OPEC Fund for International Development Recruitment (9 Positions)

OPEC Fund for International Development Recruitment: The OPEC Fund for International Development is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions listed below.

The OPEC Fund for International Development is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1976. Our 12 Member Countries are: Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

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IT Infrastructure Specialist at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Specialist

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Location: Austria

Job Profile

  • The IT infrastructure Specialist provides technical expertise in installation, maintenance and monitoring of specific IT systems to ensure their optimal and effective utilization.
  • The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of different computer software and hardware platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs regular IT tasks in all areas such as systems administration, monitoring, patching, scripting and database administration.
  • Provides service desk support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software and other hardware.
  • Maintains and secures appliances, desktops and servers implementations.
  • Maintains and updates knowledge base articles.
  • Recommends alternative technologies or improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals.
  • Supports the senior infrastructure officer in the implementation of infrastructure projects.
  • Monitors systems, infrastructure and network, and ensures improvements of performance, availability and usability.
  • Implements security measures and ensures data integrity.
  • Develops training materials and user documentation.
  • Resolves hardware incidents and initiates warranty repairs.
  • Responsible for user account management, including on-boarding and off-boarding of users, access rights and group membership administration and user mailbox administration.
  • Keeps abreast of latest technology trends and developments.
  • Reviews technical architectures and proposes improvements to satisfy forecasted requirements.
  • Guarantees the availability of printer systems.
  • Implements cyber security solutions governed by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
  • Monitors and reports on SLAs defined with external partners and consultants.
  • Deals with all departments/units on the subject of IT services.
  • Carries out other related tasks assigned by the IT director.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
  • IT certifications and other relevant certifications.
  • A minimum of 8 years relevant professional experience.
  • Experience of working in an international development institution
  • Fluent in English.
  • Good working knowledge of German is an added advantage.

Competencies:

  • General understanding of the core activities of development institutions, including the OPEC Fund.
  • Familiarity with SAP, OpenText, PowerShell Scripting.
  • Strong analytical thinking, good planning and organizational skills.
  • Very good knowledge in Microsoft On-premise Operating Systems and Microsoft Desktop and Microsoft Office products.
  • Very good knowledge of Cisco equipment and solutions as well as security solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining VMware virtualization platform.
  • Experienced in Cloud technologies.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven self-starter with strong initiative, enthusiasm for innovation, business development.
  • Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
  • Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Compensation and Benefits Specialist at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Title: Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Location: Austria

Job Profile

  • The Compensation and Benefits (C&B) Specialist assists in the design and implementation of the OPEC Fund’s remuneration strategy by conducting benchmarking exercises to develop the total rewards landscape, contributing to the roll out, administration and enhancement of compensation and benefits processes, tools and schemes, including salary review, salary structure, pensions and medical insurance.
  • He/she will support the HR team in ensuring the remuneration strategy and practices are as externally competitive and internally equitable to entrench a performance-based culture that enables employee engagement and business productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities
Rewards Management:

  • Coordinates job analysis and evaluation activities.
  • Prepares job descriptions and develops and maintains a job descriptions manual and depository.
  • Coordinates processes like salary reviews, new benefits introduction, annual incentives/increments management, etc.
  • Assists in designing, developing and communicating compensation and benefits strategies and policies.

Research and analysis:

  • Assesses employees’ needs by means of different evaluation methods and techniques.
  • Conducts research into emerging trends, issues and best practices in the realm of total rewards.

Rewards Administration:

  • Contributes to the management of the defined benefit pension scheme.
  • Facilitates the administration of medical and pension benefits and related budgetary requirements.
  • Maintains staff records for the Medical Insurance Scheme to ensure timely and sufficient monthly medical premium payment.
  • Coordinates the Medical Insurance Scheme re-tendering process.
  • Reviews and processes all applications to the Austrian authorities for medical VAT reimbursement.
  • Supports the Payroll Specialist to ensure that all salary and other benefits related information and data are captured and processed accurately.

Information Security:

  • Maintains full confidentiality with all stakeholders.

Administrative Support:

  • Provides needed clarifications to relevant parties with regards to compensation and benefits policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Carries out other duties as assigned by the HR Director and Head of HR Operations.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a combination of any degree plus a relevant certification (CIPD, GRP, etc.).
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in Compensation and benefits/ Rewards management.
  • Experience in an international development / finance institution is preferred.
  • Fluent in English. A good working knowledge of Arabic, German, Spanish, or French is an added advantage.

Competencies:

  • Possesses strong quantitative, analytical thinking, and project management skills.
  • Demonstrable understanding of job analysis, documentation, evaluation and grading.
  • Good knowledge of pension and medical insurance schemes and administration.
  • Strong numeracy skills, with ability to adequately utilize Excel for analysis.
  • Good knowledge of SAP-HR.
  • Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Senior Officer, Syndication Facility at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Title: Senior Officer, Syndication Facility

Location: Austria

Job Profile

  • The Senior Officer Syndication Facility oversees the syndications and co-financing operations of PSTFOD.
  • S/he is responsible for setting-up the syndication process, developing strategies to mainstream and scale-up co-financing and syndication activities and providing support in business development activities of PSTFOD, all in accordance with the departmental strategy, in order to ensure a sustainable pipeline of syndication and co-financing activities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Syndication and co-financing transactions:

  • Leads/Supervises co-financing and syndication transactions, sharing responsibilities where appropriate with other co-arrangers.
  • Oversees the process of market soundings, pricing and providing risk appetite feedback to ADG PSTFOD and Business Development Unit for their consideration.
  • Provides structuring guidance to investment managers and task managers and actively participates in presenting proposals and mandate letters to clients, emphasizing the benefits of syndication and co-financing.
  • Participates in/leads organizational task force as may be required.
  • Provides inputs to the organization’s internal reports and policy papers as may be required.

Stakeholder management and engagement:

  • Establishes working relationships with the widest possible group of commercial co-financiers including development finance institutions and commercial banks.
  • Works with the Business Development Unit, Portfolio Management Unit, Treasury, Risk Management, Legal and other departments within OPEC Fund to establish OPEC Fund’s capacity to act as agent and ensuring alignment with both external and internal stakeholders.

Policies and procedures development:

  • Develops strategies for promoting OPEC Fund’s syndication offerings.
  • Develops internal operational processes and procedures for the syndication and co-financing of private-sector loans.
  • Periodically reviews syndication guidelines to ensure deployment with market practice and makes recommendations for amendments and improvements.

Performance management, talent development and people management:

  • Supports PSTFOD’s effort to attract, develop, and retain strong syndication talent.
  • Mentors and develops the Syndication team.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics or other relevant disciplines.
  • A minimum of 15 years of relevant credit and originations experience gained in a major development Finance institution or commercial/investment bank.
  • Direct underwriting and or syndication experience.

Competencies:

  • Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
  • An understanding and aptitude for financial and credit analysis, including an understanding of project and structured finance transactions. A good understanding of the syndicated loan and capital markets, coupled with an ability to spot trends in those markets.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams.
  • Ability to act independently and resourcefully in responding to work demands, adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and change.
  • Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely, to write clear and precise analytical documents and to adapt communication style to different audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork and analytical skills as well as high level of integrity and drive for achieving results.
  • Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Investment Analyst, Business Development at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Title: Investment Analyst, Business Development

Location: Austria

Job Profile

  • The incumbent supports (Senior) Investment Managers primarily in the process of building a pipeline of projects, new project screening as well as maintain high standards of client service. In line with these responsibilities, the Investment Analyst will conduct market research, draft and/or review financial models, carry out financial analysis of projects and companies, and assist in the preparation of credit, guarantee and investment proposals to support investment and lending decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities
Financial modelling, reporting & analysis:

  • Assists in developing/reviewing financial models based on client/project information.
  • Assists in the analysis of financial statements/projections with a view to supporting an assessment of key risks and performance drivers.

Support to (Senior) Investment Managers for project origination, appraisal and structuring:

  • Support business development efforts alongside (Senior) Investment Managers;
  • Conducts industry and market research;
  • Participates in the appraisal/due diligence of new projects under consideration including joining (Senior) Investment Managers on due diligence missions;
  • Participates in investment structuring and negotiations alongside (Senior) Investment Managers; and,
  • Supports (Senior) Investment Managers in preparing project approval documentation for internal approval processes.

Data and other tasks:

  • Assists (Senior) Investment Managers in populating internal database systems and ensures data integrity;
  • Maintains a database of pipeline projects by geography, business segment and for main strategic partners (DFIs, Commercial Banks and main project sponsors); and,
  • Carries out other tasks that are related to the job function, assigned by the Director of Business Development and/or (Senior) Investment Managers.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Commerce or Finance or other relevant disciplines.
  • Minimum of three years or relevant professional experience with an international development finance organization; a banking institution (including commercial or investment banking) or with a major consulting firm.
  • Fluent in English. A good working knowledge of Arabic, German, Spanish, or French is an added advantage.

Competencies:

  • Some experience in financial analysis as well as corporate and project financial modelling is required. Exposure to financial institution, trade finance and/or infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.
  • Highly motivated, proactive, creative, possesses problem solving skills, and driven.
  • Ability to distill large amounts of information from various resources.
  • Possesses strong analytical thinking, good planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, with an ability to convey information succinctly and diplomatically.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to prioritize as well as multitask effectively.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point as well as able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.
  • Proven self-starter with strong initiative, enthusiasm for innovation, business development.
  • Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
  • Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Investment Analyst, Portfolio Management at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Title: Investment Analyst, Portfolio Management

Location: Austria

Job Profile

  • The incumbent supports the Portfolio Management team in analyzing and monitoring PSTFOD operations and in reviewing relevant operations matters in accordance with OPEC Fund processes and procedures in order to enable decision-making based on reliable, valid, timely and complete information.

Duties and Responsibilities
Financial modelling, reporting & analysis:

  • Work as a team member on operations providing support to all aspects including spread and analyzing financial data (financial statements, financial models and financial projections);
  • Reviewing, analyzing and assessing received reports from eternal parties (e.g. compliance information, advisor and consultants reports, financial reports etc.) to ensure compliance and report any deviation or identified risks to relevant investment managers; and,
  • Preparation of Credit Rating Score Cards.

Support to Investment Managers:

  • Participate in the preparation of annual/quarterly credit monitoring reports;
  • Prepare draft memos and other documentation for internal processes;
  • Support Investment Managers in their communication with the Legal Department, Credit Risk Unit, Loan Management Unit, clients and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle (from document negotiation to full repayment); and,
  • In coordination with the Investment Managers ensure data accuracy of PSTFOD operations in the OPEC Fund IT systems.

Documentation and back-up:

  • Review and register withdrawal applications / drawdown requests in the Management Information System (MIS) for onward forwarding for clearance;
  • Enter project and compliance reports in MIS;
  • Maintain project filing in the Electronic Documents Management System (EDMS);
  • Carries out other tasks related to the job function assigned by the Director, Portfolio Management; and,
  • Carry out duties that may be assigned by the Unit.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Commerce or Finance or other relevant disciplines;
  • Minimum of three years or relevant professional experience in portfolio management at a development finance organization or a banking institution; and,
  • Fluent in English. A good working knowledge of Arabic, German, Spanish, or French is an added advantage.

Competencies:

  • Experienced in financial modelling and financial analysis.
  • Ability to distill large amounts of information from various resources.
  • Possesses strong analytical thinking, good planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, with an ability to convey information succinctly and diplomatically.
  • Experienced in the financial aspects of trade, corporate and project finance transactions would be preferred.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to prioritize as well as multitask effectively.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point as well as able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.
  • Proven self-starter with strong initiative, enthusiasm for innovation, business development.
  • Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
  • Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Senior Editor at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Title: Senior Editor

Location: Austria

Job Profile

  • The Senior Editor is responsible for planning and producing the organization’s editorial content in close coordination with the Outreach & Multimedia Unit and in accordance with the Communications Strategy, in order to engage key stakeholders and leverage relationships to promote the OPEC Fund’s business goals.

Duties and Responsibilities
Content creation:

  • Writes, edits and manages the production of all editorial content, including quarterly magazine, press releases, corporate presentations and brochures, to drive quality and value.
  • Writes and edits executive communications, including speeches, talking points, testimonials and strategic correspondence, for the organization’s senior management.
  • Writes and edits strategic internal communications, contributing to the day-to-day output of the department.
  • Updates editorial style guide and ensures editorial content across all channels is on message, consistent and accurate, and that brand guidelines are upheld.
  • Prepares and manages a working budget related to print and digital publications.
  • Commissions and supervises external agencies and freelancers.
  • Reports data driven insights on readership to drive editorial improvements.

Stakeholder management and engagement:

  • Interviews OPEC Fund colleagues on a regular basis in order to optimally report success stories, promote knowledge-exchange and bring corporate values to life.
  • Interviews relevant business and political leaders in line with business supportive editorial themes.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s Degree in Media, Journalism, International Development or related studies.
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Preferably 3-5 years of experience within a major publishing house / communication agency and an international organization in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Fluent in English. Fluency in Arabic is a major advantage.

Competencies:

  • Fundamental understanding of the core activities of development institutions, including the OPEC Fund.
  • Impeccable written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey information succinctly.
  • Demonstrated editorial excellence and experience.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point.
  • Proven self-starter with strong initiative, enthusiasm for innovation, business development.
  • Conscientious and efficient in meeting deadlines and achieving results.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
  • Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Country Manager, Public Sector Operations Department at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Title: Country Manager, Public Sector Operations Department

Location: Austria

Job Profile

  • The Country Manager contributes to implementing the Mandate of the OPEC Fund in assigned partner countries, i.e. development finance operations/activities in these countries, as well as managing the relationships with development partner institutions.
  • The Country Manager, under the supervision of the Regional Director, is responsible for identifying options for the optimum deployment of the resources in the partner countries in accordance with OPEC Fund strategic Framework, Business Plan and Country Operations Strategies.
  • The position reports to the Regional Director. The position has no structural supervisory function/s.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contributes to development of short-medium and long-term objectives for the assigned countries, in line with the Strategic Framework, Corporate Objectives and Business Plan
  • Identifies new cooperation opportunities for public sector financing in assigned countries, including systematic liaison with peers in partner institutions; develops a project pipeline in line with the country operations strategy
  • Contributes to the Region and Department main deliverables, including project proposals, development of Department Policy Papers and facilitation of project/loan agreements.
  • Responsible for the financing project life cycle in assigned partner countries, from identification, evaluation, approval, signing loan agreement, to implementation and completion
  • Responsible for coordinating the development and management of OPEC Fund sovereign loans and operations in assigned complex partner countries
  • Conducts on a regular basis portfolio assessments for assigned countries
  • Assesses the situation of partner countries under specific circumstances (i.e. post-conflict, economic recession, debt sustainability framework) and evaluates solutions for OPEC Fund assistance, in coordination with major donors
  • Reviews draft loan agreements and coordinates prompt fulfillment of legal requirements for approved projects Undertakes project evaluations, including appraisals, mid-term reviews and project completion reviews, in accordance with the defined project scope and OPEC Fund established methodology
  • Reviews and monitors, in coordination with the Finance Department, timely processing of loan disbursement requests, loan servicing and repayment process, in accordance with OPEC Fund procedures
  • Prepares project impact assessment and completion reports
  • Prepares project proposals, operational documents, as well as all internal and external correspondence, ensuring timelines, quality as well as consistency with OPEC Fund guidelines, procedures and applicable legal documents.
  • Prepares recommendations for project implementation, monitoring and evaluation related matters (including procurement and loan disbursement in line with applicable procedures).
  • Reports to the Regional Director on issues of relevance for OPEC Fund cooperation with assigned countries
  • Carries out other tasks assigned by the Regional Director.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics / Finance / Engineering or other relevant fields
  • A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience
  • Preferably 1-2 years of experience in an international development finance institution.

Competencies:

  • Good knowledge of procurement procedures and processes
  • Demonstrable project management knowledge and skills
  • Good understanding of developmental project appraisal skills and knowledge
  • Demonstrable experience in socio-economic evaluation and impact analyses
  • Fluent in English. A good working knowledge of other major languages is an added advantage
  • Demonstrable ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Organizational Change Management Consultant at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Title: Organizational Change Management Consultant (Temporary – One Year)

Location: Austria

Job Profile

  • The incumbent identifies and assists in solving HR related issues by collecting, structuring, analysing, evaluating and reporting on HR processes and data.
  • This is done in accordance with the HR strategy and framework to maximize the effectiveness of key strategic and operational projects across HR disciplines such as talent management, learning & development, employee engagement, and performance management.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides high quality and accurate data that can be relied upon to inform business decisions, working with other members of the HR team to improve data accuracy within the HR Information Systems.
  • Works with different HR functions to provide administrative improvements and bespoke tools that drive efficiencies and improve reporting.
  • Responsible for the overall HR dashboard reporting, analyzing data, highlighting key areas, and predicting trends for discussion.
  • Accurately produces all required HR data reports, displayed in appropriate formats within the agreed timeframes, including the production of recurrent and ad hoc HR data metrics/dashboards.
  • Produces regular reports to management on HR data.
  • Deals with requests for information, and creates ad hoc HR reports, as required.
  • Collates and monitors data for benchmarking purposes.
  • Presents HR data to HR Director and Head, HR Operations on a regular basis, and champions new developments in people analytics across the organization.
  • Presenting data both electronically and in person, which clearly articulates any findings, assumptions and suggestions that can be used effectively and practically by the stakeholder.
  • Presenting visuals and data at an advanced level using infographics and modern analytics software.
  • Consistently engages with the Head, HR Operations to ensure required reports are delivered and making suggested changes where applicable.
  • Liaises with internal business units to obtain required data.
  • Using data to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of key strategic projects and processes within the HR function.
  • Focal point for managing projects that the HR Operations team is responsible for, including ongoing project plans, budgets, timelines and milestones.
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirement documentation and presentations, and provides regular updates on the status and deliverables of projects to the Head, HR Development.
  • Carries out other duties as assigned by the HR Director and Head, HR Operations.
  • Processes the organization’s payroll every pay period.
  • Maintains payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data.
  • Answers staff questions about salaries, deductions, attendance, and time records.
  • Receives and coordinates requests for leave and other absences.
  • Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies in timesheet and payroll records.
  • Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HCM group to develop solutions, programs and policies.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/ IT / Human Resource Management / Data Analytics or respective studies.
  • 5 years relevant professional experience.
  • Experience from an international development institution is preferable (2 -3 years).
  • Fluent in English.
  • Working knowledge of Arabic, German, Spanish, and/or French is an added advantage.

Competencies:

  • Good analytical skills, resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgments, and tact.
  • Track & Monitor overall HR Dashboard / Ongoing Projects.
  • Advanced skills in PowerPoint application with infographic capacities.
  • Capability usage in MS-Excel to generate statistics and create embedded formulas.
  • HR Metrics Reporting capability, namely time/cost per hire, cost/FTE, time-to-fill, etc.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of HR processes and work flow.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Market Analytics Officer at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Title: Market Analytics Officer

Location: Austria

Job Profile

  • The Market Analytics Officer contributes in evaluating market risk by carrying out various risk and return analyses as well as managing Financial Operations Department (FOD) custodial operations, and supports FOD’s mandate in managing the Staff Retirement Fund (SRF), all in accordance with the institutional strategy and framework, in order to support the execution of efficient liquidity, asset liability and debt management operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the formulation of investment guidelines for Treasury portfolios and Staff Retirement Fund (SRF) and monitors implementation/compliance.
  • Performs market research and analysis related to OPEC Fund’s Treasury portfolios and SRF and prepares reports thereof.
  • Monitors various risk measures such as liquidity gaps, asset liability mismatches, interest rate exposure, and FX exposure and proposes mitigation measures.
  • Analyzes Treasury portfolios performance, liquidity and credit quality; proposes market risk mitigation strategies; and monitors compliance with relevant OPEC Fund risk policies.
  • Carries out liquidity analysis/modeling to inform debt management and cash flow planning decisions.
  • Assists in carrying out of scenario analysis to capture the effects of different interest rate environments on the Fund’s assets and liabilities.
  • Assists in carrying out stress tests to evaluate the resiliency of the Fund’s economic capital.
  • Manage day-to-day custodial operations and ensure accurate investment accounting, performance reporting and fiscal agency.
  • Provide assistance and cover for treasury banking operations as and when required.
  • Analyzes OPEC Fund’s asset liability profile and coordinates with Risk Management to ensure compliance with the ALM policy.
  • Assists in managing relationship with OPEC Fund’s investment consultant to enhance Treasury portfolios and SRF investment strategies and reporting.
  • Assist in overseeing the OPEC Fund’s SRF mandate and evaluating manager performance.
  • Coordinates with Risk Management in providing regular feeds of trading positions and reporting.
  • Assists in preparing Pension Committee reports on SRF performance and attribution.
  • Provides regular and ad-hoc analysis and reports to Management, the Board and the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
  • Undertakes miscellaneous projects related to the Treasury portfolios, banking operations and SRF.
  • Carries out other tasks assigned by the Director, Treasury that are related to the job function.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related fields.
  • Professional financial qualification is a plus (e.g. CFA, FRM).
  • Minimum of five years relevant professional experience.
  • Preferably 2 – 3 years of experience in an international financial institution.
  • Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of French, Arabic, German or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies:

  • Proficient in financial concepts, particularly in the areas of fixed income, funding, and market risk.
  • Good knowledge of performance measurement & reporting.
  • Good understanding of treasury operations, cash management, custody operations and capital markets.
  • Demonstrable quantitative and qualitative skills.
  • Familiar with defined benefit pension schemes and IAS 19 reporting requirements.
  • Familiar with SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
  • Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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