egypt

Reference Number: JA-023

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support to transactional deal teams in connection with equity and quasi-equity investments and other types of investment transactions.
• Assume primary lawyer responsibility for new and portfolio investments.
• Draft and review legal documentation and conduct due diligence.
• Negotiate with external counterparties.
• Advise on the selection of outside counsel, supervise outside counsel and manage legal costs.
• Obtain and expand country knowledge, experience and best practices arising from the business and effectively share this knowledge internally.
• Other items to be determined by the General Counsel from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in one or more jurisdictions.
• At least 8 years post-qualification relevant law firm and/or financial institution and/or development institution experience
• Superior written and verbal communication skills in English and, preferably also, French.
• Significant experience in equity investment, with a preference for equity investments in infrastructure transactions.
• Experience in fund formation and management is helpful.
• Experience in infrastructure project financing is helpful.
• Ability to identify, assess and summarize legal, regulatory, commercial and operational risks.
• Ability to handle complex corporate and commercial transactions independently.
• Willingness to assume multiple roles and tasks to meet changing business needs and an ability to foresee, troubleshoot and effectively resolve conflicting issues and challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround expectations.
• Business oriented.
• Detail oriented, with an ability to distinguish among issues of varying priority
• Exemplary writing skills
• Willingness to travel extensively.

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

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Reference Number: JA-0022

Job Description: 

The Investment Analyst role is to support the investment team by providing core financial modelling analysis, research and other required support to enable sound investment decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain project finance models
• Conduct industry, market and company research
• Participate in all aspects of project processing cycle from project development to disbursement
• Participate in the execution of project development investments with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects
• Support the senior investment team members in negotiations with sponsors, lenders, and public authorities
• Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences
• Assist in supervising investments in portfolio companies.
• Support the investment team in non-core investment activities (marketing, corporate initiatives, recruitment, etc.)

Minimum Requirements

Two to five years prior experience in infrastructure project development and/or project finance within:

• Project finance / infrastructure / power department of a Tier 1 international investment bank
• Project or business development department of a Tier 1 power / transport IPP or developer
• Infrastructure department in a Development Finance Institution
• Infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction / financial advisory firm
• Infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early to mid-stage project development
• MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification from a Tier 1 university

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 the companies 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

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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-M-PABF-007

Nature & Scope:

The role of the position holder will be to oversee the development and implementation of projects under the Bank’s Industrialization and Export Development Initiatives with support from the Director, Export Development Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Originating and completing commercially viable transactions across all industries across all segments in different member countries in liaison with the branch teams and with support from the Head of Project & Asset Based Finance
• Evaluate and appraising proposals from clients requiring project finance and Asset based financing and giving feedback with the aim of making the transactions bankable
• Structuring projects, developing and negotiating term sheets to execution
• Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans, in relations to projects
• Translate business development plans into real business for the Bank from all segments of the market
• Developing, marketing and managing products cutting across multiple segment and industries
• Manage given portfolios, from the process of origination, credit approval and contracting to ensure that the process is finalised within optimal time
• Supporting the credit department with relevant information to facilitate the credit process and the legal department in the facilitation of transaction documentation
• In line with the above, liaise with the Banking Operations department to ensure that once approval is obtained, disbursement is done within the required timelines and that the portfolio is managed according to the terms of the agreement and to the client’s satisfaction, until expiry of the same
• Establishing ties with market participants including international banks, African financial institutions, (project finance intermediaries), project sponsors and developers, corporates and commodity boards and organizations
• Train and equip the Client Relations Team on products so that they can market it and look out for opportunity for Afreximbank to intervene
• Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking or Finance from a recognized University
• A professional qualification in Banking or International Trade Finance will be an added advantage
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation and familiarity with the major trade and project finance products to be offered to clients especially syndication, co-financing, club deals, correspondent banking products including letters of credit, factoring, forfaiting, structured trade finance, carbon financing, corporate finance risk participations, project-related financing and considerable knowledge of how these work
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and therefore knowledge of the workings of the main segments of the trade finance markets and the participants in major regions of Africa
• Ability to meet senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and win their confidence that the specialist’s products will meet the needs of these parties
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese)
• Proven experience in marketing trade and project finance products. The candidate must demonstrate experience and knowledge of designing and selling structured trade finance products
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals

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.

Apply now

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-M-PABFEXT-006

Nature & Scope:

The role of the position holder will be to oversee the development and implementation of projects under the Bank’s Industrialization and Export Development Initiatives with support from the Director, Export Development Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Originating and completing commercially viable transactions in the extractive industry across all segments in different member countries in liaison with the branch teams and with support from the Head of Project & Asset Based Finance
• Evaluate and appraising proposals from clients requiring financing in the Extractive sector and giving feedback with the aim of making the transactions bankable
• Structuring projects, developing and negotiating term sheets to execution
• Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans, in relations to extractive projects
• Translate business development plans into real business for the Bank from all segments of extractive market
• Developing, marketing and managing products cutting across multiple segment in the extractive industry
• Manage given portfolios, from the process of origination, credit approval and contracting to ensure that the process is finalised within optimal time
• Supporting the credit department with relevant information to facilitate the credit process and the legal department in the facilitation of transaction documentation
• In line with the above, liaise with the Banking Operations department to ensure that once approval is obtained, disbursement is done within the required timelines and that the portfolio is managed according to the terms of the agreement and to the client’s satisfaction, until expiry of the same
• Establishing ties with market participants including international banks, African financial institutions, (project finance intermediaries), project sponsors and developers, corporates and commodity boards and organizations
• Train and equip the Client Relations Team on products for the extractive sector so that they can market it and look out for opportunity for Afreximbank to intervene
• Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking or Finance from a recognized University
• A professional qualification in Banking or International Trade Finance will be an added advantage
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation and familiarity with the major trade and project finance products to be offered to clients especially syndication, co-financing, club deals, correspondent banking products including letters of credit, factoring, forfaiting, structured trade finance, carbon financing, corporate finance risk participations, project-related financing and considerable knowledge of how these work
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and therefore knowledge of the workings of the main segments of the trade finance markets and the participants in major regions of Africa
• Ability to meet senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and win their confidence that the specialist’s products will meet the needs of these parties
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & French. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (Arabic and Portuguese)
• Proven experience in marketing trade and project finance products. The candidate must demonstrate experience and knowledge of designing and selling structured trade finance products
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals

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.

Apply now

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.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A 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.

Closing Date: 27th of June 2023

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

Managing Consultant: Banking & Finance

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.

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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 – MANSA-BD-001

Responsibilities:

1. Drive business development and Client account management

• Create a business plan to ensure sustainable growth and increased market share for the platform in terms of subscribers, agents and contributors of Customer Due Diligence data/ profile;
• Develop a structured, focused and executable account plan and sales strategy to acquire and retain subscribers and contributors of CDD profiles/data to the platform;
• Lead the overall planning, direction, and control of sales for the MANSA Platform Business, and coordinate the management of relationships of key segments assigned to direct reports;
• Create and manage an opportunity plan for the CDD platform business; in terms of acquiring agents, partners and subscribers to the platform;
• Articulate our value proposition to key stakeholders, prospect agents, clients and organizations.
• Monitor KYC Utilities (KYC/CDD digital solutions) industry trends, intelligence, typologies, and regulatory developments;
• Make recommendations to implement or improve platform services accordingly;
• Drive revenue growth through subscription, advertisement, etc. to the platform services.

2. Manage Platform Services and Innovation

• Manage the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) repository service, which is the primary service of the Platform, and the complementary service of investing in Africa information content.
• Create/Develop new services (or products) and contents;
• Improve existing services (or products) and contents;
• Assist with market expansion;
• Leverage existing and emerging technologies to lower cost, improve user/subscriber experience, and create new compliance services and markets for CDD Repository Platform;
• Ensure the MANSA Platform incorporates all African countries investment information, and continuously maintain the information in the digital platform, in conjunction with content service providers;
• Ensure the digital platform and services adapt to regulatory changes in AML/CFT, KYC/CDD and emerging industry best practices in governance and risk management;

3. Stakeholder Management

• Drive liaison with multiple stakeholders including Industry associations, regulators, technology service provider with emphasis on KYC/CDD, Investment and trade information and opportunities in Africa;
• Provide thought leadership in industry events, seminar, newsletters, blogs and other media channels of repute;
• Articulate compliance and governance requirements to a non-compliance audience and conduct seminars and trainings for MANSA Digital Initiative;
• Actively participate and fully support the Head of MANSA Digital Systemin preparations and launching of all forums that are hosted by the Bank through the MANSA Digital Initiative.

4. Any other duties

• Perform any other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head, MANSA Digital System that enables MANSA to maintain a balance between routine Businesses as Usual (BAU) and adhoc tasks at any given time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Computer Science, MIS or relevant degree in related areas such as Banking, Risk Management from a recognized University is acceptable.
• MBA is required. A professional qualification or other graduate degrees backed up by appropriate business development and marketing experience will be considered in lieu of an MBA degree.
• 8 years’ experience in any or combination of Financial Services Institution, Supervisory Authorities, Development Institution, Consulting, Fintech/ Regtech and other related industry in governance and Compliance role and/or business development and marketing role.
• Must have good business acumen and flair for business development and product sales. Digital product or content business development and sales would be an advantage.
• Must demonstrate the ability and sound knowledge of KYC/AML requirements with experience of at least 3 years in this function.
• Experience with digital platforms or ecommerce portals would be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing (“AML”/“CTF”) laws, and other governing laws and regulations, including but not limited to the following: the rules and regulations overseen by the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”); Sanctions screening; and other
• requirements applicable to correspondent banking, payments and registered money services businesses (“MSBs”).

Competencies/ Attributes

• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to regularly make complex decisions based on conflicting information.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages (French, Portuguese, and Arabic) are an added advantage.
• Experience in trade finance or trade information will be added advantage.
• Demonstrate team-work.
• Must have good report writing skills.
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporate entities and governments.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

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.

Apply now

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.

Apply now

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: SFBLR29

Responsibilities: 

• Support the Bank to deploy CANEX Creations Incorporated, including development of market assessment study, business plan, and investment strategy for the development, acquisition, and commercialization of African intellectual property.
• Undertake the preliminary operationalization of the company- phasing of operations across sectors. This will include preparing and executing Annual Work Plans and Budgets for the implementation of the company’s objectives, derived from the Intra-African Trade Strategy and the Bank’s Strategic Plan for Management’s approval.
• Engage with various stakeholders in the African IP space (public, private and civil society) at the national, regional, and continental level and develop partnerships to establish and implement the IP company.
• Identify a partnership strategy that allows the Bank to identify and collaborate with foreign entities already working on the continent securing various forms of intellectual property.
• Identify the IP company’s stakeholders (IP creators, investors, foreign entities with IP on the continent, etc.) and actively secure mandates, MoUs and collaboration agreements for executing initiatives aimed at achieving the goals of the IP company.
• Seek out initial investment opportunities that can be tested on a pilot basis for proof of concept.
• Support the creation, aggregation and commercialisation of the Bank’s current and future content, the negotiation of IP ownership/control with consultants, artistes and other authors involved in the content production and the obtention of the necessary approvals and clearances needed to commercialise the content.            
• As may be delegated by Senior Management, representing the Bank in high level meetings, fora and making presentations in conformity with the high standards for which the Bank has become known; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management from time to time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Law, Business Management/Administration, International Development, or a related field or substantial experience in the mentioned field.
• Deep knowledge of intellectual property and Africa's creatives and cultural industries. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries and tech industries will be an added advantage.
• The ability to design implementation and rollout strategy plans for businesses.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated critical research and strategy development skills.
• 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 national, regional, and international trade facilitation bodies and national governments and to represent the Bank in important professional fora where oral presentation of papers will be necessary to high level technical and professional audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
• Ability to demonstrate proof of passion and commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of African countries and the ability to support the achievement of Afreximbank’s mandate.

General Professional Experience

Required:

• At least ten (10) years of professional experience in the intellectual property and/or creative industries with a focus on:
  • Commercialization of Ips.
  • Acquisition of Ips.
  • Funding IP development and acquisition.
  • IP protection.
• Solid experience in the design/implementation of IP-focused programmes.
• Demonstrated experience of working with SMEs, Governments, financial institutions, regulators, legislators, judiciary etc., in facilitating the growth of the IP businesses in Africa’s creatives and cultural industries, pharmaceutical and biotech industries and tech industry.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with IP-focused African business in the diaspora.
• Demonstrated geographical scope necessary to support the work of the IP company in all African countries.

Specific Professional Experience

Required:

• Proven strong critical research skills and experience.
• Skills and proven experience in planning and strategy development is a must.
• Good overall planning, implementation, coordination, production and presentation of plans and reports.
• Very good reputation with an international track record.
• Proven experience in supporting implementation of business strategy.
• Proven track record in the acquisition of IP.
• Experience and familiarity with local and regional IP laws in Africa.
• Strong record of enforcement of IP.
• Experience in intellectual property law and businesses in the following areas:
  • Trademark
  • Copyright
  • Patents
  • Anti-counterfeiting
  • Franchising
  • Competition
  • Licensing
  • Social media and e-Commerce
  • Filing, registration and enforcement of IP in all African countries, the regional offices (OAPI and ARIPO), and in all relevant foreign jurisdictions.
  • IP distribution
  • Valuation of IP
• Responsiveness and accessibility to IP creators and clients of the IP company.

Preferred:

• Previous working or research experience in Africa’s creatives and cultural industries, pharmaceutical and/or biotech industries and tech industries would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of, and experience in monetizing intellectual property would be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in working with financial institutions would be an added advantage.
• Prior experience of successfully undertaking similar support roles providing high level advice to corporate entities in Africa.
• Large network of IP business stakeholders operating in Africa and in the diaspora.

Contractual information:

• 1-year consultancy contract – renewable.
• 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

sfraser@caglobalint.com

Manager | Managing 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.

Apply now

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: SFBLR28

Responsibilities: 

• The role holder will be responsible for developing and implementing leading practices in Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (IA- QAIP) that support continuing compliance with the definition of IA, International Standard for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Code of Ethics for internal auditors (Ethics), issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and the applicable Bank’s policies and procedures.
• Operating independently as a QA leader to develop and implement a QA plan, including QA risk assessment, multiyear coverage strategy and managing the related resource and delivery requirements.
• Providing assurance and challenging the quality and comprehensiveness of the planning and delivery of IA function’s work scope, using formal QA products (thematic reviews, continuous improvement reviews, target reviews, etc.) to ensure there is an adequate level of compliance with the IIA’s Standards, Ethics and applicable Bank’s policies and procedures in planning and executing IA projects.
• Delivering timely IA QA and reports of QA activities to management with appropriate context and insights to provide value-added feedback and suitable recommendations for rectifying identified compliance gaps as well as efficiency and effectiveness improvement practices.
• Developing and implementing initiatives to continuously improve IA QAIP’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Coordinate periodic external quality assurance review on the IA function and monitor implementation of the findings and improvement observations arising from them.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit with other assignments, including serving as an excellence and value-driven ambassador for the IA function and change agent, driving process improvements and innovations in transforming internal audit practices.
• Initiating and managing the Afreximbank IA function’s partnerships and mutually beneficial collaborations with the IA services of peer organisations.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields from a recognized University.
• Relevant professional qualifications in Accounting or Auditing such as ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in IA QA with the last 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the financial services industry or related role in consulting including professional practice as external quality assurance provider/regulator.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in developing Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) methodologies, conducting internal audit function’s risk assessment, and implementing quality assurance principles, practices, and frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of the industry and international regulatory standards; and experience in developing Internal Audit performance metrics or reporting guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to leverage leading practices and tools (data analytics, processes automation) in implementing IA_QAIP.
• Self-motivated and able to drive work to conclusions and meet deadlines with little or no supervision. The candidate should be able to work independently as well as a cohesive member of a small team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English combined with ability to build compelling business cases and adapt style to gain buy-in. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Ability to work effectively in an evolving and challenging multicultural environment.

Contractual information:

• 1-year fixed term contract.
• 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

sfraser@caglobalint.com

Manager | Managing 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.

Apply now

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-M-PABF-Oil&Gas

Nature & Scope:

The position holder will support the Director, Project & Asset Based Finance and Senior Manager to manage to the Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) and associated portfolio as follows:

• Work with Client Relation (CLRE) to prepare an annual business development plan which will ultimately ensure PABF meet the Bank’s strategic objectives as set up in the Enterprise-Wide Strategy;
• Develop an annual pipeline of viable (Greenfield and Brownfield) projects that promotes Value addition and deepen Intra and Extra African trade;
• Develop a strategic and annual implementation plan and develop a resource plan for the team.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the preparation of annual business development plan, in relation to the Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) & Extractives portfolio;
• Develop an Operating Strategy for the Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) & Extractives unit that will contribute to the Department and Bank-wide strategy;
• Translate business development plans into commercially viable transactions for the Bank;
• As the specialist for Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) & Extractives within the Bank, the Job Holder will work with CLRE to develop Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) & Extractives projects that meets the risk appetite;
• Originate commercially viable transactions from market participants which may include international banks, African financial institutions, project finance intermediaries, project sponsors and developers, corporates and organizations;
• Originate, coordinate and execute commercially viable transactions under the Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) & Extractives portfolio across member countries, in liaison with regional offices and with support from Director, Project & Asset Based Finance;
• Develop and advise D(PABF) on Initiatives the unit can develop to generate bankable Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) & Extractives;
• Provide guidance and updates to Director, PABF on activities in the Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) & Extractives Unit;
• Coordinate the evaluation and appraisal of client proposals and provide feedback with the aim of making the transactions bankable;
• Develop, negotiate and structure proposals and term sheets to feasibility and execution;
• Provide leadership and co-ordinate all activities of the Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) & Extractives Unit by ensuring that the processing of transactions from origination and through the credit approval process is finalised within optimal time;
• Support the Credit Department with relevant information to facilitate the credit appraisal process and the Legal Department to facilitate the transaction documentation process, in line with relevant service level agreements;
• Liaise with the Banking Operations Department to ensure a timely disbursement of approved facilities, in line with service level agreements and requirements. Collaborate with the Client Relations Teams to ensure the Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) & Extractives portfolio is managed according to the terms of the facility agreement until expiration of the facility;
• Develop and enhance capacity by supporting training initiatives for the Oil & Gas (Reserving Based Lending) & Extractives Unit and Client Relations Team on project finance solutions, in order to enhance the Bank’s market opportunities, intervention opportunities and transaction pipeline development;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Banking or Finance from a recognized university. A professional qualification in Banking or Finance will be an added advantage;
• Relevant experience of at least 8 years within organisations familiar with project-related financing and the associated risk participation structures suitable for project related financings;
• Ability to communicate and operate in a culturally diverse and change oriented environment;
• Ability to engage with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments as required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage;
• Proven experience in project finance solutions as the candidate must demonstrate experience and knowledge of structuring, negotiating and pitching project finance solutions and interventions;
• 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.

Apply now

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: BLRCDT-AMCR

Nature & Scope:

The position holder will also be required to identify the Bank’s key/core customers and prior experience and skills in customer service, as well as communication skills for the purpose of maximizing Bank’s customers satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the hiring, orienting, and training of an organization’s customer experience team (CSOs).
• Define and implement standards/procedures for ensuring optimal customer experience working with all Client Relations Team, product teams and support function teams
• Conduct surveys to gather information on customer opinion of rendered services using all the available tools
• Utilize agreed software/digital platforms in reaching out to customers to help resolve issues and provide quick response to inquiries.
• Supervise the activities of customer experience team to ensure their interaction with customers reflect positively on the Bank.
• Manage the Bank’s established channel for communication with customers through the entire credit value chain to ensure an optimal customer experience
• Support the restructuring of the Bank into a customer-focused establishment for better services of the Bank.
• Monitor the activities of the customer service team to ensure compliance with acceptable standards of customer service
• Prepare and manage annual budgets in achieving set objectives and goals related to the improvement of the Customer experience.
• Conduct studies and research to discover new techniques necessary for improving customer experience, propose and plan for the training for other deal team members across the Bank’s products and geographies to ensure timely transaction processing and better customer service;
• Organize training programs for customer experience representatives to update their job knowledge and enhance their skills
• Utilize customer relationship management (CRM) tools in coordinating and monitoring customer experience operations
• Where required, representing the Bank in high level meetings, fora and making presentations in conformity with the high standards for which the Bank has become known;
• Maintaining and improving the Bank’s image across the continent
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management from time to time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Banking,  or other relevant field from a recognized University and a post graduate degree in a relevant field or a recognised professional qualification in lieu.
• Sound experience of at least 5 years with a leading financial services organization in the field of customer service or marketing and familiarity with some of the major products of the Bank, including trade finance and trade finance related products, project finance, export development, syndication, correspondent banking etc. ;
• Leadership Skills: Ability to organize and direct the activities of customer experience representatives to ensure the delivery of high-quality service to customers
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English and French and the ability tointeract with clients to identify and process their requirements; and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and to represent the Bank in important professional fora where oral presentation of papers will be necessary to high level technical and professional audiences;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (Arabic and Portuguese);
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals; and
• Ability to demonstrate proof of passion and commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of African countries and the ability to support the achievement of Afreximbank’s mandate.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 12 Month contract.
• 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

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.

Apply now

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: KMSR5

Nature & Scope:

The nature and scope of work entails assisting the Bank in and contributing to the realization of the objectives set by Senior Management for the Trade Information Unit.  The primary goal of the role will be to manage business strategy and achieve annual revenue targets by driving the adoption of the Trade Portals in the market. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• P&L management, Business Planning and Business Operations for the portals;
• Working cross-functionally to deliver high quality portal management;
• Developing mechanisms, processes, and measurement of the portals to understand what is working and what needs improvement;
• Conduct monthly and quarterly business reviews and annual resource planning;
• Engaging Third Party Partners to unlock additional growth opportunities;
• Take responsibility for quality control of the final data and information presented on the portals;
• Goal setting and alignment with stakeholders (product & strategy).

Responsibilities:

The main responsibility of the Manager (Trade Portals) is to manage all aspects of the Unit’s digital offering from launch, sales, marketing, promotion and market uptake; in addition to managing the third-party relationships vis a vie support, maintenance and future enhancements.

Specifically, the Candidate under the guidance of Head, Trade Information is expected to undertake on behalf of the Bank, among others, the tasks listed hereunder:

• Drive sales activities to maximize revenue opportunities via detailed customer knowledge;
• Liaise between internal teams (Client Relations, Innovations & Product development, and Commercialization & Market Solutions), as a central coordination function, to ensure sales activity for the portals is directed towards areas of maximum profitable revenue;
• Establish intuitive reporting methodologies, perform ad-hoc market analysis as required to support strategy and analyze performance;
• Continuously produce actionable information in support of Retain, Develop and Acquire initiatives - to assist in preparation of customer lists for campaigning, ensure appropriate customer segmentation, and validate campaign offerings;
• Ensure all data sources are leveraged to maximize value;
• Cross-check primary and secondary data sources to ensure adoption of consistent process/methodologies/source data (modelling, assumptions, use of external data sources) for continuous enhancement of the Portals;
• Initiate and coordinate all data collection activities;
• Work closely with other teams in the Bank to anticipate analytic needs and to quantify the impact of existing features, future product changes, and marketing campaigns.
• Analyze, forecast, and build custom reports to make key performance indicators and insights available to the wider Bank;
• Monitor, optimize, and report on marketing and growth metrics- make recommendations based on analytics and customer test findings;
• Measure and feedback effectiveness of Portal Sales and Marketing activities;
• Central administration of the portals- align all teams to ensure data quality and efficient processes;
• Review customer findings, analyze results and share recommendations − Single point of contact inside the Bank for end user issue escalation and resolution (knowledge gaps, defects, enhancements);
• Build business cases and models to quantify new opportunities, using data and sound business judgment.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 8 years in Digital Platform Management (ideally trade related);
• Master’s degree in business management; computer sciences; information systems, data sciences; or economics (with a specialty in International Trade); or other related fields from a recognized University;
• Data and Platform Management: Digitally savvy and comfortable with technology, you will have knowledge of / interest in the latest digital / research solutions, platforms, and functionality of digital tools.
• Customer/market orientated;
• Ability to combine strong analytical skills with business knowledge;
• Results orientated with ability to develop and evolve long-term strategies while driving tactical initiatives;
• Organization and time management skills – self-motivated in a fast-paced environment and able to effectively juggle multiple projects, deliverables, and deadlines simultaneously while ensuring work is accurate, and generally error-free.
• Teamwork and Open Minded: Effective team member who demonstrates a strong spirit of collaboration, openness towards people of different cultures, and a proactive attitude to build relationships with / consult with internal experts, teams, and markets beyond one's own. A curiosity to learn, explore new ideas and problem solving;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Experience in the development, management and use of Trade Information Portals is ideal and familiarity with major trade databases including those of UN COMTRADE; ITC, WTO, UNCTAD, and DOT; and other databases such as WITS, WDI and IFS, African Trade Observatory etc.
• Excellent research, analysis and writing skills.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 12 Month Contract.
• 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 Kyle Magnussen at kmagnussen@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Kyle Magnussen

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.

Apply now

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: LCBLR01

Responsibilities: 

The position holder is supposed to:

• Implement the specific Trade Facilitation interventions identified in the Intra-African Trade Strategy, in particular the deployment of the Support to the Creative and Cultural Industries Strategy- the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Programme.
• Engage with various stakeholders (public, private and civil society) at the national, regional, continental and diaspora level and develop partnerships to implement the key Trade Facilitation activities identified by the Bank.
• Mobilise resources from partners to support the implementation of key activities in the creative sector identified by the Bank.
• Ensure execution of activities in line with approved work plans.

Assist IATB to undertake the following:

1. Preparation of an Annual Work Plan and Budget on the Creative Sector.
2. Working with RECs and various stakeholders to deploy the Bank’s CANEX Programme.
3. Collaborating with partners towards implementation of the creative and cultural economy elements in the Bank’s Diaspora Strategy.
4. Develop linkages and partnerships with international, regional, and local stakeholders, including creative and cultural agencies and firms. This will include engaging African countries, Regional Economic Communities, and other stakeholders (private sector and civil society) with a focus on key activities identified by the Bank’s CCI Strategy.
5. Developing a policy advocacy agenda and promoting policy reforms needed to enhance the CCI sector in Africa for example strengthening of intellectual property regimes.
6. Facilitation of twining activities which constitute one of the key areas to better market access for African creatives and more integration of the value chains.
7. Initiating and actively securing mandates, MoUs and collaboration agreements for executing all initiatives aimed at easing intra-African trade flows.
8. Mobilising resources through partnerships to implement key CANEX activities.
1. Assist in developing and executing capacity building/upskilling programmes like masterclasses in film, fashion, music, art, and crafts to ensure that creatives are better placed to take up market opportunities.
10. Conduct related research work with partner institutions to identify existing bottlenecks to growth of CCIs in Africa and propose solutions as well as implementing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms that highlight required changes to existing facilitation mechanisms to enhance intra-African trade in creative goods and services.
11. Provide technical and administrative oversight in the execution of studies, workshops, training, capacity building and other activities related to the CANEX activities.
50. As may be delegated by Executive Management, representing the Bank in high level meetings, fora and making presentations in conformity with the high standards for which the Bank has become known.
1000. Any other duties may be assigned by senior management from time to time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill
 

• Degree in Management, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading consulting firm, think tank, development/international finance institution, agency, corporate and/or familiarity with the practical solutions that should be applied at macro and micro level to enhance the growth of creatives in intra-African trade.
• Demonstrate experience in executing and delivering solutions related to developing CCI value chains.
• Experience of cross-stakeholder engagement, such as producers / designers / art associations or councils / investors.
• Knowledge of existing bilateral, regional, and international conventions and protocols that are applicable to the creative and cultural industries e.g., Cultural Charter for Africa, as well as other initiatives by WIPO, UNESCO, UNCTAD etc.
• 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 national, regional, and international trade facilitation bodies and national governments and to represent the Bank in important professional fora where oral presentation of papers will be necessary to high level technical and professional audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals; and
• Ability to demonstrate proof of passion and commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of African countries and the ability to support the achievement of Afreximbank’s mandate.

Contractual information:
 

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Linda Carstens at licarstens@caglobalint.com

 Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Linda Carstens

Recruitment Consultant

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.

Apply now

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: SFBLR25

Responsibilities: 

• Review and Analysis
  • Preliminary review of all financing and non-financing requests submitted by customers and partners to ensure they meet the Bank’s eligibility criteria.
  • Assist in evaluating the underlying financial assumptions of client’s proposal to ensure they are realistic and reliable.
  • Work out pricing to ensure it meets the Bank’s stipulated hurdle rates as communicated periodically.
  • Make business / commercial recommendations on proposals to team members following preliminary review.
  • Structuring all Intra-African trade transactions, and under the supervision of a designated Intra-African Trade staff, develop draft indicative term sheets for transactions in line with customer’s request and the Bank’s products.
  • Develop pre-assessment memos on proposals received from potential borrowers, highlighting key aspects of the transactions, and providing sound arguments for the Bank to finance the transaction.
  • To develop new financing products and other programmes related to the Department’s activities.

• Reporting
  • Prepare and manage Intra-African trade transaction pipeline on a timely basis.
  • Create and report the department’s management information (MI) for accurate decision-making.

• Business Development
  • Preparation of an annual Marketing Plan for the region, derived from the Bank’s Strategic Plan for Management’s Approval.
  • Implementing marketing plans and strategies for deepening and expanding various activities of intra-African trade as approved by the Bank.
  • During the business development process, work closely with client relations teams and, in some cases, external professional consultants to deliver viable product/financial solutions to clients. 
  • Proactively engage the Bank’s clients in the region with Client Relations   to deepen relationships and deliver IATI’s full product offering.
  • Build close relationships with IATI’s private sector clients (especially Intra-African Trade Champions) as well as public sector officials in the region, providing them with the excellent service they have come to expect.
  • Manage an extensive portfolio of Intra-African trade-focused clients, acting as a trusted advisor to each of them. Also, constantly adding to IATI’s portfolio by targeting prospective Intra-African Trade Champions and expanding the Bank’s share of their wallets.
  • Play an active role in the design and implementation of various Intra-African trade initiatives and programmes in the respective region working with the Intra-African Trade Facilitation team.
  • Structuring all intra-African trade transactions involving structured trade, supply chain finance, financial institutions, and corporate finance loans.
  • Exert all efforts to help diversify the implementation and utilization of all Intra-African trade related financing products and programmes.
  • Work with the Project finance product teams (limited recourse) to structure intra-African trade related-project finance loans.
  • Work with the Advisory & Capital Markets team to structure intra-African Advisory and Capital Market transactions.
  • Work with the Syndications Department for distributing large ticket intra-African trade deals.
  • Work with the Guarantees and Specialised Finance to structure intra-African trade related transactions that required ECA support and for structuring specialized guarantee products.
  • Assist in the implementation and mobilize for the widespread use of the Bank’s African Trade Gateway solutions including PAPSS, MANSA, Trade Information and Trade Regulations Portals.
  • Use the services of Treasury to find solutions for clients from a funding perspective as well as derivatives to manage currency, interest rate, and price risks.
  • Supervise junior staff in the Trade and Corporate Finance department and provide coaching and mentoring assistance.
  • As may be delegated by Senior Management, representing the Bank in high level meetings, fora and making presentations in conformity with the high standards for which the Bank has become known; and
  • Any other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

• Administration:
  • Liaise with relevant departments throughout transactions’ approval chain as well as in communicating queries and feedback to clients.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill
 

• Bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field from a recognized University backed by appropriate experience of at least 8 years.
• Ability to research, evaluate business models and analyze financial statements and Information.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
• Demonstrate organizational capabilities, including ability to manage workload with limited supervision to attain goals.
• Excellent written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Being able to multitask, proactive and able to use initiative appropriately.
• Ability to demonstrate proof of passion and commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of African countries and the ability to support the achievement of Afreximbank’s mandate.

Contractual information:
 

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo 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

sfraser@caglobalint.com

Manager | Managing 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.

Apply now

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: SFBLR24

Responsibilities: 

• Review and Analysis
  • Preliminary review of all financing and non-financing requests submitted by customers and partners to ensure they meet the Bank’s eligibility criteria.
  • Assist in evaluating the underlying financial assumptions of client’s proposal to ensure they are realistic and reliable.
  • Work out pricing to ensure it meets the Bank’s stipulated hurdle rates as communicated periodically.
  • Make business / commercial recommendations on proposals to team members following preliminary review.
  • Structuring all Intra-African trade transactions, and under the supervision of a designated Intra-African Trade staff, develop draft indicative term sheets for transactions in line with customer’s request and the Bank’s products.
  • Develop pre-assessment memos on proposals received from potential borrowers, highlighting key aspects of the transactions, and providing sound arguments for the Bank to finance the transaction.
  • To develop new financing products and other programmes related to the Department’s activities.
• Reporting
  • Prepare and manage Intra-African trade transaction pipeline on a timely basis.
  • Create and report the department’s management information (MI) for accurate decision-making.
• Business Development
  • Preparation of an annual Marketing Plan for the region, derived from the Bank’s Strategic Plan for Management’s Approval.
  • Implementing marketing plans and strategies for deepening and expanding various activities of intra-African trade as approved by the Bank.
  • During the business development process, work closely with client relations teams and, in some cases, external professional consultants to deliver viable product/financial solutions to clients. 
  • Proactively engage the Bank’s clients in the region with Client Relations   to deepen relationships and deliver IATI’s full product offering.
  • Build close relationships with IATI’s private sector clients (especially Intra-African Trade Champions) as well as public sector officials in the region, providing them with the excellent service they have come to expect.
  • Manage an extensive portfolio of Intra-African trade-focused clients, acting as a trusted advisor to each of them. Also, constantly adding to IATI’s portfolio by targeting prospective Intra-African Trade Champions and expanding the Bank’s share of their wallets.
  • Play an active role in the design and implementation of various Intra-African trade initiatives and programmes in the respective region working with the Intra-African Trade Facilitation team.
  • Structuring all intra-African trade transactions involving structured trade, supply chain finance, financial institutions, and corporate finance loans.
  • Exert all efforts to help diversify the implementation and utilization of all Intra-African trade related financing products and programmes.
  • Work with the Project finance product teams (limited recourse) to structure intra-African trade related-project finance loans.
  • Work with the Advisory & Capital Markets team to structure intra-African Advisory and Capital Market transactions.
  • Work with the Syndications Department for distributing large ticket intra-African trade deals.
  • Work with the Guarantees and Specialised Finance to structure intra-African trade related transactions that required ECA support and for structuring specialized guarantee products.
  • Assist in the implementation and mobilize for the widespread use of the Bank’s African Trade Gateway solutions including PAPSS, MANSA, Trade Information and Trade Regulations Portals.
  • Use the services of Treasury to find solutions for clients from a funding perspective as well as derivatives to manage currency, interest rate, and price risks.
  • Supervise junior staff in the Trade and Corporate Finance department and provide coaching and mentoring assistance.
  • As may be delegated by Senior Management, representing the Bank in high level meetings, fora and making presentations in conformity with the high standards for which the Bank has become known; and
  • Any other duties as assigned by Senior Management.
• Administration:
  • Liaise with relevant departments throughout transactions’ approval chain as well as in communicating queries and feedback to clients.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill
 

• Bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field from a recognized University backed by appropriate experience of at least 8 years.
• Ability to research, evaluate business models and analyze financial statements and Information.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
• Demonstrate organizational capabilities, including ability to manage workload with limited supervision to attain goals.
• Excellent written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Being able to multitask, proactive and able to use initiative appropriately.
• Ability to demonstrate proof of passion and commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of African countries and the ability to support the achievement of Afreximbank’s mandate.

Contractual information:
 

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo 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

sfraser@caglobalint.com

Manager | Managing 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.

Apply now