Manager (Commodity Trade Finance) at Afreximbank - Robert Walters

Robert Walters - Our client, Afreximbank, is a first-class, profit-oriented, socially responsible financial institution that serves as a centre of excellence in African trade matters. They are committed to stimulating a consistent expansion and diversification of African trade so as to rapidly increase Africa’s share of global trade. This commitment is reflected in their dedication to finding and developing opportunities for business development in trade finance, corporate finance, and investment banking across all member states and participating states.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager (Commodity Trade Finance)

Job Reference: 7OAGYD-7AE9A8AE
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)
Department: Trade Finance 

Job Purpose

• Our client is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Manager for their Trade Finance department, with a focus on Commodity Trade Finance. 
• This role is based in the city of Abuja and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the expansion and diversification of African trade. 
• The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing opportunities for business development in trade finance, corporate finance, and investment banking across all member states and participating states.

What you'll do

• As a Manager in Trade Finance focusing on Commodity Trade Finance, your role will be pivotal in driving the growth of African trade. 
• You will be responsible for originating and completing trade finance transactions across a spectrum of sectors in various African countries. 
• Your expertise will be crucial in structuring these transactions and negotiating term sheets to execution. 
• You will also play a key role in supporting the preparation of annual business development plans for the unit, translating these plans into tangible business outcomes. 
• Your excellent relationship-building skills will enable you to manage a diverse portfolio of clients including major commodity traders, exporters, importers, financial institutions, and corporates operating within Africa.
• Originate and complete trade finance transactions across various sectors in different African countries.
• Structure transactions, develop and negotiate term sheets to execution.
• Support the preparation of annual business development plans for the unit.
• Translate business development plans into real business for the Bank from all segments of the commodity trade finance market.
• Manage the commodity trade finance portfolio, ensuring optimal time management from origination to contracting.
• Develop relationships with major commodity traders, exporters, importers, financial institutions, and corporates operating in Africa.

Qualifications & Experience

• As an ideal candidate for this Manager - Trade Finance (Commodity Trade Finance) role, you bring along a wealth of experience in Banking or International Trade Finance. 
• Your familiarity with major trade finance products such as syndications, co-financing, club deals among others sets you apart. 
• Your understanding of international trade and trade finance rules including International Chamber of Commerce Rules is essential for this role. 
• Your excellent communication skills coupled with your proven experience in marketing trade and enabling project finance products make you an ideal fit.
• Furthermore, your demonstrated leadership capabilities underscore your ability to effectively manage human resources.
• Proven experience in Banking or International Trade Finance.
• Sound knowledge of major trade finance products such as syndications, co-financing, club deals, etc.
• Understanding of international trade and trade finance rules including International Chamber of Commerce Rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in marketing trade and enabling project finance products.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with ability to manage human resources effectively.

Application Closing Date
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