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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: SFBLR27

Responsibilities: 

• The role of the position holder will be to participate in drawing up annual business development plans in trade and corporate finance and to implement these plans with support from the Head of Trade Finance. The job holder’s main responsibility will be for the structured trade finance and corporate financing portfolio.
• Originating and completing trade finance transactions across a spectrum of sectors in different African countries in liaison with the branch teams and with support from the Head of Trade Finance.
• Structuring transactions, developing, and negotiating term sheets to execution.
• Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans, covering all aspects of international trade finance.
• Translate business development plans into real business for the Bank from all segments of trade finance market e.g:
  • Letters of Credit.
  • Guarantees.
  • Bills of Exchange.
  • Factoring and Forfaiting.
  • Remittance-backed business.
  • Collateral managed warehouse financing.
  • Receivables backed financing.
  • Pre-export and pre-shipment financing etc.
• Developing, marketing, and managing Afreximbank’s programmes and facilities as applicable to job holder’s portfolio.
• Design schemes and roadshows for establishing market presence with emphasis on broadening the geographic scope of the Bank’s activities.
• Manage the structured trade finance and corporate financing portfolio, from the process of origination, credit approval and contracting to ensure that the process is finalised within optimal time.
• Supporting the credit department with information to facilitate the credit process and the legal department in the facilitation of transaction documentation.
• In line with the above, liaise with the Banking Operations department to ensure that once approval is got, disbursement is done within the required timelines and that the portfolio is managed according to the terms of the agreement and to the client’s satisfaction, until expiry of the same.
• Developing relationships with major commodity traders, operating in Africa, exporters, and other international players with interests in Africa including Olam, Glencore, etc.
• Should also develop relationships major financial institutions operating in the trade finance market in Africa, including international banks, African financial institutions (trade finance intermediaries) and corporates.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill
 

• First and post graduate degrees 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 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 market and the participants in major regions of Africa.
• Must have an understanding of international trade and trade finance rules, including International Chamber of Commerce Rules of international trade (UCP, URDG, etc.).
• Ability to meet senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and win their confidence that the specialist’s products will meet the needs of these parties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Proven experience in marketing trade and project finance products. The candidate must demonstrate experience and knowledge of designing and selling structured trade finance products.
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.

Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• 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

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Scott Fraser

sfraser@caglobalint.com

Manager | Managing Consultant

Finance, Fintech & IT

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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: LEEBLR033

Responsibilities: 

• The position holder is supposed to assist and support the Managing Director, Intra-African Trade Initiative (IATI) and Head of Unit to implement specific interventions that seek to market or promote the flow of trade and investment between and among African countries and between Africa and Africans in Diaspora, including the following:
  • Supporting Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to promote  trade and investment initiatives and programmes;
  • Supporting African corporates to explore investment opportunities through business matchmaking, trade missions and forums;
  • Supporting the emergence of Business Councils as an effective means of encouraging business exchanges between and among African countries towards promoting Intra-African trade and investments;
  • Supporting the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of the Intra-African Trade Fairs, which is also a platform for facilitating Intra-African trade and investment information exchange, bringing together continental and global players to showcase their goods and services, and explore business and investment opportunities in Africa;
  • Development and implementation of the Bank’s Pan-African Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (PATIPA) initiative in support of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The candidate will be expected to participate in the  AfCFTA negotiations on Investments.
• Assist IATI in undertaking the following Trade and Investment Promotion Initiatives and Programmes:
  • Develop and manage relationships with organised private sector focused on promoting Intra-African trade and investment (e.g. Bilateral Business Councils, the African Business Council (AfBC), Pan-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Country-Africa, and Regional Business Councils);
  • Support the effective use of the exhibition spaces at Afreximbank-African Trade Centres;
  • Identify African countries that the Bank will  provide business and match-making  support towards attracting investments  in order to promote inflow of African Direct Investments. In this instance, the Bank will promote and organize missions to African countries and RECs with select African businesses and in particular, the Bank’s Intra-African Trade Champions;
  • Develop a programme to support and strengthen  Trade and Investment Promotion initiatives of Regional Economic Communities (RECs);
  • Play an active role in  organizing trade and investment promotion activities in Africa, especially those directed towards intra-regional trade and investments;
  • Supporting the Bank to ensure the development and implementation of the Pan-African Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (PATIPA), an initiative in support of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA);
  • Supporting programmes of Export Promotion Agencies, Investment Promotion Councils,  Business Councils etc., that give them a platform to exhibit their cultural, trade and  investment opportunities;
  • Assist in the organization of programmes that support the promotion of the Bank’s programmes and facilities;
  • Support  related research work and policy briefs  as may be required to boost knowledge on African Direct Investments and related themes.
• Assist IATI to implement the Intra-African Trade Fairs (IATF):
  • Preparing an annual Intra-African Trade Fair Work Plan and Budget for Management’s Approval;
  • Implementing activities in the approved work plan relating to the preparation and organization of bi-annual trade fairs with key focus on:
• Exhibitions;
• IATF Conference;
• Business to Business and Business to Government Exchanges;
• Virtual Trade Fair;
• Creative Economy and Youth Start-Up programme;
• Automotive show;
• Marketing and Promotional activities; and
• Sponsorship Mobilization and Fulfilment.
• Support the development of policies and guidelines for Afreximbank’ s participation in third party Trade Fairs and Exhibitions including country solo exhibitions;
• Work with Trade Fair Organisers to ensure that the key performance targets, both Physical and Virtual Trade Fairs are met;    
• 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;
• Carry out any other work related to the Intra-African Trade Fair and Exhibitions Unit; and
• Any other duties as assigned by Management.

 
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree and post graduate degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Trade, Public Policy, or other related disciplines from a recognized University;
• A recognized post graduate professional qualification in a relevant area will be an advantage;
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a relevant company which may be a leading trade policy/promotion organization, think tank, or development/international finance institution, events organisation, and familiarity with the practical solutions on aspects of trade facilitation including trade and investment promotion (especially Intra-African Trade and Investment), trade missions, business matchmaking etc.;
• Demonstrated experience in trade facilitation, trade promotion, organising trade and investment promotion events, Business to Business/Government Exchanges and business linkages;
• Demonstrated experience of general trade and investment issues within the continent (e.g. regional blocs, AfCFTA etc.);
• Knowledge of the role of trade and market information in terms of facilitating Intra-African Trade and investment;
• 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 and investment 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.
• Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply.

 
Closing date: 30th July 2021

To apply directly, please send your CV to Lise Kotze at Lkotze@caglobalint.com
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Lise Kotze
Managing Consultant
CA Global | Lkotze@caglobalint.com

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Job Description:

Lead the everyday running of the business in Uganda providing management and guidance toward the successful achievement of the company’s strategic business objectives and financial goals. The successful candidate will have prior micro-finance/credit/collections/lending exposure.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and continuously maintain a comprehensive business plan and annual budget for Board approval and manage the organisation’s resources within the budgeted guidelines and relevant laws and regulations
• Develop and implement sales and marketing campaigns with the assistance of head office in order to drive loan book growth
• Develop and implement appropriate operational strategies and plans.
• Develop and implement appropriate collections management strategies and plans.
• Report appropriately, accurately and timeously to all relevant authorities
• Effectively manage Human Capital oversee the development of staff in all areas providing relevant training and development
• Manage the performance of the team and their results
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Government and the private sector as well as potential and existing local funders
• Maintain and develop our corporate culture, values and reputation in the market and with our staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory bodies
• Enhance processes and infrastructure, data and intellectual property to allow the organisation to grow and achieve its goal
• Oversee administrative functions to ensure smooth daily operations
• Report to the Shareholders/Board and the Executive Management Team on organisational plans and performance

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Relevant tertiary qualification and postgraduate qualification
• 10 – 15 years relevant working experience within the finance sector (currently employed within financial services)
• Microfinance experience with knowledge of Ugandan and general Microfinance laws
• Previous Collections experience will be advantageous
• Solid management, accounting and legal skills are essential
• Previous exposure to Africa in their career
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written with a strong command of the English language

Contractual information:

• Travel may be required within Uganda and perhaps the rest of Africa if needed
• Salary dependent on technical skills and experience of the successful candidate Individual must be situated in Uganda at present

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Clifford Ndlebe at cndlebe@caglobalint.com

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

Clifford Ndlebe

Recruitment Consultant

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: SRBLRLM001
 
Responsibilities:
 

• Assist in the, review, management and negotiation of private equity investments, venture capital investments, joint ventures, co-investments, private placements, sub-underwritings, pre-IPO investments and similar transactions on behalf of the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) and its funds.
• Lead legal due diligence work on prospective portfolio companies (Targets), working collaboratively with, and acting as the point person in dealing with legal advisers and Target’s management on all legal matters.
• Act as lead transaction counsel on deals, manage transaction review, drafting, negotiation and execution of the full range of deal documentation.
• Provide legal advice to management and colleagues in all areas of FEDA’s activities and proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches.
• Provide advice and support to internal stakeholders to develop, establish and improve internal processes relating to investments.
• Provide compliance support and advice with respect to information barriers, restricted list reviews, inside information and thresholds.
• Take initiative to identify and analyze problems, generate alternative solutions and make decisions with little direction/supervision.
• Manage external deal counsel, in conjunction with the investment team during execution of transactions.
• Work closely with the financial, tax, human resources, information technology, commercial, technical, environmental, social and governance advisers to assist FEDA with the structuring of transactions by providing legal insights. This includes pre- deal and post deal structuring and restructuring.
• Representing FEDA internally and externally in negotiation, disputes, consultations and other proceedings that require legal representation.
• Any other duties as assigned by senior management.

 
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A degree in Law with excellent academics and a relevant post-graduate (master’s) degree from a recognised University.
• Qualified in a common law or civil law jurisdiction with not less than 8 years post-qualification experience in a private equity and venture capital practice.
• The successful candidate will be a motivated commercial lawyer and will have detailed legal knowledge of M&A, JVs, private equity and venture capital investments, preference shares, and corporate finance and be able to translate this knowledge into actionable advice and into the management of effective legal processes.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of private equity practices in Africa and internationally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of FEDA’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Strong skills in drafting a variety of legal documents and communicating complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment with quick turnaround expectations.
• Negotiating skills and capacity to work with other professionals including non-legal professionals to develop innovative solutions.
• Willingness to assume multiple roles and tasks to meet changing business needs with ability to foresee, troubleshoot and effectively resolve conflicting issues and challenges.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo or any other member country of Afreximbank.

 
Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt, or any other member country of Afreximbank.
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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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: RSBBLR013
 
Responsibilities:

• The main purpose of the role is to support the Senior Manager in the delivery of a robust Credit Quality Assurance program that ensures sound quality in the credit portfolio through effective monitoring and review of the credit environment, processes and related developments, and ensuring compliance with policies and approval terms and conditions throughout the life of the credit facility.
• The credit quality assurance process is expected to provide transparency and assurance on how effectively credit risks are being managed, including conducting of monitoring and evaluation procedures provided for under the RMPPs, formulating and implementing corrective action plans, and early warning indicators, bringing to management’s attention any notable adverse credit developments, thus allowing for timely remedial actions to be taken by the Credit Quality Assurance Unit (CQAU) or other departments as the case may be.
• The CQA Manager shall execute his/her duties with a focus on portfolio monitoring; review; remediation of facilities in an assigned portfolio, as well as, providing timely and comprehensive reports as advised by the Senior Manager. Allocation of responsibilities may be by geography, product or other specialism as may be determined by the Senior Manager.

Credit Quality Monitoring

• Perform scheduled and event-triggered credit quality monitoring activities, including site visits,  on specific credit facilities and the credit environment including assessment and monitoring of the following:
  • Adherence to credit policies, procedures, methodologies, approach, and systems used in credit risk management and recommend/monitor implementation of corrective actions as considered appropriate.
  • Adherence to credit covenants, undertakings and other terms and conditions of a credit facility.
  • Adherence to margining requirements for security (collateral) held to ensure security values do not fall below the set thresholds and call for security enhancement or top-up as necessary.
  • Financial and operational performance of the borrower (s).
  • Impact of trigger-events and other emerging credit problem areas.
  • Country, industry, and sector risk developments.

Credit Portfolio Review

• Perform scheduled and event-triggered credit portfolio reviews on the credit portfolio. The reviews shall cover at the minimum:
  • Asset quality reviews - appraisal of the conduct and profitability of individual credit facility; risk grade review; analysis of the borrower’s financial statements and other qualitative attributes.
  • Credit approval process review - examining the approval process credit facility went through, including pre-assessment, credit approval, disbursement, and credit administration.
  • Administrative and documentation review - verifying the existence and adequacy of the documents associated with credit facility files, including completeness of credit grading and accuracy of loan grades assigned by credit officers.
  • Collateral (security) review - physical check of all security and loan documents, confirmation of registration status, assessment of the value and enforceability of collateral.
  • Compliance review - compliance with internal policies and procedures including mandate requirements, adherence to loan covenants.

 
Loan Remediation

• Quality of Assigned Portfolio - Manage an assigned portfolio of distressed credit facilities / loans to within approved risk appetite limits, and performance metrics.
• Remedial Strategies - Define and recommend appropriate loan work-out /remedial strategies including but not limited to restructuring, rescheduling to that reduce the Bank’s credit risk and maximize return by and maintaining acceptable asset quality.
• Strong Partnerships - Collaborate with other key stakeholders in the Bank including Business Development, Credit Assessment, and Operations for the timely resolution of sub-performing credit facilities.
• Engagement with Legal - Work closely with and support legal counsel for the initiation and implementation of approved acceleration and enforcement work out plans.
• Risk Measurement - Ensure the appropriate risk grading and staging of all facilities in the assigned portfolio as well as the preparation and submission of timely, reliable, and comprehensive remediation Internal Memos and Reports.
• Record Keeping - Maintain appropriate records including comprehensive and up-to-date customer credit information, correspondences, minutes, work-out memoranda, and such other relevant information for all facilities in the assigned portfolio.
• Collateral Adequacy - Ensure that the security package for all facilities in the assigned portfolio is perfected, with the most recent asset valuations as appropriate.
• Credit Governance - Support the Loan Quality Committee with reliable and timely information necessary for informing the staging and loan loss provisioning process of the Bank.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to Senior Manager for review and sign-off on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual basis for Management, RISTRAC, EXMAF and relevant Board committees, highlighting performance against defined credit quality parameters.

Relationship management

• Develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships through individual contacts and Bank facilitated forums.
• Represent the CQA Unit as delegated by the Senior Manager, in internal and external meetings and committees.
• Maintain a high-level relationship with rating agencies to understand and implement compliance requirements to maintain a high rating for the Bank.
• Maintain high-level relationships with industry associations and CQA heads of peer organizations to enhance capacity building and benchmarking of best practices, executing joint projects to address shared risks and concerns, developing outlines of new methodologies and frameworks, etc.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management from time to time.

 
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Postgraduate degree in Commerce, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Risk Management. A professional qualification in a relevant area such as banking, risk management, or accounting may be accepted in lieu of a post – graduate degree.
• At least 8 years banking experience, specifically covering credit risk management, debt restructuring / recovery, country, and sector risk analysis, structured and project finance.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Understanding of credit risk and country risk management processes and methodologies.
• Understanding of credit risk mitigations and financing mechanisms including structured trade finance, project finance, and syndications.
• Knowledge of Africa and its banking industry.
• Broad knowledge of applicable statutes, laws and regulations that govern banking and lending activities in different parts of Africa.
• Understanding of the Bank’s systems, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Competency in MS suite (Word, Excel, PPT).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good leadership and people skills.

 
Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent
• Willing and able to relocate to Harare, Zimbabwe
• 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

Managing Consultant

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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