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Treasury Specialists |
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Treasury Department (TD) |
1. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports to:
Assistant Treasurer
The following staff positions report to the Treasury Specialist: National
Officers and Administrative Staff
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2. JOB PURPOSE:
Review and advise the Treasury Department (TD) on financial policies
and best practices as they pertain to the mobilization, allocation and
utilization of ADB ordinary capital resources (OCR), Asian Development
Fund (ADF) and other trust funds, and market borrowings; undertake research
and analysis, prepare financial studies and associated papers on policy
and product development matters, including loan modality and pricing;
develop policies/guidelines and strategies for liquidity investments;
construct and supervise fixed-income investment portfolios; and assist
in the management of the ADB’s funding operations in global and
domestic capital markets as well as relationships with banks, investors,
rating agencies, and regulators. Work with broad policies and objectives,
working directly with clients, with supervision for critical tasks.
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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
- Strategy and Planning
- Supervise and support ADB’s financial strength through developing
and maintaining appropriate financial policy framework and asset liability
management (ALM) practices for ADB’s OCR, ADF and other Special
Funds.
- Develop and execute strategies to maximize expected returns within
defined risk parameters.
- Management Reporting
- Analyze, monitor and provide management reports on various financial
parameters including capital adequacy, funding, liquidity, asset allocation,
income and financial ratio projection, etc.
- Support Functions
- Undertake treasury back-office support functions in the area of
cash management and cash flow projections; payment processing relating
to loan disbursements and the prompt and accurate settlement of investment
transactions; bank account relationships including capital custodian
relationships; and ensure business continuity relating to critical
treasury functions.
- Assist in investor roadshows, due diligence meetings with underwriters
and rating agencies, and compliance with regulators.
- Promote coordination and cooperation with respective support areas
and departments to ensure effective day-to-day Treasury operations.
- Borrowing Program
- Participate in structuring, negotiating, and executing market borrowings
and swap transactions in global and domestic capital markets.
- Portfolio Management
- Supervise and manage relevant portfolios proactively taking into
consideration market developments and macroeconomic issues.
- Staff Supervision
- Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction
and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.
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4. CORE COMPETENCIES:
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge
and skills in relation to financial policies and treasury operations
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work related to
financial policies and treasury operations
- Uses technical expertise to assist others within and outside ADB
Client Orientation
- Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client
needs within and outside ADB
- Able to work effectively with clients
- Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements
Achieving Results
- Ensures own work contributes to achieving organizational results
- Regularly reviews progress to ensure work is on target
- Prioritizes own and others’ work to achieve key results areas
Working Together
- Develops the team skills of team members
- Encourages cooperation within and between teams and promotes the
value of diversity in teams, such as in different views, culture,
nationality, and gender
- Facilitates conflict resolution within the team
Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Helps staff to find a variety of ways to learn and develop
- Empowers staff to make improvements
- Encourages the team to learn from each other
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5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
| a. Supervisor |
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Assistant Treasurer |
Work planning, performance feedback,
results assessment, and personal development |
| b. External Clients |
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Assist in investor roadshows, meetings with underwriters
and rating agencies |
| c. Internal Clients |
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Financial analysis and reporting; developing and
maintaining financial policy framework and asset liability management
practices for OCR and ADF |
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6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
A university degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related fields;
preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent
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7. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at
the required level
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in related treasury activities,
as well as good working knowledge of financial risk management concepts
and analytics
- Broad-based professional expertise and good work experience in treasury
operations
- Exposure to development projects in the Asian and Pacific region
or in developing countries
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Strong team leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- International experience working in several countries
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8. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's
multicultural staff come from over 50 member
countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid
in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except
for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines,
whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. While the position
advertised is for the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff
must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at
the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of
ADB's member countries.
Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-PS08-021(2)-TD and job
title on subject line and attaching application
form to email address PS-Jobs@adb.org.
Gender and cultural diversity is a core recruitment value
and women are actively encouraged to apply.
Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will
only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using
the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.
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