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Reference Number:  SRCE3

Job Description:

The Credit Origination Lead is responsible for supporting Group MSME banking Business segment in promptly structuring credit deals by evaluating the creditworthiness of a borrower and ensure the proposed credit risk is profitable, beneficial to the client and is within the relevant policies and regulations. The job holder will have overall responsibility for the quality of all credit requests prepared by the team, they will also be expected to prepare sound, prudent and judicious credit request proposals in line with the Bank’s credit policy and approved product offering. The job holder will also provide advice and techniques to mitigate risks for credits that are considered bankable.

Responsibilities:

Relationship Management:

• Provide the interface between Subsidiaries SME teams and Group Credit EXCO.
• Give quality feedback to the Subsidiaries teams on the quality of applications and the areas of improvement.
• Support the Subsidiaries SME teams in serving their customers in a timely manner customer by giving prompt feedback.
• Give Subsidiaries SME teams reports on loans processed and decline to help in decision-making.
• Supporting Subsidiaries SME teams in packaging credit proposals to ensure clarity for faster approval and adoption.

Credit Proposal Reviews:

• To ensure appraisal of quality profitable loans and identified risks properly mitigated by recommending for further review to Credit Risk Proposals through:
• Confirming borrower’s credit worthiness as presented by Subsidiary SME RMs
• Confirm thorough analysis of financial statements and assessment of credit requests.
• Confirming suitability of collateral offered.
• Ensuring credit risks and breaches are identified & mitigation measures proposed.
• Reviewing if proposed facility pricing in credit is in line with the set pricing policies.
• Recommending the credit proposals for further review or returning the proposal to Subsidiary SME RMs to highlight critical missing information and documents.
• Review prevailing economic trends, and risk ratings, and applying the same in the appraisal process.
• Bring out policy exceptions and breaches, recommend adequate Mitigants, and seek necessary approvals.
• To ensure approved loans are progressed whilst the risks are still well mitigated for approved loans requiring minor amendments to underwriting standards by recommending for further review.
• Following up on various action points as per credit committee meeting deliberations.
• Presenting summaries of Credit Analysis unit decisions for further deliberations.
• Monitoring Credit Analysis turnaround time and number of files returned to Subsidiary SME RMs for rework/ review.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and loan approval covenants.
• Review status of borrower’s compliance with matters that may lead to Environment & Social Risks.
• Reviewing independently progress of borrower’s project financed by the Bank.
• Ensure approval covenants are documented and met by performing other reviews and engaging the Relevant stakeholders.
• Team Management: To Guide, Motivate, and provide leadership to the team members to enable them to achieve individual results and ultimately organizational objectives.

Operations:

• Ensure compliance with all credit policy guidelines.
• Follow through with transactions to the end.
• Training teams one on one to reduce on back and forth.
• Work with Subsidiary SME leads to ensure parity in skills possessed by all stakeholders in the credit process though identification of credit skills gap among credit analysts and branches and recommending appropriate training by:
• Periodic reviews of credit skill gaps of stakeholders in the credit process.
• Organizing and training various stakeholders to sharpen their credit skills.
• Recommending appropriate external training where necessary.
• Develop various templates to guide the credit process.
• Handle audit queries emanating from the credit process.
• Monitor turnaround time on requests.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• University Degree preferably in Business related field such as Economics, Finance & Accounting from recognized institution by Commission for University Education. Masters’ degree will be an added advantage.
• Credit Management, Accounting or Banking Qualification (AKIB).
• CPA / ACCA qualification.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in banking and financial analysis, 2 of which must be credit department or credit related area.
• Good track record of credit analysis and understanding of financial policies, procedures, and external regulations. Has demonstrated over the span of the career credit and financial analysis skills required to effectively perform credit analysis and portfolio maintenance activities/tasks in a manner that consistently achieves high quality standards or benchmarks.
• Demonstrated expertise and in-depth knowledge of the local banking industry, banking services, credit process and banking products.
• Evidenced knowledge and understanding of the current banking and financial services operating environment, trends, and practice, related regulatory and governance guidelines and requirement, and applicable laws.
• Sound working knowledge and understanding of general commercial regulations and practices.
• Corporate Competence: Working knowledge of the Bank’s products, the Bank’s Credit policy and CBK Prudential Guidelines.
• Financial analysis Skills: Ability to analyze and/or interpret financial statements, and advice accordingly.
• Analytical business and investment appraisal Skills: Keen to detail and able to conceptualize financial investment proposals and provide viable solutions.
• Technology Skills: Computer literate with proficiency in computerized financial analysis applications.
• Industry knowledge: Candid knowledge of the various sectors of the economy and the investment opportunities.
• Goal driven and results oriented enjoys being measured and judged by financial and other performance targets.
• Personal Ethics: Must be honest, fair and just with self and others, and demonstrates integrity in work and business contacts.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must be a people’s person, with ability to interact with key contacts in the finance sector.
• Proactive Initiator: Must be pro-active, a self-starter and have the ability to see, grasp and advice on opportunities.

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

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

Caleb Ebrahim

Recruitment Consultant

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.

Reference Number: SRCE3

Responsibilities:

Strategy Development:
• Develop and lead the implementation of the SME Segment strategy in line with the Group Strategy; to ensure achievement of the Group Business and African Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP)objectives.
• Set the strategic agenda for SME Department and develop a detailed strategy and execution road map that would facilitate growth and maintain a customer portfolio that will ensure over all achievement of balance sheet growth, profitability growth, and other Expected Deliverables in line with African Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP) and increase SME market share across all the markets.
• Ensure that the SME strategy is cascaded to all the departments / subsidiaries across EGHL and ensure it is well understood and the execution strategy is well aligned to the overall group expectations.
Business Development:
• Ensure Effective execution of all Business development and growth strategies in accordance with the long-, medium- and short-term plans of ARRP.
• Design, Launch and Manage End to End Customer Value proposition for the SME Segment to ensure the Group builds a pipeline of value adding customer solutions to ensure achievement of the Overall segment P&L and Balances sheet Growth Objectives.
• Drive the Ecosystem Banking strategy and work in collaboration with Corporate Banking. Retail Banking, Commercial division to drive the Ecosystem Banking Strategy through Banking of their Entire anchor /Sub anchor value chains. Ensure retention and cross sell to maximize revenue for the entire Ecosystem.
• Drive sustainable growth and acquisition of new customers for SME Banking through the creation, development, and maintenance of high-quality Relationship management.
• Drive and own Strategic SME partnerships and collaborations as part of the Overall Go to market Plan and Develop and manage an effective SME customer Training program and networking forums in collaboration with Equity Group Foundation (EGF).
• Work closely with Product House to ensure that customers offering across all the products are tailor made to meet customers’ needs and are accessible across all the Channels. This entails reviewing existing financial products, designing new financial products and introducing new financial products to increase access to financing for SMEs.
• Champion a differentiated delivery of great customer experience including seamless processes, convenient customer journeys across all the channels to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
• Strengthen the capacity of SME departments/units. Develop training programs to enhance product knowledge to the SME Relationship managers, Credit Managers, and all Branch staff on SME Banking Products.
• Build and maintain productive and strategic relations with customers and all stakeholders to drive the development and delivery of business solutions and revenue growth for the SME Segment.

In collaboration with the subsidiaries Head of SME design and execute End to End strategic road map including Marketing activities and communication for the SME segment. Also responsible for the segment Events Calendar in partnership with country segment Heads
• Drive and own Strategic SME partnerships and collaborations as part of the Overall Go to market Plan and represent the segment in forums and external stakeholder’s meetings that enhances the overall Value Proposition of the SME segment.
• Develop and enhance SME knowledge base in the group through research, analysis of performance data, updates on the published literature on financing and developing SMEs sector and also through participation in think tanks Forums and workshops.
• Monitoring, supervising, and reporting on ongoing SME operations; measuring and analyzing results, outcomes, and impacts of the SME operations in all EGHL entities.
• Research on new approaches and developments in the SME sector and ability to convene stakeholder’s forums to brainstorm on new solutions for accelerating development of innovative solutions for SME segments.
• Analyze the competitive landscape and understand both Internal and external Customer environment to draw insights into the Segment offerings and Propositions to optimize revenue and profitability.
• Drive strategic partnerships and collaborations with key departments that manage market research, customer intelligence, Data warehousing and financial analysis to align to the segment/business market unit goals.

Credit Management:
• A key accountability of the overall SME loan portfolio is to build a high-quality client portfolio by effectively managing clients across the entire Lending cycle. Ensure appropriate relationship management is maintained through the entire lending cycle from origination to recovery and collections.
• Ensure timely submission of quality credit proposals in conformity with the Credit Policy guidelines and requirements whilst maintaining the quality of the SME portfolio within the stipulated Non-Performing Loans (NPL) and Portfolio at Risk (PAR) parameters. ·
• Working with credit risk management and data analytics teams to develop scorecards and support the development of risk management methodologies. Support the introduction of scorecards for different SME segments and different products.
• Strengthen SME lending operations and loan processing by establishing common SME lending practices across the group.
• Closely monitor and analyze the SME loan portfolios performance across the Group in liaison with other stakeholders to ensure quality portfolio by effective identification of risks and their mitigations.
• Ensure compliance with the Bank’s policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
Performance management:
• Facilitate setting of the appropriate SME targets at the group and subsidiary level. And drive achievement of the targets through efficient execution to meet the Overall SME strategy for the group.
• In collaboration with the subsidiary set KPI for all SME staff and work with the team towards achieving these targets to meet the overall SME strategy of the Bank.
• In collaboration with HR enforce a culture of performance review and take immediate corrective action to deal with Nonperformance.

Track and monitor the progress on all activities to ensure business goals are met and share results and experiences with team members and colleagues.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
• Master s degree in Business Administration from an accredited university preferably with a major in Finance, Marketing and/or Economics.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in banking, with proven experience of at least 5 years in a similar position or at least 5 years banking experience and sales/marketing background, where he/she managed a portfolio of SME or Commercial/Corporate Banking clients.
• Key Competencies and Skills
• A Strategic thinker with proven ability to manage people, processes, and projects to achieve Group objectives.
• Good experience in Strategy formulation and Demonstrated leadership capability.
• Strong people and performance management skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills as well as an excellent communicator with ability to set and meet stretching targets and strict deadlines.
• Result driven with a track record of demonstrable networking selling and influencing skills as well as ability to identify new opportunities.
• Demonstrate solid awareness in operational risk and quality in driving service excellence.
• Independent, pro-active and able to work well under pressure & within teams.
• Good knowledge of bank credit risk management policies, procedures, and best practices in lending to MSMEs.
• Experience managing borrowing customers and analyzing financing proposals, especially for SME clients.
• Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to execute across a broad array of stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.
• Ability to build long term, high quality, and trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Caleb Ebrahim
Recruitment Consultant
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.

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.

About FEDA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (“FEDA”) is the impact investment subsidiary of Afreximbank set up to provide equity, quasi-equity, and debt capital to finance the multi-billion-dollar funding gap (particularly in equity) needed to transform the trade sector in Africa.

Reference Number: SFBLR32

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join FEDA, a leading multi-strategy impact investment platform. As the CFO, you would play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the financial and administrative operations of the organization, ensuring strategic financial planning, financial management and reporting, as well as providing critical insights to support decision-making processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy and Planning
  • Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Management team on executing the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with its overall goals and objectives.
  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
  • Provide strategic financial recommendation to the Chief Executive Officer and the instances of governance (Boards of Directors and Committees) of each FEDA entity.
• Financial Management and Reporting
  • Lead and oversee all aspects of the finance function for FEDA entities and fund strategies, including accounting, reporting, cash flow management, auditing (external audit and internal audit), risk and compliance processes.
  • Be the main point of contact and lead workstreams to completion with internal and external service providers, such as external auditors, internal auditors, risk, and compliance service providers etc.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of quarterly Board and Investors reports as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all the FEDA entities.
  • Support the investment team during transactions including capital calls, compliance with funds’ policies, approved due diligence budgets, establishment of investment vehicles as well as any tax or regulatory filings.
  • Monitor and analyze financial performance of each of FEDA’s funds and identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Fundraising and Investor Relations
  • Participate in fundraising efforts, including the preparation of investors’ presentations and financial materials.
  • Build and maintain relationships with investors, addressing their financial inquiries, and providing transparent reporting.
  • Communicate the organization’s financial performance and investment strategies to investors.
• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policy, and industry standards.
  • Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks.
  • Work closing with internal and external service providers to ensure adherence to internal policy, regulatory requirements, or best industry practice.
• Leadership and Development
  • Lead a small team of finance and administration professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and opportunities for growth.
  • Cultivate a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance and administration department.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field with a strong
• academic performance. An MBA / MSc in finance or accounting is preferred.
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role within a multi-strategy private equity fund. A minimum of 10 years of work experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, fund accounting and valuation techniques (as per international private equity and venture capital association) for the private equity, debt fund and fund of funds sectors.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities in English, both written and verbal.
• Detailed-oriented, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Rwanda.
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser@caglobalint.com

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

Scott Fraser

Recruitment Manager | Africa & Global

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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

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

Caleb Ebrahim

cebrahim@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant

Finance, Fintech & IT

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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.

Reference Number: FDSSC01

Job Description:

Our client who specializes in strategy consulting and project financing is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their team based in Dakar.  They have carried out +50 missions in Senegal and West Africa for around 30 clients since 2020 and their mission is to accelerate value creation in Africa by supporting a limited number of clients through three centers of expertise: Strategy consulting; Financial advice & PPPs (Public-Private Partnership).

Responsibilities:

• You will actively participate in the execution of the missions entrusted to us by our clients and in the running of the firm.
• Develop the methodology for carrying out the missions, be the guarantor of their smooth technical progress and be able to manage several in parallel (2 to 3) in perfect autonomy and in good understanding with the management of the project.
• Supervise a team of consultants and evaluate them at the end of each mission.
• Work as a team to solve highly complex "business" problems of States and national and multinational companies (strategic development plan, structuring of a PPP, strategic due-diligence, fundraising, market research, etc.).
• Present the work to decision-makers by conveying all the key messages.
• Conduct quantitative, sectoral and financial analyzes and write business plans and info-memos.
• Participate in the drafting of analyzes and recommendations made to clients.
• Carry out documentary research and participate in the drafting of technical notes.
• Participate in the recruitment process and in writing publications for decision-makers.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A Master's in Finance (Bac +5) or an international MBA.
• At least 4 to 6 years' experience in strategy consulting , private equity, investment banking.
• Advanced mastery of Excel (modeling) and PowerPoint.
• You are dynamic and have an entrepreneurial spirit; you have good business sense; you know how to show initiative, rigor, organization and have an eye for detail.
• You have a culture of results and want to develop your skills by working on complex projects.
• You know how to work in complete flexibility in a stimulating environment where priorities adapt to the challenges posed.
• A fluency in oral and written French and English.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Fabio Da Silva Faria at fdasilvafaria@caglobalint.com

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

Fabio Da Silva Faria

Management Consultant

CA Fiannce

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

Reference Number: JA-SR-013

Job Description: 

Support business and IT operations through administration, monitoring and analysis of master data and master data relationships. Ensure master data integrity in SAP systems as well as maintaining the processes to support the data quality.

Experience

• 5 – 7 years proven formal experience in SAP Master Data management and governance
• SAP S4/Hana, SuccessFactors and Netweaver experience

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce or Science

Knowledge

• Understanding the full SAP security Systems Development Project Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Best practice in SAP master data management and governance
• SAP master data elements
• Financial/Banking Systems
• Proficiency in MS Excel for analysis of large data sets through formulas and macros
• Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Skills
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills

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 position

Reference Number: JA-SB-010

Job Description: 

There is an exciting opportunity for a focused and dynamic individual in one of the leading international legal practices in Africa. Currently operating in Africa and Germany. The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg with over 200 lawyers and business advisors operating across 54 African countries, Europe, and the Middle East. The firm assists corporations, financial institutions and governmental entities with their critical business, regulatory and legal issues both regionally and internationally.

The Law Group is looking for senior associates with experience in the following areas:

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Energy
• Corporate and Commercial
• Taxation and Investment
• Banking and Finance

The company is looking for a candidate who has experience in the Energy sector (preferential), but other sectors could translate such as banking and finance, mining, corporate and commercial, etc. The candidate will be based in Pointe-Noire but will be required to travel extensively across the continent and Europe to assist clients with agreements and negotiations. International transaction experience with global corporations, banks, governmental institutions etc. is essential. The candidate will be required to also lead a team of associates if required.

Experience

• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a lawyer in an international law firm
• Can build and maintain relationships with large clients and governmental institutions
• Be able to lead and manage multiple teams of legal professionals in different jurisdictions
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Be highly organized and able to prioritize and manage workload
• Possess leadership qualities, analytical and practical problem-solving skills
• Be able to think outside-the-box and work under pressure
• Be comfortable with working in a multicultural setting

• Fluency in written and spoken French & English
• The position will require extensive international travel.

Qualifications

• LLB
• LLM or MBA would be advantageous

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 position

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: JABLR005

• The primary role of the position holder will be to support the business development team(s) by managing the entire credit review process, including the consistent application of the Bank’s risk management guidelines through the assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of minimizing bad loans.
• Review of client’s requests/proposals to ensure they meet the Bank’s eligibility criteria, culture and industry trends.
• Review, analyze and sensitize of supporting Financial Models.
• Review the indicative term sheets
• Assist with development of terms of reference, commercial, insurance and environmental due diligence for requested facility
• The position holder will be expected to implement a best practice credit risk assessment process for all transactional loans in different countries across different sectors. This will entail a good grasp of how these markets operate and therefore what criteria is relevant and critical for assessment. The position holder will also be able to demonstrate a sound competence in understanding the risk profiles conferred by different types and levels of security and will be able to constructively suggest mitigants to protect the interests of the bank.
• The position holder will work closely with Origination and Product teams in originating and structuring bespoke complex transactions to ensure a common understanding of the request and its risks and to verify that the PAM and CAM submitted reflect a true and accurate account of the proposal under consideration.
• The position holder will also develop, coach, and provide day to day guidance in his area of expertise to colleagues within the Credit Assessment department and elsewhere within the bank.

Responsibilities:

• Credit Management:
  • Thorough assessment of transactions along with the Bank’s wide range of products.
  • Review of creditworthiness and risks associated with potential business transactions with appropriate tools and models, with a view to providing mitigants to identified risks and product offerings to corporates involved in the Commodity sector.
  • Preparation of appropriate credit memos with recommendations on the creditworthiness of given transactions, bearing in mind the Bank’s laid out credit policy and procedures.
  • Presentation and defence of the credit memos to the Credit Committee and incorporation of amendments that may be suggested thereto.
  • Opening and managing customer credit files for each transaction to ensure consistency in application of credit assessments.
  • Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans impacting different sectors, covering all aspects of the Bank’s business cycle as espoused in the Bank’s strategic plan.
  • Periodic review of the Bank’s loan portfolio in line with the requirements of the Bank’s credit policies and procedures.
  • Periodic review of the performance of obligors to which the Bank has exposure, including borrowers and guarantors.
  • Prepare regular reports for Management
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management.

• Facility Setup:
  • Work closely with Client Relations, the Product teams and Banking Operation’s Commodity Unit throughout the credit risk assessment process lifecycle providing constructive feedback and recommendations on facility structures.
  • Provide a cross-check to the completed facility documentation to ensure the documented terms of the transaction reflect the expectations of the credit approval.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A Master’s degree in business Administration or Economics.
• Minimum 8 years’ work experience.
• A professional qualification in Banking or International Trade Finance will be an added advantage.
• Sound experience of at least 7 years with an established organization and demonstrable competence in:
  • Assessing and providing constructive challenge on the structuring of transactions offered to clients via bilateral or syndicated/Club arrangements (to assess third-party as well as primary obligor risk and to understand and assess related product risk from use of trade instruments and commodity or structured trade finance offerings.
  • Assessment of FI’s, Commodity traders / corporates.

• 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 communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with 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).
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates, and governments.
• Willingness to travel and to work the hours required 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 Yaoundé, Cameroon
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply

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

CA Global Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Jamie Adams

jadams@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant

CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance

Reference Number: JA-TMLF-001

Job Description: 

Take responsibility for the quality control and quality assurance in the Transaction teams by establishing, maintaining, and monitoring of the complete quality assurance processes and systems and that deviations are reported timeously. The role advises and assist with establishing standards and procedures and undertakes audit functions.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver customer experience excellence aligned to Organisational values and service standards
• Build professional long-term relationships with customers based on trust that builds the brand
• Collect and interrogate information and feedback to ensure full understanding of customer needs
• to deliver a quality service
• Deliver service that exceeds customer expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate
• solution selection and application
• Provide customers with relevant information to keep them informed of products and service options
• Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in
• Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability
• Ensure implementation of relevant policies, governance, and practice standards across the business
• Maintain knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and internal compliance procedures and requirements
• Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by organisation and review in response to audit findings and changes
• Develops an unerstanding of risks and risk management approaches
• Implement and provide input into the development of governance and compliance procedures and processes within area of specialisation and identify risks
• Educates others and makes suggestions for improvements
• Networks and participates in specialist risk forums where required
• Implement, monitor, and control business processes according to quality standards; policy; and compliance and governance requirements in area of accountability
• Ensure the development, alignment, mapping, and implementation of end-to-end processes aligned to the customer journey map
• Research, enable and consult on improvements and opportunities to harness technology and platform enablement
• Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and minimise redundancy
• Monitor customer feedback reports and align processes to maximise efficiencies
• Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analysing trends and data
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities
• Provide input into the development of the business area tactical strategy in achievement of the overall business strategy
• Develop and implement an area operational plan in achievement of Business objectives
• Provide input on operational aspects of new deals and structures
• Once a deal is signed, provide support in implementing legal agreements
• Support with the management of operational breakdowns and resolve escalated queries
• Provide assistance with internal and external audits Take responsibility for Risk Register
• Accurate checking of daily work
• Check and sign off work performed in the area against relevant processes
• Reduce the type of checking items we do (consider high risk and high value)
• Accurate recording of errors
• Monitor, analyse and evaluate relevant processes
• Problems are timeously identified, prioritised, and resolved
• Operational Feedback Dashboard - nature of errors identified and addressed with stakeholders
• Processes streamlined, enhanced, and improved
• Check and sign-off work performed in the area, against relevant process/es
• Review and analyse relevant processes, documentation, and data quality
• Identify gaps against functional requirements and standards
• Recommend solutions to business, whilst taking fraud and risk into account
• Implement solutions into business frameworks accordingly
• Assess quality service standards of individuals, team, and the business unit
• Participate in internal forums and projects when required, acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Monitor call and email quality in accordance with agreed quality assurance standards
• Monitor core processes and ensure that correct procedures are followed within defined SLA standards Monitor and report on workflow efficiencies and effectiveness
• Process and resolve disputes and/or enquiries timeously and accurately
• Assist the team in finding the most appropriate solutions to challenges that may arise
• Monitor and evaluate existing processes in order to create greater efficiencies, whilst maintaining/improving quality, mitigating risks and adhering to compliance requirements
• Identify and monitor errors with the intent to eliminate their occurrences
• Identify cost saving initiatives and opportunities for automation of processes whilst maintaining quality Drive innovation across the functional area for constant improvements
• Identify development needs and select effective solutions to address own development need
• Prepare a personal development plan with management to implement and review as required
• Monitor own progress against development plan and measure impact of results
• Promote teamwork and inclusivity amongst team members and demonstrates behaviours that respect diversity
• Participate and contribute to a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends, and ideas are actively shared
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies
• Participate in specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant 3-year Degree with a preference in Finance or Commerce
• Any professional certification or Master’s will be advantageous
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 1 - 2 years ideally at a junior specialist level
• Understand the construct of the legal agreements and the terminology used
• Experience and understanding of booking deals in ACBS and the subsequent servicing of the deal
• Must have the ability to extract the relevant information required for Day 1 booking as well as the lifecycle events to service the deal
• Ability to extract and record both Financial and Non-Financial information pertaining to the deal
• Critical view of data quality
• Understand the downstream impacts of the Day 1 booking on Finance, Risk and Credit to ensure completeness and accuracy on Day 1
• Understand the lifecycle events impact on Finance Risk and Credit to ensure completeness and accuracy throughout the deal lifecycle

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 position

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: FDSBLR020

The position holder will be expected to implement a best practice commodity trade finance credit risk assessment process for commodity traders and commodity producers as well as for individual transactional loans whether for Oil & Energy, Metals & Mining. This will entail a good grasp of how these markets operate and therefore what criteria is relevant and critical for assessment. The position holder will also be able to demonstrate a sound competence in understanding the risk profiles conferred by different types and levels of security and will be able to constructively suggest mitigants to protect the interests of the bank.

Responsibilities: 

• Credit Management:
  • Assessment of Oil and Gas Reserve Base Lending, Oil and Gas Contract Finance, Downstream Commodity Trading and Power, Oil and Gas license bids; Asset Finance (drilling rigs, tankers, tugboats, offshore support vessels) transactions along with the Bank’s wide range of products.
  • Review of creditworthiness and risks associated with potential business transactions with appropriate tools and models, with a view to providing mitigants to identified risks for mining, oil and gas loans and product offerings to corporates involved in the Commodity sector.
  • Preparation of appropriate credit memos with recommendations on the creditworthiness of given transactions, bearing in mind the Bank’s laid out credit policy and procedures.
  • Presentation and defense of the credit memos to the Credit Committee and incorporation of amendments that may be suggested thereafter.
  • Opening and managing customer credit files for each transaction to ensure consistency in application of credit assessments.
  • Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans impacting oil and gas transactions, covering all aspects of the Bank’s business cycle as espoused in the Bank’s strategic plan.
  • Periodic review of the Bank’s mining, oil and gas loan portfolio in line with the requirements of the Bank’s credit policies and procedures.
  • Periodic review of the performance of obligors to which the Bank has mining, oil and gas  exposure, including borrowers and guarantors.
  • Prepare regular reports for Management as may be required.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management.

• Facility Setup:
  • Work closely with Client Relations, the Product teams and Banking Operation’s Commodity Unit throughout the credit risk assessment process lifecycle providing constructive feedback and recommendations on facility structures.
  • Provide a cross-check to the completed facility documentation to ensure the documented terms of the transaction reflect the expectations of the credit approval.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A first degree in Engineering from a recognized University, and a Master's degree in business Administration or Economics.
• Minimum 10 years’ work experience with at least 5 years in oil and gas with modelling background.
• A professional qualification in Banking or International Trade Finance will be an added advantage.
• Sound experience of at least 7 years with an established organization and demonstrable competence in:
  • Assessing and providing constructive challenge on the structuring of oil and gas transactions offered to clients via bilateral or syndicated/Club arrangements (to assess third-party as well as primary obligor risk and to understand and assess related product risk from use of trade instruments and commodity or structured trade finance offerings.
  • Assessment of Commodity traders / corporates.
  • Knowledge of the workings of the main segments of the commodity 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 communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & French. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (Arabic and Portuguese).
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments.
• Willingness to travel and to work the hours required to achieve the Bank's objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.

Contractual information:

• 1 Year Contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 16th September 2022

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Fabio Da Silva Faria at fdasilvafaria@caglobalint.com

CA Global Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Fabio Da Silva Faria

fdasilvafaria@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant

CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance

Reference Number: AAL0058

Job Description:

 My client (or the "Fund") is a new pan-African infrastructure private equity fund established with a vision to positively contribute to economic growth and development of the African continent, and a goal of investing profitably, responsibly, and sustainably in infrastructure projects and services. The Fund is anchored by African institutional investors and is targeting like-minded Investors whose interests and investments in Africa are aligned. The Fund is managed by an experienced Investment Team, with an Investment Committee deeply rooted in Africa and with strong expertise on the continent.

The Fund is conceived to be a 12-year closed-ended fund targeting US$500 million of capital commitments to be raised over multiple closings, and investing in target sectors including Power & Energy, Transport & Logistics, Water & Sanitation, and Digital & Social infrastructure. 

The IAF makes private equity investments into late-stage projects, growth companies and platform businesses, alongside lead sponsors and entrepreneurs. 

Responsibilities:

• Work across a wide range of infrastructure sectors including power, midstream gas, transportation, water, digital and social infrastructure
• Contribute to all aspects of the investment process from origination, due diligence, and execution to portfolio management
• Evaluate prospective investment opportunities across several markets
• Supervise and check the building of complex financial models, and provide training and support for junior members of the investment team
• Participate in the preparation of deal presentations and investment memos and other investment documentation
• Develop a strong pipeline of investment opportunities through anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge
• Execute equity investments into financially closed projects as well as platforms and growth opportunities, with a strong focus on achieving commensurate risk adjusted returns
• Participate in negotiations for investment documents (Shareholders Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, project debt agreements and other relevant agreements) and manage transaction documentation and execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global infrastructure companies, sponsors, banks, multilateral institutions, and external consultants to further develop the sector
• Monitor current portfolio companies and perform analysis of potential exit opportunities

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Focused and rigorous 4+ years prior experience in private equity investing or investment banking at a top investment bank (M&A, Power & Utilities, Telecommunications/Digital, or Leveraged Finance experience preferred)
• Prior equity investment role on multiple live completed transactions is a must
• Demonstrated academic excellence
• Undergraduate degree from a top tier academic institution
• MBA or MSc Finance from top tier school, or equivalent
• Strong commitment to Africa - whether it be origin or a demonstrated long-term interest/focus in developing a career in Africa 

Benefits and Contractual information:

Salary to attract the best (French is a plus)

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Angus Lewis at alewis@caglobalint.com

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

Angus Lewis

Principal 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.

Reference Number: KMCDT01

Job Description:

A leading independent financial services provider specializing in offshore investment solutions, financial planning, and integrated wealth management, is currently looking for Financial Advisors to join their fast-growing team. The company has established offices throughout Zimbabwe, and the African continent.

The ideal candidate will deliver personalized holistic financial advice to help clients work toward their long-term financial goals. They should be able to attract; acquire and retain clients by providing quality advice and recommending appropriate solutions to address any financial gaps identified and provide after sales services to ensure client retention; increase market share and to achieve the overall business objectives and long-term viability.

Responsibilities:

• Establish professional client relationships
• Assess the financial planning needs of individuals and help them with investments and insurance decisions
• Build your own long-term insurance and investment portfolio
• Prospect for new clients through various means to ensure good pipeline of business
• Develop and present financial planning recommendations and/or alternatives
• Monitor and review the financial planning recommendations.
• Adhering to all quality standards and measures. Complying with all the necessary legislative and regulatory requirements
• Achieving/Exceeding targets consistently in line with management targets
• Being an ambassador for the brand by living our company values in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field (Advantageous) NQF 5
• RE5, COB, NQF5 120 credits (or studying towards this)
• 3+ years of financial industry experience
• Candidate must have a good understanding of Investments & Long-term Insurance
• Excellent interpersonal skills / Networking skills
• Own transport

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 Specialist       

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Director Communications (Private Equity) – Casablanca, Morocco

Reference Number: AAL0041

Job Description:

To Lead and manage the groups communication strategy in support of its mission to African economic growth and development through investments in infrastructure. This is a critical role whose focus is to lead the strategic direction of communications including public relations digital strategy, stakeholder management, marketing and internal and external communications ensuring that all are aligned with the group’s overall strategy and mandate.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and implement the Group communications strategy to support the delivery of its corporate objectives by delivering impactful communications campaigns
• Lead strategic communications for the Group, including portfolio companies/ projects, where required
• Develop and shape the Groups’ brand and visual identity and manage and enhance our brand equity with guidance from the COO and CEO
• Lead and manage a team of professionals in the execution of the communications strategy and action plans
• Execute strategic communications projects (e.g.website development, special communications initiatives)
• Negotiate requisite agreements with service providers and monitor the delivery of services and products accordingly
• Develop and manage the communications budget, allocating resources

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A strong track record of relevant and progressive experience (including being in a managerial position) in senior communications fields (corporate, non-profit and/or foundation) including public relations, journalism, marketing or related area
• Strong network of media outlets and ability to work well with representatives from its different sectors across Africa and international markets that are key to the Group activities
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to implement and monitor mass communication programs and campaigns
• Media relations training and experience, with the ability to detect and monitor emerging media interest in a matter and manage issues of media interest that affect the Groups and its diverse audiences
• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, with a portfolio demonstrating published works and high-level creative, thoughtful and polished multi-media communications collateral (print, audio, video, digital)
• Exceptional stakeholder relationship management skills, with the ability to handle critical and sensitive situations
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Interest in the Group’s mission, strategy and values
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong intellectual and analytical abilities
• Diligent and process oriented
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to lead, manage, mentor and develop staff
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels
• Culturally sensitive and able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Internationally Competitive to attract the best
• Tax Free

If you wish to apply for the position please follow the application link.

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

Name & Surname Angus Lewis

Position Principal Consultant

Division Name 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.

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.

This job role is part of the Bank’s Junior Professionals Programme. The purpose is to provide the candidate with an opportunity to acquire further banking, finance and trade development skills in order to contribute impactful diverse ideas to the operations of the Bank and, where relevant, the successful candidate could be considered for a permanent role.

Reference Number: FDSBLR014

Responsibilities: 

• Supporting the collection, consolidation, timely update, and monitoring of trade data covering the globe, major trading regions, global trade with Africa and intra-African trade to guide Bank policies and operations and inform business decisions throughout the continent.
• Supporting the development of up-to-date information on trade highlighting the dynamics, including trade flows, supply, and demand in the various sectors across Africa to enable investors and entrepreneurs identify potential markets and guide their business decisions; and also guide governments to improve policy formulation and investment decisions on trade and economic development.
• Collecting and analyzing key economic and trade data for preparation and/or enhancement of research methodology for required studies in the areas of trade, trade finance and economic development issues important to the Bank and Africa.
• Supporting the team in its efforts to provide market intelligence services including, trade opportunities, market access requirements and restrictions, price information, trade and commercial policies, trading environment and market participants market access.
• Consolidating and monitoring of key economic and trade data covering the globe, major trading regions, global trade with Africa and intra-African trade to guide Bank policies and operations.
• Maintaining and updating quantitative and qualitative trade, economic, or financial databases relevant for Bank operations.
• Contributing to the collection and analysis of trade and economic data to inform Bank operations.
• Supporting research on growth and trade forecasts, through increased access to reliable and availability of econometric analysis.
• Supporting ongoing efforts to build time series data on trade and trade finance in Africa.
• Supporting relevant Departments of the Bank to carry out their operations.
• Contributing to the preparation of reports, including the African Trade Report, Africa in Figures, as well as other key periodic reports of the Bank.
• Gathering data and other relevant materials for preparation of presentations.
• Contributing through gathering of relevant materials, to the preparation of regular research reports to monitor developments in global trade and trade finance as well as the Bank’s key markets and products.
• Supporting the conduct of cutting-edge research in economics and finance, ranging from theoretical methodological issues to applied economics touching on trade development and financial issues covering sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
• Preparing first daft of literature review to support the conduct of research and other relevant studies.
• Providing regular support to Research and Statistics units as well as other units in the Department as necessary.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Statistics, or other related fields from a recognized University.
• Sound experience of at least 3 years in Statistics or economic analysis, in a reputable organization and experience in trade and development economics will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in collection, monitoring and management of large economic and trade data and preparing presentations.
• Demonstrated experience in using software to conduct market research.
• Excellent knowledge of market intelligence and balance of payment analysis.
• Ability to analyze and draw inference from the analyses of financial and economic data.
• Good knowledge of banking practices in Africa.
• Good knowledge of relevant statistical and econometric software for analyzing large volumes of data (e.g. SPSS, STATA, Eviews, Mathlab, SAS, MICROFIT, PcGive, etc.).
• Familiarity with major trade database including those of ITC, WTO, UNCTAD, and DOT; and other database such as WDI and IFS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting.

Contractual information:

• 2-Year Contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo

Closing Date: 30th March 2022

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Fabio Da Silva Faria at fdasilvafaria@caglobalint.com

CA Global Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Fabio Da Silva Faria

fdasilvafaria@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant

CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance