Market intelligence &Treasury Planning Manager

Soar is a global fintech startup specializing in financing and investment. The Market Intelligence & Treasury Planning Manager will manage the analytical and strategic functions of the Treasury, integrating market intelligence with internal funding and liquidity planning to provide actionable insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Market Intelligence & External Analysis
• Monitor developments in local and global financial markets, including interest rate trends, yield curves, and central bank policy shifts
• Track mortgage market dynamics, including housing finance trends, primary and secondary mortgage rates, and relevant indexes
• Analyze NDMC issuances, Sukuk market activity, and competitor funding transactions to identify pricing benchmarks and investor appetite
• Analyze relationships with banks, arrangers, and market participants to gather early intelligence on market sentiment and funding windows
• Prepare weekly and monthly Market Intelligence Reports summarizing key market movements, opportunities, and risks
• Develop and maintain funding and liquidity forecasts across short, medium, and long-term horizons
• Support decision-making for new funding instruments (Sukuk, RMBS, credit lines, deposits) through scenario analysis and cost optimization
• Model funding mix scenarios, stress tests, and balance sheet projections aligned with business growth and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to ALCO and ExCom reporting by presenting data-backed insights and funding recommendations
• Design dashboards and financial models using Excel / Power BI to monitor liquidity positions, funding costs, and market benchmarks
• Perform cost-of-funding and profitability analytics across instruments and maturities
• Prepare concise and insightful presentations for Treasury, CEO, and Board Committees
• Maintain structured internal databases for historical market rates, funding transactions, and investor feedback
• Work closely with Finance, Securitization, Treasury Operations, and Risk teams to ensure data consistency and accurate forecasts
• Provide analytical support for Sukuk or RMBS issuance processes, including investor presentations and market updates
• Liaise with Investor Relations to align market messaging and pricing expectations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Financial Engineering
• 8–14 years of experience in Treasury, Financial Markets, or Corporate Finance — ideally within banks, fintechs, or real estate finance companies
• Strong knowledge of mortgage market analysis, rate-setting mechanisms, and housing finance benchmarks
• Proven experience in market research, financial modeling, and funding analytics
• Solid understanding of Islamic finance instruments (Sukuk, RMBS, structured funding)
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and regulatory frameworks (SAMA, NDMC, CMA)
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills for modeling and dashboards
• Proficiency in financial data terminals (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
• Strong quantitative and analytical thinking
• Deep understanding of mortgage market dynamics, including mortgage rate structures, housing finance trends, and relevant indexes (e.g., SAIBOR-linked mortgage benchmarks)
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills in English
• Master's degree in Applied Finance, Financial Economics, or Investment Management
• Professional certifications are a plus: CFA, FRM, or ACI / CTP
• Arabic language skills