About Export Development Fund

Export Development Fund (EDF) is a development finance institution (DFI) mandated to promote the growth as well as diversification of the country’s exports. EDF’s mission is to support the Malawi economy through provision of foreign trade solutions to facilitate export diversification, international competitiveness and inclusive growth. EDF also plays a leading role in job creation by investing in ambitious projects and initiatives, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of Malawi’s exports.

EDF’s young and dynamic team is motivated towards the collective goal of transforming Malawi’s exporting sector for accelerated economic development.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic and innovative individual to join EDF as a Treasury Analyst.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Treasury Specialist, the Treasury Analyst supports the Treasury Unit in trading activities, data collection and analysis, risk response documentation, updates to treasury policies and procedures, and treasury reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor and manage the day-to-day liquidity requirements of the Fund.
• Act as the primary dealer for the cash investments portfolio, executing high value money market transactions (including money market funds and deposits).
• Own the short- and medium-term cash flow forecasting process.
• Prepare reports on liquidity and cash positions for presentation to management.
• Conduct research activities on market intelligence and be the main point of contact for internal queries on market trends.
• Perform ongoing analysis of EDF’s Treasury and FX flow to highlight potential areas for efficiency improvements, cost saving and revenue generation.
• Participate and contribute to strong, profitable relationships with all key banks and financial institutions.
• Actively build relationships with internal stakeholders to support EDF’s strategic goals.
• Maintain a robust filing and record-keeping setup for all transactions, borrowing covenants sheet with respective covenants from the contracts.
• Update counterparty details for covenant reporting and circulate covenant compliance certificates on contractual covenant reporting dates.
• Complete monthly Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) with key risk indicators for the reporting month and periodically review internal controls within the Treasury Unit and recommend enhancements in areas of control weakness.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance obtained from a recognized and accredited institution of higher learning.
• Not less than 4 years’ experience in handling treasury business matters from the point of view of Treasury Products, Market Dynamics, Risk Management and Controls.
• Treasury management and banking systems knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrable excellent professional writing skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with good attention to detail.
• Advanced-level Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with counterparties and colleagues of all levels and disciplines.
• Must be flexible, proactive and have the ability to multi-task.

• Proactively monitor and manage the day-to-day liquidity requirements of the Fund.
• Act as the primary dealer for the cash investments portfolio, executing high value money market transactions (including money market funds and deposits).
• Own the short- and medium-term cash flow forecasting process.
• Prepare reports on liquidity and cash positions for presentation to management.
• Conduct research activities on market intelligence and be the main point of contact for internal queries on market trends.
• Perform ongoing analysis of EDF’s Treasury and FX flow to highlight potential areas for efficiency improvements, cost saving and revenue generation.
• Participate and contribute to strong, profitable relationships with all key banks and financial institutions.
• Actively build relationships with internal stakeholders to support EDF’s strategic goals.
• Maintain a robust filing and record-keeping setup for all transactions, borrowing covenants sheet with respective covenants from the contracts.
• Update counterparty details for covenant reporting and circulate covenant compliance certificates on contractual covenant reporting dates.
• Complete monthly Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) with key risk indicators for the reporting month and periodically review internal controls within the Treasury Unit and recommend enhancements in areas of control weakness.

• Treasury management and banking systems knowledge
• Excellent professional writing skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good attention to detail
• Advanced-level Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with counterparties and colleagues of all levels and disciplines
• Flexibility
• Proactiveness
• Ability to multi-task

• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance obtained from a recognized and accredited institution of higher learning.
• Not less than 4 years’ experience in handling treasury business matters from the point of view of Treasury Products, Market Dynamics, Risk Management and Controls.