Manager of Financial Markets

The South Australian Financing Authority (SAFA) is the central financing authority, captive insurer and manager of the passenger and light commercial vehicle fleet operations for the Government of South Australia. SAFA plays an important role in the overall management of the State Government’s finances and risks, providing a range of treasury, insurance, and fleet management services to public sector clients. Additionally, SAFA is responsible for corporate governance, transaction management and support services for state electricity entities and administration of industry assistance scheme contracts on behalf of the State Treasurer.

About the Manager, Financial Markets

Reporting to the Head of Financial Markets & Client Services, you will be an integral element to the overall risk management of the State Government’s finances. You will harness your financial and treasury expertise to provide advice towards achieving SAFA’s objectives and strategy regarding funding and liquidity management. It is crucial that the team is equipped with the necessary tools, support and knowledge in order to maintain success.

The key responsibilities:

• Leading, managing, guiding and supporting members of the team to achieve SAFA’s funding and liquidity objectives.
• Embracing and contributing to a team culture that is energetic, innovative, productive, customer orientated, agile while positively responsive to change.
• Proactively identifying and responding to emerging issues within the team.
• Providing strategic and operational management and direction to ensure an effective team for SAFA and its stakeholders.
• Managing the operation of the balance sheet and financial market risk management, including debt issuance strategy and execution.
• Periodic coverage and support for other Manager roles relating to Investor Engagement, Strategy and Client functions and to the Head of Financial Markets & Client Services.
• Strong mathematical and financial literary to lead risk analytics and scenario analysis.

The key requirements:

• Qualification in economics, finance, commerce, maths and/or relevant discipline.
• Proven experience in providing strategic and tactical direction to staff to support the delivery of high quality services in a financial markets or treasury environment.
• Demonstrated experience in balance sheet management with the ability to aggregate and manage risks holistically.
• Experience in understanding of key funding (refinancing and interest rate risks), liquidity (credit and basis risks) and derivative markets and their associated risks, regulation and other relevant policy frameworks.
• Highly developed verbal, written communication, and numerary skills.

Enquiries and Applications:

The Department of Treasury and Finance actively promote flexible working arrangements and is committed to having at least 50% of interviewees for each role being women. At DTF we value and encourage diversity within our workforce, to help us reflect the community we serve.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Jess Della-Verde on 08 8216 3530 for a confidential discussion.