Chief Markets Officer

The Chief Markets Officer is responsible for leading the banks global markets business including trading sales structuring and market risk activities across asset classes. The role focuses on driving revenue growth managing market risks and delivering innovative financial solutions to institutional and corporate clients. The CMO ensures strong governance regulatory compliance and alignment with the banks overall strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Markets Strategy & Business Growth

• Develop and execute the overall markets strategy across asset classes (FX fixed income equities derivatives commodities).
• Drive revenue growth through trading sales and client solutions.
• Identify new market opportunities products and client segments.

2. Trading & Sales Oversight

• Oversee trading desks and ensure efficient execution and profitability.
• Lead markets sales teams to deliver tailored solutions to clients.
• Enhance collaboration between trading sales and structuring teams.

3. Product Structuring & Innovation

• Supervise structuring of complex financial products and solutions.
• Drive innovation in derivatives hedging and investment products.
• Align product offerings with client needs and market trends.

4. Market Risk Management

• Establish and enforce risk limits across trading and markets activities.
• Monitor exposure to market liquidity and counterparty risks.
• Ensure adherence to risk management frameworks and policies.

5. Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with institutional corporate and high-value clients.
• Support client acquisition and retention through market insights and solutions.
• Represent the bank in client engagements and industry forums.

6. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure all markets activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Coordinate with compliance risk and audit teams.
• Maintain strong governance and control frameworks.

7. Technology & Digital Transformation

• Oversee trading platforms analytics tools and market systems.
• Drive adoption of electronic trading and automation.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance system capabilities and efficiency.

8. Reporting & Performance Management

• Monitor trading performance revenue and risk metrics.
• Provide regular reports and strategic insights to executive leadership.
• Use data analytics to improve decision-making and performance.

9. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor teams across trading sales and structuring functions.
• Build a high-performance results-driven culture.
• Ensure continuous development of talent and expertise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business or related field; MBA CFA or equivalent preferred.
• 1215 years of experience in global markets trading or capital markets roles with significant leadership experience.
• Proven track record in managing trading and markets businesses.
• Deep understanding of financial instruments derivatives and market dynamics.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong strategic and commercial acumen.
• Expertise in trading sales and financial product structuring.
• Advanced analytical and risk management skills.
• Leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong regulatory and compliance awareness.

Performance Metrics:

• Revenue and profitability of the markets division.
• Trading performance and risk-adjusted returns.
• Client acquisition and retention.
• Compliance with risk limits and regulatory standards.
• Innovation and product development success.