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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-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

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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.

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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: CEBLR8

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of strategies and plans to support the Bank’s communication process with external stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, partners, media and the public. The jobholder functions as a key part of the Bank’s public information dissemination team, producing such items as press releases, corporate brochures, website news and publications updates, client communications, presentations, and managing the Bank’s brand image.
• Develop and implement the Bank’s communications strategy and plan, ensuring integration with the Bank’s Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans using all appropriate media channels. As part of this scope, the job holder will provide ongoing guidance and direction to the PR team and partners to ensure that communication is accurate, timely, relevant, informative, and complete and ensure coordination of messages and other communications are handled in harmony with the organization’s policy.
• Plan, prepare and implement the dissemination of all business information through appropriate channels to keep the Bank’s key stakeholders, public and other target groups, such as clients, governments, and other international organizations, informed and up to date about the Bank’s programs and achievements, and conduct appropriate research for the development of campaigns to raise the profile of the Bank among target audiences.
• Assist in developing appropriate corporate information and promotional materials for the media, including press kits, media briefings, key messages and corporate information summaries, in conjunction with relevant Bank departments and ensuring regular update of documents.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with targeted media outlets, including print, broadcast, online and social media, and manage day-to-day relationship with public relations agencies, as the case may be.
• Create and manage a robust pipeline of media opportunities and coordinate media encounters involving members of the Bank’s Management, including scheduling, preparing speaking briefs, managing interviews and writing and distributing press releases and editorials to local, international and trade specific media.
• Responsible for developing and implementing the Social Media strategy in order to increase the Bank’s online and social presence and improve brand build efforts by combining social media engagements with on and offline promotion of the Bank’s activities and achievements.
• Provide French and/or Arabic language support for the work of the Communications and Events Department by undertaking the drafting and editing of French or Arabic language versions of communications products.
• Monitor, track, and measure media coverage of the Bank’s activities in the media channels and prepare media impact reports, holding statements and scenario plans as required for Management.
• Assist in coordinating and managing the Bank’s website to ensure that online information is up to date and accurate.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• First degree in Communications, Journalism, or related disciplines and a post graduate degree in the same or related fields from a recognized University.
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation, preferably international, and demonstrated experience of communications strategy development and implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and proficiency/ability to work in French or Arabic. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (Portuguese, etc.) is an added advantage.
• Strong digital and social media management skills.
• Familiarity with functions and operating modalities of financial service institutions will be a clear advantage.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and good knowledge of the African continent.
• Ability to engage senior officials of media companies, banks, corporates and governments for purposes of disseminating required information about the Bank.
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to build and nurture relationships with internal and external counterparties to attain goals.

Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt for the opportunity.
• Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com

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Caleb Ebrahim

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General Manager, Sustainability ( ESG strategy / Compliance / Environmental and Social awareness ) – Nairobi, Kenya

Reference Number: LCSR04

Job Description:

An exciting client of ours is looking for a General Manager, Sustainability to join their team.

Responsibilities shall include:

• Develop a focused ESG strategy to identify and manage the key ESG-related risks & opportunities.
• Lead the effective implementation of the company's Environmental & Social Risk Management Procedures.
• Work in close partnership with the wider Business and the company's Foundation to develop ESG opportunities and impact related products and services.
• Champion and build ESG capacity across all the relevant business departments to ensure engagement and improved understanding of ESG across the organization.
• Manage ESG Governance and Compliance requirements.
• Build Environmental and Social awareness among the company's clients.
• Deliver an effective ESG training program to the organization across all levels.
• Deliver to the internal and external (regulatory and / or contractual) reporting requirements.
• Introduce best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to support delivery of the organization’s strategy.
• Provide leadership and management of the ESG team.
• Generate insights and thought leadership materials on ESG topics and trends.
• Serve as subject matter expert on ESG, including industry trends, research, regulations, and ESG data gathering, analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support the Business as required to deliver on the organization and the overall Group’s strategy.

Qualifications & skills required:

• Degree in ESG related discipline – Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Sociology, Community Development, Geology, Engineering.
• Knowledge of local environmental, sustainability, employment, health and safety legislations and regulations
• Strong knowledge of and practical experience in social, environmental sustainability and governance issues across diverse sectors
• Ability to propose realistic, value-adding, and practical risk management plans.
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines, Equator Principles, GRI, TCFD, Other International Sustainability Standards
• Over 10 years’ experience in ESG related role
• Previous experience in banking desirable

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

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Linda Carstens

Recruitment Consultant

CA Global Finance

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Job Description:

Our client is a leading Pan-African financial services holding company based in Kenya. With a strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, they are dedicated to responsible and sustainable business operations. As part of their ongoing commitment, they are seeking a Senior Officer/Assistant Manager for Group Sustainability Operations to join their team. The Senior Officer/Assistant Manager, Group Sustainability Operations will play a critical role in ensuring that ESG is an integral part of the company's strategy implementation. This position will focus on ESG risk and opportunities management and support the implementation of ESG risk management across subsidiaries through a dedicated assurance program, working closely with subsidiaries' ESG teams.

Responsibilities:

Risk Management:

• Support the implementation of ESG risk management across subsidiaries through a dedicated assurance program in collaboration with subsidiaries' ESG teams.
• Ensure subsidiaries meet ESG risk compliance requirements by assisting in the management and monitoring of ESG risks.
• Assist in implementing the sustainability training plan for subsidiary teams, focusing on business and supply chain areas.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of ESG risk assessments for subsidiaries and report on the implementation of Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) closure.
• Support the review of ESG policies across subsidiaries, incorporating market and regulatory developments.
• Arrange quarterly monitoring of ESG risks for high-risk clients across subsidiaries as part of the quality assurance process.

Sustainability Opportunities:

• Collaborate with subsidiary teams to ensure ESG risks are complemented by opportunities and work towards their closure.
• Assist in implementing the Group's sustainable finance goal by evaluating project eligibility against agreed climate taxonomy and supporting data reporting.
• Support subsidiary teams in client management to enhance the uptake of identified sustainability opportunities.

Operations:

• Support the implementation of a decarbonization plan for the bank's operations and financed carbon footprint.
• Collaborate with the Group's facilities team to gather and analyze data, generating monthly carbon footprint reports for group performance.
• Maintain an up-to-date monitoring of the Group's resource use data for performance monitoring against the plan.
• Update and assist in revising the carbon tracking tool for the Group.
• Work with the supply chain to ensure the integration of ESG in the evaluation process pre and post onboarding.

Reporting:

• Assist in generating a weekly report covering sustainable risk, operations, and opportunities.
• Support subsidiary teams in collecting annual data required for the Group's annual sustainability reporting.
• Serve as a subject expert on ESG, staying informed about industry trends, research, regulations, and ESG data gathering, analysis, monitoring, and reporting.

Requirements:

• University degree in related field such as Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or Finance.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in ESG risk and climate financing.
• Professional qualifications in areas such as GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment), Sustainable Finance, or Carbon Accounting will be highly advantageous.
• Understanding of the banking sector will be an added advantage.
• Strong planning, organizing, and prioritization skills, especially when managing multiple assignments simultaneously and under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and work well in a team.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Full time Position
• Must be able to relocate to Nairobi, Kenya if applicable.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Matthew Taylor at mataylor@caglobalint.com

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Matthew Taylor

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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Job Description:

Our client is a leading Pan-African financial services company based in Kenya. With a strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, they are dedicated to responsible and sustainable business operations. As part of their ongoing commitment, they are seeking an Assistant Manager for ESG Governance & Reporting to join their team. The Assistant Manager, ESG Governance & Reporting will play a critical role in ensuring that ESG is an integral part of the company's strategy implementation. This position will focus on ESG risk and opportunities management, taking responsibility for managing the Governance, Assurance programs, Systems, Reporting, and Capacity Building/Training requirements of the Group with respect to ESG.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Group Director as secretary to the Group Board Sustainability Committee and lead for the Group Management Sustainability Committee.
• Take the lead in fulfilling all other ESG governance requirements outlined in the Group's policies and procedures, including the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Define, agree upon, and monitor progress for the Group ESG Assurance Program.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Group policies and procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Identify and oversee the implementation of ESG systems necessary for managing the Group's Strategy and Objectives.
• Manage the delivery of the Group's ESG training and capacity building initiatives.
• Collect and prepare all internal ESG reporting materials to facilitate effective management and decision-making.
• Lead all external reporting and disclosure obligations according to regulations, contracts, and stakeholder management requirements.
• Act as a key integration and change management leader for the Group department.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of organization-wide policies, tools, and systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline.
• Knowledge and practical experience in implementing Good International Industry Practices in the areas of Governance, Assurance, Reporting, Systems, and Training.
• Professional qualifications in areas such as GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) would be highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in similar roles.
• Proven track record of helping organizations enhance their systems, procedures, controls, and reporting.
• Previous experience in the banking sector is desirable.
• Broad understanding of sustainability matters within a financial institution.
• Strong planning, organizing, and prioritization skills, especially when managing multiple assignments simultaneously and under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Full time position
• Based in Nairobi, Kenya
• Must be willing to relocate for the role if needed.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Matthew Taylor at mataylor@caglobalint.com

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Matthew Taylor

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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Senior Manager, Head of Sustainability (Sustainability Strategy / Industry trends / ESG Governance) – Kigali, Rwanda

Reference Number: LCSR03

Job Description:

The role holder will have a dual role which will include being responsible for leading and managing Sustainability / ESG for the company in Tanzania and supporting the Group team on specific areas of group wide sustainability strategy and solutions workstreams.

Responsibilities shall include:

• Strategy and stakeholder engagement

• In line with the Group Sustainability Strategy, develop a Tanzania focused Sustainability strategy to identify and manage the key ESG-related risks & opportunities.
• Introduce best practices to support delivery of the organization’s strategy.
• Generate insights and thought leadership materials on Sustainability, ESG topics and trends, both locally and internationally.
• Serve as subject matter expert on Sustainability / ESG, including industry trends, research, regulations, and ESG data gathering, analysis, monitoring, and reporting.

• ESG Risk Management

• Accountable for overall ESG Risk Management including ownership and implementation of an effective environmental and social management system (ESMS).
• Manage the ESG Governance and Compliance requirements.
• Lead the Business to deliver effective Environmental and Social Risk appraisals (both desk-top and site based) as part of the credit process and develop practical risk management plans, as appropriate, to be included as part of the facility agreements.
• Run the assurance program and follow-up to ensure effective implementation of the E&S Management Policy and Procedures.

• Commercial

• Work in close partnership with the wider business and the company’s Foundation to develop ESG opportunities and impact related products and services.

• Capacity Building & Development

• Lead and manage an in-country Sustainability team, as applicable.
• Build Environmental and Social awareness among the company’s clients.
• Champion and build ESG capacity across all the relevant business departments to ensure engagement and improved understanding of ESG across the organization.
• Deliver an effective ESG training program to the organization across all levels.

• Reporting

• Deliver to the internal and external (regulatory and/or contractual) reporting requirements.

• The company

• Support and as appropriate lead, accreditation of the company for specific agreed funds (e.g., GCF), association or principles.
• Support and as appropriate lead, application for specific funding and grants from various local and international organizations.
• Participate as part of the leadership team of the company’s sustainable finance commercial workgroup to drive the Group’s Sustainability Strategy and frameworks.
• Support and as appropriate lead, specific product development and go-to-market strategies.

Qualifications & skills required:

• Degree in ESG related discipline – Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Sociology, Community Development, Geology, Engineering.
• Degree or masters in a Business or Banking related discipline would be added advantage.
• Knowledge of local environmental, sustainability, employment, health and safety legislations and regulations
• Strong knowledge of and practical experience in social, environmental sustainability and governance issues across diverse sectors.
• Ability to propose realistic, value-adding, and practical risk management plans.
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines, Equator Principles, GRI, TCFD, Other International Sustainability Standards.
• Experience of ESG related accreditations, engagement and fund raising with international parties.
• Over 7 years’ experience in ESG related role.
• Previous experience in banking desirable.

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

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Linda Carstens

Recruitment Consultant

CA Global Finance

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Job Description:

As the Group Director, Credit Policy, Oversight & Governance your role is to oversee credit risk-taking activities across the Group to ensure adherence with the Board approved strategy and risk appetite.

You will be responsible for maintaining and implementing the Group Credit Risk Type Framework, policies, and strategies for effective management of credit risk, while ensuring alignment with the groups risk appetite and governance guidelines. Your expertise in portfolio management, stress testing, and credit risk analytics will be critical in driving risk-informed decision-making and optimizing the credit risk profile of the Group.

Responsibilities:

1. Framework and policy development:

• develop and maintain a Credit Risk Type Framework and policies that align with business strategy and objectives, regulatory requirements and industry best practices, and monitor compliance across the Group
• ensure policies are effectively communicated and understood across the Group
• regularly review and update the Credit Risk Type Framework and associated policies to reflect changes in the risk landscape and business environment

2. Risk appetite and governance:

• define and articulate the group’s credit risk appetite and tolerance levels for board approval and monitor to ensure adherence
• establish and maintain credit risk MIS and other reporting processes in support of robust governance and board and senior management levels
• collaborate with senior management and other internal stakeholders to ensure credit risk appetite is aligned with business strategy and objectives

3. Portfolio management:

• monitor and assess the credit risk profile of the Group's portfolio relative to objectives
• develop strategies to optimize the risk-return trade off, balancing risk exposure and profitability
• Implement effective credit risk assessment, mitigation and monitoring processes to proactively identify and address potential credit quality issues

4. Stress testing and scenario analysis

• design and execute stress testing programs to assess the resilience of the Group's credit portfolio at segment level as well as industry/sector under adverse scenarios
• analyze stress test results and provide recommendations to senior management and the Board for risk mitigation strategies
• design and lead horizon scanning exercises to enable the senior management and the Board to stay updated on emerging risks and trends in the operating environment that could impact the credit risk portfolio

5. Analytics and reporting

• Utilize advanced analytics techniques to analyze credit risk data and derive actionable insights
• implement credit risk models and methodologies for risk measurement and forecasting
• prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on credit risk metrics, trends, and portfolio performance for senior management and the Board

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, risk management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with 5 years’ experience in Senior Management
• Extensive experience in credit risk management, preferably in a financial institution or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of credit risk frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in portfolio management techniques, stress testing methodologies, and risk analytics
• Familiarity with credit risk modeling, including statistical and predictive modeling
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey credit risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Leadership experience, with the ability to manage and mentor a team of risk professionals
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments related to credit risk management

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Chalden Du Toit at cdutoit@caglobalint.com

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Chalden Du Toit

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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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-CLRE-BRDO-1

Nature & Scope:

Reporting to the Regional Representative - Caribbean Rep. Office (Barbados), the job holder is responsible for implementation of business plans, client account plans and strategies.

The Client Relations Department covers clients of all industries/sectors across Africa to provide integrated financial solutions to clients, with products/services including Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Specialised Funding including ECA Finance, Syndications, Trade Finance, and other financial advisory across all sectors.

During the business development process, the client relations bankers will work closely with the product expert teams and execution teams and external professional consultants to deliver viable product/financial solutions to clients.

The main focus of this position is to proactively engage the Bank’s clients in the Region on an individualized basis to deepen relationships and deliver the Bank’s full product offering.

The role is responsible for building deep relationships with the Bank’s corporate customers and government officials in the region and providing them with the excellent service they have come to expect.

Your key aim will be to manage an extensive portfolio of customers, acting as a trusted advisor to each of them. You will also be expected to add to your portfolio, by targeting prospective customers and building strong relationships with them.

Other responsibilities include managing risk within your portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• The position holder will also be required to identify the Bank’s key/core customers in the region by sector and draw up Account Management Plans for the purpose of maximizing cross selling of the Bank’s products and services
• Implements client coverage for a given portfolio of clients with deliberate cultivation based on proactive individualized plans.  These plans would be developed in coordination with the product teams and should be designed to increase client engagement;
• Implements regional service coverage for provision of an impeccable client service to each client or government organization.  This includes timely turn around in terms of responses to client inquiries;
• Works with other deal team members across the Bank’s products and geographies to ensure timely transaction processing;
• Generate bankable leads through anticipating customer needs and finding out what information, products or services the customer requires to meet his/her needs, providing clear, accurate and relevant information;
• Ensuring a strong working knowledge of client portfolios / products with the Bank;
• Resolving customers’ queries within agreed authority;
• Producing call reports and file notes after any client meetings, summarizing any additional actions required, including follow-up calls and reviewing call reports produced by team members;
• Sales activity planning, including reviewing existing customer files to identify sales opportunities;
• Undertaking commercial negotiations;
• Managing new business pitches;
• Compliance with legal requirements, industry regulations, organisational policies and professional codes;
• Assisting in the preparation of annual Regional Strategic and Marketing Plans derived from the Bank’s Strategic Plan for Management’s Approval;
• Preparing new business Pre-Assessment Memos and Credit Proposals from the region, Product teams and Head Office and making recommendations on the same to the Regional Chief Operating Officer and Director, Client Relations;
• 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; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management from time to time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration or other related field from a recognized University; 
• Bachelor’s degree and post graduate degree in Business, Banking, Finance or other relevant field from a recognized University;
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading financial services 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 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. 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.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Bridgetown, Barbados
• 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

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Reference Number: JA-SB-022

Job Description: 

To lead execution and adoption of the Group Operational Risk Framework within an agreed timeframe which includes risk identification, assessment, management, monitoring and reporting of operational risks, with particular focus on scenario analysis, capital assessment, risk analytics and insight, risk appetite elements and MI reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership of the Operational Risk team as a second line of defense in the day-to-day execution and management of the Operational Risk Framework to include key risk management activities such as:

1. Operational Risk Event reporting and error resolution
2. Risk & Control Self-Assessment
3. New product risk assessment
4. Setting of Key Risk Indicators and, Training to the risk owners to promote awareness of operational risk

• Rollout the operational risk framework and strategy for the Bank within an agreed timeframe with particular emphasis on the risk and control self-assessments. This includes defining the Operational Risk governance, top risks reporting, risk appetite & tolerance metrics, strong control inventory framework, capital assessment using the standardized method, scenario analysis and MI reporting.
• Support the Chief Risk Officer to manage and constantly enhance the Risk Management Committee reports to ensure the dashboard on risk performance is well developed and appropriate.
• Own and drive the process of embedding the Operational Risk Framework throughout the business areas and contribute to the risk and control culture of the organization through knowledge sharing and awareness on the importance of risk management.
• Organize and facilitate workshops for process mapping of key business processes, the identification and assessment of inherent business risks and controls
• Influence and monitor progress of action plans to improve the risk and control environment arising from risk assessments, risk monitoring, internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
• Engage with stakeholders at Senior Management levels and Risk & Compliance functions providing support for risk-based decision making and assurance that controls are functioning well within the first line of defense
• Develop and deploy a control framework for management of outsourcing risk and provide oversight, monitoring and challenge to the 1st Line to ensure no degradation in the outsourced service performance that may result in material risk
• Act as second line of defense to ensure the business continuity plan remains fit for purpose and participate in the tests to ensure the control environment is appropriate
• Build and maintain credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders including external and internal audit
• Promote an appropriate culture of awareness and attention to OR throughout the bank in line with evolving regulatory requirements by embedding the three lines of defense and enhancing the OR reporting and governance
• Give quality advice, guidance, and training to the business lines so that the business owners can manage its risks and meet its regulatory obligations
• Be aware, maintain knowledge and adhere to the relevant regulatory and legal obligation of the function managed, including local and wider group policies. This should include an understanding, and the appropriate application of the regulatory requirements and the organization’s commitments

Minimum Requirements

• The ideal candidate should be educated to university degree level with Operational Risk Management experience within financial services.
• Master’s degree

Critical Skills

• They have experience of change leadership or transformation within the operational risk environment
• Have been involved with regulators in remediating crystallized incidents
• Have developed a strong operational risk network and knowledge of industry developments
• Have operational risk related qualifications
• Minimum 10 years’ Operational Risk Management experience of which a minimum of 5 years has been spent in managerial roles
• Solid quantitative and qualitative analyticalskills, attention to detail and strong excel skills
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Strong desire to build a career in operational risk management and the entire risk management spectrum
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to work with a fair degree of autonomy and demonstrate initiative and a sense of personal accountability, but remain a team player and enjoy contributing in a cooperative environment
• Ability to work well in a small, collaborative team.

Location

• Nairobi, Kenya

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to jadams@caglobalint.com .

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Jamie Adams

Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

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Reference Number: JA-SF 1

Job Description: 

The Investment Associate will provide support to the Investment Team in the execution of transactions, as well as in the monitoring of the investment portfolio. The incumbent will be required to prepare, analyse, explain and model historical and projected financial data relating to the portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Assists in researching and analysing information and recommendations regarding the investment portfolio and/or investment opportunities.
• Assists with portfolio monitoring and reporting.
• Development and interpretation of finance models, including the use of macros.
• Financial analysis, review of financial statements and valuations and explain performance variances.
• Support deal identification and origination, identify and escalate relevant transaction dynamics to support decision-making.
• Input and analysis of potential financing structures.

Qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Honours Financial degree or equivalent.
• 3 - 6 years’ experience with Private Equity, Investment Banking (M&A Corporate Finance or Project finance), a “Big Four” auditing firm, Management Consultant or similar.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Financial acumen – demonstrate knowledge of and insight into financial principles and identify inconsistencies in data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Location:

• Cape Town, South Africa

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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Job Description:

A leading financial institution is seeking a Group Head of Information Systems Audit to join their team.  Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the role holder will conduct evaluations of IT-dependent controls and audit of the Group’s information systems as per the annual audit plan.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Group’s information systems audit strategy and lead the Group’s information systems audit team
• In consultation with the Chief Internal Auditor, prepare an annual risk-based Information Systems audit plan that is aligned to the Group’s strategies and objectives
• Design, develop and implement Information Systems audit policies and procedures consistent with the Group’s standards
• Conduct Information Systems audits and reviews to ensure that information systems control and security risks, including Cyber Security risks are clearly identified
• Perform reviews of Information Systems installations and services to determine the adequacy of logical controls, change control, back-up and recovery procedures and business continuity management
• Supporting financial and operational audits on specific audit assignments involving advanced IT audit considerations
• Support investigative and/or forensic audits
• Coordinate the Group’s information systems audits by external auditors and regulators.

Competencies:

• Data mining and analytics skills
• Working knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and Teammate Audit Management System
• Experience in auditing core banking systems, Enterprise Resource Planning systems and digital platforms

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• CISA, CISM or CISSP
• CPA or CIA will be an added advantage.
• At least 12 years information systems audit experience gained in either a big 4 audit firm and/or a Commercial Bank

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kyle Magnussen at kmagnussen@caglobalint.com

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Kyle Magnussen

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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Reference Number: SFCE18

Job Description:

A client of ours is looking to hire a Business Development Officer with 5-10 years’ experience in sales of banking and payment solutions. The Business Development Officer must have worked with all renowned banks in the Francophone country/s and will be responsible for the sales cycle from cold calls to signing contracts to recurring maintenance. The Business Development Officer will perform market analysis and will develop the relationships with the management and senior staff in the banking and Financial Service Industry.)

Responsibilities:

• Achieve and enhance sales targets established by the company.
• Prepare and execute a sales plan for the Francophone country/s market which meets the company’s 2022-2026 Strategy and Business plan.
• Manage the whole sales cycle, coordinating with Product Owners, Project Managers and Technical Team Leaders.
• Work with related teams to ensure proper engagement with customers and understanding their requirements.
• Cooperate with the Bidding Team to deliver documents and proposals which detail the Business Requirement and company competence.
• Negotiate proposals and contracts of solutions and recurring maintenance.
• Excessive use of the company’s CRM to build and update client profiles.
• Analyze and prepare comparison sheets between the company and competitive products.
• Identify new markets and opportunities.
• Develop strong distribution channels with renowned global, regional and local firms.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of sales in the Francophone country/s, In the banking and financial sector.
• Fluency in French language and excellent command of English.
• Ability to deal with all levels of staff within an organization.
• Strong negotiation skills with decision makers.
• Very good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Very good understanding of banking and payments systems.
• Organized, focused, ambitious and independent.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com

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Caleb Ebrahim

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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Job Description:

This is a high-level position that requires extensive experience in the FinTech industry, particularly in leading a team and running a FinTech organization. The ideal candidate should have at least 15-16 years of experience in the industry and be familiar with digital wallets and app-based projects. The role will require the candidate to spearhead and evolve the FinTech project under the parent company's umbrella, including launching new FinTech products in the market. Therefore, the candidate should have a strong background in business analytics, data handling, and number crunching. In addition, the candidate should have independent leadership skills and be capable of leading a team to deliver results within the stipulated timeline set by the management.

The candidate's previous experience should reflect their ability to manage similar projects, preferably in a startup or an evolving brand. Overall, the ideal candidate should have a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering results in the FinTech industry.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the FinTech industry, including digital wallets and app-based projects.
• Strong business analytics skills, including data analysis, interpretation, and visualization.
• Proficiency in handling numbers, including financial modelling and forecasting.
• Exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to lead and motivate a team, manage stakeholders, and collaborate with other departments.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse complex business problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the FinTech industry.
• Proven track record of delivering results and achieving targets within the stipulated timeline.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and resources effectively.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and technologies to keep up with the rapidly evolving FinTech industry.

Eligibility Criteria for the GM, Fintech Position:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, such as Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• At least 15-16 years of experience in the FinTech industry, with a focus on digital wallets, app-based projects, and other FinTech solutions.
• Proven experience in leading a team and running a FinTech organization.
• Demonstrated success in launching new FinTech products and services in the market.
• Strong business analytics skills and proficiency in handling data and numbers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders, collaborate with other departments, and lead a team.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the FinTech industry.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage resources, timelines, and budgets effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyse complex business problems, and develop innovative solutions.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and technologies to keep up with the rapidly evolving FinTech industry.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Chalden Du Toit at cdutoit@caglobalint.com

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Chalden Du Toit

Consultant

CA Finance

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The CTO will be a key member of the senior management team, reporting directly to the CEO, and lead the development and launch of our fintech wallet and growing team of engineers. The ideal candidate should preferably have a payment Fintech experience, a French Speaker and having a work experience in Africa. As CTO, you are accountable for the company's technology vision, strategy and execution. You are responsible for both the management and technical aspects of the technology team.
Desired Eligibility: Proven experience within the Fintech (particularly Digital Wallet based Companies) and Start-Ups is considered as an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Management in the process of selecting the right Tech Partner to develop the Wallet;
• Discover the market needs, understand newer technologies, technical (including UX/UI) aspects of the Company’s strategy and liaise with the Tech Partner to develop the Wallet;
• Develop multiple applications with various Tech Partners and ensure the integration with the Wallet.
• Ensure adequate sprints take place with the Tech Partner and the deadlines are adhered to. • Oversee and Execute multiple Vendor and Merchant Onboarding and integrations with third party service providers.
• Working with the Management to Launch the Wallet within the deadline.
• Ensure sound architectural designs are implemented and advocate for best practices and processes, quality assurance and data protection.
• Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance
• Use stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology
• Supervise and help to implement all functional areas of technology including software design and development, enterprise architecture, quality assurance and testing, production operations and technical support, network and systems administration, and information security management.
• Grow and scale the team by recruiting world-class technical talent as needed. Create and foster an environment conducive to innovation, high productivity, and high quality
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• Provide leadership to development projects that improve the functionality, reliability, scalability, and security of the company’s applications and systems.
• Drive a software development lifecycle process and culture that ensures the appropriate balance in which quality products are produced in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Oversee the technology organization’s information security, disaster recovery, and business continuity efforts.
• Work in partnership with internal functional teams as a technology partner in forwarding business capabilities.
• Extensive experience with different programming languages is considered as an advantage

Qualifications

• Proven dynamic leader of a high-growth payment fintech organization.
• Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy.
• Understanding of budgets and business-planning.
• Leadership and organizational abilities.
• Extensive experience with Python, XX languages.
• Agile development experience is a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English
• The firm root cause analysis skills: you find the problem AND the solution
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with both technical and business staff

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