Yako Bank (U) Limited was incorporated in the Republic of Uganda in 2010 and
licensed as a Credit Institution by the Bank of Uganda in 2020. In September 2015,
Yako got its license to operate as a deposit-taking institution and started operations
under Yako Microfinance (U) Limited. It upgraded to a Credit Institution in 2020 and was
licensed to operate as Yako Bank (U) Limited. Different shareholders own Yako Bank
which has been licensed by the Bank of Uganda to provide savings and lending
products to different clients.
To meet the needs of its growing customer base, the Bank is seeking to recruit a
dynamic, self-motivated, result-oriented professional to fill the following position;
Treasury Officer.
This position reports directly to the Finance Manager and will be based at Head Office.
Role of the Job.
To manage the bank’s foreign exchange position and invest excess funds in the money
market to make profits while maintaining the required liquidity
Key Result Areas.
● Maintain and update investment schedule
● Carry market research to determine market trends
● Monitoring cash and bank balances to ensure sound liquidity Management.
● Negotiate for competitive prices for both assets and liabilities to achieve a stable
net income.
● Ensure compliance with cash management procedures.
● Maintain good relationships with customers and other stakeholders.
● Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to ensure compliance.
● Undertake foreign exchange trading for both wholesale and retail clients.
● Design and Implement sales plans to attract more customers. This includes
working with Branches to identify potential clients and engage in business
networking.
● Manage a track record of foreign exchange customers and transactions for
continuous engagement.

● Work with the Treasury dealer to manage the foreign exchange trading functions
in order to meet the bank`s goals financially.
Sales Strategy:
● Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve fixed-income sales targets.
● Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling fixed-income products.
Market Analysis:
● Monitor financial markets, economic indicators, and interest rate movements.
● Analyze market conditions to provide timely and relevant advice to clients.
Risk Management:
● Assess and manage risks associated with fixed-income transactions.
● Implement risk mitigation strategies as needed.
Reporting:
● Generate regular reports on fixed-income sales performance.
● Provide updates to management on market developments and client interactions.
Customer Service:
● Address client inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
● Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through effective communication.
Collaboration:
● Collaborate with internal teams, including research, trading, and compliance.
● Work closely with colleagues to achieve overall treasury and bank objectives.
Required Competencies.
● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration a
business-related field from a recognized University. Professional certifications
such as ACI will be an added advantage.
● At least a distinction in Math and English – O’level
● At least two years experience in a financial institution within the treasury
department.
● Any professional qualification will be an added advantage
● Demonstrate sales & customer relationship management skills and experience.
● Excellent networking skills and a sound knowledge of the banking environment.
● Demonstrates ability to gather, analyze, and internalize information in order to
offer solutions to customer needs.
● Demonstrates business acumen-the ability to make good judgments and quick
decisions in order to maximize forex revenues.
● Strong analytical skills
● Good working knowledge of computers.
KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
● Initiative & Decisiveness
● Innovation & Value Addition
● Drive for Results
● Relationship Building
● Communication & Influencing for Impact
● Thought Leadership
● Learning & Resourcefulness