egypt
CA Finance has significant experience in the recruitment of highly skilled professionals for high-level vacancies in Egypt’s Financial Sector including Insurance, Development Finance Institutions (DFI’s), Private Equity, Corporate and Investment Banking and Microfinance Institutions.
Egypt’s economy is one of the most diversified in African, with sectors such as tourism, agriculture, industry, and services at almost equal production levels. This results in a resilient economy and Egypt is the largest foreign direct investment recipient in Africa.
There is a particularly high demand for experienced industry Executives, Directors, and Managers to take positions in Trade Finance, Intra-African Trade, Project Finance and Syndications within DFI’s. Fintech is also an area that is gaining rapid moment in Egypt and greatly enhancing Digital Banking and further enhancing the trading of commodities.
Finance and Banking professionals who choose Egypt for their next career move will find an emerging market with exciting growth potential, and an opportunity to contribute to its development.
Current Job Openings in egypt
Reference Number: JA-LJ-002
Job Description:
The Senior Investment Analyst role is to contribute to the investment team by providing core financial analysis/modelling, investment research, high quality investment memoranda and other materials and other required support to enable sound investment decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare rigorous financial analyses and build financial models to support investment decision making
- Conduct industry, market, and company research
- Prepare investment memoranda and other materials for internal and external audiences
- Develop a strong pipeline of investment opportunities through anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge
- Provide live deal support on deal execution
- Participate in all aspects of the investment cycle including origination, screening, due diligence, execution, disbursement, and portfolio management
- Participate in negotiations for investment documents (SHA, SPA, debt documents and other agreements)
- Produce investment materials based on a thorough understanding of several infrastructure sectors, including power, transport, midstream gas, ICT, healthcare, education and fintech
- Develop an investment thesis, understand risks and produce investment materials to propose an investment to an Investment Committee
- Participate in due diligence process and commercial, strategic, operational, financial and legal due diligence
- Assess ESG and impact aspects of an investment
- Work with portfolio companies to create value for shareholders
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Focused and rigorous 2 to 4 years prior experience in investment banking, private equity, DFI or similar global finance institution
- Prior equity investment experience on live completed transactions is a must
- Demonstrated academic excellence including a university degree from a Tier 1 institution
- Demonstrated experience in emerging markets, Africa a plus
- Understanding of the power, utilities, transport, and ICT sectors
- Understanding of project finance including deal structuring, project capital structures, and key documentation
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills across sub sectors (power, midstream gas, transport, communications / digital infrastructure)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English, French a plus)
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners, and colleagues
- Culturally sensitive, able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
- Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a plus
Essential Qualities:
- Positive attitude
- High integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to travel regularly
- High levels of personal initiative
- Clarity of thought and action
- Flexibility / adaptability to a fast-growing organization
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Willing and able to relocate to Casablanca, Morocco
- 3 year renewable contract
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to ljoubert@caglobalint.com Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Lara Joubert
Recruitment Specialist
CA Global Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: JALJ-002
CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
Reference Number: CEBLR12
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of strategies and plans to support the Bank’s outreach through the use of events to promote the Bank’s mandate and activities. The jobholder functions as a key part of the Bank’s Communications and Events Management team, ensuring effective communication of the Bank’s message through the use of Bank-organised activities. The job holder is also responsible for successfully executing corporate events that leave memorable experiences for attendees, while implementing methods to transform the digital experience of the Bank’s Events.
- 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 channels. As part of this process, the job holder gives particular focus to events and activities planned by the Bank by coordinating, planning and ensuring that event objectives, deadlines and budgets are met.
- Support the conceptualization, design, strategy, and overall management and execution of the Bank’s primary and secondary events. The Bank’s key Corporate Events include but not limited to the Annual General Meetings, Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS), Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF), Afri-Caribbean Trade & Investment Forum (ACTIF) and the Babacar Ndiaye Annual Lecture series. Other events include webinars, roadshows, and participation at 3rd party events.
- Ensure effective design, production and delivery of Bank events to include branding, logistics, guest management, program design & management, and exhibitions.
- Liaise with Senior Management and Senior officials of external organizations, to coordinate and facilitate external engagement between the President, and other members of Executive Management to ensure optimum delivery of the bank’s events.
- Ensure timely implementation of activities related to the Bank’s event management strategy to give visibility to Bank-organised events in order to promote the Bank’s mandate and brand.
- In partnership with HR and the Internal communications team, organize staff training sessions, departmental events, seminars, conferences, targeted knowledge sharing sessions, internal retreats and business meetings.
- Partner with the media team to create media opportunities and coordinate media encounters involving members of Bank’s Management during Bank Events including scheduling and managing interviews with local and international media.
- Collaborate with the business leads, internal Events Team, Agency and provide support for the execution of Bank events including coordinating, liaising with and managing the Branding and event management agencies engaged by the Bank.
- Manage staff and agency personnel retained by the Bank for event coordination, including pre- and post-event activities.
- Coordinate details of Bank events, including venues, promotion, fees, invitations, speakers, special guests, vendor payments, communications, and logistics.
- Perform post-event evaluation and reports, including data entry and analysis, and producing reports for event stakeholders.
- Support the management of the overall event budget, including price and vendor / supplier negotiations.
- Ensure accurate implementation and interpretation of the Bank’s corporate brand policy through events.
- Collaborate with the teams to ensure a robust image repository of the Bank’s events and documentation / archival of project and stock images for future promotion, print and digital use.
- Design and implement methods to transform the digital / virtual / interactive event experience of company events.
- Collaborate with the social / digital media team to ensure timely execution of social media engagements promoting the Bank’s activities and achievements on all Bank platforms.
- Conceptualize, coordinate and execute External Virtual events, liaising with external organizers for Presidential, Senior Management or staff participation.
- Partner with cross functional teams to develop content, messaging, and surrounding elements (digital, social) for the key events.
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Relevant First degree (Event Management, Mass Communication, Marketing, or related discipline) and a post graduate degree in the same or related fields from a recognized University.
- Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation, preferably international, and demonstrated experience in large scale, multi-sectorial event management.
- Practical experience as an event management professional.
- Strong attention-to-detail, self-directed initiative, resourcefulness and drive for innovation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French and proficiency or good working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (Arabic and Portuguese) is an added advantage.
- 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 where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives.
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated awareness of event production best practices and trends, as well as experience implementing creative digital event features, is an added advantage.
- Strong customer-orientation and proven reputation of collaborative work relationships.
- Ability to prioritize workload and act with appropriate urgency.
- Operational project management and organisational skills, experience creating work plans, data analysis, comparative research, meeting agendas and other collaboration tools.
- Flexible and calm demeanour under pressure and the capacity to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic and highly cross-functional organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, build and nurture relationships with internal and external counterparties to attain goals.
Contractual information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Egypt for the opportunity
- Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Caleb Ebrahim
Recruitment Consultant
Finance, Fintech & IT
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 309004 |
Job Reference: CEBLR12
Reference Number: SFBLR50
Responsibilities:
The Manager: Guarantee will be responsible for developing, structuring and executing transactions using the Bank’s guarantee products in line with the Bank’s mandate of using Risk Bearing Instruments (“RBI”) to promote trade and trade-related investments in Africa. The position holder will be part of the Guarantee and Specialised Finance function, whose main objectives include:
- Managing the Afreximbank Guarantee Programme (AFGAP) under which the Bank deploy its risk bearing instruments to promote trade and trade-related investments in Africa in line with the Bank’s Exim-plus objectives.
- Fostering partnership with relevant institutions including commercial banks, ECAs, DFIs, Multilaterals, insurance entities, guarantee and other specialised finance institutions to advance the realization of AFGAP objectives.
- Using the Bank’s guarantee programme and other instruments to leverage resources (local and international), to create capacity to support growing demand for trade finance in Africa.
- Structuring bankable guarantee transactions using the Bank’s risk mitigation products to support overall achievement of the Bank’s strategic goals.
- Ensuring that appropriate guarantee instruments are used to help de-risk the Bank’s balance sheet for effective and optimal capital usage.
- Working closely with key internal parties to ensure seamless and successful implementation and operation of the Bank’s guarantee programme.
- Deal Origination and Structuring:
- Work closely with client relationship team to secure guarantee and other unfunded risk mandates from existing and potential clients of the Bank
- Identify, negotiate and execute profitable transactions including trade, capital market, projects and export development transactions using the Bank’s guarantee programme and other related arrangements.
- Co-ordinate borrower due diligence, deal structuring and pricing negotiations.
- Build and or evaluate financial models, specifically project cash flow models, relating to guarantees and other specialised finance transactions.
- Marketing:
- Work closely with client relationship team, AFGAP-TFIs, guarantee and other unfunded risk partners, commercial banks, DFIs, multilaterals and Africa focused deal originating entities to identify transactions to be supported using the Bank’s guarantee instruments.
- Actively market the Bank’s guarantee product to African corporates, non-African corporates, commercial banks (African and non-African), multilaterals, DFIs, ECAs and other specialised financial institutions including insurance and global guarantee institutions.
- Coordinate and/or participate in deal roadshows and co-financing partner calling programmes to support expansion of the Bank’s guarantee and other specialised finance activities.
- Provide feedback and lead to other origination team on potential opportunity that you come across relating to projects, export development, capital market and trade transactions that you will help the Bank in the realisation of its strategic objective.
- Relationship Management:
- Establish and maintain a diversified network of guarantee and other specialised risk mitigation solution partners including insurance market, development agencies, DFIs, ECAs, multilaterals, commercial banks (local and international), industry associations, among others.
- Work closely with Client Relationship team to develop and maintain strong network of senior level African financial institutions, corporates, sovereign and sub-sovereign, African exporter, importer and project sponsor contacts to facilitate securing of guaranteed mandates.
- Manage the Bank’s relationships with wide network of professional advisors, consultants and deal originators to facilitate deal due diligence.
- Manage the Bank’s relationships with wide network of professional associations including industry thought leaders, academia, and other relevant bodies to help advance the Bank’s Exim-plus objectives.
- Devise and implement enhanced cooperation in projects, capital market offering, capital goods and services import and export finance, trade finance transactions within and across Africa and between Africa and the rest of the world.
- Work closely with internal parties including relevant committees to ensure effective deployment and utilisation of the Bank’s AFGAP programme.
- Compliance Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures, notably.
- Staff Handbook (has code of conduct provisions)
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing
- Conflicts of Interest and Policies on Staff Involvement in External Engagements/Activities
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption
- Insider Trading Guidelines
- Understand and adhere to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures, notably [insert reference to Afreximbank Compliance agreement policy document]
- Report any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or the customers to the Compliance Department.
- Complete the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment.
- Understand your customer portfolio, their business and related parties and proactively inform Compliance team of any changes as part of ongoing monitoring
- Obtain required Compliance and KYC documentation through effective and efficient communication with relevant internal and external parties.
- In collaboration with the Compliance team, ensure the Bank's products comply with relevant country legislation and sufficient due diligence is conducted to mitigate risk of financial crimes.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Master’s degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Management or a related field from a good university. A professional qualification in Finance, Banking, Risk Management, Accounting or International Trade Finance or related disciplines may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree. Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG®) is an added advantage.
- Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation and familiarity and working knowledge in guarantees and risk underwriting involving trade and project finance products.
- At least 8 years of experience in dealing with risk mitigation products, project and export & international trade finance and good understanding of the medium to long-term cross border debt markets, with proven background in risk management, financial modelling, credit analysis, loan documentation and corporate finance.
- Good knowledge of the ICC and other international rules governing guarantees including URDG 758 and ISP98.
- Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting including knowledge in the workings of the main segments of the African project and export finance markets including risk mitigation markets.
- Constructive deal team leadership and strong teamwork approach.
- Ability to engage senior officials of banks, corporates and governments to leverage the Bank’s guarantee and specialised finance products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (French, Arabic and 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.
- Sales, marketing and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the financing programmes offered by specialised guarantee institutions, export credit agencies, insurance institutions, development agencies offering guarantees especially those with focus on Africa project, export and buyer credit financing arrangements;
- Proven ability to win mandates with minimal supervision and proven ability to execute and close strategic transactions.
Contractual information:
- Permanent.
- Willing and able to relocate to Egypt for the opportunity.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Scott Fraser
Recruitment Manager | Africa & Global
CA Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308980 |
Job Reference: SFBLR50
CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
Reference Number: SRBLR-MSYNG-005
Nature & Scope:
This complex Syndication role encompasses working with Afreximbank’s client facing origination functions comprising regionally based client relations teams as well as the Bank’s product teams, providing structuring support, arranging, and distribution services to all of these origination units. The position holder will be part of the Syndications function based in Cairo, Egypt.
The position holder will work with the Director of Syndications & Risk Distribution and the Head of Syndications (Structuring) to achieve the team’s main objectives which include:
- establishing Afreximbank as the leading arranger of syndicated facilities in Africa by winning and executing loan arranger mandates through the provision of structuring and arranging services to both the Bank’s internal client relations and product origination units as well as the Bank’s external customers;
- mobilising funding from a diverse spectrum of investors including regional and international commercial banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), funds to enhance the development impact of the Bank’s deployed risk capital, Oil marketing companies/Traders and other non-conventional investors;
- using loan syndications as an instrument for leveraging international financing into / across Africa;
- generating incremental revenue for the Bank derived from the enhanced fee income generated from the arranging and distribution of syndicated loans;
- contributing to the optimization of the Bank’s risk asset diversification objectives and capital used in operations through primary syndication, secondary sales, and credit risk insurance.
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 focussed on West and Central Africa to secure syndicated loan mandates from existing and potential clients of the Bank;
- Manage loan arranger mandates and 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 solution as well as funded and unfunded risk participations to the widest possible group of syndication partners and co-financiers including African and non-African commercial banks, DFIs, ECAs, insurers and other non-bank 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 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):
- execute mandated syndicated loan transactions by providing structuring and arranging services in cooperation with the relevant client relations and product teams;
- support deal pricing negotiations;
- 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;
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;
- Implement the Bank’s Asset Distribution Plan and further support the optimization of the Bank’s capital management by identifying assets for potential credit risk insurance.
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, credit insurance companies and oil marketing companies/traders.
- Devise and implement enhanced cooperation in syndication and co-financing between the Bank and the 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, Dealogic 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 an MBA from a recognized University.
- A professional qualification in banking or international trade finance or other related disciplines will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and working experience of trade, corporate, and structured finance loan products to be offered to clients, including syndicated loans, co-financing, club deals, and correspondent banking products including letters of credit. A strong knowledge and experience in structured trade finance (pre-export finance, reserve base lending, etc) project-related financing, etc. is desirable.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience acquired in a leading financial institution or organisation.
- At least 5 years of experience and knowledge of the main industry sector dynamics in Africa. Experience and knowledge of the extractive industries, in particular oil and gas, as well as energy, infrastructure, and financial institutions is desirable.
- At least 5 years of experience in the syndicated loan market and good understanding of the African debt markets, with proven background in loan structuring and arranging, business development activities, fund raising, and syndication activities in the developing markets. Experience and knowledge of the African loan market dynamics and relationships with the leading regional and international bank and non-bank investors is desirable.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent.
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt.
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Shearidan Rabsch
Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa
CA Global Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: SRBLR-MSYNG-005
CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
Reference Number: SRBLR-HPD-005
Nature & Scope:
The role of the position holder will be to oversee the development and implementation of special projects under the Bank’s Industrialization and Export Development Initiatives with support from the Managing Director, Export Development Finance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a strong pipeline of opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/sponsor/country knowledge.
- Lead the structuring of special projects under development, including negotiations with sponsors, investors, lenders, government and public authorities.
- Lead the implementation and supervision of special projects that relate to industrialization and export development with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects. These special projects in portfolio include:
- the establishment of Industrial Parks, Innovation and Technology Parks and Special Economic Zones;
- the establishment of African Quality Assurance Centers; and
- the establishment of African Medical Centers of Excellence
- Lead the presentation of investment recommendations for special projects.
- Set standards for thoroughness and provide quality control over the entire investment process.
- Lead and manage project teams; as well as mentors and develops junior staff.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global/infrastructure companies, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials.
- Act as the single point of contact between project execution teams and external stakeholders such as third-party contractors and service providers.
- Oversee project delivery as well as closure and facilitate smooth transfer to operating portfolio companies.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Financial Engineering or related field and master’s degree in Banking, Finance or related field;
- Sound investment and industry experience of at least 10 years in project development, investment and/or project finance in either of the following:
- the project finance / infrastructure / power department of a Tier 1 international investment bank
- the infrastructure department in a Development Finance Institution
- the infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction / financial advisory firm
- an infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early to mid-stage project development
- a utility/concessions company
- Strong project management experience;
- Solid understanding of Concession agreements, EPC contracts and O&M contracts;
- Demonstrated track record of closing complex project transactions;
- Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure;
- Prior experience of mentoring and managing investment staff;
- Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and therefore knowledge of project planning, development and management;
- Ability to meet senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and win their confidence;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 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; and
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent.
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt.
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Shearidan Rabsch
Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa
CA Global Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: SRBLR-HPD-005
CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
Reference Number: JABLR041
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for driving origination, evaluation and execution of financial advisory and capital market mandates.
Responsibilities:
- Provide close support to the Departmental Global 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.
- Perform valuation and financial analysis to assist in decision making and capital raise.
- Create compelling investment presentations including teasers and information memoranda to effectively communicate the client’s value proposition to support capital raise.
- Perform investment appraisal using various techniques and methodologies.
- Prepare, analyse and update financial models to ensure it reflects all key business drivers, business plan and capital structure.
- Provide analytical & modelling support, structuring ideas, financing agreement negotiation support, and oversee all aspects of transaction execution.
- Assist in the development of draft term sheets for transactions under consideration.
- Prepare and evaluate scope of work, terms of reference and manage the selection of consultants for due diligence exercises.
- Attend internal & external meetings on behalf of the department.
- Liaise with relevant departments in communicating queries and obtaining feedback to clients.
- Keep abreast of developments in the global economy and capital markets
- Execute listing of bond and equity transactions in partnership with internal teams and external partners.
- Manage underwriters, rating agencies, issuer counsels, accountants, and trustee engagements and other consultants appointed on transactions.
- Prepare rating agency presentations and investor presentations.
- Arrange institutional investor roadshows.
- Review the work of Associates and Analysts by enhancing substance of proposals, verifying the accuracy of factual representations, ensuring the logical integrity of financial model calculations and improving overall presentation quality.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned to the jobholder by Senior Management.
Compliance Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures, notably.
- Staff Handbook (has code of conduct provisions)
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing
- Conflicts of Interest and Policies on Staff Involvement in External Engagements/Activities
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption
- Insider Trading Guidelines
- Report any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or the customers to the Compliance Department.
- Complete the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment.
Minimum Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in accounting, banking, finance or a related field.
- Relevant certifications related to finance and accounting e.g. CFA, ACCA.
- Proven track record in successfully closing financial advisory and capital market mandates in Africa.
- Advanced excel skills and strong financial modelling skills.
- Thorough understanding of capital market drivers and dynamics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
- Ability to interact comfortably with business clients and management teams.
- Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to immediately contribute to the team based on 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.
Years & Nature of Experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in investment banking is mandatory.
- Previous professional experience in Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Capital Raising for Financial Institutions, complemented with relevant experience, and understanding of infrastructure development issues, capital markets and project finance is a plus.
- Previous experience in credit and/or financial institution capital markets is a plus
Afreximbank’s Core Values:
- Commitment to Africa and supporting the emancipation and empowerment of Africans
- Uncompromising integrity
- Passion for Learning and Drive
- Teamwork
- Trust and Respect for the Individual
- Innovation, Excellence and Flexibility
- Professionalism and Responsiveness
Contractual information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply
If you with to apply for the position, please send your CV to Jamie Adams at jadams@caglobalint.com
CA Global Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Jamie Adams
Recruitment Consultant
CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: JABLR041
CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
Reference Number: SRBLR-EXDE-ADV-001
Responsibilities:
Export Advisory to facilitate Industrialization and Export Development
- Support the execution of Export Diversification Advisory mandates signed by the Bank to support states and organizations in export diversification and industrialization efforts
- Provide advisory services to member states in the formulation of national industrialization and export development policies as well as creating programmes to develop and promote the competitiveness of national exports (goods and services) in global markets, including the utilization of trade preferences;
- Assist national Governments and export development agencies/institutions in the design and implementation of national export development/industrialization programmes/initiatives;
- Support the Design and Implementation of Country Export Development Programs in line with the Industrialization and Export Development Strategy of the Bank;
- Support the development, coordination and implementation of export and trade related policies and programs
Support on Special Initiatives
- Support the implementation of special initiatives, projects/programmes that relate to industrialization and export development.
- Support the implementation and negotiation of some of the policies and regulations that promote these initiatives as determined by the Head of Department.
- Work with relevant departments to develop and obtain approvals on concept notes and papers which promote industrial development across the continent.
Capacity Building, Policy Advocacy and Strategic Partnership
- Design and implement mechanisms for building capacity of African public and private stakeholders on industrialization and export development including the organization of workshops and seminars.
- Forge strategic institutional and international partnerships relevant to the delivery of the industrialization and export development strategy of the Bank. In particular, such partnerships should aim at mobilizing funding and technical assistance towards the development and participation of SMEs in national, regional and global value supply chains and other Bank priorities.
Others
- Support the Branding, Marketing and Communication of the Industrialization and Export Development Programme as contemplated in the Bank’s Strategic document.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Management of Afreximbank.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- First and Master’s graduate degrees in either International Economic, International Marketing, International Trade, or International Business or related degree
- Sound experience of at least 8 years in policy analysis including deep knowledge of all aspects of industrialization, trade and economic integration
- Relevant experience in supporting countries on export development and industrialization strategies
- Extensive experience in working with public institutions, international development agencies and substantive exposure to international trade and export-related projects
- Strong experience in project management, including in formulation, implementation and monitoring linked to international trade
- Knowledge of the African economic, political and social context
- Excellent writing and communications skills in French and English; and
- Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent.
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt.
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Shearidan Rabsch
Recruitment Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa
CA Global Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: SRBLR-EXDE-ADV-001
CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is the first centralized payment market infrastructure for processing, clearing and settling of intra-African trade and commerce payments. PAPSS is an arm of the African Export- Import Bank (Afreximbank), which is a pan-African multilateral financial institution, established in 1993 for the purpose of financing and promoting intra and extra African trade. Afreximbank operates and manages PAPSS.
PAPSS is now ready to start operations and is looking for experienced individuals, who are innovative, entrepreneurial and imbued with the passion and commitment to transform Africa through trade.
Reference Number: SRBR-SPMO-PAPSS
Description:
Lead the responsibility for PAPSS strategy and innovation and in addition follow up on the implementation of all projects. The projects that will be initiated both internally within PAPSS and/or within Afreximbank and those started and initiated with external partners.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the manager strategy and Project management will be responsible for driving, designing the strategy and innovation within PAPSS, and monitor with finesse the projects that are implemented by other units within PAPSS.
The role will be instrumental to the development of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System as it will support the long-term organizational strategy and fast track the implementation of any single project within the company.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the development of long-term organizational strategy.
- Conducting research and analyses of operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders, etc.
- Aligning PAPSS goals, processes, and resource allocation with the general Afreximbank organizational strategy.
- Assessing market trends and competitors and identifying threats and opportunities.
- Presenting findings, projections, and recommended actions.
- Planning, implementing, and managing proposed recommendations and projects.
- Monitoring and reporting on projects.
- Supporting and guiding senior executive decision-making processes.
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
- Developing and tracking detailed project plans.
- Support the CEO to track execution of strategy plan and initiatives.
- Support CEO in management of the overall performance of the business.
- Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- A Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in a related field and/or business mandatory
- 8 years of experience at the minimum in an institution that delivers innovative solutions, management consulting or strategic planning.
- Excellent understanding of business operations and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Outstanding research and analytical abilities.
- Project management skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent communication in English mandatory and knowledge of French is an added advantage.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent Role
- USD tax exempt salary
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Shearidan Rabsch
Recruitment Manager
Banking & Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308995 |
Job Reference: SRBR-SPMO-PAPSS
CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
Reference Number: SFBLR45
Responsibilities:
- Infrastructure Management - Experienced Professional role is pivotal in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of Afreximbank's IT infrastructure. This role will manage cloud resources, optimize network performance, handle on-premises infrastructure components, ensure secure operating systems, manage infrastructure outsourced services and oversee Office 365 administration. Additionally, this role will play a key role in patch management, security, and database administration, contributing to Afreximbank's IT infrastructure strategy.
- IT Infrastructure Strategy and Reporting
- Actively contribute to shaping the overall IT infrastructure strategy, aligning it with the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
- Deliver comprehensive and timely reports to management, providing valuable insights into infrastructure performance and strategic initiatives.
- Cloud Infrastructure Management
- Managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure in a multi-tenant environment including AWS, Azure and others.
- Take charge of infrastructure provisioning and decommissioning efforts, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.
- Deploying, configuring, and managing virtual machines, databases, storage, and other cloud services. Ensuring high availability, performance, and security of the infrastructure.
- Administer servers and storage systems within the AWS and Microsoft Azure Cloud environments, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Continuously monitor infrastructure availability and proactively address any emerging issues to maintain uninterrupted services.
- Effectively manage cloud costs, optimizing resource utilization to align with budget constraints while maintaining peak performance.
- Troubleshooting and resolving cloud-related issues: Investigating and resolving technical issues related to cloud infrastructure, networking, and connectivity. Identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures.
- Network Management
- Planning and implementing network infrastructure: Designing and implementing network infrastructure solutions, including LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers.
- Configuring and managing network devices to ensure efficient and secure data transmission and scalable network setups.
- Consistently maintain network monitoring and troubleshooting processes, swiftly addressing any issues to prevent disruptions.
- Take charge of network upgrades and improvements to enhance performance and security across the organization.
- Infrastructure Outsourced Services
- Establish partnership with strategic outsourced service providers and manage them for high performance in line with agreed Service Level Agreements.
- Responsible for managing and supervising Network Operation Center (NOC).
- Provide technical support and work hand in hand with Cloud Managed Service provider.
- Patch Management and Security
- Take charge of planning and executing the deployment of Operating System patches, ensuring that all systems remain up-to-date and protected against vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate closely with auditors, actively addressing risk-related issues and implementing necessary security measures to maintain compliance.
- Implementing security measures: Ensuring the integrity and security of the network infrastructure and cloud resources. Implementing security policies, access controls, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption mechanisms to protect data and systems.
- Office 365 and On-Premises / Workstation Infrastructure Management
- Assume responsibility for Office 365 administration, encompassing email, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and security, to ensure seamless user experiences.
- Oversee and manage the hardware components of on-premises infrastructure, guaranteeing their reliability and functionality.
- Efficiently administer servers and storage systems, optimizing their performance and resource allocation.
- Proficiently manage Windows and Linux operating systems to maintain a secure and stable IT environment.
- Skilfully manage the entire lifecycle of workstation imaging and applications, ensuring that end-users have access to the necessary tools and software.
- Establish network configurations at both HQ and branch locations, optimizing connectivity and data transfer.
- Providing technical support and guidance: Assisting end-users and IT teams in troubleshooting network and cloud-related issues. Providing technical expertise, guidance, and training to junior team members and other stakeholders.
- Database and Operating System Administration
- Provide expert oversight in the administration of databases, optimizing their performance and data integrity.
- Efficiently manage both Windows and Linux operating systems for servers, ensuring their stability and security.
- Take charge of deploying patches and promptly addressing any vulnerabilities to maintain a robust IT environment.
- Compliance Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures.
- Report any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or the customers to the Compliance Department.
- Complete the Annual Compliance Training / Assessment.
- Screen and identify adverse reports and potential compliance concerns regarding the Bank's vendors, that may impact the Bank’s relationship with vendors and other business relationships.
- Refer any compliance related concerns about any vendor or business relationship to the Director of Compliance.
- Facilitate the onboarding and update of KYC information on vendors.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Relevant Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Engineering, computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in cloud infrastructure and networking. Experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud architecture and networking solutions is highly valuable.
- Certifications: Certifications in cloud computing and networking technologies including AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and CompTIA Network+.
- Cloud platform expertise: Demonstrating expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP) is crucial. Familiarity with various cloud services and their features, such as virtual machines, storage options, database services, and serverless computing.
- Networking knowledge: In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, concepts, and technologies is vital for success in this role. This includes a strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, BGP, VLANs, and subnetting. Experience in designing and implementing complex network infrastructures is valuable.
- Network security expertise: An understanding of network security principles, technologies, and best practices is essential. Proficiency in implementing and managing security controls in a cloud environment, such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SSL/TLS, and encryption mechanisms, is highly desirable.
- Virtualization and containerization: Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is required.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities are crucial for identifying and resolving complex cloud and network issues. The ability to quickly analyse and troubleshoot network connectivity problems, optimize configurations, and implement effective solutions is highly valued.
- Excellent communication skills are important for collaborating effectively with various teams, stakeholders, and vendors. The ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical individuals is beneficial.
- Continuous learning: Demonstrating a passion for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest cloud technologies, networking trends, and industry best practices showcases your dedication to professional growth in this ever-evolving field.
Contractual information:
- Permanent.
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Scott Fraser
Recruitment Manager | Africa & Global
CA Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308980 |
Job Reference: SFBLR45
CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
Reference Number: JABLR035
Nature & Scope
The main purpose of the role is providing expert technical specialism in the field of commodities and the associated trade financing, primarily focused on post approval facility administering and transactional risk management for commodity sector clients.
The position holder will support the implementation of a commodity transactional risk management capability within Loan Administration based on market best practice covering the operations, monitoring, quality and control of security and collateral within each transaction. The role holder will be predominantly concerned with transactional rigour, integrity and associated collateral management (i.e. assessing if an individual transaction under an approved facility fits with the terms of the approval and documentation).
The role holder will be an integral part of deal teams working closely with Origination and Product teams in originating and structuring bespoke complex commodity financing and structured trade transactions.
Responsibilities:
1) Facility Setup
- Work closely with Client Relations and Product teams throughout a deal lifecycle providing feedback and recommendations on facility structures and any concerns on monitoring as outlined in pre-assessment and credit assessment memos
- Work with the documentation and collateral management team to ensure the operational and risk terms of the transaction and its documentation are appropriate to the needs of the customer, credit sanction, legal environment and market best practice
- Review draft facility and legal documentation and ensure alignment with approved credit memos, and that any operating challenges are highlighted and whether any further clauses need to be inserted
- Certify compliance with all pre-disbursement conditions, ensure all facility related accounts are held and limits setup on transactional processing systems as appropriate.
2) Facility Management:
- Management of clients’ positions, monitoring and controlling the taking up of acceptable security and its progression throughout the life of a transaction, from initiation to final repayment.
- Ensuring at all times that the security (quality, value and changes) are in accordance with the terms of the facility approvals and agreements.
- The role requires the incumbent to be able to assess high value collateral valuations from market data and market knowledge and to be able to ascertain whether judgements on source are fit for purpose
3) Management Information (MI) & Reporting:
- Prepare appropriate reports to management on the bank’s “commodities” portfolio ensuring exposure is always within risk appetite and supporting the early identification of potential issues in the portfolio
4) Compliance Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures
- Complete the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment.
- Screen and identify any adverse reports or compliance issues that may impact the Bank's relationships with customers and business counterparties.
- Refer all suspicions and compliance concerns related to the Bank’s staff, customers and business relationships to the Compliance Department
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computing, science and mathematics, business administration, banking or finance from a recognized University plus a post graduate degree in a relevant field
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Banking or Finance from a recognized university.
- A professional qualification in the Banking will be an advantage
- At least 5 years with a reputable banking organization or commodity trading house with proven knowledge and understanding of best market practice in transactional risk management and operations of commodities financing
Afreximbank’s Core Values:
- Commitment to Africa and supporting the emancipation and empowerment of Africans
- Uncompromising integrity
- Passion for Learning and Drive
- Teamwork
- Trust and Respect for the Individual
- Innovation, Excellence and Flexibility
- Professionalism and Responsivenes
Contractual information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Jamie Adams at jadams@caglobalint.com
CA Global Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Jamie Adams
Recruitment Consultant
CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: JABLR035
Reference Number: JA-55
Job Description:
The Investment Associate role is to identify and execute on project development investments.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of a strong pipeline of opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/sponsor/country knowledge
- Lead the structuring of project development and equity investments
- Participate and/or lead negotiations with sponsors, lenders, and public authorities
- Lead Africa50’s contribution to the development of projects in the portfolio with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects
- Have a good understanding of project and concession financing and policy issues
- Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global/infrastructure companies, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials
- Develop a thorough knowledge of the power and transport sectors, including market major operators and technologies
- Contribute to supervising portfolio companies
Minimum Requirements
- 6 to 10 years’ investment and industry experience in project development, investment and/or project finance in the power and/or transport sectors within:
- a utility / concessions company
- the project finance / infrastructure / power department of a Tier 1 international investment bank
- the infrastructure department in a Development Finance Institution
- the infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction / financial advisory firm
- an infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early to mid-stage project development
- MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification from a Tier 1 university
- Project management experience
- Solid understanding of Concession agreements, PPA, EPC, O&M contracts
- Demonstrated track record of closing transactions
- Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure
Essential Qualities:
- Positive attitude
- Integrity
- Indefatigable work ethic – this role will regularly require late nights/weekends/travel
- Self-starter. High initiative
- Clarity of thought and action
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Interest in Africa50’s mission, strategy and values
- Strong connection to Africa and intent to have Africa-focused career
- Strong understanding of the power and transport sectors
- Strong understanding of PPP project structuring and project finance
- Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively and identify potential business partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Fluent in French, Portuguese a plus
- Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
- Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a strong plus
Location:
- Casablanca, Morocco
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to jadams@caglobalint.com .
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Jamie Adams
Recruitment Specialist
CA Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions
Job Features
Job Category | 309001 |
Job Reference: JA-55
Principal Responsibilities
The Paralegal will work under the general supervision of the Principal Counsel – Transactions and the Principal Counsel – Administration and Governance. The Paralegal will collaborate closely with all colleagues in the Legal Department.
The following, inter alia, are the responsibilities of the Legal Department’s Paralegal:
Administration and Governance
- Organize all Board materials for distribution to the Board;
- Manage the translation of, and ensuring the quality of (by personally reviewing) all Board and GSM materials and all other documents required by the Legal Department;
- Complete French translations of all communications to the Board and all other written communications from the General Counsel that requires translation;
- Maintain the corporate records, including final Board and shareholder meeting minutes, policies, resolutions and other final documents;
- In collaboration with the General Counsel’s Executive Assistant, manage the approvals and payments of Legal Department invoices;
- Draft Secretary Certificates and prepare KYC documents for Corporate Secretary execution;
- Draft/review basic legal agreements, including confidentiality agreements, service contracts, resolutions, correspondence, internal memos and amendments to legal agreements under the direction of the relevant counsel;
- Conduct research, analyse and summarize findings to assist in the decision-making process;
- Maintain a filing system and library of all legal department documents, including templates;
- Maintain a library of all legal documents executed by the organisation;
- Complete various administrative tasks, such as preparing routine correspondence, managing the filing of official Legal Department correspondence; and maintaining relevant legal knowledge management files.
- Assist the Legal Administrative Support in providing any required administrative support to the Team
Transactions
- Draft/review basic legal agreements, including confidentiality agreements, memoranda of understanding, waivers and amendments to various legal documents under the direction of counsel.
- Manage conditions precedent, including drafting closing checklists, reviewing condition precedent documents;
- Compile closing binders and manage signing processes;
- Assist in managing external counsel, including retention, liaison between the Legal Department and external counsel on documentation processing, collating comments and generally facilitating the execution of transactions;
- Perform routine portfolio management tasks and other legal monitoring activities related to the organisations’s investment operations; and
- Conduct a variety of tasks under the direction of the Legal Department counsel relating to project preparation or implementation.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Minimum of five years of paralegal experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment in a collaborative manner
- Familiarity with basic contracts and strong legal drafting and project management skills
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently
Location:
- The Paralegal will be based in Casablanca, Morocco.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to ljoubert@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Lara Joubert
Recruitment Specialist
CA Global
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: JA-LJ- 0017
Reference Number: CDTBLR-PPU-002
Nature & Scope:
The role of the position holder will be to participate in drawing up annual business development plans, developing pipeline of viable projects with a focus on transactions that promote Intra-African Trade, Industrialization and Export Development activities. The holder of this position will work alongside the Client Relations teams to implement these plans with support from the Head of Project Preparation. The selected candidate will focus on developing high-quality development projects with a focus on Anglophone countries.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and assess project development and investment opportunities based on country and sector strategies and market creation potential.
- Develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities through proactive origination/business development and developing and employing sector/country knowledge.
- Lead project development initiatives, which includes the development and assessment of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, design of new business models, bankability assessment and implementation plans for development projects that lead to Afreximbank investments.
- Conduct sector-specific data analysis and stress-testing of various operating models to help generate ideas for new projects, new products and platform businesses.
- Design and implement scalable solutions and platforms that can be replicated across markets.
- Spot game-changing trends, technologies and business models that can bring solutions to member countries.
- Supervise the production of regular reports on the assigned project portfolio including monitoring progress against project milestones and KPIs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and form partnerships with staff across Afreximbank, sponsors, clients and other external parties to enable delivery of projects.
- Help build external recognition of Afreximbank’s distinctive capabilities in working in project development to catalyze greater flow of investment opportunities in the sector.
- Work with the Head of Project Preparation to mobilize third-party capital.
- From time to time and depending on workload and team needs, execute viable investment transactions in priority sectors (due-diligence, valuation, financial analysis, transaction structuring, documentation, negotiations etc.) that maximize development impact.
- Any other duties as assigned by senior management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- A first degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering and post graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, or another relevant field.
- At least 8 years of experience in the project and infrastructure finance sector, with a proven track record in project development preparing feasibility studies, financial models, hands-on advisory and/or consulting functions, or in an investment related function, developing and closing deals.
- Strong, demonstrated understanding and proven hands-on experience in at least one of the following sectors: energy, transport and logistics, healthcare, agro-processing, light manufacturing, heavy industry, ICT, hospitality and tourism.
- Regional knowledge of countries and understanding of infrastructure challenges faced by countries within the continent will be a plus.
- Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials.
- Genuine commitment to development and to Afreximbank’s mission, strategy, and values.
- Capacity to innovate and challenge the status quo. Proven track record in new idea generation, business development, and creating projects/programs from scratch.
- Experience in monitoring and reporting on a portfolio of projects/programs/initiatives.
- Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills; demonstrated ability to synthetize complex information and make concrete strategic and tactical recommendations.
- Excellent people skills, openness to feedback, new ideas, and ability to guide, and motivate others.
- Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 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.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent.
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt.
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Chalden Du Toit at cdutoit@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Chalden Du Toit
Recruitment Consultant – Banking and Finance | Africa
CA Global Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: CDTBLR-PPU-002
Reference Number: JABLR0035
Afreximbank is seeking to redefine digital banking and establish the premier marketplace for financial services across Africa and globally. We are seeking a dynamic leader to lead the digital innovation teams and digital business units in order to drive our digital business strategy and spearhead the development, growth and commercial success of the bank’s innovative digital platforms and products.
The Global Head of Digital Business will lead the strategic direction of Afreximbank in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy and will be responsible for executing our vision to transform our digital products MANSA, ATEX, TRADAR, ATG-CONNECT and integrate PAPSS into the driving force behind "Afrexim Digital Marketplace". This key position will play a pivotal role in integrating advanced digital platforms into the core business processes and offerings of the bank; ensuring that these platforms serve as catalysts in transforming traditional banking models, making financial services more accessible and tailored to the needs of our member banks and their customers across various markets. You will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive digital strategy that not only enhances the efficiency and reach of our banking services but also solidifies our position as a leader in the digital financial marketplace in Africa. You will advocate for a culture of innovation within the bank, influencing policies and practices that support transformative projects and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, as well as forging and enhancing strategic partnerships with leading technology firms, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
Core Responsibilities
- Orchestrate the strategic expansion of digital platforms to position Afreximbank as a pioneer in delivering comprehensive digital financial solutions and services and foster a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement.
- Develop and implement a digital transformation strategy focused on expanding the use of digital platforms to support member banks and assist them in providing value-added trade, payments, and financing solutions to their customers.
- Drive the digital product development lifecycle from ideation to market launch, ensuring alignment and prioritization of capability building with business needs.
- Lead the scaling and commercialization of ATG’s proposition, comprising MANSA, ATEX, TRADAR, ATG-CONNECT and PAPSS platforms; while ensuring that they are integrated with a seamless referral system to drive sales growth for core trade and payments solutions to member banks.
- Monitor industry trends and advancements in digital banking and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and continuous improvement in Afreximbank’s digital trade, payments and financing solutions.
- Expand and deepen strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the digital ecosystem to advance the bank’s digital capabilities and offerings and address the evolving needs of the global financial landscape.
- Oversee the digital customer journey, prioritizing excellence in customer experience, satisfaction, and retention; and champion the integration of customer feedback into the development and refinement of digital services, ensuring alignment with user expectations and business objectives.
- Drive collaboration between Commercialization and Delivery Teams, and the Innovation teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of digital solutions and working closely with clients and member banks to understand and address their specific digital needs.
- Direct the development and execution of advanced monetization strategies and optimize the revenue generation across all digital platforms, aiming for indirect revenue through referrals and e-Sales of core products (e.g., Trade Finance & Correspondent Banking, Guarantees and Specialized Finance) as well as direct revenue from platform subscriptions.
- Establish and nurture multi-bank consortiums, fostering collaboration and shared innovation among member banks to drive collective growth and amplify the impact of digital initiatives.
- Champion the Digital Sales Planning and Strategy and develop the annual business plans, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans for all digital platforms to achieve customer base expansion, growth, revenue and profitability across all paid, owned and earned digital channels.
- Develop the Digital Marketing Strategy, to be implemented by DBUs, in order to initiate, drive and implement marketing initiatives to accelerate lead generation and product adoption while also improving digital brand presence.
- Develop high-level business plans and value propositions for all innovation concepts, new products and businesses; with periodic reviews of existing products and businesses to ensure continuous alignment while maintaining value creation.
- Supervise the utilization of data-driven insights and analysis of performance metrics and market trends to guide strategic decisions, improve service offerings and continually refine digital strategies and operations.
- Negotiate high-level contracts and foster relationships with third parties/vendors, international partners, governing bodies, and key industry players.
- Lead the Digital Business Units to ensure delivery of the annual digital sales and digital revenue and profitability targets for all digital platforms; and oversee the business reviews for the DBUs, chaired by Executive Vice President (EVP-Global Trade Bank) “EVP GTBA”, to review progress against digital sales plans including performance of digital campaigns/offers as well as insights on platform utilization and customer feedback.
- Oversee the performance of the Operator management contract for ATEX, on behalf of the EVP GTBA, ensuring key performance measures of the B2B e-Commerce business are achieved by the Operator, and recommending to the EVP timely strategic marketing approaches to accelerate the growth of the e-Commerce business.
- Represent EVP in external and internal forums and lead executive level discussions serving as the principal digital strategy advisor to the bank’s highest-level stakeholders and an influential external face of Afreximbank’s digital initiatives in global forums.
- Develop effective relationships with both external and internal stakeholders to understand and address specific customer needs related to digital trade, payments and financing solutions.
- Foster a collaborative culture to promote high performance and achievement of goals and Key Performance Indicators at the departmental and individual level.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
- This position is suited for a visionary leader who possesses strong experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry as a senior-level executive with expert knowledge in digital and traditional payments, trade and corporate financing solutions.
- Proven track record in managing large scale digital transformation projects or technology-driven innovation projects within the banking sector and leading the development of market-leading digital corporate channels.
- Prior experience in leading diverse product development and business teams to achieve exceptional outcomes in commercializing digital payments and trade finance solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, or Business and Finance, Economics, or a closely related field. MBA degree or other relevant postgraduate qualification is required.
- Prior experience with multinational and regional banks, showcasing a deep understanding of regional markets with demonstrated expertise in developing strategic partnerships with platform providers and financial institutions.
- A track record of thought leadership in the banking sector, as evidenced by public speaking engagements at regional conferences or published works.
- Prior experience in leading digital strategy and the establishment of digital factories using project delivery environments (such as Scrum, Agile, and Waterfall) is advantageous.
- Experience in nurturing new ideas and leading-edge technologies within a dynamic corporate banking environment, preferably with Omni-channel experience.
- Strong leadership qualities with an ability to influence and drive strategic visions across all levels of the organization.
- Proactive, innovative mindset with a strong analytical capability and problem-solving approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
- Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages (French, Arabic, Portuguese) is an added advantage, enabling broader regional engagement and facilitation.
Years & Nature of Experience
- Minimum of 12 years of product development experience, including hands-on involvement in transforming ideas and concepts into successful market launches with widespread customer adoption.
Technical Competencies
- Business Performance Management
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Emerging Technology
- First Principle & Design Thinking
- Industry Networking
- Market Intelligence
- Operational/Process Excellence
- Product Design and Development
- Project Management
- Quality Management
- Quant Modelling
- Requirement Gathering
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategy & Planning
Contractual information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Jamie Adams at jadams@caglobalint.com
CA Global Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Jamie Adams
Recruitment Consultant
CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance
Job Features
Job Category | 309010 |
Job Reference: JABLR0035
CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
Reference Number: SRBLR-MGR-EXDE-005
Nature & Scope:
The role of the position holder will be to manage the development and implementation of projects under the Bank’s Industrialization and Export Development Initiatives with support from the Director, Export Development Finance.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the implementation of special projects that relate to industrialization and export development, including:
- the establishment of Industrial Parks, Innovation and Technology Parks and Special Economic Zones;
- the establishment of African Quality Assurance Centeres; and
- the establishment of African Medical Centres of Excellence.
- Support the successful delivery of identified initiatives under the department through effective facilitation, tracking, and reporting;
- Help with the identification of all workstreams under each project and prepare activity level work plans;
- Identify critical paths and activities and proactively bring them to management’s attention along with alternate plans;
- Act as the single point of contact between project execution teams and external stakeholders such as third-party contractors, service providers, and government bodies;
- Establish ties with market participants including African financial institutions, project sponsors and developers, corporates and commodity boards and organizations; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- An undergraduate degree in either Engineering, Development Studies, Finance or related field with a master’s degree in a related field and qualifications in project development, planning and management;
- Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation and familiarity with the project development;
- Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and therefore knowledge of project planning, development and management;
- 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.
- 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; and
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent.
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt.
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Shearidan Rabsch
Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa
CA Global Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: SRBLR-MGR-EXDE-006