China-Africa ties are becoming stronger and stronger. This is evident in the increase in investment into Africa, by China and the increased demand for professionals with the skills to be able to communicate with China. CA Finance has a passion for Africa and Africa development. We are a company that enjoys working with companies who share our level of tolerance for diverse cultures. CA Finance has many clients based in China who are looking to expand into Africa. We also have clients who are not based in China but who has business ties in China.
One of our clients – a Leading Bank in Africa, and an international financial and banking group – has approached us to help them fill 4 jobs which require critical skills for China-Africa trade: Chinese / Mandarin speaking candidates with experience in the transactional banking sector in Africa!
Banking jobs in Africa | Available Jobs for China-Africa trade
Transactional Banking Head – Southern Africa: Based in JHB, South Africa
This candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Relationship Managers, overseeing Chinese clients operating in Southern & Central Africa. Product solutions will fall in the corporate, transactional and investment banking space.
Fluency in Chinese & English essential
Requirements (Qualifications and Skills)
- Must be fluent in both Mandarin and English
- Relevant degree in Finance/ Business with post-grad degree advantageous
- 10 years experience within financial services sector
- 5 years of experience in corporate and investment banking sector
- Preferably possess 3 years experience within a credit or product environment
- Experience within a leadership role, managing a team with regional responsibilities
Transactional Banking Head – West Africa: Based in Angola
The candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Relationship managers overseeing Chinese clients operating in West Africa. Product solutions will fall in the corporate, transactional and investment banking space.
Fluency in Chinese & English essential, with fluency in Portuguese beneficial
Requirements (Qualifications and Skills)
- Relevant degree in Finance/Business with post-grad degree advantageous
- 10 years experience within financial services
- 5 years of experience in corporate and investment banking
- Experience within a leadership or management role
Transactional Banking Head – West Africa: Based in Nigeria
The candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Relationship Managers overseeing Chinese clients operating in West Africa. Product solutions will fall in the corporate, transactional and investment banking space.
Fluency in Chinese & English essential, with fluency in Portuguese beneficial
Requirements (Qualifications and Skills)
- Relevant degree in Finance/Business with post-grad degree advantageous
- 10 years experience within financial services
- 5 years of experience in corporate and investment banking
- Experience within a leadership or management role
Client Coverage Manager: Based in Luanda, Angola
This candidate will be responsible for growing the corporate & institutional business for the Bank across Angola.
Fluency in Portuguese & English, with fluency in Chinese / Mandarin preferred
- Relevant degree in finance/business with postgrad (Such as MBA) advantageous
- Minimum of 10 years experience within financial services, 5 of these in corporate and investment banking
- Preferably at least 3 years or more experience within a credit or product environment
- 3-5 years in a leadership role and managing a team with regional responsibilities
- Strong relationship builder with the ability to influence others
- Strong industry knowledge and networks in the banking sector
If you know of someone who has these skills, let us know so that we can discuss this job opportunity or other banking jobs in Africa, with them.