President, Africa Energy Bank at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Job ID.: PRE-AEB-2025

Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead the full physical and legal establishment of the Africa Energy Bank.
• Design and implement the strategic vision, governance, policies, and systems required for effective operations.
• Drive innovation and digital transformation to develop impactful energy financing solutions.
• Expand the Bank’s membership by facilitating the signature and ratification of the Establishment Agreement by additional eligible African States.
• Ensure the Bank supports energy security, financial sovereignty, and Africa’s industrialization agenda.

Stakeholder & Institutional Relations:

• Maintain high-level relationships with the promoters (Afreximbank and APPO), governments, regulators, DFIs, and other partners.
• Serve as the principal representative of AEB in global forums, promoting the Bank’s mandate and value.

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee resource mobilization, fund disbursement, and risk management in line with shareholder expectations.
• Ensure effective compliance with AML, anti-bribery, governance, and operational frameworks.
• Manage the Bank’s financial performance, governance systems, and staff development.

Innovation and Impact:

• Develop innovative products and funding models across the energy value chain.
• Lead the financing of both fossil and renewable energy projects, ensuring balanced support for development and sustainability.
• Design mechanisms to improve access to energy infrastructure and enhance resilience against climate risks.

Performance Metrics

• Volume of energy projects financed (traditional and renewable)
• Return on equity (ROE) and net interest margin (NIM)
• Strategic initiative implementation rate
• Stakeholder satisfaction index
• Governance and compliance ratings
• Innovation in financial product development
• Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Finance, Banking, Law, Management, Engineering, Economics, or other relevant disciplines.
• Professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) may substitute for a Master’s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 18 years of relevant experience in development finance, energy finance, or investment banking, particularly within Africa.
• Strong background in resource mobilization, portfolio management, and deal structuring for energy sector investments.
• Extensive leadership experience in multilateral development institutions, energy-focused banks, or similar high-level institutions.

Sector Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of Africa’s energy markets, including fossil fuels and renewables.
• Track record in developing financing solutions for energy infrastructure and transition strategies.
• Understanding of climate-related investment dynamics and energy security challenges in African contexts.

Leadership and Interpersonal Competencies:

• Visionary leadership, strategic planning, and change management expertise.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across political, regulatory, and financial landscapes.
• Excellent communication in English; working knowledge of French and/or Arabic is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in complex, multicultural environments.