
Head of Treasury
First Capital BankLusaka, Zambiaformal/ professionalK0
Posted: 4/21/2026 • Closes: 5/24/2026
Job Description
First Capital BANK
Career Opportunity
Head of Treasury
Applications are invited from qualified, experienced, and skilled candidates to fill the position of Head of Treasury, who will be responsible for driving the Treasury Team encompassing Trading, Execution, Governance, Sales and ALM.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job purpose includes the below:
Supporting corporate / trade teams to successfully execute trade finance transactions.
The incumbent will be responsible for driving P&L / revenue growth in line with annual budgets.
Ensuring that the right talent is recruited and retained with the Treasury function on specific desks.
Developing and executing on a Treasury strategy that considers the Bank’s growth plans and the obtaining Market conditions.
Ensuring succession planning is in place and up to date for the Treasury Function.
Ensuring Treasury Team’s Compliance to the Bank’s Risk and Compliance requirements.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Ensuring adherence to the approved Capital Management framework and in-country regulatory and Board approved capital targets.
In conjunction with Finance, provide concurrence on all capital applications (including Corporate Loan dispensations and guarantee applications).
Compiling and implementing capital plans to include forecasting regulatory and economic capital demand & supply across business units.
In conjunction with Finance and Risk, ensuring the capital position as estimated on the capital plan always meets the Board approved and regulatory targets.
Ensuring adherence to ALM policies.
Achieving an appropriate risk profile in line with Group standards and risk tolerances by hedging all manageable risk via the Treasury Trading desk.
Driving the in-country ALCO process, ALCO committee meetings and ALCO reporting within the ALCO governance framework.
Ensuring the implementation of and adherence to the First Capital Bank Group Pricing policies.
In respect of the bank’s liquidity management, being responsible and accountable Funding Curve, Book Ownership and Structure Risk Management, Reporting and Financing for the Bank.
Investment of Liquid Assets to meet regulatory requirements and liquidity objectives.
Enhancing revenue and optimizing funding costs by managing Surplus Liquidity and Liquidity Buffers to optimize risk/return.
Optimize daily intraday clearing by ensuring that shortages/surpluses are funded/invested as optimally as possible.
Hedging all manageable interest rate risk in the banking book through investment in qualifying liquid assets or, where applicable, executing interest rate derivatives.
Ensure all Treasury’s funding related market facing activities including interbank / wholesale funding and intra-day liquidity management are performed within group policy (i.e. Libor setting rules).
Building credibility with banks and the regulator and maintaining strong relationships with these key external stakeholders.
Ensuring all deals are dealt within dealer limits (market risk limits, counterparty limits, dealer’s mandate).
Ensuring operational controls are in place and ensuring a robust Key Risk Assessment (KRA) framework.
Ensuring satisfactory Internal Audit report.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
5 years’ experience in a similar role.
ACI Dealing Certificate.
Must be a member of ACI The Financial Markets Association within 6 months of joining the Treasury department.
Must have a clear understanding of current Banking Rules and Regulations.
ZQA Clearance Certificate.
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Application Process
Only suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidates are encouraged to apply for this role using the link below.
FMBCH Recruitment Portal – Apply for Jobs Online
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 7th May 2026.
Only shortlisted applicants will be communicated to.
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