Doha Bank is seeking an experienced Section Head – Fixed Income to lead the Bank’s Fixed Income portfolio strategy. This senior role carries overall responsibility for developing and implementing long-term investment strategies, focusing on asset allocation, portfolio construction, and monitoring. The successful candidate will identify market opportunities, conduct due diligence, and drive synergy opportunities across associates and subsidiaries, while managing a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Development: Contribute to the formulation and execution of investment strategies, annual business plans, and policies. Portfolio Management: Oversee asset allocation, bond trading, hedging, and repo/reverse repo transactions to optimize liquidity. Market Analysis: Research global fixed income markets, monitor developments, and provide insights to ALCO and senior management. Risk Management: Manage credit risk exposures, develop hedging strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including banks and financial institutions. Team Leadership: Guide and oversee the team in executing transactions, reporting, and portfolio analysis with efficiency and integrity.
Eligibility Criteria
University degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, or related discipline. Minimum 15 years of experience in financial services or banking, with significant exposure to fixed income portfolio management. Strong knowledge of fixed income products, portfolio risk-return evaluation, and risk mitigation strategies. Proven expertise in structuring, negotiating, and monitoring fixed income deals. Professional qualifications such as CFA or equivalent are highly desirable.