Equity Group Holdings is seeking a Group Head of Asset & Liability Management to lead the execution of ALM strategy across the Group. In this critical role, you will ensure an efficient and coordinated approach to managing liquidity risk and interest rate risk, while contributing to balance sheet optimization and adherence to policies, regulations, and best practices.

What You'll Do

Oversee and enhance treasury liquidity processes, including monitoring the bank’s liquidity positions, Cash Reserve Requirement, and gap analysis.
Collaborate with the Group Asset and Liability Committee (GALCO) to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate interest rate and liquidity risks.
Anticipate market and regulatory challenges, implementing proactive risk management strategies.
Partner with senior leadership including the CFO and Group Treasurer to ensure effective execution of ALM policies.
Focus on balance sheet analytics, comprehensive forecasting, and accurate financial modeling to inform strategic decisions.
Formulate strategies to manage the banks’ Liquidity and Funding position optimally, ensuring appropriate funding profiles.
Monitor and escalate liquidity and IRRBB risks, ensuring adherence to approved limits.
Conduct in-depth evaluations of risk appetite versus risk exposure.
Ensure adequate systems and processes are in place for compliance with Group and country treasury policies.
Ensure compliance with Group AML Policy and procedures.
Provide leadership and oversight over prudent risk management practices across subsidiaries.
Conduct research and collaborate with experts to evaluate market dynamics and the regulatory environment.
Provide expert guidance to GALCO, ALCO, and other key stakeholders on ALM strategy execution.
Ensure the integrity and reliability of data related to liquidity, FTP, capital, and IRRBB.
Ensure maximum return on excess liquidity and minimize the Bank’s cost of deposits and funding.
Ensure maximum return on investment securities while minimizing exposure to interest rate volatility.
Ensure effective implementation of the Group’s FTP Framework.
Collaborate with Market Risk, Finance, and Credit units to ensure ICAAP and ILAAP frameworks are fit for purpose.
Perform margin compression analysis and structural analysis.
Monitor and report on adherence to all regulatory and internal funding requirements and limits.
Ensure achievement of ALM budgets and efficient management of financial resources.
Manage all treasury-related risks, providing oversight for Central Bank auctions, foreign currency sourcing and allocation, and FX risk management.
Ensure compliance with all Group and treasury governance policies.
Promote an environment where compliance with internal controls and the external regulatory framework is honored.
Engage with auditors when required.
Display exemplary conduct values by living the Group’s values and Code of Conduct.
Take personal responsibility by promoting the highest standard of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct.
Identify, escalate, and resolve any risk, conduct, and compliance matters.
Build a strong talent pipeline transparently, in line with diversity & inclusion KPIs.
Lead, mentor, and develop sales teams across traditional and digital channels.
Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and client-centricity.
Drive succession planning and talent development across the region.
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in talent pipelines.

What We're Looking For

10+ years’ experience in Treasury or Finance.
Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Deep expertise in global liquidity management, funding, cash pooling, balance sheet optimization, funding structures, hedging strategies, and financial markets/products.
Strong understanding of African financial markets, regulatory environments, and cross-border Treasury operations.
Proven experience with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and related technologies.
Advanced analytical, financial modelling and presentation skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capability.
Post-graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
ACI Dealing Certificate.