Treasury Officer (Investment Management) - P3, Rome Lazio

Treasury Officer (Investment Management) - P3, Rome
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

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Job Reference:2762e06b9d12

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Posted:13. 02. 2025

Expiry Date:30. 03. 2025

Job Description:Organizational Setting The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger.

It does so by investing in rural people.

IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

The Financial Operations Department (FOD) is a dynamic financial, strategic and responsive business partner and service provider fully supporting IFAD in developing its financial strategy and managing its financial, investments and material resources.

The Treasury Services Division (TRE) mandate is to safeguard IFAD's resources through liquidity planning, borrowing, management of investments and cash operations with the aim to preserve capital and maximize returns within the provisions of IFAD's Financial Regulations.

Position specific:

Within the Division, the Investment Management (IM) team is responsible for managing IFAD's investment portfolio and the assets of other funds under IFAD management.

The incumbent will work under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the Director and Treasurer, and direct supervision/guidance of the Senior Treasury Officer.

Job Role The incumbent is a seasoned professional reflecting an in-depth, broad understanding of applicable regulations, standards and methods as well as IFAD's financial regulations, rules and transactional procedures in one or more financial occupations.

Key Functions and Results FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER: The incumbent is a credible, trusted partner to the Department/Division/Unit where assigned.

TREASURY MANAGEMENT: The incumbent is a seasoned professional with the capacity to interpret and apply a broad range of international and IFAD financial policies, rules and regulations.

AGENT OF CHANGE: The incumbent understands and applies the principles of change management.

MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the personal use of assigned IFAD resources.

Position specifics:

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT: The incumbent is a seasoned professional with the capacity to interpret and apply a broad range of international and IFAD financial policies.

Developing trade ideas and investment strategies for the investment portfolio Executing fixed income, currency, money market and derivative transaction for the internally managed funds Analysing fixed income and derivative instruments Conducting market and issuer specific research Monitoring and analysing external fund managers Monitoring performance and performance attribution of investment portfolios and trust funds Recommending and evaluating benchmarks and other risk and return metrics Contributing to investment management related policy papers and periodic reporting on investment performance Representing the IM team leader at internal and external meetings as required Key Performance Indicators The incumbent is accountable for in-depth analysis of a variety of financial reports that reflect transactions.

Working Relationships The incumbent may represent the unit to which assigned on related matters at internal and external meetings.

Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates Managing performance and developing staff - Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence Team working - Contributes effectively to the team Education: Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area.

Areas - economics, finance or other job related field.

Experience: At least 2/5/7 years of progressively relevant professional experience.

Position-specific experience: In-depth knowledge of financial computer software systems (e. g.

Bloomberg Terminal).

Certifications: Professional qualification for example Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is an advantage.

Languages: Required English (4 – Excellent) Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic Skills: Procedure adherence: Ability to strictly adhere to established guidelines.

Procedure interpretation: Ability to interpret established guidelines.

Capital market instruments: Knowledge of capital markets instruments.

Liquidity management: Know-how in liquidity planning.

Risk & compliance: Know-how in asset liability management.

Financial process management: Know-how in the management of financial processes.

Analytical skills: Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize information.

Risk management: Identification and assessment of potential liabilities.

Basic ICT & digital fluency: High level of digital literacy.

Interpersonal skills: Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others.

Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking.

Other Information Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD.

In the interest of making cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview.

IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background.

Please be aware of fraudulent job offers.

IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

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