Chibwe Ngesa
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
A Financial Markets expert with 13 years’ experience in balance sheet management, and economic analysis—underscored by cross-border exposure in the Mauritius market. I bring strategic acumen in balance sheet optimization, managing liquidity, and driving efficient capital allocation. My leadership is both results-oriented and purpose-driven, reflected in my voluntary roles as Vice President of ACI Zambia Financial Markets Association and Trustee of Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Pension Trust Fund. I’m adept at translating macroeconomic insight into actionable strategies and collaborating across teams to meet institutional objectives. Known for clear communication and precision in execution. I aim to apply my expertise to enhance Africa’s trade finance landscape through balance sheet innovation and structured funding strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Associate Director, Treasury Markets Dealer
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Implementation of the Banks Strategy as Assigned by Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) and operationalize all decisions by the Committee.
- Ensure efficient capital utilisation by employing group aligned capital resource deployment strategies.
- Attend ALCO meetings and make economic and other presentations to the committee when required.
- Monitoring and managing the Bank’s investment portfolio which includes repos/reverse repos, Interbank placements, foreign currency placements etc, by investing at profitable rates.
- Forecast the Bank’s funding requirements.
- Provide pricing to the businesses and the Sales Teams and understand funding requirements.
- Identify assess, monitor, control and mitigate risks to the Bank.
- Ensure that the Bank meets its daily liquidity requirements.
- Assess economic developments and how these can be used to enhance the Bank’s profitability.
Treasury Markets Dealer
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Ensure the bank is correctly positioned to meet daily liquidity requirements.
- Monitoring and managing the Bank’s investment portfolio.
- Forecast the Bank’s funding requirements.
- Manage market and liquidity risk arising on the Bank’s Balance sheet.
- Provide pricing to the businesses and the Sales Teams when required.
- Ensure the Bank complies with regulatory limits.
- Ensure the balance sheet is efficient and profitable to meet franchise objectives.
Treasury Specialist
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Market and manage Business Banking client relationships through a consultative approach.
- Have a detailed understanding of existing customers’ Business needs, increase wallet-share and enhance profitability.
- Analyse and review quality of potential and existing business to ensure maximum profitability.
- Marketing and Sales of Foreign Exchange products/currencies.
- Marketing and Sales of Fixed Income and Wealth Lending Products.
Executive Assistant to the Head of Financial Markets
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Compilation of monthly Executive Committee (Exco) submissions on behalf of financial markets.
- Writing of economic updates for Quarterly Board Meeting submissions, Monthly Exco meetings and the Assets and Liabilities Committee monthly pack submission.
- Management of third-party vendor services contracts, such as Reuters, Bloomberg and Internet Service providers.
- Management of the Department’s leave calendar.
- Direction of the Head of Financial Market’s daily activities.
- Manage and appropriately direct business correspondence to the Head of Financial Markets.
- Responsible for all facilities in the dealing room.
- Support the Business Operational Risk Manager in managing operational risk in the dealing room.
Education
Master of Arts - Economic Policy Management
University of Zambia
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics (Honors)
University of Namibia
01.2008 - 01.2011
Front Office Dealing Certificate - undefined
Association Cambiste Internationale
NVQ Level 1 - Swaps Profeciency
National Futures Association
Lusaka 10.2024 - 01.2025
Dealer’s Representative License - undefined
Securities and Exchange Commission
Investment advisor and Stockbrokers Certificate - undefined
Zambia Institute of Pensions and Insurance/ Securities and Exchange Commission
Skills
- Liquidity management
- Investment portfolio management
- Capital utilisation
- Regulatory compliance
- Economic forecasting
- Portfolio optimisation
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
Websites
Languages
English
Advanced
Bemba
Advanced
Custom
- Valerie Chulu, Director, Head Treasury Markets Zambia, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia, ValerieMwila.Chulu@sc.com, +260 979 450282
- Stanley Tamele, Head of Global Markets, ABSA Bank Zambia, stanley.tamele@absa.africa, +260 977 415301/+260 974 596018
- Tsungai Mabuto, Director, Head Financial Markets Mauritius, Standard Chartered Bank Mauritius, Tsungai.Mabuto@sc.com, +230 5989 2160
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/24/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital status: Married
Certification
- National Futures Association Swaps Proficiency Requirements
National Futures Association - 2025
- Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management
University of Zambia 2021-2022
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics (Honors)
University of Namibia 2008-2011
- Front Office Dealing Certificate
Association Cambiste Internationale 2014
- Dealer’s Representative License
Securities and Exchange Commission 2016
- Zambia Institute of Pensions and Insurance/ Securities and Exchange Commission
Investment advisor and Stockbrokers Certificate 2019
Accomplishments
- Individual Recognition - SCB Award for the Better Together (Collaboration) Valued Behaviour. - 2023
- Individual Recognition - SCB Award for the Zambia Branch Forex processing automation. - 2019
- Team Recognition - Member of the Project working group that successfully launched the Pay to Peer and Online Foreign Exchange Straight Through Processing System for Zambia. - 2019
Affiliations
- Rugby
- Football
- Boxing
- And Other Wellness Activities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 1 - Swaps Profeciency
National Futures Association
10.2024 - 01.2025
Associate Director, Treasury Markets Dealer
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia
04.2023 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - Economic Policy Management
University of Zambia
01.2021 - 01.2022
Treasury Markets Dealer
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia
01.2020 - 03.2023
Treasury Specialist
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia
08.2016 - 01.2020
Executive Assistant to the Head of Financial Markets
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia
05.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics (Honors)
University of Namibia
01.2008 - 01.2011
Front Office Dealing Certificate - undefined
Association Cambiste Internationale
Dealer’s Representative License - undefined
Securities and Exchange Commission
Investment advisor and Stockbrokers Certificate - undefined
Zambia Institute of Pensions and Insurance/ Securities and Exchange Commission
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