Western Africa

Reference No. CDTMDWA

Reference Number: CDTMDWA

Job Description:

Our client, one of Africa’s leading digital payments and commerce company’s, are looking for a Country General Manager To drive strategic growth and market dominance for the Groups Fintech company in West Africa by expanding the regional footprint, fostering innovation, and ensuring products evolve with market needs, whilst leading a dynamic, agile, and diverse Regional Management team to ensure differentiation and success for our customers.

 

Responsibilities:

• Shape and lead the execution of a comprehensive growth strategy for the West Africa region that is aligned with the Group's overall strategic objectives.
• Support the the Group's expansion plans by identifying new country/market entry opportunities and proposing, implementing successful entry strategies.
• Identify and foster relevant strategic partnerships within the region aimed at increasing the relevance and delivering on the region's strategic goals.
• Motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve business goals.
• Prepare and manage short-term and annual workforce plans using existing analytical frameworks and tools to identify the number and mix of staff required to meet the demand forecast.
• Manage and drive the performance of direct reports, set appropriate performance objectives and hold them accountable for achieving these, provide constructive performance feedback and take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure achievement of team/personal objectives.
• Motivate, develop and grow the team by providing training, coaching, mentoring and identifying talent and successors for pivotal roles.
• Oversee the activities of the Country General Managers and Regional Heads, ensuring seamless coordination across functions and between the West Africa region & Group HQ.
• Drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and scalability while maintaining a keen focus on quality and compliance.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders in West Africa, including regulatory bodies, industry partners (e.g. associations), and clients.
• Navigate the competitive landscape by leveraging our unique value proposition and building a network that reinforces their reputation.
• Safeguarding and enhancing the positive perception of the company's brand among a diverse array of stakeholders, including customers, partners, investors, regulators, and the wider community. This responsibility involves actively monitoring the brand's reputation, addressing potential issues promptly, and championing initiatives that reinforce the company's commitment to trust, innovation, and excellence. By nurturing a positive brand image, the Managing Director contributes significantly to the organization's long-term success and competitive advantage in the West African fintech landscape.
• Champion a culture of innovation within the region, encouraging the development of creative, customer-focused Fintech solutions.
• Ensure that their products remain ahead of the curve, addressing emerging needs and maintaining a competitive edge.
• Set and monitor performance metrics for the Region, driving revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
• Develop and execute financial plans, analyze results, and adapt strategies to achieve sustainable success.
• Ensure that a meaningful and lasting impact is made on the communities we serve in West Africa. Lead the social change through fintech innovations, financial inclusion initiatives, and community engagement programs, to empower individuals, uplift local businesses, and drive socioeconomic progress.

 

Behavioral Competencies

• The ability to see the big picture, constantly imagine future scenarios and create strategies to sustain competitive advantage.
• Formulates a clear and compelling strategic vision for the West Africa region, aligning with the overall goals, and translating that vision into actionable plans that drive growth and market dominance.
• Is early to spot possible future policies, practices, and trends in the Region, with the competition, and in the marketplace.
• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the Region's goals. For example, ensures that the team understands and discusses relevant industry changes. Gives strong messages about how people's efforts make a difference to the broader Group.
• Steers the Region toward innovation, ensuring it stays at the forefront of Fintech developments. Tries multiple, varied approaches to innovative ideas and ensures the product suite aligns with market needs and technological advancements.
• Sets stretch goals and objectives, pushing individuals or teams to perform at higher levels, by using a collaborative and inclusive leadership style that fosters teamwork, motivates employees, and encourages cross-functional collaboration, leading to a high-performing, high trust and cohesive regional team
• Promotes a team environment that values, encourages, and supports differences and senses how differences will play out in terms of needs, values, and motivators.
• Identifies and monitors key financial indicators to gauge performance, identify trends, and suggest strategies that can impact results.
• Transforms financial information into business intelligence through analysis and integration of quantitative and qualitative information.
• Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and leadership behaviour quickly and seamlessly adapts style to fit the specific needs of others.
• Consults with a wide network of internal and external connections and works through formal and informal channels to build broad-based relationships, influence and support.

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, Economics, Marketing, or related fields from an accredited University. An advanced degree, e.g., Masters in Finance/Business/Technology or related fields or MBA for higher level of understanding in business, financial and technological aspects of the industry.
• This is a top-tier leadership role where the primary responsibilities revolve around guiding the West Africa region's strategic direction, ensuring all departments align with their mission and objectives, and interfacing with stakeholders at the highest level. The focus is on breadth, encompassing a wide range of domains and ensuring synergy among them.
• Given this context, while certifications and specific qualifications can be valuable for a Managing Director position, they are not as prescriptive as for roles that require a deep dive into a specific domain. Instead, a broader range of experiences, a track record of leadership

 

General Experience

• At least 15 years' experience preferably in a reputable Financial Institution or Fintech company, covering the aspects listed below:
• A solid understanding of the Fintech ecosystem, this can include experience in
• mobile banking, mobile money, cards, digital payments, blockchain, or any other Fintech innovation prevalent in West Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in leading market entry or expansion efforts, especially in diverse regions like West Africa.
• A track record of devising and implementing successful business strategies and planning.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with regulatory bodies in West Africa and ensuring company-wide compliance.
• Demonstrated financial experience, including developing and managing budgets, overseeing revenue generation, and ensuring financial health.
• Familiarity with key players, regulators, and potential partners in the West Africa Fintech ecosystem would also be beneficial.

 

Managerial Experience

• At least 10 years’ proven leadership experience, with at least 7 spent in an Executive or C-suite role of leading diverse teams across multiple functions and countries.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience, engaging with internal and external stakeholders at the highest level, including board members, investors, partners and regulators.
• Strategic decision-making experience is critical for formulating business growth strategies – demonstrated experience in strategic decisions that have led to growth, innovation, and market expansion.
• Experience in overseeing multiple projects, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals.
• Crisis Management experience with a proven ability to handle company crises with efficacy and grace.
• Cultural Leadership experience, managing culturally diverse teams, understanding the nuances of West African cultures, and effectively leading in that context.

 

Additional

The role reports to the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.

 

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

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

Chalden Du Toit

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.

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Reference No. BLRCDTABMLR

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: BLRCDTABMLR

 

Nature & Scope:

The role of the position holder will be to support the Head, Loan Remediation in managing a portfolio of sub and non-performing assets varying in size and complexity. Overall job responsibility is conducted in an independent atmosphere where strong financial, legal, credit transaction management, loan remediation, computer and general business skills are required. The role may focus on one or more of the following areas: loan workout, rescheduling, rehabilitation, acceleration, enforcement, liquidation of assets and collateral, modification and/or implementation of various forms of loan recovery strategies.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage an assigned portfolio of distressed credit facilities/ loans to minimize losses and maximize value of recoveries on sub and non-performing assets of the bank in line with set targets.
• Define and recommend appropriate loan work-out strategies that reduce the Bank’s credit risk and maximize return.
• Reschedule, restructure credit facilities including repayment terms, as well as develop strategies and plans to better secure collateral, collect and monitor agreed repayments.
• Proactively engage with borrowers, other lenders, Facility Agents, and other departments in the Bank to obtain timely, relevant information and prepare written in-depth analysis and loan work-out strategies that protect the Bank and strengthen its credit risk profile.
• Closely interact with key stakeholders in the Bank including Business Development, Credit Assessment, Credit Quality Assurance, and Operations for the timely resolution of sub and non-performing loans.
• Ensure that non-performing loans are properly risk rated and that relevant Loan Remediation reports are prepared on time.
• Ensure that comprehensive and up-to-date information, including customer credit information, correspondences, minutes, work-out memoranda, and such other relevant information is securely maintained and filed for all facilities in the Loan Remediation portfolio.
• Ensure that the security package for all facilities in the Loan Remediation portfolio is perfected, with the most recent asset valuations as appropriate.
• Adhere to the Bank’s RMPPs including the mandated collection processes.
• Support the Finance Department with reliable and timely information necessary for informing the loan loss provisioning process of the Bank.
• Work closely with legal counsel for the initiation and implementation of legal cases in the implementation of the loan acceleration and enforcement work out plans.
• Attend and actively contribute to the relevant committees of the Bank including Pre-Assessment Committee, Business Committee, Credit Committee, and Loan Quality Committee to provide timely information necessary in strengthening the Bank’s credit assessment process.
• Ensure that the Loan Remediation Unit has comprehensive and updated guidelines, policies and operating procedures that guide the operations of the unit in line with best practice.
• Provide awareness and guidance to all stakeholders in the Bank with respect to Loan remediation policies, practices, and standards.
• Develop reporting systems to manage, monitor and report activities related to the Loan Remediation portfolio.
• Prepare timely and comprehensive Loan Remediation reports to Senior Management and the Board on a monthly and quarterly basis respectively.
• Attend internal and external Bank meetings from time to time as may be guided by the Senior Manager Loan Remediation.
• Undertake all such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Management from time to time. 

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• First degree in a relevant field and a postgraduate degree in Law, Business Administration, Banking or Finance or other relevant field from a recognized University,
• A professional qualification in Law, Banking or Debt Recovery is an added advantage,
• Sound experience of minimum 8 years with a leading financial services organization and relevant experience in senior roles in the following areas: credit relationship management, loan workout, rescheduling, rehabilitation, acceleration, enforcement, liquidation of assets and collateral, modification and/or implementation of various forms of loan recovery strategies,
• Demonstrated knowledge in analyzing, structuring and negotiating debt facility terms, including reviewing of credit proposals, business plans and financial models, and taking credit transactions through credit approval processes, 
• Demonstrated knowledge of banking regulations, policies and procedures relating to Loan Workout processes,
• Demonstrated ability to deal with challenging customers and situations as well as the ability to resolve problems using sound judgment,
• Knowledge and understanding of the laws, processes, and documentation about foreclosures, legal action, and solvency/bankruptcies, and recovery of delinquent commercial loans,
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and utilization of various applications for loan collections & recovery,
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change-oriented setting and therefore knowledge of the workings of the main segments of the trade finance markets and the participants in major regions of Africa,
• 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),
• Impeccable interpersonal skills and the ability to build and manage senior level interactions with a range of external stakeholders up to executive level,
• Ability to propose innovative solutions to complex problems which have a significant impact on the function or wider business,
• Possesses the highest personal and professional integrity, and
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required to achieve the Bank's objectives.

 

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire.
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

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

 

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

 

Chalden Du Toit

Recruitment Consultant – Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

 

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

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Reference No. CDTBLAS

Job Description:

Our leading DFI client is currently recruiting an Associate, Syndications. The incumbent will provide support in AFC’s mobilization efforts through the entire execution process of syndication mandates. The job holder shall also be involved in deal origination, investor/lenders engagement, execution and through to internal approval and financial close. The key areas of responsibilities are: market & clients research, due diligence, financial models development, credit and financial analysis, presentation and syndication marketing materials writing, business performance tracking and reporting, and investment approval documentation.

 

Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategy and business development plan for the business unit.

 

Market Research

• Conduct industry and bank market research and pricing data analysis, including secondary market pricing; prepare regular pricing reports for syndicated deals in various regional markets
• Undertake research and analysis on prospective transactions, clients, investors, companies and industries to identify financial trends , potential deals and target investors/lenders.
• Assist with all due diligence related activities as required.

 

Loan Syndication

• Lead, working with senior Syndications staff, in managing syndicated loans throughout the syndication process from origination to financial close
• Development of pitch book, presentations and proposals to potential clients for syndicated Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) roles.
• Drafting of syndication materials including, Mandate letter, Teasers and PIM
• Conducting deal specific market soundings and development of lists of prospective investors/banks for syndicated deals.
• Coordinating and managing all transaction-related Q&A / due diligence questions from investors/lenders
• Assist with negotiating commercial and legal documentaion for syndicated loans
• Setting up, managing and maintaining data sites for syndicated transactions
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with counterparts in investment departments, treasury departments, legal, financial operations, and with external investors
• Maintain and proactively update the database of syndication pipeline deals and syndication loan portfolio
• Managing and coordinating the Interface between lenders/investors and lender's counsel/consultants for syndicated deals.
• Lead and actively participate in any syndication and/or other related initiatives within the Corporation.
• Actively assist in the negotionations, queries, placement, and binding of insurance related policies and/or activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Corporation’s credit policies to minimize the incidence of bad and/ or non-performing loans.

 

Financial Modelling

• Developing and/or interpreting financial models , including conducting of the relevant financial analysis and risk assessment on projects being contemplated by AFC.

 

Deal Origination, Appraisal and Execution Support

• Conduct KYC, credit checks and/or other required due diligence on prospective counterparties and/or projects.
• Review and ability to undertake an assessment on the sponsors, economic and financial information for new transactions.
• Preparation of transactions related documents including Mandate letters , investment Memorandums, engagement letters, proposals, term sheets etc.) for Syndication transactions being contemplated by AFC.
• Evaluation of the feasibility of infrastructure projects including the ability to construct and evaluate detailed cash flow projections using excel for project-finance type transactions
• Develop and/or interpret financial models, financial analysis of corporates, commodity trading firms and banks and risk assessment) for projects being contemplated by AFC.
• Provide required input for negotiating risk fees and to appropriately price transactions.
• Provide support to the team as required.

 

Relationship Management

• Liaise with other relevant units within the Corporation such as Finance, Legal and Investments in the review of legal documents and due diligence in order to achieve successful marketability and closure of transactions.
• Develop and maintain solid professional relationships with existing and potential clients in financial institutions, corporates, commodity firms, investors and other key stakeholders.

 

Market Intelligence and specialist knowledge

• Develop and regularly update the syndication unit’s pitch book/ brochure
• Keep abreast of external trends and developments relating to syndication loans and DCM.
• Develop a quarterly bulletin as a means of keeping the organization aware / informed of the external market trends and the syndication unit activities.
• Provide support during all phases of develoing new syndication product(s) and other new debt mobilization initiatives.

Ad-Hoc

• Carry out additional ad-hoc duties from time to time

 

Competencies

Skills:

• Proven experience in managing syndicated loans.
• Excellent knowledge of project finance,corporate and the Financial Institutions sector.
• In-depth knowledge of structuring and execution of transactions.
• Sound relationship management skills.
• Strong business networks across Africa and/or globally
• Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Superior business communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to staying up to date on industry issues.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to details and work quality
• Experience and knowledge of dealings with International Financial institutions.
• Deep knowledge of environmental and social issues in deal origination and execution. Attributes
• Business development mindset with a wide network of contacts and relationships with entrepreneurs, banking and development finance institutions, private equity and corporates with a focus on infrastructure development in Africa.
• Strong team work mindset, and able to work seamlessly with staff across the organization. Willingness to support other staff to achieve corporate goals.
• Self-starter with a proven ability to show initiative, shoulder responsibility and be proactive and to work with limited supervision.
• Charismatic, outgoing, engaging personality. Confident but humble with exceptional work ethic, drive and leadership.
• High level of creativity and capacity to develop innovative ideas or work with other team members of build up transaction ideas for onward marketing to clients
• Ability to manage multiple business priorities within a regularly changing landscape.
• Able to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines regularly

 

Key Performance Indicators:

• Mobilization Amount
• Syndication Fee Income/revenue-generation
• Quality of syndication marketing materials, investment memos and research reports

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A strong first degree in finance/ engineering/economics from a recognised university
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. Masters Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Investment or a related field of study is an added advantage
• Relevant certifications related to finance is an added advantage Experience
• 5-8 years cognate and deep experience in deal structuring and loan syndication
• Proven track record of loan syndication experience in an international organisation.
• Operational / back office experience will be an advantage Language
• Fluency in writing and speaking English is mandatory..
• A good command of French, and/or one or more other regional languages would be a major advantage. Others
• Willingness to travel “out-of-station” with minimal prior notice

 

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3 Year renewable employment contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Nigeria, Lagos.
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

Closing Date: Thursday 26th of May 2024

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

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

 

Chalden Du Toit

cdutoit@caglobalint.com

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.

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Reference No. CLBBLR010

Collections Director (Executive Recoveries/ Portfolio Management/ Legal Recoveries) – Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

 

Reference Number: CLBBLR010

 

Job Description:

A well-known international Financial Services holding company is seeking to hire a Collections Director to join the Banking Group in Burkina Faso. The successful individual will be responsible for assisting subsidiaries in the recovery of difficult trade claims in order to limit temporary or final losses, within the framework of the regulations and legislation in force in the countries of establishment.

 

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the quality of the portfolio for each subsidiary.
• Participate in monthly portfolio monitoring meetings within each subsidiary.
• Decide at these meetings on the measures to be taken for all accounts receivable without credit movements of more than 60 days or without significant credit movements and accounts with unpaid amounts of more than 30 days.
• Ensure the application of decided measures.
• Monitor the progress of mutual recovery procedures.
• Monitor the progress of legal recovery procedures and the implementation of safeguards.

 

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, along with a completed relevant Master’s Degree.
• 12+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with either a well-established Banking or Financial Services organization.
• Multi-locational / regional oversight experience across Africa / African markets.
• Experience in people / team management.
• Willingness to relocate to Burkina Faso.
• Fluency in both English and French.

 

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

 

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

 

Clifford Ndlebe

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

 

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

 

 

 

 

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Reference No. CLBBLR011

Human Capital and Administration Director (Policies/ Organizational Design/ Regional/) – Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

 

Reference Number: CLBBLR011

 

Job Description:

A well-known international Financial Services holding company is seeking to hire a Human Capital and Administration Director to join the Banking Group in Burkina Faso. The successful individual will be responsible for implementing the human capital strategy and policy and supervise HR activities within the Group while ensuring compliance with the laws, rules, and procedures in force. Ensure the administrative management of the Holding Company.

 

Responsibilities:

• Implement HR policies and strategies within the Group.
• Ensure the harmonization and periodic updating of HR practices within the Group.
• Decline the HR strategy into objectives for the holding company and for each subsidiary.
• Define, in agreement with the Board of Management and the DG, the Group's human capital social and wage policy.
• Develop and update the Human Resources policy and procedures (recruitment, evaluation, mobility, etc.) for the Group.
• Assess training needs, define, and implement a training plan for the Group and subsidiaries.
• Develop and disseminate the dynamic plan of the staffing needs of the subsidiaries.
• Supervise the good administrative management of human resources within the various entities of the Group.
• Develop the framework for drawing up the social report of each entity of the Group, monitor its development and consolidate its results.
• Ensure the prevention and management of problematic individual and/or collective situations.
• Ensure and supervise the recruitment activities for the holding company and for the Group's DGs.
• To be informed of legislative, contractual, and jurisprudential developments in social matters in the various countries of the Group and to ensure that they are properly considered within the entities concerned.
• Supervise social litigation files in collaboration with the Legal Department.
• Provide the secretariat of the Human Resources Committee of the holding company.
• Supervise activities related to internal communication at the level of the holding company.
• Managing corporate culture, work environment and change.
• Conduct strategic HR projects in accordance with the recommendations of the Group's General Management.
• Develop and recommend to the General Management, proposals on issues of remuneration and working conditions.
• Provide secretarial services to the holding company's HR committees (Appointment, Remuneration)
• Ensure the administrative management of the Holding by selecting suppliers in the best quality / price ratio.

 

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, along with a completed relevant Master’s Degree.
• 12+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with either a well-established Banking or Financial Services organization.
• Multi-locational / regional oversight experience across Africa / African markets.
• Experience in people / team management.
• Willingness to relocate to Burkina Faso.
• Fluency in both English and French.

 

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

 

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

 

Clifford Ndlebe

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

 

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

 

 

 

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