Job Purpose

The Senior Trade Finance Manager (Corporate Banking) will be responsible for managing Trade Finance solutions structuring and leading a team of Trade Finance Managers responsible for the Corporate Banking portfolio.

The role also involves driving working capital digital solutions and supporting business development for Corporate Banking clients in collaboration with Client Segment Coverage teams, Client Origination, Credit, Compliance, Trade Operations, and other cross-functional teams within the bank.

Main Responsibilities

Trade Finance

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Oversee the origination of Trade Finance deals, including:

Risk Management

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Support the assessment of risks and risk mitigants associated with working capital, including:

Stakeholder Management

The role will also involve the following responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on matters related to Trade Finance.

Knowledge and Skills

Applicants should possess the following knowledge and skills:

• Strong knowledge of Trade Finance instruments and working capital solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.

• Oversee the origination of Trade Finance deals, including: Letters of credit, Guarantees, Structured Trade Finance facilities, including CMA, Other instruments supporting international and domestic trade
• Lead engagements with stakeholders, including financial institutions, to structure and secure competitive Trade Finance solutions.
• Manage Trade Finance assets and monitor utilization across sector-based portfolios.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize working capital solutions, including: Supply Chain Finance, Pre-shipment financing, Structured Trade and Commodity Finance, Export Agency Financing
• Support the analysis of cash conversion cycles and identify opportunities to improve working capital optimization.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and sales teams to enhance payment terms that leverage the cash flow impact of business operations.
• Support the assessment of risks and risk mitigants associated with working capital, including: Credit risks, Currency risks, Counterparty risks
• Contribute to policy development and implementation to reduce exposure to financial risks related to Trade Finance.
• Ensure ongoing monitoring of portfolios and market dynamics that may adversely impact the asset book.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on matters related to Trade Finance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in executing strategies.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, and legal teams to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and guidelines.

• Strong knowledge of Trade Finance instruments and working capital solutions.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of global market dynamics impacting international trade.
• Knowledge of International Chamber of Commerce rules governing Trade Finance instruments and other relevant regulations.
• Understanding of emerging technologies associated with Trade Finance solutions.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strong Trade Finance structuring capabilities.
• Credit risk skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic environment.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Digital solutions project management skills.
• Communication and negotiation skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
• Master’s degree in business studies will be an added advantage.
• Postgraduate education in Banking and/or Banking certification(s) will be an added advantage.
• Relevant Trade Finance certifications will be an added advantage.