Export Development Senior Manager/Consultant

• Lead the origination of a robust pipeline of export projects across diverse sectors and countries, collaborating closely with branch teams and receiving support from the Director of Export Development.

• Oversee the structuring of transactions that contribute to industrialisation and export development, from developing and negotiating term sheets to execution.

• Manage the development and preparation of comprehensive annual business development plans, covering all facets of project financing within our export development program.

• Translate business development plans into tangible business opportunities, focusing on export manufacturing, light manufacturing, agro-processing, industrial parks, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and service export projects.

• Expand the marketing and coverage of flagship financing products/programs to facilitate industrialization and export development.

• Design programs and initiatives to establish a strong market presence, emphasizing geographic expansion tailored to meet the needs of African corporate entities and institutions.

• Coordinate the activities of Export Development Finance personnel, ensuring seamless processing from origination to credit approval and financial close within optimal timelines.

• Liaise with various departments, including Credit Assessment, Legal, and Banking Operations, to facilitate efficient credit processes, transaction documentation, and disbursement timelines.

• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with market participants, including international banks, African financial institutions, project finance intermediaries, project sponsors and developers, corporates, and commodity boards.

• Undertake any other duties assigned by Senior Management.

• Bachelor's degree and completed master’s degree in business administration, Economics, Banking, Finance, or related fields.

• A recognized postgraduate professional qualification in Banking may be accepted in lieu of a postgraduate degree.

• Minimum of 10 years of sound investment and industry experience in project and/or infrastructure finance, with expertise in Tier 1 financial institutions or Development Finance Institutions.

• In-depth knowledge of African enterprises, ranging from large corporations to small and medium-sized businesses, and familiarity with diverse industry sectors.

• Proven ability to set priorities and align with the corporate vision to fulfill the Industrialization and Export Development strategy.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the capability to manage human resources effectively.

• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in French, Arabic, or Portuguese is an added advantage.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior officials, represent the institution at professional forums, and deliver presentations to high-level audiences.

• Exceptional problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills, coupled with strategic and creative thinking.

• Two qualifications in related field

• Able to speak either French or Portuguese

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

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