Job Openings at Afreximbank - CA Global

Reference Number: LIP
Location: Abuja

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual Marketing Plans, derived from the Bank’s Strategic Plan for Management’s Approval;
• Implementing marketing plans and strategies for deepening and expanding various activities of intra-African trade as approved by the Bank;
• In liaison with the regional managers, managing all intra-African trade customer relations, originating and on-boarding clients;
• Assist IATI with structuring all intra-African trade transactions involving structured trade, supply chain finance, financial institutions and corporate finance loans;
• Support the credit approval process for Intra-African Trade Finance transactions by participating in preparation of  internal memos particularly focusing on   sections related to the Client’s background, governance structure and financial performance;
• Assist with implementation of trade facilitation activities such as the  Bank’s industrialization initiatives aimed at creating and expanding production capacities in the region, Intra-African  Trade Platform, diaspora initiatives and  resource mobilization etc.;
• Mobilize widespread utilization of  Intra-African trade products, programmes and services)
• Use the services of Treasury to find solutions for clients from a derivatives perspective to manage currency, interest rate, and price risks;
• As may be delegated by Senior Management, representing the Bank in high level meetings, fora and making presentations in conformity with the high standards for which the Bank has become known; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Attitude

• Bachelor’s degree and post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance, Development Economics or similar degree from a recognized University;
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading financial services organization and familiarity with the major trade finance products to be offered to clients especially structured trade finance, syndication, co-financing, club deals, correspondent banking products including letters of credit, factoring, forfaiting, structured trade finance, carbon financing, corporate finance risk participations, project-related financing and considerable knowledge of how these work;
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa;
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and to represent the Bank in important professional fora where oral presentation of papers will be necessary to high level technical and professional audiences;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of  the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese);
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
• Ability to demonstrate proof of passion and commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of African countries and the ability to support the achievement of Afreximbank’s mandate.

Contractual Information

• Permanent role
• Willing and able to relocate to Abuja
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting

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Reference Number: DVM
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The candidate will be joining on an executive level and will be responsible to originate and manage businesses while providing solutions and maintaining effective relationship management of clients in order to meet their needs, as well as the company’s financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Originate new capital raising, restructuring or M&A transactions. Effective relationship management, strong business networks and market knowledge
• Identify business opportunities for clients by understanding their finances, business strategies; and industry dynamics.
• Ensure the execution of transactions and timely collection of fees.
• Build and maintain credibility and trust with Executives and Boards of companies
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and corporate governance responsibilities as well as risk thresholds
• Ensure; and if need be, develop new systems, procedures and controls that are adequate for business solutions/ deals.
• Maintain adequate communication of performance and activities to relevant stakeholders
• Manage business unit profitability effectively.
• Proactively identify opportunities for more comprehensive marketing and cross-selling opportunities that would be beneficial to the company through extensive collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Manage and motivate a team of skilled Investment Bankers from junior to mid-level.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum of 15 years’ work experience with at least 7 in Investment Banking, corporate restructuring, capital raising or M&A
• Track record in executing (same as above)
• Qualifications should include either an MBA, a Masters in Finance or ACCA
• Experience working in, and understanding the Nigerian market, is essential
• Financial Analysis skills
• Valuation skills
• Financial Modelling skills
• Strong leadership capability
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Business Acumen
• Entrepreneurial flair