Main Responsibilities
The Trade Finance Officer performs the following duties:
- Identify and structure suitable transactions/clients and identify suitable counterparties (collateral managers, trade finance insurers, etc.) and financing partners/agent banks in case of syndication/co-financing.
- Financial analysis and due diligence on all transactions to ensure quality control.
- Prepare and analyze credit proposals for trade finance facilities for funding by the Bank.
- Establish and maintain strategic relations with clients at senior management level of the Bank’s existing and prospective partners and stakeholders.
- Produce periodic technical and financial progress reports on trade finance facilities under their supervision.
- Seek new business opportunities in the region to ensure a good pipeline of transactions is achieved.
- Undertake product development and marketing initiatives and develop client base using contacts, experience and relationships to pursue trade finance opportunities.
- Prepare board papers, ALCO reports, and partake as a member of committes/taskforce.
Qualifications and Competencies
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance, or Economics with relevant professional qualifications as added advantage.
- A minimum of 5-8 years of professional experience and proven track record in a Commercial/Development Banking or Financial institution environment with sound knowledge of Structured Trade and Commodity Finance Products.
- Robust knowledge of the regulatory environment in the Bank’s operating region as it relates to Structured Trade and Commodity Finance Products with excellent knowledge of professional and industry standards.
- Strong accounting and financial analysis skills.
- Results oriented individual with excellent written and communication skills with proven ability to rapidly produce quality reports and ability to work in a multicultural setting.
- Proven organization, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to build partnerships, work in multinational teams, deliver results and management client relationships.
- Proficiency in the use of computer programs including MS Office applications.
- Fluency in English is a requirement and further fluency in French or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
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