Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Group Treasurer, you will lead Treasury & Markets’ Resource Mobilisation Department, shaping the funding strategy, executing funding plans, and managing a diverse team. Your department secures broad market access and deep liquidity pools to support the Bank’s goal of expanding Africa’s share of global trade. You’ll develop robust resource mobilisation and investor‑engagement plans aligned with the Division and Group Funding Programme for Board approval, then drive execution of the Group’s treasury fundraising and related initiatives as directed by the Group Treasurer. This role requires a hands-on, self-starter with a passion for Global Africa who can hit the ground running and drive results with minimal supervision.

• Strategy Development and Implementation:
  • Develop and implement a resource mobilisation strategy that allows for a robust market access of the Bank to debt and loan capital markets.
  • Develop and operationalise a resource mobilisation framework that fits into the Bank’s growth plans outlined in the Bank’s Strategic Plan.
• Resource Planning and Management:
  • Develop and operationalise a Treasury & Markets’ Resource Mobilisation Department’s talent resource planning framework to ensure that succession planning is in place.
  • Work with the Treasury & Markets’ Analytics, Planning and Reporting in establishing the Bank’s funding gap and a detailed commentary of how the gap shall be funded for each budget financial year.
  • Develop and operationalise the annual activity plan for the Treasury & Market’s Resource Mobilisation Department.
  • Liaise with Guarantees & Specialised Finance team on their funding capabilities for the year and build this into the main funding plan.
  • Provide treasury markets intelligence and economic assumption inputs into the Group Treasury planning process.
• Global Africa Resource Mobilisation:
  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring fundraising strategies, that includes yearly targets to meet the current and future Africa – sourced funding budget, in line with the Bank’s global limits in place.
  • Approaching and raising funds from African and Caribbean Central Banks, Fund Managers, Institutional Investors, banks, and corporates among other Global African entities in line with Bank’s wider strategy of diversifying its funding base.
  • Developing, managing, and updating the Bank’s databases to record investors’ contacts and preference information necessary for fund-raising engagement activities.
• • Maintaining a network of African and Caribbean Central Banks, African Institutions, Fund Managers, African corporates among other contacts and effectively managing and maximizing these relationships.
  • Coordinating Debt and Capital Market activities in targeted local markets within the Global Africa space where the Bank, as part of the wider strategy, targets to raise local currency funding.
  • Contribute to key processes for the strengthening of the operational environment for Global Africa Resource Mobilization including updating and/or developing related implementation procedures and operational guidelines for wholesale deposits or new funding instruments; and
  • Realizing wholesale deposits takings in line with the Bank’s standing guidelines.
• Execution of the Funding Plan:
  • Developing strategies to raise funds for the group in the international financial markets.
  • Identify new funding sources to diversify the bank’s funding sources.
  • Participating in the long-term capital markets activities, including debt financing through public issuances and private placements under the GMTN Programme as well as raising funds from the loan market.
  • Responsible for negotiating suitable pricing for all funding transactions.
  • Assist the Guarantees and Specialised Finance team with analysis and recommendations on pricing quoted by ECA’s and DFI’s.
• Risk Management:
  • Oversee daily treasury operational risk identification, assessment, and reporting that emanates from treasury fund raising activities.
  • Manage the process framework for treasury financial risk documentation and reporting with the Treasury & Markets’ Resource Mobilisation Department and the Division as a whole.
  • Communicate and train team and other stakeholders on treasury risk management, acting as a treasury and markets expert.
  • Own risk management and audit processes for the department.
  • Work with the Treasury & Markets’ Liquidity and Relationship Management and the Balance Sheet Risk Management team to regularly test and operationalise the Bank’s Contingency Funding Plan.
• Championing the Bank’s Securitisation Programme:
  • Develop and execute the bank’s securitization program for both synthetic and collateralized loan obligation structures.
  • Actively manage the securitization program by insuring replenishments when necessary
  • Upscale the securitization program in line with business requirements.
• Sustainable Finance Resource Mobilisation:
  • Develop the bank’s sustainable liabilities financing framework.
  • Update the sustainable finance framework on an ongoing basis.
  • Raise funds to fund the Bank’s Sustainable Finance Projects, such as Green Projects, Social Projects as well as Climate Finance related projects
• Governance and Reporting Process Management:
  • Manage the Assets-liabilities Management governance process and coordinate the Treasury & Markets' role in ALCO. Represent the division in governance forums and lead team risk discussions.
  • Analysis and reporting of progress of the Africa-focus funding Mobilization Plan/Strategy on a periodic basis.
• Treasury Management System (TMS):
  • Any other duties that may be assigned to the role holder by Senior Management from time to time.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Group Treasurer and Senior Executives.

Requirements:

• A first degree in a relevant discipline i.e. accounting, financial management, economics, numerical or other related disciplines and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field. Recognised professional certification in a relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of a postgraduate degree.
• Master’s degree in area of Finance, Economics, Accountancy or MBA with a specialisation in Finance or Mathematical Sciences with a speciality in Financial Mathematics.
• Recognised Professional Qualification in Treasury Management (MCT, AMCT, CTP, ACI, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) will be a strong added advantage.
• 12 years of experience working in the treasury and/or finance functions, of which a minimum of 5 years should involve leading teams either in a corporate or financial setting, but preferably in the financial services industry setting.

Contractual Information:

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

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Group Treasurer, this role designs and delivers financial risk-management solutions for the Bank and its clients. Working with the Treasurer and Client Relations, you will expand the client base and boost non-funded treasury revenues in line with the Strategic Plan. This role requires a hands-on, self-starter with a passion for Global Africa who can hit the ground running and drive results with minimal supervision.

• Treasury and Markets Business & Product Development:
  • Develop and maintain business plans for prospective Treasury and Markets balance sheet financial risk solutions, including financial performance projections, SWOT analyses, and clearly articulated value propositions.
  • Collaborate with Client Relations and product partners to originate and structure new Treasury and Markets–linked assets, investments, and hedging solutions for clients.
  • Conduct ongoing reviews of the Bank’s asset and liability portfolio to identify clients with hedging requirements and assess associated revenue and business potential, in partnership with Client Relations and relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Identify and evaluate new Treasury and Markets product streams that enhance the Bank’s value proposition and meet evolving client needs.
  • Prepare and present recommendations to the Treasurer and senior management based on product business cases and expected financial performance.
• Structuring and Product Offerings:
  • Participate in client meetings, missions, roadshows, and seminars alongside Client Relations teams to support advisory-led dialogue on FX, interest rate, and commodity risk management.
  • Structure bespoke hedging and investment solutions on products such as FX, cross-currency and interest rate swaps, total return swaps and interest rate options, structured deposits and notes, and commodity hedges that are aligned with client exposures, specific loan facility structures, and risk profiles.
  • Support quantitative analysis, including Potential Future Exposure (PFE) analysis, trade economics, and sensitivity analysis (e.g., PV01, CVA), and prepare client-ready transaction Term sheets.
  • Coordinate with the Legal Department to support documentation and master agreement processes, including ISDA, CSA, and GMRA agreements, among others, in line with product governance frameworks.
• Trading and Derivatives Management:
  • Provide pricing and execute client-driven FX (spot, forwards, NDFs), interest rate, and commodity hedging transactions in accordance with best execution standards and the Bank’s benchmarking and pricing policies.
  • Assist in managing positions arising from client transactions and the Bank’s proprietary or balance‑sheet activities within approved risk limits (VaR, basis risk, and tenor limits).
  • Support the execution of hedging strategies designed to optimize the Bank’s risk profile and enhance profitability.
  • Monitor and analyze macroeconomic trends, central bank policies, foreign exchange supply and demand dynamics, and geopolitical developments impacting the Bank and its clients.
• Departmental Processes and Functional Framework:
  • Contribute to the documentation and continuous enhancement of desk operating procedures, policies, and controls, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategy and market best practices.
  • Support the design and implementation of derivatives hedging strategies consistent with the Bank’s defined risk appetite and tolerance levels.
  • Assist in maintaining a robust risk management framework for Treasury and Markets activities in alignment with the Bank’s enterprise risk management framework.
  • Support the development of departmental work plans outlining key initiatives, deliverables, and timelines across each financial reporting period.
  • Contribute to the preparation of business cases for new systems or technology enhancements, including justification of benefits to the Treasury and Markets franchise, for submission to Senior Management.
• Treasury and Markets Risk Management:
  • Identify, analyze, and document Treasury and Markets financial risks within the Bank’s risk register, in coordination with the Treasury Balance Sheet and Risk Management function.
  • Assist in developing and implementing market risk hedging tools and strategies covering interest rate, commodity, foreign exchange, and credit risks.
  • Execute derivative transactions used to hedge the Bank’s balance sheet and market risk exposures.
  • Collaborate with Treasury Middle Office and Finance teams on valuations, P&L attributions, risk reporting, and model oversight for derivative positions.
  • Maintain comprehensive audit trails for approvals, agreements, and client documentation in line with product governance and Bank policy and procedures.
• Market Intelligence and Advisory:
  • Provide technical advisory support to subsidiaries, departments, and business units in the areas of risk hedging, fixed income trading, and valuation of bonds and derivatives.
  • Develop and present regular market intelligence reports covering financial market developments, outlooks, and forecasts for inclusion in the Treasury & Markets monthly management report.
  • Review technical and market reports from subsidiaries and respond to specific analytical or structuring requests.
  • Deliver advisory services and technical assistance to central banks, corporates, and financial institutions across Africa and CARICOM in areas of structured investments, asset-liability management, and financial markets risk hedging.
  • Support the design and delivery of training programs, client materials, pitchbooks, market updates, and thought leadership sessions for senior management and professionals across client institutions.
  • Participate in internal committees and working groups, providing technical input, feedback on proposals, and expert advice on Treasury and Markets–related matters.
• Treasury Projects Initiatives:
  • Assisting the Treasurer to plan/budget and execute new treasury client solutions projects; and
  • Assisting the Treasurer to champion treasury client solutions projects undertaken by the department thereby ensuring that such projects are delivered in time and within set budgets.
• Treasury Resource Planning and Budgetary Management:
  • Fully participate in the Treasury’s annual and periodic planning and budgetary processes;
  • Assist to ensure that Treasury Client Solutions function’s performance reviews are conducted in accordance to the Treasury & Markets department and the Bank’s Human Resource calendars;
  • Develop a full plan and budget of the Treasury Client Solutions desk activities and targets to be incorporated into the wider Treasury & Markets Department budget;
  • Develop a detailed month-by-month activities plan of the treasury client’s solutions desk’
  • Assist to ensure business continuity by adequately backups for the Department’s activities by ensuring that all relevant documents are both electronically and physically filed where required;
  • Mentor junior staff in the Department and the wider Division.
• Other
  • Any other duties that may be assigned to the role holder by Senior Management from time to time.

Requirements:

• A first degree in a relevant discipline, i.e. accounting, financial management, economics, numerical or other related disciplines and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field. Recognised professional certification in a relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of a postgraduate degree.
• Master's degree in the area of Finance, Economics, Accountancy or MBA with a specialisation in Finance or Mathematical Sciences with a speciality in Financial Mathematics.
• A recognised professional qualification in Treasury [Actuarial Professional, Financial Mathematics Professional, MCT/AMCT, CTP (US), CFA, FRM, or Accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or Equivalent)] will be a strong added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting for treasury activities, i.e. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a Treasury and Markets function, either in the financial services industry or corporate.
• Sound Mathematics, Economics and Markets skills.
• Experience dealing in FX, Interest Rate, Commodities and Credit derivatives.
• Proven grounding in financial systems, market valuation methodologies, and modelling.
• Solid experience in working with Treasury Management Systems, and other market tools like Reuters and Bloomberg.
• Previous experience in a treasury environment and solid understanding of treasury and market operations.
• Proven knowledge of treasury, debt capital markets, financial instruments, and structures. Advanced Excel, PowerPoint skills and computer literacy (e.g. SQL, Crystal Reports).
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (French, Arabic, Portuguese) is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership and project capabilities, including the ability to organise and manage human resources from varied cultural backgrounds to attain goals.

Contractual Information:

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

A leading development finance client of ours, with a strong regional presence, is currently seeking to hire a Chief of their Compliance & Integrity Division, to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the preparation of periodic reports and required data, in support of achieving BADEA’s compliance and integrity objectives and strategic aspirations.
• Contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of the Compliance and Integrity Unit’s policies, procedures, and overall framework at BADEA, and oversee the implementation of the approved framework to ensure the effectiveness and adequacy of established controls.
• Participate in the development of compliance risk assessment criteria for BADEA in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and international best practices adopted by comparable international financial institutions.
• Oversee the assessment of compliance risks related to all financial and administrative transactions of BADEA.
• Develop standards and methodologies related to Know Your Customer (KYC) and related due-diligence activities in line with recognized international best practices.
• Identify and monitor changes in relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements, and periodically assess their impact on BADEA’s operations and compliance framework.
• Conduct periodic reviews with department directors and section heads to assess compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation and corrective measures.
• Develop, maintain, and update compliance risk analyses to support the effective management and monitoring of BADEA’s compliance risk indicators.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports to Senior Management on identified compliance activities, associated risks, and corresponding action plans aimed at mitigating or reducing such risks.
• Liaise and coordinate with staff of the relevant departments, as required by the nature and needs of the work.
• Coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with other departments within BADEA, in line with operational requirements.
• Engage and coordinate with external consultants, where appointed, for the purpose of reviewing and assessing risks at BADEA.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirements:

• A university degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent discipline.
• A master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• A recognized professional certification in Compliance and Integrity (such as CCEP, CCO, CRCMP) and/or in Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and related financial crimes (AML/CTF), or equivalent, is preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in a similar role, preferably including at least two (2) years with comparable international or multilateral development institutions.
• Full professional proficiency in Arabic, in addition to English and/or French; proficiency in both English and French is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and information systems relevant to administrative and operational functions.
• Strong capabilities in planning, analysis, assessment, monitoring, and benchmarking related to the functions of the unit.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management and dispute resolution.
• Advanced ability in the preparation, monitoring, and follow-up of reports, performance indicators, and data analysis.
• Proven capacity to plan, prepare, and oversee the implementation of approved operational programs and action plans of the unit.
• Sound knowledge of relevant international regulatory and compliance frameworks, including:
  • Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and related financial crimes (AML/CTF).
  • The U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
  • Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) lists and their implications for credit and risk-based decision-making.

Contractual Information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Saudi Arabia for the opportunity.

Requirements:

• A PhD in Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Econometrics, Statistics, Engineering, or another quantitative field.
• Possess 12 to 15 years of comprehensive and proven banking experience in data management, model development, and analytics.
• Coding knowledge and experience with several languages.
• Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SLQ, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
• Experience working with and creating data architectures.
• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, proper usage of statistical tests, etc.) and experience with applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.

Contractual Information:

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

Assistant Manager, Business Development – Kigali, Rwanda

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is a real-time, cross-border payment infrastructure designed to simplify and accelerate transactions across Africa. A subsidiary of Afreximbank, PAPSS enables instant payments in local currencies, reducing the need for foreign intermediaries and supporting the continent’s financial integration. By connecting central banks, commercial banks, fintechs, and other payment service providers, PAPSS plays a key role in advancing the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through seamless, secure, and cost-effective intra-African payments.

Reference Number: BLRJH05

Application Closing Date: 17th November 2025

CA Global Headhunters has been mandated by Afreximbank to recruit for this position. For more information on 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.

Assistant Manager, Business Development – Abuja, Nigeria

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is a real-time, cross-border payment infrastructure designed to simplify and accelerate transactions across Africa. A subsidiary of Afreximbank, PAPSS enables instant payments in local currencies, reducing the need for foreign intermediaries and supporting the continent’s financial integration. By connecting central banks, commercial banks, fintechs, and other payment service providers, PAPSS plays a key role in advancing the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through seamless, secure, and cost-effective intra-African payments.

Reference Number: BLRJH04

Application Closing Date: 17th November 2025

CA Global Headhunters has been mandated by Afreximbank to recruit for this position. For more information on 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.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategically minded Business Development Asst. Manager to play a key role in the development, stakeholder engagement, and rollout of a new domestic card payment scheme. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to identify and onboard critical partners including banks, acquirers, PSPs, processors, and merchants while driving commercial strategy, use case development, and ecosystem readiness. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone with strong industry relationships and a deep understanding of the payments value chain, especially in emerging domestic schemes, A2A solutions, or card network models.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Ecosystem Development
  • Identify and engage key ecosystem players including issuers, acquirers, processors, payment gateways, and fintech enablers.
  • Develop a clear pipeline of partners for scheme enablement and early adoption.
  • Support the definition of use cases (e.g., retail, government payments, toll, fuel, e-commerce, etc.) and commercialization pathways.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as a primary liaison for banks, PSPs, FinTech’s, and government entities, communicating the scheme’s value proposition and onboarding requirements.
  • Coordinate workshops, bilateral meetings, and technical onboarding readiness with partners.
  • Gather ecosystem feedback to iterate the scheme’s business model and incentive structures.
• Commercial & Go-To-Market Strategy
  • Collaborate with the strategy and product teams to define pricing, incentive, and rebate models to attract issuers and acquirers.
  • Support design of loyalty frameworks, co-badging strategies, and card product tiers (e.g., standard, premium, government payroll).
  • Work with legal and compliance teams to draft and socialize scheme participation agreements.
• Business Planning & Internal Alignment
  • Work with internal project management and product teams to ensure commercial readiness aligns with technical rollout timelines.
  • Provide market insights and competitive benchmarking to support decision-making by senior leadership.
  • Own KPIs around partner onboarding, transaction volumes, and activation targets.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in payments, financial services, or fintech, preferably with exposure to card networks, A2A schemes, or banking/payment partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the acquiring/issuing value chain, card scheme operations, and regulatory dynamics in Africa or emerging markets.
• Proven track record of partner acquisition, relationship management, and commercial strategy development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to present confidently to C-level executives.
• Experience working on new product launches or ecosystem buildouts is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields); MBA or similar is a must.

Contractual Information:

• Permanent 
• Willing to relocate to Abuja, Nigeria