Funding Officer – Treasury, Financial Operations Department Vacancy at the OPEC Fund for International Development

About the role

Funding Officer - Treasury, Financial Operations Department job opportunity is available at OPEC Fund for International Development for individuals who possess relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of OPEC Fund’s annual borrowing program in accordance with the Board’s approved liquidity policy
• Formulate new funding strategies, taking note of net cash requirements, current market conditions and future debt market projections
• Take part in the resource mobilization activities from capital markets through recommending and executing transactions based on target size, terms, currency, and maturity, while ensuring compliance with the Fund’s policies and borrowing strategy
• Assist in the structuring of bond issues and obtaining clearance from the relevant committees while maintaining compliance with the OPEC Fund’s risk management policies relating to liquidity, treasury operations and ALM
• Negotiate with financial institutions, execute borrowing transactions and related swaps in accordance with approved terms and ensure timely completion and accuracy of documentation with the assistance of the Legal Department
• Research and recommend trustees, paying agents and other related parties for execution of capital market activities
• Prepare OPEC Fund’s Information Statement and prospectuses/offering circulars for new borrowing, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information contained therein
• Participate in deal road shows, investor conferences and develop investor database/portal
• Develop relationship with key external stakeholders, including bond investors, regulators, banks, rating agencies, external auditors, external legal advisors etc.
• Align with Senior Funding Officer and other functions within the Financial Operations Department as well as other stakeholders in the funding process across the Fund
• Carry out other related duties as may be directed by the Director, Treasury.

Experience and qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, or related fields
• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Preferably 3 years of experience in an international development institution.

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of debt capital markets, fixed income portfolio management, derivatives, asset-liability management, and financial and risk management
• Proven skills in trading, risk management and hedging
• Fluent in English. A good working knowledge of other major languages is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and analytical skills, as well as high level of integrity and drive for achieving results
• Proficient in the use of Treasury Management Systems and Bloomberg’s information and trading platforms
• Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application deadline

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