Manager, Trade

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.

Trade Specialist (Structured Trade & Commodity Finance) to harness and maximize existing and new business opportunities for Trade Finance in the Business and commercial Banking space for the country. To implement relevant Trade Finance strategy to enable Business and Commercial Banking to deliver the desired growth targets, and is accountable for the Business Banking Trade Finance product set as well as the notional Trade income statement. To drive and oversee Trade business within the Business and Commercial Banking category throughout the entire network of branches.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Any field, a degree in Finance and Accounting will be an added advantage

Other qualifications: Certification in Certificate For Documentary credit Specialist (CDCS), Certified International Trade Professional (CITFP), Certificate for International Trade (CITF), CFA Level 2 Candidate will be an added advantage

Experience Required

• Trade Finance- 3-4 years in Trade deal Structuring, Trade Advisory, Trade monitoring, Structured commodity finance origination, and monitoring
• Trade Sales- 1-2 years in Relationship management, trade revenue management
• Relationship Management- 3-4 years in Relationship management, Financial Analysis, Loan monitoring

Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Articulating Information
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Team Working
• Understanding People

Technical Competencies:

• Product Knowledge
• Business and commercial Bank Product
• Customer Understanding
• Financial Acumen