Exciting Career Opportunities with Afreximbank – New York Recruitment Summit

Location: New York, United States

Summit Date: 21 September

About Afreximbank

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a leading Pan-African multilateral financial institution established to finance, facilitate and promote intra- and extra-African trade.

Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, Afreximbank operates across Africa and the Caribbean and plays a critical role in supporting trade development, industrialisation, investment and economic transformation across the continent.

As part of its continued growth and long-term talent strategy, Afreximbank will engage high-calibre mid- to senior-career professionals interested in long-term career opportunities across Africa and the Caribbean to build a strong pipeline of experienced African and Caribbean professionals interested in contributing to the Bank’s mandate and exploring future career opportunities across its operations. 

Global Career Company will be hosting an exclusive Afreximbank Recruitment Summit in New York on 21 September.

Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to meet Afreximbank representatives, learn more about the Bank’s mandate and strategic priorities, discuss their professional experience and career aspirations, and explore potential future career opportunities within the organisation.

Career Opportunities

We are interested in professionals with experience across the following areas:

• Finance & Capital Markets – Treasury, Investment, Structured Trade Finance, Commodity Finance and Capital Markets
  


• Client Relations & Business Development – Corporate Coverage, Regional and Non-Regional Client Relations, Business Development and Trade Facilitation
  


• Credit & Risk Management – Credit Risk, Enterprise Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk and ESG
  


• Compliance & Regulatory Management – Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, AML, Governance and Controls
  


• Export Development & Trade Finance – Project Finance, Structured Finance, Export Development, Trade Finance and Industrial Development
  


• Finance & Treasury – Financial Management, Treasury, Accounting, Financial Planning and Investment Management
  


• Human Resources & Organisational Development – Talent Management, Organisational Development, Workforce Planning, Learning & Development and HR Strategy
  


• Information Technology & Digital Transformation – Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Networks, Enterprise Architecture, Data Science and Digital Transformation
  


• Legal & Governance – Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Investment Funds, Governance, Board Advisory and Regulatory Affairs
  


• Research, Strategy & Trade Intelligence – Economics, Trade Research, Strategy, Policy Analysis and Business Intelligence
  


• Project Management & Infrastructure Development – Infrastructure Finance, Project Development, Project Management and Investment
  


• Trade Facilitation & Investment Promotion
  


• Product Development and Development Impact
  

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend in-person half-day sessions in New York, which include engagement with Afreximbank’s HR leadership and senior recruitment managers, a strategic presentation, networking, and an individual interview.

Requirements

Functional Areas of Interest

Candidates should have strong expertise in one or more of the following:

• Trade & Corporate Finance
  




• Treasury, Capital Markets & Advisory
  




• Export Development & Project Finance
  




• Risk, Compliance & Governance
  




• Strategy, Trade Intelligence & Research
  




• Digital, Technology & Transformation
  




• Client / Relationship Management
  

Who We’re Looking For

• African or Caribbean professionals 
  




• Mid- to senior-career professionals (typically 5–15+ years’ experience)
  




• Proven track record in specialist or leadership roles
  




• Ideally holders of two relevant degrees (Finance, Economics, Law, Business, Technology, etc.)
  




• Fluency in English (French, Portuguese, or Arabic is highly preferred)
  




• Willingness to relocate to Africa or the Caribbean
  

Potential Relocation Locations

Successful candidates may be considered for roles based in:

• Cairo
  




• Nigeria
  




• Zimbabwe
  




• Cameroon
  




• Uganda
  




• Côte d’Ivoire
  




• Barbados
  

Benefits

Key Benefits (Role-Dependent)

• Tax-free USD remuneration
  




• Relocation support
  




• Diplomatic privileges (where applicable)
  




• International, multicultural working environment
  




• Career progression across Africa
  

Interested candidates should submit their CV via this platform.