Money Market Trader - International Bank

Russia - Moscow, Russia

Permanent

Added on 26/09/2011

About our client
Marfin Popular Bank is the largest financial institution in Cyprus in terms of assets with €42 billion in assets, strategically positioned as a regional player in Europe with two domestic markets, and operating across 11 countries including very strong presence in Ukraine, Serbia and Romania. The Bank's vision is to become one of the largest and most successful banking organizations in Southeast Europe.

In Russia today, Marfin Popular Bank ranks among the Top 200 of Russian lending institutions through the complete acquisition of Rosprombank (RPB) achieved in 2011. MPB's Russian subsidiary is focusing on corporate banking and SME lending. RPB branch network consists of 28 points of sales in 9 regions of RF. Rosprombank looks to pursue significant opportunities in cross-selling synergies by offering to its Russian corporate clients complementary off-shore and on-shore banking services.

Marfin Popular Bank Treasury & Capital Markets team has developed over the years a very recognised expertise and most advanced solutions to the destination of Commodity Market, being the first regional financial institution to establish a specialized desk with vast international experience. MPB is now seeking to enlarge its treasury team and recruit a Money Market Trader to implement its expertise in Russia.

Job description
You will be responsible for activities related to trading in Money Markets and FX for the effective management of the Rosprombank's portfolio.

Principal Accountabilities:
o Responsibility for the bank's liquidity and MM and rates position - Closely monitor trading positions and risk across various financial products; always know what drives the markets and assess the implications).
o Participate in development of trading strategies/tactics in MM and rates - Generate trading ideas on the back of the market analysis, providing an input to the Head of Treasury.
o Provide daily execution of foreign exchange and money market transactions in accordance with the strategy approved by Head of Treasury.
o Provide top quality pricing in MM and Rates products to the bank clients; maintain leading positions in the market
o Ensure the ongoing dialog with the bank's counterparties to maintain an understanding of the current trends in the market
o Provide comprehensive market approach and share trading ideas with the sales force, and, if necessary, with the clients

Reporting: The position reports directly to the Director of the Treasury of Rosprombank and cooperates closely with other frontline divisions of the Bank (e.g. Corporate Banking, treasury Sales, etc) as well as Group Treasury.

Who we are looking for
The role is designed for a person aiming at learning sophisticated products while establishing himself/herself as an essential team member and aiming to build long-term career.

- 2-5 years experience in trading MM, FX, or related fields is necessary
- Education bakground in financial, mathematics, economics field
- Knowledge of Treasury financial instruments (MM, FX Swaps, REPOs, Forwards) is necessary
- Previous experience of trading financial instruments within an international bank is a great advantage
- Strong social and emotional intelligence with a talent for building trust with client and colleagues
- Excellent presentation skills
- Fluent in both Russian and English
- Strongly results oriented
- High self- management: goals setting, organization and time management
- Must reflect Group values: teamwork, will to learn, integrity and respect for others

Reference : MBSG6837

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