish controls and funding management frameworks to mitigate liquidity risks and safeguard funds.
Manage the region's day-to-day FX requirements.
Enhance the FX infrastructure by adding trading counterparties and automating flows.
Drive down FX execution costs.
Provide key input into the merchant FX pricing process.
Act as the primary Treasury point of contact for the Commercial team on all FX pricing decisions.
Ensure strict compliance with safeguarding/segregation requirements for merchant funds.
Design and utilise daily FX and liquidity MI reports to assess FX P&L and liquidity positions
Execute liquidity management and FX hedging strategies, including management of intra-group funding.
Be responsible for documenting all Treasury policies and procedures.
Participate in strategic new product, expansion and regulatory initiatives, assessing funding and liquidity needs.
Manage Treasury governance, including presenting at the regional Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) and board meetings.
Qualifications
6-8 years of Treasury experience, primarily in Prudential Treasury and Treasury Markets/Cash Management.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience managing Market, Liquidity, FX, and Interest Rate Risks.
Proven ability to trade FX, use related analytics, and utilize market data and trading systems (e.g., Bloomberg, FX ALL).
Working knowledge of UAE/MENA regulatory frameworks (banking or Merchant Acquiring) and safeguarding regulations.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including basic modeling.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex details to senior management and build cross-functional relationships.
Experience in managing change, implementing new processes, and demonstrating attention to detail and proactivity.
Payments industry knowledge is a valuable asset.
Qualifications
6-8 years of Treasury experience, primarily in Prudential Treasury and Treasury Markets/Cash Management.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience managing Market, Liquidity, FX, and Interest Rate Risks.
Proven ability to trade FX, use related analytics, and utilize market data and trading systems (e.g., Bloomberg, FX ALL).
Working knowledge of UAE/MENA regulatory frameworks (banking or Merchant Acquiring) and safeguarding regulations.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including basic modeling.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex details to senior management and build cross-functional relationships.
Experience in managing change, implementing new processes, and demonstrating attention to detail and proactivity.
Payments industry knowledge is a valuable asset.
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