Senior Manager: Supply Chain Finance

Global Career Company

Cairo
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job Description:We are seeking a qualified professional to assume the role of Supply Chain Finance Lead within our Trade Finance department. In this pivotal position, you will play a key role in driving the strategic growth of our Supply Chain Finance business, with a focus on Factoring. Your responsibilities will include crafting and implementing marketing plans, developing innovative strategies for market penetration, and actively securing mandates in various supply chain segments.Responsibilities:· Lead the Supply Chain Finance initiatives within the Trade Finance department, implementing strategic plans to enhance business growth, particularly in Factoring.· Collaborate in the development of Marketing Plans for Supply Chain Finance, seeking Management's approval.· Execute strategies for entering diverse supply chain segments and factoring, aligning with approved marketing plans.· Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy and implementation plan for the Unit.· Collaborate with Innovation & Product Development to identify and implement suitable software for Supply Chain Finance.· Ensure compliance with governance requirements and drive adherence to regulatory standards.· Foster customer base growth, achieve targets, and optimise capital deployment efficiency.· Drive and execute key strategic initiatives that impact the delivery of solutions across Africa.· Facilitate alignment across regions and provide support to other teams as needed.· Cultivate strong working relationships with Client Relations, Credit Assessment, Risk, and Compliance teams.· Serve as a Supply Chain Finance advocate to ensure key objectives are met.· Provide expert support to Client Relations by structuring supply chain transactions and ensuring alignment with required standards.· Contribute as a key member of the Bank’s Factoring Working Group, implementing the revised Factoring Strategy.· Collaborate with the Intra African Initiative (IATI) and Client Relations to execute Reverse Factoring and Factoring pipeline deals.· Work with Legal to establish standardized documentation for Supply Chain Financing as necessary.· Evaluate and review credit proposals, providing recommendations to management.· Represent the Bank in high-level meetings, forums, and presentations, adhering to the Bank's esteemed standards.· Undertake any additional duties assigned by Senior Management.RequirementsQualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s and post-graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking, or Finance from a recognised University.

A recognized post-graduate professional qualification in Banking is advantageous.
Minimum of 8 years of experience with a leading financial services organisation, with expertise in major trade finance products * Familiarity with syndication, co-financing, club deals, correspondent banking products, letters of credit, factoring, forfaiting, structured trade finance, corporate finance risk participation, and project-related financing.

Ability to operate in a culturally diverse and change-oriented setting, with a strong understanding of banking practices in Africa.

Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of French, Arabic, or Portuguese is an added advantage.

Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to organise and manage human resources effectively.

Passion and commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of African countries, aligned with Afreximbank’s mandate.MIN REQUIREMENT:

Two qualifications in related field

Able to speak either French or Portuguese

Able to relocate to Abijan, Abuja, Harare, Cairo, Yaounde, Kampala

Benefits

Tax free (Paid in USD) + Benefits

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