Section Manager, Fixed Income and Money Markets

Job Summary :The job holder is responsible for managing and overseeing the Gulf fixed‑income portfolio and the local and international money‑market portfolios to achieve returns aligned with approved benchmarks, while ensuring adherence to internal policies and risk frameworks, developing mechanisms to analyze investment opportunities in Gulf fixed‑income and money‑market instruments, providing investment and divestment recommendations, and developing and implementing investment strategies for both portfolios in line with the approved investment policy and strategic asset allocation.Responsibilities & Accountabilities :-Review investment recommendations and opportunities in Gulf fixed‑income markets (sukuk, bonds, treasury bills)-Meet with issuers and investment managers to assess market conditions and issuers’ creditworthiness.-Analyze and oversee yield‑curve studies and monitor yield‑curve movements.-Review investment or divestment recommendations before submitting them to authorized stakeholders and address any comments-Recommend and approve the investment of cash surpluses in money‑market instruments (deposits, structured deposits, treasury bills) in local and international markets.-Develop the investment strategy for the Gulf fixed‑income portfolio.-Review and approve rebalancing recommendations for the fixed‑income portfolio based on market changes or strategic asset allocation.-Develop the investment strategy for the money‑market portfolio.-Recommend rebalancing the money‑market portfolio based on updated liquidity forecasts for the Fund.-Oversee updates to the fixed‑income portfolio (coupons, credit‑rating changes, interest‑rate movements, benchmark performance).-Monitor portfolio performance monthly against approved benchmarks.-Approve monthly accrual‑based portfolio returns submitted by the Investment Support team.-Adhere to fixed‑income and money‑market policies, authority matrices, and operational controls to ensure risk mitigation.-Conduct periodic reviews of fixed‑income and money‑market procedures and propose updates aligned with regulatory or market developments.-Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation, reconciliations, and responses.-Oversee the maintenance of accurate and updated data on cash flows, fixed‑income instruments, and money‑market positions within treasury systems.-Ensure execution of system checks and reconciliations to maintain accuracy and consistency of reports.-Coordinate with technology and digital‑transformation teams to implement automation initiatives and improve reporting efficiency.-Lead coordination with Finance, Risk, Legal, and Investment Strategy & Planning teams to align investment strategies with Fund policies.-Communicate with counterparties to confirm transactions, resolve discrepancies, and ensure clarity of requirements.-Develop policies and procedures for the fixed‑income and money‑market portfolios.-Contribute to developing treasury policies and the Fund’s overall investment policies.-Identify process gaps and propose improvements to enhance fixed‑income and money‑market management efficiency.-Continuously acquire knowledge on global fixed‑income and money‑market practices, interest‑rate trends, and financial products.-Contribute to developing SOPs and training materials for the function.Job Requirements:-Education :Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration-Years of experience : Minimum of 8 years of experience in fixed‑income and money‑market operations within banks, investment firms, or sovereign funds.-Skills :Data Analysis and Reporting, Professional Guidance and Internal Advisory, Market Research and Analysis, Investment Planning and Development, Treasury and Liquidity Management, Opportunity Identification and Development, Investment Planning and Development.