Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

The incumbent will be responsible for the strategic management and control of Liquidity Risk with QNB, while taking responsibility for the definition, development and implementation of liquidity methodologies, measurement tools, systems, processes, and reporting, across QNB Group.

-          Ensure processes to monitor ALM and Liquidity limits are robust and comprehensive.  Provide commentary explaining significant exposure / ratio / VaR movements and communicate analysis to the Head of ALM, Liquidity and Market Risk.

-          Lead the Group wide preparation of Liquidity stress testing and scenario simulations.

-          Drive the Group’s efforts to select / implement / enhance ALM & Liquidity software.

-          Implement ongoing analysis of risk scenarios, measuring impact and exposure across different economic conditions.

-          Obtain information about cash flow in the Group, assess on the basis of each instrument, what is real cash flow and provide data on reinvestment or refunding operations. 

-          Deploy state-of-the-art tools, systems and approaches to facilitate monitoring of ALM and Liquidity risk at product / portfolio level.

-         Ensure that positions and risks are fully captured in the Group’s global risk management systems, are updated regularly and reconciled to other reporting systems across the Group. Take ownership and actively pursue the closure of any prevailing control / reporting weaknesses.

-          Produce adequate and accurate reports pertaining to Liquidity and disseminate the same to the concerned business units/ senior management for their review / action.

-          Ensure the risk profile is representative of the true risks undertaken by the business and that it is consistent with market movements and P&L.

-          Ensure ALM, liquidity and market risk control framework aligns with the Group Enterprise Risk Management Framework and relevant Group policies.

-          Ensure all models comply with the Group Model Validation framework and governance.

-          Portfolio Management: Draw on banking knowledge, model building capabilities and technical skills to provide technical and practical support to the modelling of portfolio (credit) exposures.

-          Stay aware of developments both within the organization as well as in the marketplace to ensure that the Bank may quickly adapt its risk management framework for any significant changes.

-          University graduate preferably with a Major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology (related field of study), “Masters preferred.”

-          At least 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank with specific focus on Liquidity Risk Management, Stress tests, & ALM quantitative methods. At least 4 years’ experience in a managerial capacity in an ALM related function.

-          Professional certification such as FRM, CPA, CFA.

-          Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of management.

-          Extensive experience and knowledge of market and related credit risk elements as well as the VAR, stress testing, modelling and simulation techniques. 

-          Good knowledge of Basel II and Basle III requirements, with particular emphasis on liquidity and market risk related issues, and related local and international laws and regulations.

-          Excellent quantitative modelling, analytical, and research skills.

-          Experience working with large and complex data sets.

-          In-depth knowledge of financial markets and Banking products, with a particular emphasis on Treasury products.

-          In-depth understanding of market risk methodologies, VAR, and/or other complex financial risk modelling.