African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Ongoing Recruitment 2017

CA Global – Our client, the African Export-Import Bank (the “Bank”) was established in Abuja, Nigeria in October, 1993 by African Governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African financial institutions and private investors for the purpose of financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade. The Bank, headquartered in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Syndications (Distribution)

Reference: TJF 3501
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The role works in support of the client relations and product teams centrally providing structuring support and distribution services to all origination units. The position holder will be part of the Syndications function and work to achieve the team’s main objectives which include:Establishing Afreximbank as the leading arranger of syndicated facilities in Africa;
Mobilising funding from a diverse spectrum of investors including regional and international commercial banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), and funds to enhance the development impact of the Bank’s deployed risk capital;
Using loan syndications as an instrument for leveraging international financing into Africa;
Responsibilities
Business Development/Origination:

Actively participate in presenting proposals and mandate letters to clients emphasizing the benefits of syndication and co-financing thereby working with the Bank’s other origination teams to secure syndicated loan mandates from existing and potential clients of the Bank;
Assist in structuring transactions to ensure they reflect current market conditions and investor appetite in order to attract syndication partners;
Market the Bank’s syndicated finance product as well as funded and unfunded risk participations to the widest possible group of syndication partners and co-financiers including dfis, ecas, commercial banks, African financial institutions, African multilaterals, insurers and other financial institutions.
Coordinate and/or participate in deal road-shows and co-financing partner calling programmes to support expansion of the Bank’s syndication activities.
Actively implement of all aspects of the Bank’s syndication policies and procedures.
Syndication Loan Structuring and Distribution:

In accordance with the Bank’s Syndicated Loans Policy (SLP):Conduct market soundings to identify prospective syndicate partner banks and financial institutions;
Prepare syndicated deal documentation including teasers, mandate documents, term-sheets, and information memoranda that will be used to market syndicated deals and facilitate the entry of syndication partners into bank arranged transactions;
Support deal structuring and pricing negotiations;
Execute mandated syndicate loan transactions in cooperation with the relevant client relations and product teams
Asset Sales:

Implement the Bank’s asset sale policy by identifying existing assets for potential secondary sale and obtaining market feedback on appetite levels and sale pricing;
Liaise with the Banking Operations department that performs the Bank’s portfolio management function to support the optimization of the Bank’s capital allocation through secondary market sales.
Market Knowledge:

Conduct syndicated loan market research on pricing and deal structures to facilitate efficient distribution of transactions arranged by the Bank, including the secondary market pricing for assets for sale;
Providing market pricing and risk appetite feedback to the Bank’s management and deal origination teams for their consideration of all syndicated facilities;
Retain investor appetite in the team’s client relationship management tool Debt domain.
Relationship Management:

Maintain and expand a diversified network of syndicated loan/co-financing partners including DFIs, ECAs, multilaterals, international commercial banks, African financial institutions, funds, and credit insurance companies;
Devise and implement enhanced cooperation in syndication and co-financing between the Bank and DFIs active in Africa;
Retain and manage relationships with a wide network of professional advisors, consultants and deal originators active in the syndicated loan market, including debt management and data service providers such as Thomson-Reuters, Debt Domain etc.
Others:

Work with the credit department to facilitate the credit processing and approval and the legal department with regard to transaction documentation for all syndicated facilities;
Any other tasks that may be assigned by Senior Management from time to time.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Good first degree in a related area and a Master’s degree in Economics, Banking & Finance, or MBA from a recognized University.
A professional qualification in banking or international trade finance or other related disciplines will be an added advantage.
At least 8 years of relevant experience acquired in a leading financial institution or organisation;
knowledge and working experience of trade, corporate, and structured finance products to be offered to clients, including syndicated loans, co-financing, club deals, and correspondent banking products including letters of credit, structured trade finance, corporate loans, project-related financing;
At least 5 years of experience in the syndicated loan market and good understanding of the African debt markets, with proven background in fund raising, syndications, loan structuring and business development activities in developing markets;
Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting;
Strong customer focus and ability to engage effectively with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages (Arabic, French & Portuguese) is an added advantage;
Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank’s objectives;
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to build and nurture relationships with internal and external counterparties to attain goals.
Contractual information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Thania Jaffer ” via: thania@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Senior Manager, Research (Trade Information)Reference: PBF 3505
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The role of the position holder will be to support the Banks’ research, economic and trade policy analysis and international cooperation activities by developing a repository of information about trade and markets in Africa and abroad which will serve as a tool for decision-making on trade by the Bank, businesses, entrepreneurs and policymakers across Africa.
The role will contribute to the growth of advisory services through the production of trade information products.
Responsibilities

Conducting cutting-edge research in economics and trade, ranging from theoretical methodological issues to applied economics touching on trade development and financial issues covering sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and services;
Contribute to the growth of advisory services through the production of trade information products and services and supporting ongoing efforts to build time series data on trade and trade finance in Africa;
Leading the preparation of regular research reports which monitor developments in global trade and trade finance as well as the Bank’s key markets and products and providing timely analyses on their likely impact on the African economy and the Bank’s operations;
Collection, consolidation, timely update and monitoring of trade data covering the globe, major trading regions, global trade with Africa and intra-African trade to guide Bank policies and operations and inform business decisions throughout the continent;
Building up of up-to-date information on trade highlighting the dynamics, including trade flows, supply and demand in the various sectors across Africa to enable investors and entrepreneurs identify potential markets and guide their business decisions; and also guide governments to improve policy formulation and investment decisions on trade and economic development;
Monitoring and updating of balance of payments dynamics for African countries to inform investment decisions-both public and private;
Provision of market intelligence services including, trade opportunities, market access requirements and restrictions, price information, trade and commercial policies, trading environment and market participants market access;
Supporting ongoing efforts by the Bank to create and establish trade-facilitating infrastructures to boost African trade;
Analyzing trade data to inform the Bank and African policymakers and representatives of the private sector about the dynamics of and direction of African trade with a view of boosting both extra-and intra-African trade;
Producing relevant and timely trade information to guide the growing African private sector increasingly interested in investment opportunities at regional and continental levels in a context of deepening economic integration, and support the growth of prospective markets;
Implement frameworks for improving the collection of data on informal trade, with a view to enhancing monitoring of both intra-African and total African trade;
Build repository of and provide up-to-date information on traders and relevant products across countries and regions in Africa;
Supporting research on growth and trade forecast and trade policy;
Preparation of reports, including Trade Report, Africa in Figures, as well as other periodic reports;
Participating in organizing seminars and conferences relevant to the research and development activities of the Bank;
Preparation of summary briefings from important economic and banking publications and journals as well as compiling and preparing speeches and presentations for Senior Management as and when required; and
Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

PhD degree or equivalent in Economics or other related field from a recognized University;
Sound experience of minimum 10 years in Research or Economic analysis, in a reputable organization and experience in Trade and Development Economics will be an advantage;
Demonstrated experience in collection, monitoring of large economic and trade data and preparing publications;
Ability to analyze and draw inference from the analysis of financial and economic data;
Extensive knowledge of the banking sector and the trade environment in Africa;
Solid Knowledge of the Africa’s political, economic and trade landscape;
Extensive knowledge of relevant statistical and econometric software for analyzing large volumes of data (e.g. SPSS, STATA, Eviews, Mathlab, SAS, MICROFIT, PcGive, etc.);
Familiarity with major trade database including those of ITC, WTO, UNCTAD, and DOT; and other database such as WDI and IFS;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese);
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build and manage senior level interactions with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Contractual Information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Pandora Buchanan” via: pandora@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Communications (Media Relations & Events)

Reference: PBF 3501
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The role of the position holder will be to support the development and implementation of strategies and plans for the Bank’s communication process with external and internal stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, partners and the media, and the management of Bank organized events.
The jobholder functions as a key part of the Bank’s public information team, supporting relations with the media and ensuring effective communication of the Bank’s message through the use of such tools as press releases, corporate brochures, website articles and publications updates, client communications, and presentations, and managing the Bank’s brand image.
Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of the Bank’s communications strategy and plan, ensuring integration with the Bank’s Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans, using all appropriate media channels. As part of this process, the job holder gives particular focus to the digital strategy, combining social media engagement with on and offline promotion of the Bank’s activities and achievements;
Assist in the timely implementation of activities related to the Bank’s media strategy to publicize priority issues and/or major events, including drafting communications plans, coordinating media outreach efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up actions, and analyzing outcome;
Support effective design, production and delivery of communication products;
Support and participate in activities to promote media coverage (press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues and major Bank events, including development of media strategies and action plans, and initiating proactive media outreach efforts. Provide effective and timely responses to public information inquiries from the media;
Network with journalists, other media representatives, followers, and subscribers to media networks; Develop and sustain partnerships with internal and external partners for successful development and execution of Afreximbank’s media strategy; Monitor the media, analyze information and prepare reports in order to track outreach, engagement and growth of media coverage of the Bank;
Draft media-focused communication products (articles, product features, proofing, pitch letters, placements, etc.) to present and disseminate the Bank’s business information to keep the public and other target groups informed and up to date about the Bank’s programmes and achievements. Recommend appropriate information and communication tools for use in media and other communication activities; Participate in identifying communications content for dissemination to key constituencies; Maintain and update media contact lists/databases; Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media; Act as a news desk officer;
Provide language (French, Arabic, Portuguese) support, as appropriate, for the work of the Communications Unit by undertaking the drafting and editing of language versions of the Unit’s communications products;
Assist in coordinating and managing the Bank’s website to ensure that online contents are up to date and accurate;
Provide support for the management of events organized by the Bank, including coordinating and liaising with event management companies engaged by the Bank; and
Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by Management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

First degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or related discipline and a post graduate degree in the same or related fields from a recognized University;
Professional communications practice and experience of not less than five years, preferably at international level, with not less than two years as a working journalist;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French and proficiency or good working knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages (Arabic and Portugese) is an added advantage;
Strong digital and social media management skills;
Familiarity with functions and operating modalities of financial service institutions will be a clear advantage;
Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and good knowledge of the African continent;
Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours, with short deadlines, where required in order to achieve the Bank’s objectives; and
Demonstrated ability to build and nurture relationships with internal and external counterparties to attain goals.
Contractual information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Pandora Buchanan” via: pandora@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Manager, Credit Assessment (Intra African Trade Initiative)

Reference: TJF 3504
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The role of the position holder will be to support the business development team by managing the entire credit review process, including the consistent application of the Bank’s risk management guidelines through the assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of minimizing bad loans, particularly for the Bank’s structured trade finance and asset based finance portfolios.
Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans, covering all aspects of the Bank’s business cycle as espoused in the Bank’s strategic plan;
Review of creditworthiness and risks associated with potential business transactions with appropriate tools and models, with a view to providing mitigants to identified risks for structured trade finance and asset based finance transactions;
Preparation of appropriate credit memos with recommendations on the creditworthiness of given transactions, bearing in mind the Bank’s laid out credit policy and procedures;
Presentation and defence of credit memos to the Credit Committee and incorporation of amendments that may be suggested thereto;
Opening and managing customer credit files for each transaction to ensure consistency in application of credit assessments;
Periodic review the Bank’s loan portfolio in line with the requirements of the Bank’s credit policies and procedures;
Periodic review of the performance of obligors to which the Bank has exposure, including borrowers and guarantors;
Prepare regular reports for Management as may be required; and
Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking or Finance from a recognized University or a professional qualification in Banking or International Trade Finance;
Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation and familiarity with the Bank’s major business development channels in trade finance, project finance, export development, asset financing and syndications;
Demonstrated understanding of the Bank’s major product offerings to clients especially 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
Demonstrated understanding and experience of structured trade finance and asset based finance transactions as well as the structured trade finance operating model as a basis for the mitigation of identified risks in potential business transactions;
Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and therefore knowledge of the workings of the main segments of the trade finance markets and the participants in major regions of Africa;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage
Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank’s objectives;
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
Contractual information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Thania Jaffer” via: thania@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Manager, Advisory & Capital Markets

Reference: TJF 3502
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The nature and scope of the job is to manage execution of investment banking transactions in furtherance of the Bank`s mandate.
A key component of the job involves execution of activities which will result in linking African entities (governments, large corporates and financial institutions) to international capital markets in order to raise financing for intra-African trade.
The job also entails execution of capital structuring, optimization and allocation transactions as a way of strengthening African entities to enable them to play a meaningful role in Africa’s industrialization, which is a key component of the continent’s structural transformation agenda.
Responsibilities

Provide close support to the Departmental Head in creating and maintaining strong relationships with African governments, financial institutions and corporates as well as offshore investors (bond investors, private equity firms, venture capital companies and corporates) to facilitate development of a strong pipeline of good quality investment banking opportunities in support of the Bank`s mandate;
Provide technical input in all transactions which will enable African governments, public enterprises, supranational organizations, financial institutions and large corporates to access international bond markets to raise medium to long-term funding which is required to finance investments in trade-facilitating infrastructure, industrial processing plants and trade-related activities across the continent;
Execution of transactions which will contribute to development of Africa`s capital markets to ensure that they play a pivotal role in channeling portfolio investment flows into the continent especially in support of companies engaged in trade;
Prepare proposals to assist in attracting foreign and intra-African direct investment into strategic sectors to support value-added processing in various African countries;
Manage implementation of tasks associated with corporatizing African family businesses operating in critical export value chains;
Structuring transactions which will enable African start-up enterprises to access early- stage equity financing;
Advise African enterprises in executing growth strategies based on comprehensive evaluation of organic and dynamic growth options under various business scenarios;
Advise African enterprises on tax efficient ways of returning cash to their shareholders. This will entail assessing suitability of cash dividends, stock dividends and share repurchases etc. for businesses at various stages of their life cycles;
Implement structures to assist the Bank in mobilizing equity;
Provide technical input in transactions which assist identified African countries to create export-import banks, develop export strategies, develop export processing zones, and create commodity boards;
Implement structures to assist various clients to raise funds through securitization structures;
Assist the unit head in implementing the Bank`s Equity Investment Programme by making recommendations on equity valuations, timing of investment and divestitures;
Scope due diligence exercises for consultants and prepare Request for Proposals, score bids received and engage the most competitive bid for the assignment;
Provide expert advice to clients regarding financial structuring, due diligence studies, and company valuations in various investment banking transactions such as mergers or acquisitions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, etc.;
Prepare various documents ranging from financial models, teasers, information memoranda, memos, presentations etc. to ensure that they meet the quality standards set by Senior Management;
Prepare financial models and conduct related industry and market research and Adhoc financial forecasting , analyses and modelling to support the investment advice process of the Bank
Adding value to the work done by Associate by enhancing substance to the proposals, reviewing accuracy of factual representations, logical integrity of all calculations in financial models and improving general presentation;
Participate in negotiations, use negotiation skills to overcome difficulties and finalize negotiations or n capital market and advisory transactions;
Manage subordinate staff performance through appropriate performance planning, coaching and performance reviews;
Assist the unit head in marketing advisory services;
Implement new methodologies to improve all advisory services related processes;
Keep abreast of developments in the global economy and capital markets; and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned to the jobholder by Senior Management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or other disciplines relevant to the position. A relevant professional qualification e.g. CFA may be acceptable in lieu of a postgraduate degree;
Minimum of 8 years of related experience in the financial services or consulting industry and demonstrated knowledge and experience in DCM transactions;
Demonstrable experience in investment banking and advisory services in Africa will be an added advantage;
Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis with a solid understanding of financial statements, financial modeling and company or industry analysis;
Advanced Excel skills and very strong financial modelling skills required;
Ability to follow-up independently and consistently and play the critical role as the project manager on most assignments and the primary capital markets contact;
Ability to immediately contribute to the group based on past experience and help to transfer best practices and knowledge
Self-starting team player who can think strategically and excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment;
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, regulators, corporates and governments;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese); and
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources from varied cultural backgrounds to attain goals.
Contractual information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Thania Jaffer” via: thania@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Manager, Internal AuditReference: DLRF 3502
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The role holder will be responsible for the planning, execution and reporting on assigned internal audit projects in line with approved annual risk-based internal audit plan.
Responsibilities

Predominantly focus on internal audit projects, participating in the planning of specific assignments, driving and concluding fieldwork within set timeframes, and reporting of audit findings and observations using approved audit methodology;
Maintain quality work paper documentations that adequately support audit findings and conclusions;
Liaise with Auditees at all stages of the audit and manage the presentation of draft audit findings to stakeholders with a view to obtaining necessary buy in, including management response commitments;
Propose recommendations to address the established root cause of observed issues to the respective areas and follow up implementation of agreed management action plans;
Provide expertise in subject areas to help advise management on risks and controls, emerging risks, and international best practices;
Assist the Head of Internal Audit Unit with other assignments including involvement in the development of internal audit policies and working practices.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields from a recognized University;
Relevant professional qualifications in Accounting or Auditing such as ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA, CIA etc.
Minimum of 8 years of audit experience preferably in the financial services industry or consulting;
Experience in auditing Trade Finance, Project/Development Financing and Treasury activities will be an advantage;
Demonstrable understanding of Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA), risk management principles and corporate governance practices and frameworks;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English combined with ability to build compelling business cases and adapt style in order to gain buy in. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese);
Strong analytical skills, including conducting audit in an automated environment;
Self-motivated and ability to drive work to conclusion and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. The candidate should be able to work independently as well as a cohesive member of a small team;
Ability to work effectively in an evolving and challenging multi-cultural environment.
Contractual information

Permanent role
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Danelle le Roux” via: danelle@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Manager, Administration (Office Management & Business Continuity)

Reference: RBF 3501
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The role of the position holder is to coordinate the Bank’s business continuity management and ensure seamless delivery of a range of general support services for the Bank’s Cairo Headquarters and Branch offices in order to ensure that the Bank operates in an effective and efficient manner.
The role holder provides those strategic, tactical and operational integrated general management services necessary to ensure seamless business operations, both in the short and long term, at the Headquarters.
Responsibilities
Corporate Procurement:

Procurement management – Implement a Bank-wide goods, services and works procurement management system in accordance with the Bank’s policies and procedures ensuring competitive bidding for best value, and open and free competition for all Bank procurement and timely supply of quality goods and services to the Bank.
Procurement policy – Coordinates and documents enhancements and amendments to the Bank’s procurement policies and operating guidelines and ensures diligent application.
Procurement Planning – Plan and carryout pre-procurement activities in line with and in support of business objectives. Develop and execute annual procurement plans for all Bank locations.
Procurement Tender Committees – Run professional tender processes to ensure objective selection of suppliers for goods and services.
Procurement Activities – Carryout routine activities to purchase goods and services for the Bank from local and international markets.
Reporting – Prepare relevant procurement reports.
Vendor performance management – Negotiate contracts with suppliers to deliver best value to the Bank, apply appropriate supply and service level agreements for goods and services and implement a critical vendor performance management and capacity development program.
Due diligence – Carry out required technical and other due diligences.
Business Continuity Services:

Coordinate the BCCP; including setting up and providing governance for project teams if required.
Proactively identify and develop risks controls where appropriate, for risks related to business continuity, crisis management, people and facilities;
Draw up BCCP Budgets.
Commission and supervise Readiness Testing and make recommendations arising from results of the testing.
Report the status of the BCCP capability.
Provide hands-on assistance to staff and their families upon the occurrence of a Contingency Trigger.
Evaluate Contingency Trigger threats and make recommendations for triggering the BCCP to ensure that any Contingency Trigger does not cause a shutdown of business.
Conduct frequent Business Impact assessments and ensure remedial actions are completed.
Act as the secretary to the Emergency Management Committee (EMC).
Define and own the annual BCM programme including co-ordination of input from other risk mitigation functions.
Align, secure and develop resources to enable programme success and required levels of reliability to be achieved.
Sponsor the production and distribution of all BCM related documentation and awareness materials.
Support Branch Managers and Department/Unit heads in the management of BCM related risk.
General Support Services:

Budget Management – Develop annual administrative capital and operating expenditure plans and budgets and carry out periodic variance analyses for all locations.
Accounts Payables Management – Review and process all Bank administrative capital and operating expenditure ensuring compliance with budget and applicable financial management policies and procedures.
Petty cash management – Oversee management of the Bank’s petty cash floats.
Automation – Champion the implementation and use of the Accounts payable procurement, material and logistics SAP modules, ensuring uptake and institutionalization within the Bank and gaining of all necessary operational efficiencies.
Physical Assets Registers – Implement a Bank-wide physical asset tracking and management system in accordance with the Bank’s policies and procedures.
Physical Assets Operation and Maintenance – Ensure all Bank assets and vehicles are well maintained and kept in good operating condition.
Physical Assets Disposal – Coordinate asset disposal processes.
Insurance – Put in place and maintain adequate insurance cover to protect the Bank and Bank assets against all sorts of operating risks.
Inventory management – Implement a Bank-wide and centralized stores management system for the Bank’s supplies and consumables.
Front Desk Management – Oversee the management of the Bank’s reception (front desk) and call centre activities.
Guest Management – Implement a guest management system.
Meeting Management – Implement a Bank-wide and professional meeting room reservation and management system.
Laissez Passer and ID cards – Coordinate issuance and administering of Bank Laissez Passer and other identification documents and security access badges.
Telecommunication System – Oversee the management of the Banks telecommunication and audio-visual systems.
Mail management – Implement a Bank-wide professional and efficient mail, courier and faxes management system.
Shipments – Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments.
Records – Support implementation of a Bank-wide standardized filing, indexing, archiving and document management system for both hard copies and electronic records.
Reprographic management – Oversee the Bank’s printing activities.
Catering Management – Oversee operations of the Bank cafeteria and kitchenettes.
Service Management – Oversee provision of Administrative Services to the Bank and Staff in line with established Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Put in place and manage a system for receiving, responding, tracking and reporting service requests and attainment of SLAs.
Audit – Point of contact for consultation and queries with internal and external auditors.
Branches – Provides required support to branch office managers.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

A relevant first degree and a post-graduate degree from a leading University in either Economics, Commerce, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Law, Business Administration or other disciplines relevant to the position or relevant professional qualification in lieu of the post-graduate degree.
Sound general management experience of at least 8 years in a similar senior role with a leading large commercial and or internationally recognized organization.
Demonstrable organizational, leadership and planning skills.
Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of procurement and administrative practices.
Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
Proven experience in local and international procurement including ability to successfully carryout complex procurements.
Ability to work with suppliers and build long term competitive supply relationships.
Ability to analyse data and give presentations to all levels of management
Ability to influence, communicate effectively and work with minimum supervision.
Proven experience in business support services. The candidate must demonstrate experience and knowledge of managing support services in a fairly complex environment. Knowledge of computerised support services systems is desirable; Proven experience in corporate travel and tourism management.
Demonstrable organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
Innovativeness, pro-activeness and results driven.
Strong problem-solving skills and positive business impact.
Excellent customer service skills and willingness to work long hours.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Excellent Negotiation skills.
Contractual information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Robyn Brown” via: robyn@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Manager, Treasury, Sales & Marketing (Africa Funds)

Reference: PBF 3502
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The nature and scope of the job is to support the funding process of the Bank whilst ensuring that risk is mitigated at all times by maintaining strong relationships with our investors, depositors and creditors from the African continent.
The job holder shall provide investors with all necessary reports and information that they will need but also by seeking and being a strong support in any initiative taken to adopt new funding institution (Equity and Debt).
The role, therefore, will require a highly talented professional with second to none treasury products sales and marketing skills.
Responsibilities

Liquidity Management Strategy, Planning, Analysis and Funding Execution
Formulation of the Africa-focus Funding Mobilisation Strategy with the help of the Head of Treasury Services and designing a fit-for-purpose market and sales implementation roadmap;
Champion the implementation of the Africa-focus Funding Mobilisation Marketing Plan with the help of the Head of Treasury Services;
Champion Treasury’s initiatives to raise targeted local currency funding from the African Continent in line with Bank’s wider strategy of diversifying its funding base;
Establishing Debt and Capital Market Programmes in targeted local markets in Africa where the Bank, as part of the wider strategy, targets to raise local currency funding;
Realising wholesale deposits takings in line with the Bank’s guidelines;
Treasury funding product formulation and sales/marketing
Participates in client conference calls/meetings to assess client needs;
Identifies product solutions for client needs, works with the origination function and other partners in various African countries to obtain product information, pricing, implementation contacts/process;
Presents features/benefits of products to client jointly with the Head of Treasury Services;
Build expertise and vital contacts in specific regions or economic blocks: North, West, East, South;
Works jointly with the origination function to leverage on the existing continent-wide client base of the Bank;
Responsible for knowledge sharing with the wider Treasury Services team and the Bank;
Prepare and present International and/or Continental Presentations/Seminars to clients;
Arrange client meetings on a continuous basis;
Works with the Strategy & Innovation team to build out additional product offerings;
Investor relationship management
Establishing and nurturing bilateral relationships of all deposit related counterparties domiciled in the African Continent;
Management of all relationships with African Central Banks, other deposit funding institutions and fixed income investors;
Champion treasury roadshow arrangements with targeted African domiciled institutions;
Ensure you project a smart, friendly, polite and professional image providing the highest standard of customer care to satisfactorily negotiate and retain deposits efficiently with targeted counterparties;
With the help of the Head of Treasury Services Unit, be the ambassador of the African funding mobilisation exercises;
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, internal and external;
Ability to handle difficult situations and arrive at win-win solutions;
Other:

Any other tasks that may be assigned to you by the Head of Treasury Services and Senior Management from time to time.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

The individual will be working in a fast-paced and demanding environment result measurement is key, dealing with Central Banks, Pension Funds, Insurance Companies, and large institutions including corporates in the African Continent. Role requires a strong and resilient character who is a results focused and a confident communicator with the ability to attract new deposit relationships, resolve issues effectively within a timely manner, all while delivering and driving exceptional levels of customer service within the Bank Deposit Guidelines. Skill-set required for this role, among others, include:Master’s Degree qualification in Marketing or MBA in a Finance/Marketing/Administration or related field;
A Bachelor’s degree from a leading University or a professional qualification;
Relevant experience of at least 8 years;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of relevant sales and marketing experience in the African environment;
Ability to make decision in a fast moving environment like international capital market and to negotiate with counterparties.
Good Excel skills and very strong financial modeling skills required;
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;
Bi-lingual with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (Arabic and Portuguese); and
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources from varied cultural backgrounds to attain goals.
Contractual information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Pandora Buchanan” via: pandora@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Senior Manager, Equity Mobilisation

Reference: DLRF 3503
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

Based in Cairo, Egypt, the successful candidate will develop and manage the capital raising process, with a particular focus on African financial institutions, governments, corporations and high net worth individuals.
The role requires an excellent communicator and strong financial analyst.
Responsibilities

Providing strategic direction and leading the development of the Bank’s strategy in the area of equity mobilisation;
Identify, cultivate and manage existing and potential investors and analysts in a bid to ensure that the Bank’s pool of capital is fit for purpose;
Analyze Afreximbank’s shareholder base and identify underweight or non-investors with whom Afreximbank ought to develop relationships;
Plan for and lead all fundraising processes in a manner that ensures that their objective is met as efficiently as possible;
Plan for and lead any “ go to the market” initiatives the Bank may choose to use for purposes of raising additional equity for the Bank to ensure full subscription;
Organize, prepare for and execute “road shows”, investor conferences and meetings both domestically and internationally, both on-site and off-site;
Provide regular feedback to management and other stakeholders on investment/analyst community perceptions of the Bank, concerns, and investment criteria;
Support senior management and other staff with research and information requested for their reports and presentations;
Lead the creation presentations, press releases and other communication materials for earnings, industry events, and presentations to analysts and investors;
Respond to routine analyst and investor inquiries in a timely manner;
Monitor analyst reports and summarize them for senior management;
Working with the Communications team, to maintain and improve relations and communications between the organization and the investing public, shareholders and financial professionals to enhance the standing of the organization’s stock and debt;
Develop and maintain systems that improve the marketability of organization’s stocks and bonds; and
Develop all the appropriate policies and guidelines for developing the function into a “best-in-class” function
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

First degree (not below a second class lower honours degree) from a leading University in either Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or other disciplines relevant to the position;
Candidates should hold a post graduate degree in a related field from a reputable university, with up to 10 years of relevant experience. However, candidates without a post graduate degree but with a recognised investment management (e.g. CFA) and at least 10 years of relevant corporate finance/investment banking experience in an international commercial environment may also apply;
Extensive knowledge of equity markets and equity mobilisation, including the management of IPOs and rights share issues;
Prior experience should include knowledge of finance, banking, international capital markets, and business planning/development;
Experience as a financial analyst, industry analyst or similar work in finance is an added advantage;
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact and communicate with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments;
Demonstrable problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese); and
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources from varied cultural backgrounds to attain goals.
Contractual information

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Danelle le Roux” via: danelle@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Manager, Trade Finance (Southern Africa)

Reference: LPF 3502
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Job Description

Responsible for the origination of trade finance transactions across a spectrum of sectors in different countries in the region.
The position holder will be responsible for drawing up annual business development plans in trade and corporate finance and to implement these plans with support from the Head of Trade Finance.
Responsibilities

Originating and completing trade finance transactions across a spectrum of sectors in different countries in liaison with the branch teams and with support from the Head of Trade Finance;
Structuring transactions, developing and negotiating term sheets to execution;
Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans, covering all aspects of international trade finance;
Translate business development plans into real business for the Bank from all segments of trade finance market e.g: Factoring; Forfaiting; Remittance-backed business; Investment Banking etc.
Developing, marketing and managing product programmes such as Africorrbanking and CONTOUR
Design schemes and road-shows for establishing market presence with emphasis on broadening the geographic scope of the Bank’s activities;
Manage given portfolios, from the process of origination, credit approval and contracting to ensure that the process is finalised within optimal time;
Supporting the credit department with information to facilitate the credit process and the legal department in the facilitation of transaction documentation;
In line with the above, liaise with the Banking Operations department to ensure that once approval is got, disbursement is done within the required timelines and that the portfolio is managed according to the terms of the agreement and to the client’s satisfaction, until expiry of the same;
Establishing ties with market participants including international banks, African financial institutions, (trade finance intermediaries), corporates and commodity boards and organizations;
Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking or Finance from a recognized University or a professional qualification in Banking or International Trade Finance;
Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation and familiarity with the major trade finance products to be offered to clients especially 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 and therefore knowledge of the workings of the main segments of the trade finance markets and the participants in major regions of Africa;
Ability to meet senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and win their confidence that the specialist’s products will meet the needs of these parties;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
Proven experience in marketing trade and project finance products. The candidate must demonstrate experience and knowledge of designing and selling structured trade finance products;
Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank’s objectives;
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
Contractual information

Permanent role
Willing and able to relocate to Harare, Zimbabwe
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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Thania Jaffer ” via: thania@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Manager, Client Relations (North Africa & Non-Regionals)

Reference: LPF 3501
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

Responsible for the implementation of business plans, client account plans and strategies. Client Relations covers clients of all industries/sectors across Africa to provide integrated financial solutions to clients, with products/services including Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Specialised Funding including ECA Finance, Syndications, Trade Finance and other financial advisory services across all sectors.
Works closely with the product expert teams and execution teams to deliver viable product/financial solutions to clients.
The main focus of this position is to proactively engage the Bank’s clients in the Region on an individualized basis to deepen relationships and deliver the Bank’s full product offering.
The jobholder will be expected to manage an extensive portfolio of customers and will also be expected to add to the portfolio, by targeting prospective customers and building strong relationships with them. Other responsibilities include managing risk within the portfolio.
Responsibilities

Implements client coverage for a given portfolio of clients with deliberate cultivation based on proactive individualized plans. These plans would be developed in coordination with the product teams and should be designed to increase client engagement.
Implements regional service coverage for provision of an impeccable client service to each client or government organization. This includes timely turn around in terms of responses to client inquiries.
Works with other deal team members across the Bank’s products and geographies to ensure timely transaction processing.
Generate bankable leads through anticipating customer needs and finding out what information, products or services the customer requires to meet his/her needs, providing clear, accurate and relevant information.
Ensuring a strong working knowledge of client portfolios / products with the Bank.
Resolving customers’ queries within agreed authority.
Producing call reports and file notes after any client meetings, summarizing any additional actions required, including follow-up calls and reviewing call reports produced by team members.
Sales activity planning, including reviewing existing customer files to identify sales opportunities.
Undertaking commercial negotiations.
Managing new business pitches.
Compliance with legal requirements, industry regulations, organizational policies and professional codes.
Assisting in the preparation of annual Regional Strategic and Marketing Plans derived from the Bank’s Strategic Plan for Management’s Approval.
Preparing new business Pre-Assessment Memos and Credit Proposals from the region, Product teams and Head Office and making recommendations on the same to the Regional Manager and Director, Client Relations.
Where required, representing the Bank in high level meetings, fora and making presentations in conformity with the high standards for which the Bank has become known.
Maintaining and improving the Bank’s image across the continent.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management from time to time.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Bachelor’s degree and post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance or other relevant field from a recognized University.
Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading financial services organisation and familiarity with the major trade finance products to be offered to clients especially 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 and French. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (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
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Lizette Pienaar” via: lizette@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Manager, Strategy & Business Planning (Development Outcomes)

Reference: TJF 3503
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The role will primarily focus on regular monitoring of the Bank’s macro/development objectives through the compilation of appropriate quantifiable and qualitative information to be used as a basis of monitoring the attainment of the macro/development objectives set up by the Bank.
Responsibilities

Enhance research methodology in the preparation of required studies in the areas of industrialization, world trade, trade finance, trade in commodities, agriculture, manufacturing and other economic development impact issues important to Africa and the Bank;
Monitoring and collation of key economic data covering the globe, major trading regions, as well as Africa into organized information to inform and guide Bank policies and operations;
Participate in the development of a methodology to be used for the analysis and monitoring of the development outcomes and impact of the Bank’s operations;
Participate in the preparation of economic and trade forecasts for use in strategy planning and to measure the Bank’s development impact;
Producing regular research reports, which monitor developments in global trade and trade finance as well as the Bank’s key markets and products and providing timely analysis on their likely impact on the African economy and the Bank’s contribution to trade and economic development in Africa;
Participate in the creation and implementation of a customer feedback loop to ensure that the Bank is able to capture customer comments and concerns about its business processes and that such concerns are adequately responded to in order to ensure a customer-centric focus to the Bank’s lending activities;
Assess and evaluate on an ongoing basis the Bank’s current systems for tracking and reporting of client, portfolio, sector and national data, as well as any relevant development indicators on an ex-ante or ex-post basis;
Evaluate the high level reporting needs of relevant stakeholders, including, among others, African Governments, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), shareholders of the Bank, multilateral development organizations operating in Africa, African private sector financial institutions and corporate entities, African research centres, think tanks and capacity building institutions, etc.;
Undertaking specific trade and trade finance research, socio-economic, business research, forecasting and investment analysis, and production of periodic strategy planning reports and reviews for use by Senior Management;
Supporting the Bank’s business development initiatives by undertaking market research and feasibility studies for the various new business projects and ventures for the Bank;
Applying economic theory to strategy and policy development in the trade and trade finance developmental space. This will involve the application of both quantitative and qualitative analysis;
Providing integrated analytical support to Senior Management to enable effective strategy formulation and implementation;
Engage in the development of the Bank’s long term strategic plan and annual business plan for approval by Senior Management and the Board of Directors within the given time frame;
Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the plans, pointing out material negative deviations and recommending prompt corrective actions;
Monitoring and proactively analyzing, on an ongoing basis, internal and external events that affect the Bank, so as to provide ideas and intellectual leadership for both short-term tactics and long-term positioning and vision;
Provide professional input into the Bank wide annual business planning and budgeting process through distilling the Bank’s strategic goals into annual activity plans and advising senior management on the most efficient allocation of the tasks for respective departments and units;
Assist to communicate the Bank’s long term and annual business plan as approved by the Board of Directors to all staff and put in place monitoring and reporting mechanisms for the benefit of Senior Management and staff members;
Analyse and propose required changes to internal business processes by leveraging industry knowledge, management consulting skills and analytical abilities in identifying key drivers, assessing process capabilities and developing a business case for internal business process enhancement;
Participate in the preparation of the Bank’s Annual, Half Year and End of Year reports. Also Work together with the Risk Management department to define the Bank’s annual risk appetite; and
Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Bachelor’s and Postgraduate degrees in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or related fields from a recognized University;
Sound experience of at least 8 years as a Strategy and Trade & Trade Finance professional, preferably in the consulting or financial services industry;
Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting strategic business plans for use by the financial services industry;
Experience in offering strategic insight into industry, consumer and competitor trends;
Clear understanding of trade development issues as they pertain to Africa and demonstrated skills in economic forecasting and regression analysis;
Excellent understanding of Economic modeling with good hands-on experience in the use of Econometric tools, including computable general equilibrium modes will be required;
Knowledgeable in development impact assessment in Africa and in the developing world in general including advising/working with multilateral development institutions/agencies on developmental impact assessment in developing countries, particularly in Africa;
Experience in recently performing developmental impact analysis for a major financial institution or multilateral development organization;
Experience in presenting and selling ideas to Senior Management with strong presentation skills (written and verbal);
Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of business planning practices in Africa;
Ability to interact with senior officials of international agencies, multilaterals, banks, corporates and governments;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese);
High level of energy, initiative, and drive for results with agreed objectives and deadlines;
Proven excellent written, editorial, and oral communication skills;
Proven strong analytical background and problem solving skills in carrying out research and operational tasks, identifying issues, and presenting findings and recommendations;
Proven ability to self-start work without close supervision, handle several different tasks simultaneously, and deal with rapidly shifting priorities under pressure, while maintaining attention to detail; and
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team, and willingness and flexibility to help other colleagues as needed.
Contractual information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Thania Jaffer” via: thania@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Manager, Risk Management (Operational Risk)

Reference: DLRF 3504
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The job holder will be responsible for Operational Risk Management activities including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, reporting and monitoring across the broad risk aspects of people, processes, systems, internal & external events, as well as Business Continuity Management oversight.
The role is part of the broader enterprise risk management framework (ERM) of the Bank.
While the job holder will have specific ownership for the Operational Risk profile, he/she will be responsible for other ERM related activities as appropriate.
The role will require working with all stakeholders across the Bank, including Operations, Credit, Legal, Finance, Treasury, Compliance, and Origination functions.
Responsibilities

Proactively Identify all material operational risks across the head office, branches and at each business unit level as per the Bank’s approved risk identification methodology, following a top-down approach and taking into account risk causal factors, the likelihood of occurrence, impact, control activities and effectiveness of controls.
Effectively assess and measure all material operational risks in accordance with the Bank’s adopted Basic Indicator Approach or any other alternative approach as appropriate.
Ensure the effective management of the Bank’s material operational risks through adequate process controls and ensuring adherence thereto as well as implementing specific action plans to manage the risk causal factors.
Ensure that appropriate and/or adequate controls are in place at all times to effectively manage the Bank’s operational risks to within acceptable risk appetite.
Ensure the effective management of operational risk through the prudent allocation of operational risk capital that is consistent with the approved measurement approach.
Effectively monitor significant operational risk exposures as well as material losses and escalate the same to senior management for information and/or action. The frequency of monitoring should reflect the nature and magnitude of the risk exposures.
Develop robust key operational risk indicators to serve as early warning indicators of increased risk, with appropriate risk threshold levels to provide a sound platform for the effective monitoring of operational risk exposures.
Review all reports from internal/external audit, rating agencies and other assessing agents and ensure that identified operational risks are monitored and adequately managed.
Ensure that business line management takes primary responsibility for the proactive identification of operational risks as well as the collection and timely submission of operational risk incident data to risk management department through agreed operational risk tool (e.g., risk registers, Key Risk Indicators, Risk and Control Self Assessments, etc.).
Provide Business Continuity Management (BCM) oversight by monitoring to ensure that the Bank’s business continuity capability is in compliance with the laid down guidance as per RMPPs and perform all such other BCM related tasks as may be assigned by the Head of Risk.
Perform secretarial roles to the Risk and Strategy Committee (RISTRAC).
Provide advisory services to all stakeholders in the Bank on Operational risk management policies, practices, and standards.
Ensure that the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework (guidelines, policies, procedures) is effective, current, and complies with best practice at all times by undertaking the proactive and periodic review and update of the framework.
Ensure the effective implementation of the Bank’s operational risk tools (risk register, key risk indicators, risk and control self-assessments, etc.) through training, awareness and frequent monitoring. All breaches and overdue remedial actions shall be within the Bank’s risk tolerance levels.
Inculcate the right operational risk culture across the Bank by ensuring appropriate accountability for operational risks at first line of defense level through training, awareness, escalation and reporting.
Prepare timely, comprehensive and reliable risk reports to senior management and board on a monthly and quarterly basis. Such reports shall be reviewed and signoff by the Head of Risk.
Attend Bank meetings both internal external from time to time as may be requested by the Head of Risk.
Support the Head of Risk with the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework to be able to establish an effective risk-based system to identify, measure, monitor, control and report bank-wide risks;
Undertake all such other roles and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Risk from time to time.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

A Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Economics or other relevant quantitative Business discipline plus an advanced degree from a recognized university;
Strong operational risk experience within financial services/industry (retail, commercial and corporate and investment banking) with working knowledge of banking systems, procedures and controls
At least 10 years’ professional experience in banking/ insurance/ finance/ internal audit/ compliance or related industry;
Business product knowledge, including an understanding of financial processes to be able to determine their impact on risk and control.
Familiarity with operational risk regulatory environment e.g. Basel II (BIA, AMA), Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.
A professional qualification or certification in risk management, banking or other field is preferred;
Applied knowledge of risk management standards and frameworks (e.g. COSO: 2004; ISO 31000: 2009; or BASEL II/III, etc.);
Applied knowledge of Operational Risk Management tools (e.g. Risk Register, RCSAs, KRIs, Escalation Matrix, Stress Testing, Scenario Analysis, etc.);
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and other risk management system skills;
Strong analytical and statistical skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision but collaborate with multiple team members;
Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change-oriented setting with good knowledge of risk practices in Africa;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic, and Portuguese);
Contractual information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Danelle le Roux” via: danelle@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Senior Manager, Forfaiting (Origination, Structuring and Relationship Management)

Reference: RBF 3502
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The role is to assist the Bank to achieve its mission “stimulating a consistent expansion of and diversification of African trade so as to rapidly increase Africa’s share of global trade, while operating as a first class, profit oriented, socially responsible financial institution and a centre of excellence in Forfaiting for Africa by establishing and expanding the Bank’s Forfaiting Sub-unit including secondary market trading for Forfaiting in close cooperation with all related departments and units and in line with the Strategy approved by the Board of Directors on Forfaiting.
Responsibilities

To lead the strategic planning process and the successful implementation of the Forfaiting sub-unit’s strategic plans as approved by the Board of the Bank;
To oversee the financial performance of the Forfaiting sub-unit and the successful management of the business and affairs of the sub-unit;
Guide and oversee the origination and completion of Forfaiting transactions to foster Intra-African trade and African imports;
Guide and oversee the trading of Forfaiting transactions and with the final aim to create a true Forfaiting market for Africa;
Ensure the development of a diversified portfolio for Forfaiting;
Guide and oversee the implementation of the marketing and business development strategy;
Prepare the Annual Business Plan for the Forfaiting sub-unit in close cooperation with Syndications & Agency;
Set up and manage sales processes and procedures in sales & marketing of forfaiting products in order to optimize Afreximbank’s market penetration;
Provide the Afreximbank staff in originating roles with adequate guidelines and information to further business development and to manage the clients’ relationships;
Implement in coordination with all relevant departments and units, the strategic and long term objectives of the Forfaiting sub-unit of the Bank;
Assist, whenever required, other departments and units of the Bank to grow the trade finance products offered in the African market;
Design schemes and road shows to create awareness and knowledge of the Forfaiting products with regulators, law makers, African banks, financial institutions, partners and clients;
Manage and develop staff through appropriate performance planning, coaching and performance reviews; and
Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Bachelor’s degree and post graduate degree in relevant field. A professional qualification in a relevant area backed up by appropriate Banking experience may be considered in lieu of a post graduate degree;
Sound experience of minimum 10 years with a leading financial services organization and relevant experience in senior roles in Forfaiting Companies or other related Financial Institutions;
Detailed knowledge of African trade finance market and the continent’s economic and trade landscape;
Extensive understanding of Forfaiting techniques and its secondary markets;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese);
Impeccable interpersonal skills and the ability to build and manage senior level interactions with a range of external stakeholders up to executive level;
Ability to propose innovative solutions to complex problems which have a significant impact on the function or wider business;
Possesses the highest personal and professional integrity;
Ability to foster a culture of integrity throughout the Forfaiting sub-unit and ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations;
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to manage and coordinate specialist teams which can include managers and professional staff;
Willingness to support Afreximbank’s mandate to develop the African continent through the provision of financing for trade; and
Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the sub-unit and Bank’s objectives.
Contractual information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Robyn Brown” via: robyn@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Manager, Client Relations (Southern Africa)

Reference: LPF 3502
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Job Description

Bachelor’s degree and post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance or other relevant field from a recognized University.
Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading financial services organisation and familiarity with the major trade finance products to be offered to clients especially 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
Willing and able to relocate to Harare, Zimbabwe
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Thania Jaffer ” via: thania@caglobalint.com

Job Title: Senior Manager, Protocol

Reference: RBF 3502
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

The role is responsible for administering the Headquarters Agreement and the Agreements establishing the regional offices and representations, as well as the immunities, privileges and exemptions extended to the Bank and its staff and managing relations with the host countries.
In this regard the jobholder will be the point of contact between the Bank and the various government organs at headquarters or regional office host countries.
Responsibilities

Prepare the Unit’s annual activity plan (Tier 2 scorecard) in order to plan for carrying out the Unit’s missions, essentially pertaining to the planning, organization, management, coordination and supervision of the Bank’s relations with the host country (ies);
Ensure the cordiality of relationships between the Bank and high ranking officials of various government organs such as the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and other relevant government departments, through arranging initiatives that build such relationships;
Gain a thorough understanding of the Headquarters Agreement and other host agreements and manage the application of these agreements as well as carry out administrative coordination in respect of any issues arising in that regard;
The incumbent will formulate, transmit and follow up, in conjunction with the competent host country authorities, requests for tax exemption, long-stay visas, diplomatic and international organization cards, vehicle registration, and administer and follow up dossiers for presentation of newly recruited staff to host country authorities;
Handle and follow up any diplomatic disputes arising in the application of these agreements, in close collaboration with the Board Secretariat and Legal Departments, ensure and monitor proper conservation of authorized signatory records and other legal documents processed in the Unit;
Maintain records and prepare draft documents, memoranda, all notes verbales or correspondence relating to such discussions and generally to all tasks entrusted to him/her by Senior Management;
Provide protocol related advice and services for all the Bank’s internal and external events and conferences including facility or MoU agreement signing ceremonies, the Annual General Meetings, and meetings, conferences and events organized or sponsored by the Bank;
Advising Management on key government personnel to know and meet as well as the government and diplomatic customs and courtesies required for such interactions, meetings and correspondence
Establish and support an efficient and effective network with other embassies and consulates to facilitate the issuance of visas for staff who are travelling on business with minimum delay, as well as establishing contacts with all essential government personnel
Coordinate with the team that handles all Bank Security matters (Administration department) with regard to all activities pertaining to the security of the institution’s staff and physical assets; represent the Bank in dealings with the host country authorities concerning security of diplomatic missions and international organizations
Draft notes on the status of Afreximbank’s relations with the host countries at all locations and briefs for Executive Management or the Board of Directors as may be required and keep Management updated with all relevant changes as applicable
Creation of and management of a system and procedures for the smooth management of all the above activities;
Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

A Bachelor’s degree from a leading University in either International Relations, Laws, or other disciplines relevant to the position plus a post graduate degree in a relevant field;
Relevant experience of minimum 10 years, in a diplomatic mission, multilateral organisation or other similar environment;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of international diplomatic protocols and conventions;
Ability to build and maintain relationships and interact with senior officials of governments diplomatic missions and multilateral organisations;
Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of the African continent;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (Arabic and Portuguese); and
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources from varied cultural backgrounds to attain goals.
Contractual information

Permanent
Willing and able to relocate to Cairo
Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
Tax-free salaries paid in USD

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to “Pandora Buchanan” via: pandora@caglobalint.com

Deadline: 30th September, 2017.

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Ongoing Recruitment 2017

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