• Application Deadline:
• Position: Manager (Commodity Trade Finance)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Purpose

• Our client is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Manager for their Trade Finance department, with a focus on Commodity Trade Finance. 


• This role is based in the city of Abuja and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the expansion and diversification of African trade. 


• The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing opportunities for business development in trade finance, corporate finance, and investment banking across all member states and participating states.

What you'll do

• As a Manager in Trade Finance focusing on Commodity Trade Finance, your role will be pivotal in driving the growth of African trade. 


• You will be responsible for originating and completing trade finance transactions across a spectrum of sectors in various African countries. 


• Your expertise will be crucial in structuring these transactions and negotiating term sheets to execution. 


• You will also play a key role in supporting the preparation of annual business development plans for the unit, translating these plans into tangible business outcomes. 


• Your excellent relationship-building skills will enable you to manage a diverse portfolio of clients including major commodity traders, exporters, importers, financial institutions, and corporates operating within Africa.


• Originate and complete trade finance transactions across various sectors in different African countries.


• Structure transactions, develop and negotiate term sheets to execution.


• Support the preparation of annual business development plans for the unit.


• Translate business development plans into real business for the Bank from all segments of the commodity trade finance market.


• Manage the commodity trade finance portfolio, ensuring optimal time management from origination to contracting.


• Develop relationships with major commodity traders, exporters, importers, financial institutions, and corporates operating in Africa.

Qualifications & Experience

• As an ideal candidate for this Manager - Trade Finance (Commodity Trade Finance) role, you bring along a wealth of experience in Banking or International Trade Finance. 


• Your familiarity with major trade finance products such as syndications, co-financing, club deals among others sets you apart. 


• Your understanding of international trade and trade finance rules including International Chamber of Commerce Rules is essential for this role. 


• Your excellent communication skills coupled with your proven experience in marketing trade and enabling project finance products make you an ideal fit.


• Furthermore, your demonstrated leadership capabilities underscore your ability to effectively manage human resources.


• Proven experience in Banking or International Trade Finance.


• Sound knowledge of major trade finance products such as syndications, co-financing, club deals, etc.


• Understanding of international trade and trade finance rules including International Chamber of Commerce Rules.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Experience in marketing trade and enabling project finance products.


• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with ability to manage human resources effectively.