Trade Specialist

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

To manage and deliver the entire ambit of Trade Finance solutioning for a portfolio of Local, Pan-African, and Multi-national clients covering all key sectors in Corporate Investment Bank (‘CIB’). Lead the development of solutions relevant for client franchise in Kenya. The solutioning is intended to optimally solve for clients’ unique needs (risk management and working capital financing) and thereby achieve revenue targets and promote the CIB brand as the "go-to" bank for Trade Finance solutions in Kenya.

QUALIFICATIONS

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance, Economics or related field

Professional/Technical Certifications : Trade Finance certification

Experience Required

8-10 years

• General banking experience with at least 10 years’+ experience in Corporate Banking, majority garnered in corporate lending.

• Working knowledge in financial analysis and credit risk management principles

• Trade Finance experience, majority garnered in a Sales/Transactor role.

• Experience in Trade/Lending Structures (on and off-balance sheet) with a preference for experience in complex products/programs like Structured Trade and Supply chain finance.

• Multi-sectoral knowledge in key sectors of the national economy. Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information

• Convincing People

• Developing Expertise

• Generating Ideas

• Making Decisions

• Providing Insights

• Team Working Technical Competencies:

• Deal Structuring & Appraisal

• Deal Negotiation

• Economic Research

• Financial Analysis

• Local Market Knowledge

• Strategic Planning and Reporting

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