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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Reporting to the Group Treasurer, this role designs and delivers financial risk-management solutions for the Bank and its clients. Working with the Treasurer and Client Relations, you will expand the client base and boost non-funded treasury revenues in line with the Strategic Plan. This role requires a hands-on, self-starter with a passion for Global Africa who can hit the ground running and drive results with minimal supervision.<br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br><strong>a. Treasury and Markets Business &amp; Product Development</strong><br>• Develop and maintain business plans for prospective Treasury and Markets balance sheet financial risk solutions, including financial performance projections, SWOT analyses, and clearly articulated value propositions.<br>• Collaborate with Client Relations and product partners to originate and structure new Treasury and Markets-linked assets, investments, and hedging solutions for clients.<br>• Conduct ongoing reviews of the Bank's asset and liability portfolio to identify clients with hedging requirements and assess associated revenue and business potential, in partnership with Client Relations and relevant internal stakeholders.<br>• Identify and evaluate new Treasury and Markets product streams that enhance the Bank's value proposition and meet evolving client needs.<br>• Prepare and present recommendations to the Treasurer and senior management based on product business cases and expected financial performance.<br><strong>b. Structuring and Product Offerings</strong><br>• Participate in client meetings, missions, roadshows, and seminars alongside Client Relations teams to support advisory-led dialogue on FX, interest rate, and commodity risk management.<br>• Structure bespoke hedging and investment solutions on products such as FX, cross-currency and interest rate swaps, total return swaps and interest rate options, structured deposits and notes, and commodity hedges that are aligned with client exposures, specific loan facility structures, and risk profiles.<br>• Support quantitative analysis, including Potential Future Exposure (PFE) analysis, trade economics, and sensitivity analysis (e.g., PV01, CVA), and prepare client-ready transaction Term sheets.<br>• Coordinate with the Legal Department to support documentation and master agreement processes, including ISDA, CSA, and GMRA agreements, among others, in line with product governance frameworks.<br><strong>c. Trading and Derivatives Management</strong><br>• Provide pricing and execute client-driven FX (spot, forwards, NDFs), interest rate, and commodity hedging transactions in accordance with best execution standards and the Bank's benchmarking and pricing policies.<br>• Assist in managing positions arising from client transactions and the Bank's proprietary or balance-sheet activities within approved risk limits (VaR, basis risk, and tenor limits).<br>• Support the execution of hedging strategies designed to optimize the Bank's risk profile and enhance profitability.<br>• Monitor and analyze macroeconomic trends, central bank policies, foreign exchange supply and demand dynamics, and geopolitical developments impacting the Bank and its clients.<br><strong>d. Departmental Processes and Functional Framework</strong><br>• Contribute to the documentation and continuous enhancement of desk operating procedures, policies, and controls, ensuring alignment with the Bank's strategy and market best practices.<br>• Support the design and implementation of derivatives hedging strategies consistent with the Bank's defined risk appetite and tolerance levels.<br>• Assist in maintaining a robust risk management framework for Treasury and Markets activities in alignment with the Bank's enterprise risk management framework.<br>• Support the development of departmental work plans outlining key initiatives, deliverables, and timelines across each financial reporting period.<br>• Contribute to the preparation of business cases for new systems or technology enhancements, including justification of benefits to the Treasury and Markets franchise, for submission to Senior Management.<br><strong>e. Treasury and Markets Risk Management</strong><br>• Identify, analyze, and document Treasury and Markets financial risks within the Bank's risk register, in coordination with the Treasury Balance Sheet and Risk Management function.<br>• Assist in developing and implementing market risk hedging tools and strategies covering interest rate, commodity, foreign exchange, and credit risks.<br>• Execute derivative transactions used to hedge the Bank's balance sheet and market risk exposures.<br>• Collaborate with Treasury Middle Office and Finance teams on valuations, P&amp;L attributions, risk reporting, and model oversight for derivative positions.<br>• Maintain comprehensive audit trails for approvals, agreements, and client documentation in line with product governance and Bank policy and procedures.<br><strong>f. Market Intelligence and Advisory</strong><br>• Provide technical advisory support to subsidiaries, departments, and business units in the areas of risk hedging, fixed income trading, and valuation of bonds and derivatives.<br>• Develop and present regular market intelligence reports covering financial market developments, outlooks, and forecasts for inclusion in the Treasury &amp; Markets monthly management report.<br>• Review technical and market reports from subsidiaries and respond to specific analytical or structuring requests.<br>• Deliver advisory services and technical assistance to central banks, corporates, and financial institutions across Africa and CARICOM in areas of structured investments, asset-liability management, and financial markets risk hedging.<br>• Support the design and delivery of training programs, client materials, pitchbooks, market updates, and thought leadership sessions for senior management and professionals across client institutions.<br>• Participate in internal committees and working groups, providing technical input, feedback on proposals, and expert advice on Treasury and Markets-related matters.<br><strong>g. Treasury Projects Initiatives</strong><br>• Assisting the Treasurer to plan/budget and execute new treasury client solutions projects; and<br>• Assisting the Treasurer to champion treasury client solutions projects undertaken by the department thereby ensuring that such projects are delivered in time and within set budgets.<br><strong>h. Treasury Resource Planning and Budgetary Management</strong><br>• Fully participate in the Treasury's annual and periodic planning and budgetary processes;<br>• Assist to ensure that Treasury Client Solutions function's performance reviews are conducted in accordance to the Treasury &amp; Markets department and the Bank's Human Resource calendars;<br>• Develop a full plan and budget of the Treasury Client Solutions desk activities and targets to be incorporated into the wider Treasury &amp; Markets Department budget;<br>• Develop a detailed month-by-month activities plan of the treasury client's solutions desk'<br>• Assist to ensure business continuity by adequately backups for the Department's activities by ensuring that all relevant documents are both electronically and physically filed where required;<br>• Mentor junior staff in the Department and the wider Division.<br> i. <strong>Other</strong><br>Any other duties that may be assigned to the role holder by Senior Management from time to time.<br><strong>Requirements</strong><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong> <br>. A first degree in a relevant discipline, i.e. accounting, financial management, economics, numerical or other related disciplines and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field. Recognised professional certification in a relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of a postgraduate degree.<br>• Master's degree in the area of Finance, Economics, Accountancy or MBA with a specialisation in Finance or Mathematical Sciences with a speciality in Financial Mathematics;<br>• A recognised professional qualification in Treasury [Actuarial Professional, Financial Mathematics Professional, MCT/AMCT, CTP (US), CFA, FRM, or Accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or Equivalent)] will be a strong added advantage.<br>. Excellent knowledge of accounting for treasury activities, i.e. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);<br><strong>Years and Nature of Experience</strong><br>. A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a Treasury and Markets function, either in the financial services industry or corporate.<br>• Sound Mathematics, Economics and Markets skills<br>• Experience dealing in FX, Interest Rate, Commodities and Credit derivatives<br>• Proven grounding in financial systems, market valuation methodologies, and modelling.<br>• Solid experience in working with Treasury Management Systems, and other market tools like Reuters and Bloomberg<br>• Previous experience in a treasury environment and solid understanding of treasury and market operations;<br>• Proven knowledge of treasury, debt capital markets, financial instruments, and structures. Advanced Excel, PowerPoint skills and computer literacy (e.g. SQL, Crystal Reports);<br>• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (French, Arabic, Portuguese) is an added advantage. <br>Demonstrated leadership and project capabilities, including the ability to organise and manage human resources from varied cultural backgrounds to attain goals.<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br><ul><li>Private Health Insurance</li><li>Training &amp; Development</li><li>Performance Bonus</li></ul><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Reporting to the Group Treasurer, you will lead Treasury &amp; Markets' Resource Mobilisation Department, shaping the funding strategy, executing funding plans, and managing a diverse team. Your department secures broad market access and deep liquidity pools to support the Bank's goal of expanding Africa's share of global trade. You'll develop robust resource mobilisation and investor-engagement plans aligned with the Division and Group Funding Programme for Board approval, then drive execution of the Group's treasury fundraising and related initiatives as directed by the Group Treasurer. This role requires a hands-on, self-starter with a passion for Global Africa who can hit the ground running and drive results with minimal supervision.<br><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong><br><strong>Strategy Development and Implementation</strong><br>• Develop and implement a resource mobilisation strategy that allows for a robust market access of the Bank to debt and loan capital markets.<br>• Develop and operationalise a resource mobilisation framework that fits into the Bank's growth plans outlined in the Bank's Strategic Plan.<br><strong>Resource Planning and Management</strong><br>• Develop and operationalise a Treasury &amp; Markets' Resource Mobilisation Department's talent resource planning framework to ensure that succession planning is in place.<br>• Work with the Treasury &amp; Markets' Analytics, Planning and Reporting in establishing the Bank's funding gap and a detailed commentary of how the gap shall be funded for each budget financial year.<br>• Develop and operationalise the annual activity plan for the Treasury &amp; Market's Resource Mobilisation Department.<br>• Liaise with Guarantees &amp; Specialised Finance team on their funding capabilities for the year and build this into the main funding plan.<br>• Provide treasury markets intelligence and economic assumption inputs into the Group Treasury planning process. <br><strong>Global Africa Resource Mobilisation</strong><br>• Developing, implementing, and monitoring fundraising strategies, that includes yearly targets to meet the current and future Africa - sourced funding budget, in line with the Bank's global limits in place.<br>• Approaching and raising funds from African and Caribbean Central Banks, Fund Managers, Institutional Investors, banks, and corporates among other Global African entities in line with Bank's wider strategy of diversifying its funding base.<br>• Developing, managing, and updating the Bank's databases to record investors' contacts and preference information necessary for fund-raising engagement activities.<br>• Maintaining a network of African and Caribbean Central Banks, African Institutions, Fund Managers, African corporates among other contacts and effectively managing and maximizing these relationships.<br>• Coordinating Debt and Capital Market activities in targeted local markets within the Global Africa space where the Bank, as part of the wider strategy, targets to raise local currency funding.<br>• Contribute to key processes for the strengthening of the operational environment for Global Africa Resource Mobilization including updating and/or developing related implementation procedures and operational guidelines for wholesale deposits or new funding instruments; and<br>• Realizing wholesale deposits takings in line with the Bank's standing guidelines.<br><strong>Execution of the Funding Plan</strong><br>• Developing strategies to raise funds for the group in the international financial markets.<br>• Identify new funding sources to diversify the bank's funding sources.<br>• Participating in the long-term capital markets activities, including debt financing through public issuances and private placements under the GMTN Programme as well as raising funds from the loan market.<br>• Responsible for negotiating suitable pricing for all funding transactions.<br>• Assist the Guarantees and Specialised Finance team with analysis and recommendations on pricing quoted by ECA's and DFI's.<br><strong>Risk Management</strong><br>• Oversee daily treasury operational risk identification, assessment, and reporting that emanates from treasury fund raising activities.<br>• Manage the process framework for treasury financial risk documentation and reporting with the Treasury &amp; Markets' Resource Mobilisation Department and the Division as a whole.<br>• Communicate and train team and other stakeholders on treasury risk management, acting as a treasury and markets expert.<br>• Own risk management and audit processes for the department.<br>• Work with the Treasury &amp; Markets' Liquidity and Relationship Management and the Balance Sheet Risk Management team to regularly test and operationalise the Bank's Contingency Funding Plan.<br><strong>Championing the Bank's Securitisation Programme</strong><br>• Develop and execute the bank's securitization program for both synthetic and collateralized loan obligation structures.<br>• Actively manage the securitization program by insuring replenishments when necessary<br>• Upscale the securitization program in line with business requirements.<br><strong>Sustainable Finance Resource Mobilisation</strong><br>• Develop the bank's sustainable liabilities financing framework.<br>• Update the sustainable finance framework on an ongoing basis.<br>• Raise funds to fund the Bank's Sustainable Finance Projects, such as Green Projects, Social Projects as well as Climate Finance related projects.<br><strong>Governance and Reporting Process Management</strong><br>• Manage the Assets-liabilities Management governance process and coordinate the Treasury &amp; Markets' role in ALCO. Represent the division in governance forums and lead team risk discussions.<br>• Analysis and reporting of progress of the Africa-focus funding Mobilization Plan/Strategy on a periodic basis.<br><strong>Treasury Management System (TMS)</strong><br>• Oversee all TMS activities that pertains to resource mobilisation and ensure comprehensive recording of relevant treasury activities.<br>• Champion and coordinate TMS projects with the Treasury &amp;Markets' Back Office Operations on all resource mobilisation requirements and processes.<br><strong>Other Responsibilities</strong><br> Perform additional duties as assigned by the Group Treasurer and Senior Executives.<br><strong>Requirements</strong><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong><br>• A first degree in a relevant discipline i.e. accounting, financial management, economics, numerical or other related disciplines and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field. Recognised professional certification in a relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of a postgraduate degree.<br>• Master's degree in area of Finance, Economics, Accountancy or MBA with a specialisation in Finance or Mathematical Sciences with a speciality in Financial Mathematics;<br>Recognised Professional Qualification in Treasury Management (MCT, AMCT, CTP, ACI, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) will be a strong added advantage.<br><strong>Years of Experience</strong><br>• 12 years of experience working in the treasury and/or finance functions, of which a minimum of 5 years should involve leading teams either in a corporate or financial setting, but preferably in the financial services industry setting.<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br><ul><li>Private Health Insurance</li><li>Training &amp; Development</li><li>Performance Bonus</li></ul><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Reporting to the Group Treasurer, you will lead Treasury &amp; Markets' Resource Mobilisation Department, shaping the funding strategy, executing funding plans, and managing a diverse team. Your department secures broad market access and deep liquidity pools to support the Bank's goal of expanding Africa's share of global trade. You'll develop robust resource mobilisation and investor-engagement plans aligned with the Division and Group Funding Programme for Board approval, then drive execution of the Group's treasury fundraising and related initiatives as directed by the Group Treasurer. This role requires a hands-on, self-starter with a passion for Global Africa who can hit the ground running and drive results with minimal supervision.<br><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong><br><strong>Strategy Development and Implementation</strong><br>• Develop and implement a resource mobilisation strategy that allows for a robust market access of the Bank to debt and loan capital markets.<br>• Develop and operationalise a resource mobilisation framework that fits into the Bank's growth plans outlined in the Bank's Strategic Plan.<br><strong>Resource Planning and Management</strong><br>• Develop and operationalise a Treasury &amp; Markets' Resource Mobilisation Department's talent resource planning framework to ensure that succession planning is in place.<br>• Work with the Treasury &amp; Markets' Analytics, Planning and Reporting in establishing the Bank's funding gap and a detailed commentary of how the gap shall be funded for each budget financial year.<br>• Develop and operationalise the annual activity plan for the Treasury &amp; Market's Resource Mobilisation Department.<br>• Liaise with Guarantees &amp; Specialised Finance team on their funding capabilities for the year and build this into the main funding plan.<br>• Provide treasury markets intelligence and economic assumption inputs into the Group Treasury planning process. <br><strong>Global Africa Resource Mobilisation</strong><br>• Developing, implementing, and monitoring fundraising strategies, that includes yearly targets to meet the current and future Africa - sourced funding budget, in line with the Bank's global limits in place.<br>• Approaching and raising funds from African and Caribbean Central Banks, Fund Managers, Institutional Investors, banks, and corporates among other Global African entities in line with Bank's wider strategy of diversifying its funding base.<br>• Developing, managing, and updating the Bank's databases to record investors' contacts and preference information necessary for fund-raising engagement activities.<br>• Maintaining a network of African and Caribbean Central Banks, African Institutions, Fund Managers, African corporates among other contacts and effectively managing and maximizing these relationships.<br>• Coordinating Debt and Capital Market activities in targeted local markets within the Global Africa space where the Bank, as part of the wider strategy, targets to raise local currency funding.<br>• Contribute to key processes for the strengthening of the operational environment for Global Africa Resource Mobilization including updating and/or developing related implementation procedures and operational guidelines for wholesale deposits or new funding instruments; and<br>• Realizing wholesale deposits takings in line with the Bank's standing guidelines.<br><strong>Execution of the Funding Plan</strong><br>• Developing strategies to raise funds for the group in the international financial markets.<br>• Identify new funding sources to diversify the bank's funding sources.<br>• Participating in the long-term capital markets activities, including debt financing through public issuances and private placements under the GMTN Programme as well as raising funds from the loan market.<br>• Responsible for negotiating suitable pricing for all funding transactions.<br>• Assist the Guarantees and Specialised Finance team with analysis and recommendations on pricing quoted by ECA's and DFI's.<br><strong>Risk Management</strong><br>• Oversee daily treasury operational risk identification, assessment, and reporting that emanates from treasury fund raising activities.<br>• Manage the process framework for treasury financial risk documentation and reporting with the Treasury &amp; Markets' Resource Mobilisation Department and the Division as a whole.<br>• Communicate and train team and other stakeholders on treasury risk management, acting as a treasury and markets expert.<br>• Own risk management and audit processes for the department.<br>• Work with the Treasury &amp; Markets' Liquidity and Relationship Management and the Balance Sheet Risk Management team to regularly test and operationalise the Bank's Contingency Funding Plan.<br><strong>Championing the Bank's Securitisation Programme</strong><br>• Develop and execute the bank's securitization program for both synthetic and collateralized loan obligation structures.<br>• Actively manage the securitization program by insuring replenishments when necessary<br>• Upscale the securitization program in line with business requirements.<br><strong>Sustainable Finance Resource Mobilisation</strong><br>• Develop the bank's sustainable liabilities financing framework.<br>• Update the sustainable finance framework on an ongoing basis.<br>• Raise funds to fund the Bank's Sustainable Finance Projects, such as Green Projects, Social Projects as well as Climate Finance related projects.<br><strong>Governance and Reporting Process Management</strong><br>• Manage the Assets-liabilities Management governance process and coordinate the Treasury &amp; Markets' role in ALCO. Represent the division in governance forums and lead team risk discussions.<br>• Analysis and reporting of progress of the Africa-focus funding Mobilization Plan/Strategy on a periodic basis.<br><strong>Treasury Management System (TMS)</strong><br>• Oversee all TMS activities that pertains to resource mobilisation and ensure comprehensive recording of relevant treasury activities.<br>• Champion and coordinate TMS projects with the Treasury &amp;Markets' Back Office Operations on all resource mobilisation requirements and processes.<br><strong>Other Responsibilities</strong><br> Perform additional duties as assigned by the Group Treasurer and Senior Executives.<br><strong>Requirements</strong><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong><br>• A first degree in a relevant discipline i.e. accounting, financial management, economics, numerical or other related disciplines and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field. Recognised professional certification in a relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of a postgraduate degree.<br>• Master's degree in area of Finance, Economics, Accountancy or MBA with a specialisation in Finance or Mathematical Sciences with a speciality in Financial Mathematics;<br>Recognised Professional Qualification in Treasury Management (MCT, AMCT, CTP, ACI, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) will be a strong added advantage.<br><strong>Years of Experience</strong><br>• 12 years of experience working in the treasury and/or finance functions, of which a minimum of 5 years should involve leading teams either in a corporate or financial setting, but preferably in the financial services industry setting.<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br><ul><li>Private Health Insurance</li><li>Training &amp; Development</li><li>Performance Bonus</li></ul><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Reporting to the Group Treasurer, this role designs and delivers financial risk-management solutions for the Bank and its clients. Working with the Treasurer and Client Relations, you will expand the client base and boost non-funded treasury revenues in line with the Strategic Plan. This role requires a hands-on, self-starter with a passion for Global Africa who can hit the ground running and drive results with minimal supervision.<br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br><strong>a. Treasury and Markets Business &amp; Product Development</strong><br>• Develop and maintain business plans for prospective Treasury and Markets balance sheet financial risk solutions, including financial performance projections, SWOT analyses, and clearly articulated value propositions.<br>• Collaborate with Client Relations and product partners to originate and structure new Treasury and Markets-linked assets, investments, and hedging solutions for clients.<br>• Conduct ongoing reviews of the Bank's asset and liability portfolio to identify clients with hedging requirements and assess associated revenue and business potential, in partnership with Client Relations and relevant internal stakeholders.<br>• Identify and evaluate new Treasury and Markets product streams that enhance the Bank's value proposition and meet evolving client needs.<br>• Prepare and present recommendations to the Treasurer and senior management based on product business cases and expected financial performance.<br><strong>b. Structuring and Product Offerings</strong><br>• Participate in client meetings, missions, roadshows, and seminars alongside Client Relations teams to support advisory-led dialogue on FX, interest rate, and commodity risk management.<br>• Structure bespoke hedging and investment solutions on products such as FX, cross-currency and interest rate swaps, total return swaps and interest rate options, structured deposits and notes, and commodity hedges that are aligned with client exposures, specific loan facility structures, and risk profiles.<br>• Support quantitative analysis, including Potential Future Exposure (PFE) analysis, trade economics, and sensitivity analysis (e.g., PV01, CVA), and prepare client-ready transaction Term sheets.<br>• Coordinate with the Legal Department to support documentation and master agreement processes, including ISDA, CSA, and GMRA agreements, among others, in line with product governance frameworks.<br><strong>c. Trading and Derivatives Management</strong><br>• Provide pricing and execute client-driven FX (spot, forwards, NDFs), interest rate, and commodity hedging transactions in accordance with best execution standards and the Bank's benchmarking and pricing policies.<br>• Assist in managing positions arising from client transactions and the Bank's proprietary or balance-sheet activities within approved risk limits (VaR, basis risk, and tenor limits).<br>• Support the execution of hedging strategies designed to optimize the Bank's risk profile and enhance profitability.<br>• Monitor and analyze macroeconomic trends, central bank policies, foreign exchange supply and demand dynamics, and geopolitical developments impacting the Bank and its clients.<br><strong>d. Departmental Processes and Functional Framework</strong><br>• Contribute to the documentation and continuous enhancement of desk operating procedures, policies, and controls, ensuring alignment with the Bank's strategy and market best practices.<br>• Support the design and implementation of derivatives hedging strategies consistent with the Bank's defined risk appetite and tolerance levels.<br>• Assist in maintaining a robust risk management framework for Treasury and Markets activities in alignment with the Bank's enterprise risk management framework.<br>• Support the development of departmental work plans outlining key initiatives, deliverables, and timelines across each financial reporting period.<br>• Contribute to the preparation of business cases for new systems or technology enhancements, including justification of benefits to the Treasury and Markets franchise, for submission to Senior Management.<br><strong>e. Treasury and Markets Risk Management</strong><br>• Identify, analyze, and document Treasury and Markets financial risks within the Bank's risk register, in coordination with the Treasury Balance Sheet and Risk Management function.<br>• Assist in developing and implementing market risk hedging tools and strategies covering interest rate, commodity, foreign exchange, and credit risks.<br>• Execute derivative transactions used to hedge the Bank's balance sheet and market risk exposures.<br>• Collaborate with Treasury Middle Office and Finance teams on valuations, P&amp;L attributions, risk reporting, and model oversight for derivative positions.<br>• Maintain comprehensive audit trails for approvals, agreements, and client documentation in line with product governance and Bank policy and procedures.<br><strong>f. Market Intelligence and Advisory</strong><br>• Provide technical advisory support to subsidiaries, departments, and business units in the areas of risk hedging, fixed income trading, and valuation of bonds and derivatives.<br>• Develop and present regular market intelligence reports covering financial market developments, outlooks, and forecasts for inclusion in the Treasury &amp; Markets monthly management report.<br>• Review technical and market reports from subsidiaries and respond to specific analytical or structuring requests.<br>• Deliver advisory services and technical assistance to central banks, corporates, and financial institutions across Africa and CARICOM in areas of structured investments, asset-liability management, and financial markets risk hedging.<br>• Support the design and delivery of training programs, client materials, pitchbooks, market updates, and thought leadership sessions for senior management and professionals across client institutions.<br>• Participate in internal committees and working groups, providing technical input, feedback on proposals, and expert advice on Treasury and Markets-related matters.<br><strong>g. Treasury Projects Initiatives</strong><br>• Assisting the Treasurer to plan/budget and execute new treasury client solutions projects; and<br>• Assisting the Treasurer to champion treasury client solutions projects undertaken by the department thereby ensuring that such projects are delivered in time and within set budgets.<br><strong>h. Treasury Resource Planning and Budgetary Management</strong><br>• Fully participate in the Treasury's annual and periodic planning and budgetary processes;<br>• Assist to ensure that Treasury Client Solutions function's performance reviews are conducted in accordance to the Treasury &amp; Markets department and the Bank's Human Resource calendars;<br>• Develop a full plan and budget of the Treasury Client Solutions desk activities and targets to be incorporated into the wider Treasury &amp; Markets Department budget;<br>• Develop a detailed month-by-month activities plan of the treasury client's solutions desk'<br>• Assist to ensure business continuity by adequately backups for the Department's activities by ensuring that all relevant documents are both electronically and physically filed where required;<br>• Mentor junior staff in the Department and the wider Division.<br> i. <strong>Other</strong><br>Any other duties that may be assigned to the role holder by Senior Management from time to time.<br><strong>Requirements</strong><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong> <br>. A first degree in a relevant discipline, i.e. accounting, financial management, economics, numerical or other related disciplines and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field. Recognised professional certification in a relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of a postgraduate degree.<br>• Master's degree in the area of Finance, Economics, Accountancy or MBA with a specialisation in Finance or Mathematical Sciences with a speciality in Financial Mathematics;<br>• A recognised professional qualification in Treasury [Actuarial Professional, Financial Mathematics Professional, MCT/AMCT, CTP (US), CFA, FRM, or Accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or Equivalent)] will be a strong added advantage.<br>. Excellent knowledge of accounting for treasury activities, i.e. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);<br><strong>Years and Nature of Experience</strong><br>. A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a Treasury and Markets function, either in the financial services industry or corporate.<br>• Sound Mathematics, Economics and Markets skills<br>• Experience dealing in FX, Interest Rate, Commodities and Credit derivatives<br>• Proven grounding in financial systems, market valuation methodologies, and modelling.<br>• Solid experience in working with Treasury Management Systems, and other market tools like Reuters and Bloomberg<br>• Previous experience in a treasury environment and solid understanding of treasury and market operations;<br>• Proven knowledge of treasury, debt capital markets, financial instruments, and structures. Advanced Excel, PowerPoint skills and computer literacy (e.g. SQL, Crystal Reports);<br>• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (French, Arabic, Portuguese) is an added advantage. <br>Demonstrated leadership and project capabilities, including the ability to organise and manage human resources from varied cultural backgrounds to attain goals.<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br><ul><li>Private Health Insurance</li><li>Training &amp; Development</li><li>Performance Bonus</li></ul><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Reporting to the Group Treasurer, you will lead Treasury &amp; Markets’ Resource Mobilisation Department, shaping the funding strategy, executing funding plans, and managing a diverse team.<br> Your department secures broad market access and deep liquidity pools to support the Bank’s goal of expanding Africa’s share of global trade.<br> You’ll develop robust resource mobilisation and investor‑engagement plans aligned with the Division and Group Funding Programme for Board approval, then drive execution of the Group’s treasury fundraising and related initiatives as directed by the Group Treasurer.<br> This role requires a hands-on, self-starter with a passion for Global Africa who can hit the ground running and drive results with minimal supervision.<br> Main Responsibilities Strategy Development and Implementation ● Develop and implement a resource mobilisation strategy that allows for a robust market access of the Bank to debt and loan capital markets.<br> ● Develop and operationalise a resource mobilisation framework that fits into the Bank’s growth plans outlined in the Bank’s Strategic Plan.<br> Resource Planning and Management ● Develop and operationalise a Treasury &amp; Markets’ Resource Mobilisation Department’s talent resource planning framework to ensure that succession planning is in place.<br> ● Work with the Treasury &amp; Markets’ Analytics, Planning and Reporting in establishing the Bank’s funding gap and a detailed commentary of how the gap shall be funded for each budget financial year.<br> ● Develop and operationalise the annual activity plan for the Treasury &amp; Market’s Resource Mobilisation Department.<br> ● Liaise with Guarantees &amp; Specialised Finance team on their funding capabilities for the year and build this into the main funding plan.<br> ● Provide treasury markets intelligence and economic assumption inputs into the Group Treasury planning process.<br> Global Africa Resource Mobilisation ● Developing, implementing, and monitoring fundraising strategies, that includes yearly targets to meet the current and future Africa – sourced funding budget, in line with the Bank’s global limits in place.<br> ● Approaching and raising funds from African and Caribbean Central Banks, Fund Managers, Institutional Investors, banks, and corporates among other Global African entities in line with Bank’s wider strategy of diversifying its funding base.<br> ● Developing, managing, and updating the Bank’s databases to record investors’ contacts and preference information necessary for fund-raising engagement activities.<br> ● Maintaining a network of African and Caribbean Central Banks, African Institutions, Fund Managers, African corporates among other contacts and effectively managing and maximizing these relationships.<br> ● Coordinating Debt and Capital Market activities in targeted local markets within the Global Africa space where the Bank, as part of the wider strategy, targets to raise local currency funding.<br> ● Contribute to key processes for the strengthening of the operational environment for Global Africa Resource Mobilization including updating and/or developing related implementation procedures and operational guidelines for wholesale deposits or new funding instruments; and ● Realizing wholesale deposits takings in line with the Bank’s standing guidelines.<br> Execution of the Funding Plan ● Developing strategies to raise funds for the group in the international financial markets.<br> ● Identify new funding sources to diversify the bank’s funding sources.<br> ● Participating in the long-term capital markets activities, including debt financing through public issuances and private placements under the GMTN Programme as well as raising funds from the loan market.<br> ● Responsible for negotiating suitable pricing for all funding transactions.<br> ● Assist the Guarantees and Specialised Finance team with analysis and recommendations on pricing quoted by ECA’s and DFI’s.<br> Risk Management ● Oversee daily treasury operational risk identification, assessment, and reporting that emanates from treasury fund raising activities.<br> ● Manage the process framework for treasury financial risk documentation and reporting with the Treasury &amp; Markets’ Resource Mobilisation Department and the Division as a whole.<br> ● Communicate and train team and other stakeholders on treasury risk management, acting as a treasury and markets expert.<br> ● Own risk management and audit processes for the department.<br> ● Work with the Treasury &amp; Markets’ Liquidity and Relationship Management and the Balance Sheet Risk Management team to regularly test and operationalise the Bank’s Contingency Funding Plan.<br> Championing the Bank’s Securitisation Programme ● Develop and execute the bank’s securitization program for both synthetic and collateralized loan obligation structures.<br> ● Actively manage the securitization program by insuring replenishments when necessary ● Upscale the securitization program in line with business requirements.<br> Sustainable Finance Resource Mobilisation ● Develop the bank’s sustainable liabilities financing framework.<br> ● Update the sustainable finance framework on an ongoing basis.<br> ● Raise funds to fund the Bank’s Sustainable Finance Projects, such as Green Projects, Social Projects as well as Climate Finance related projects.<br> Governance and Reporting Process Management ● Manage the Assets-liabilities Management governance process and coordinate the Treasury &amp; Markets' role in ALCO.<br> Represent the division in governance forums and lead team risk discussions.<br> ● Analysis and reporting of progress of the Africa-focus funding Mobilization Plan/Strategy on a periodic basis.<br> Treasury Management System (TMS) ● Oversee all TMS activities that pertains to resource mobilisation and ensure comprehensive recording of relevant treasury activities.<br> ● Champion and coordinate TMS projects with the Treasury &amp;Markets’ Back Office Operations on all resource mobilisation requirements and processes.<br> Other Responsibilities Perform additional duties as assigned by the Group Treasurer and Senior Executives.<br> Private Health Insurance Training &amp; Development Performance Bonus Minimum Qualifications ● A first degree in a relevant discipline i.<br>e. accounting, financial management, economics, numerical or other related disciplines and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field.<br> Recognised professional certification in a relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of a postgraduate degree.<br> ● Master’s degree in area of Finance, Economics, Accountancy or MBA with a specialisation in Finance or Mathematical Sciences with a speciality in Financial Mathematics; Recognised Professional Qualification in Treasury Management (MCT, AMCT, CTP, ACI, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) will be a strong added advantage.<br> Years of Experience ● 12 years of experience working in the treasury and/or finance functions, of which a minimum of 5 years should involve leading teams either in a corporate or financial setting, but preferably in the financial services industry setting.<br></span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Reporting to the Group Treasurer, this role designs and delivers financial risk-management solutions for the Bank and its clients.<br> Working with the Treasurer and Client Relations, you will expand the client base and boost non-funded treasury revenues in line with the Strategic Plan.<br> This role requires a hands-on, self-starter with a passion for Global Africa who can hit the ground running and drive results with minimal supervision.<br> Key Responsibilities a.<br> Treasury and Markets Business &amp; Product Development · Develop and maintain business plans for prospective Treasury and Markets balance sheet financial risk solutions, including financial performance projections, SWOT analyses, and clearly articulated value propositions.<br> · Collaborate with Client Relations and product partners to originate and structure new Treasury and Markets–linked assets, investments, and hedging solutions for clients.<br> · Conduct ongoing reviews of the Bank’s asset and liability portfolio to identify clients with hedging requirements and assess associated revenue and business potential, in partnership with Client Relations and relevant internal stakeholders.<br> · Identify and evaluate new Treasury and Markets product streams that enhance the Bank’s value proposition and meet evolving client needs.<br> · Prepare and present recommendations to the Treasurer and senior management based on product business cases and expected financial performance.<br> b. Structuring and Product Offerings · Participate in client meetings, missions, roadshows, and seminars alongside Client Relations teams to support advisory-led dialogue on FX, interest rate, and commodity risk management.<br> · Structure bespoke hedging and investment solutions on products such as FX, cross-currency and interest rate swaps, total return swaps and interest rate options, structured deposits and notes, and commodity hedges that are aligned with client exposures, specific loan facility structures, and risk profiles.<br> · Support quantitative analysis, including Potential Future Exposure (PFE) analysis, trade economics, and sensitivity analysis (e.<br>g., PV01, CVA), and prepare client-ready transaction Term sheets.<br> · Coordinate with the Legal Department to support documentation and master agreement processes, including ISDA, CSA, and GMRA agreements, among others, in line with product governance frameworks.<br> c. Trading and Derivatives Management · Provide pricing and execute client-driven FX (spot, forwards, NDFs), interest rate, and commodity hedging transactions in accordance with best execution standards and the Bank’s benchmarking and pricing policies.<br> · Assist in managing positions arising from client transactions and the Bank’s proprietary or balance‑sheet activities within approved risk limits (VaR, basis risk, and tenor limits).<br> · Support the execution of hedging strategies designed to optimize the Bank’s risk profile and enhance profitability.<br> · Monitor and analyze macroeconomic trends, central bank policies, foreign exchange supply and demand dynamics, and geopolitical developments impacting the Bank and its clients.<br> d. Departmental Processes and Functional Framework · Contribute to the documentation and continuous enhancement of desk operating procedures, policies, and controls, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategy and market best practices.<br> · Support the design and implementation of derivatives hedging strategies consistent with the Bank’s defined risk appetite and tolerance levels.<br> · Assist in maintaining a robust risk management framework for Treasury and Markets activities in alignment with the Bank’s enterprise risk management framework.<br> · Support the development of departmental work plans outlining key initiatives, deliverables, and timelines across each financial reporting period.<br> · Contribute to the preparation of business cases for new systems or technology enhancements, including justification of benefits to the Treasury and Markets franchise, for submission to Senior Management.<br> e. Treasury and Markets Risk Management · Identify, analyze, and document Treasury and Markets financial risks within the Bank’s risk register, in coordination with the Treasury Balance Sheet and Risk Management function.<br> · Assist in developing and implementing market risk hedging tools and strategies covering interest rate, commodity, foreign exchange, and credit risks.<br> · Execute derivative transactions used to hedge the Bank’s balance sheet and market risk exposures.<br> · Collaborate with Treasury Middle Office and Finance teams on valuations, P&amp;L attributions, risk reporting, and model oversight for derivative positions.<br> · Maintain comprehensive audit trails for approvals, agreements, and client documentation in line with product governance and Bank policy and procedures.<br> f. Market Intelligence and Advisory · Provide technical advisory support to subsidiaries, departments, and business units in the areas of risk hedging, fixed income trading, and valuation of bonds and derivatives.<br> · Develop and present regular market intelligence reports covering financial market developments, outlooks, and forecasts for inclusion in the Treasury &amp; Markets monthly management report.<br> · Review technical and market reports from subsidiaries and respond to specific analytical or structuring requests.<br> · Deliver advisory services and technical assistance to central banks, corporates, and financial institutions across Africa and CARICOM in areas of structured investments, asset-liability management, and financial markets risk hedging.<br> · Support the design and delivery of training programs, client materials, pitchbooks, market updates, and thought leadership sessions for senior management and professionals across client institutions.<br> · Participate in internal committees and working groups, providing technical input, feedback on proposals, and expert advice on Treasury and Markets–related matters.<br> g. Treasury Projects Initiatives · Assisting the Treasurer to plan/budget and execute new treasury client solutions projects; and · Assisting the Treasurer to champion treasury client solutions projects undertaken by the department thereby ensuring that such projects are delivered in time and within set budgets.<br> h. Treasury Resource Planning and Budgetary Management · Fully participate in the Treasury’s annual and periodic planning and budgetary processes; · Assist to ensure that Treasury Client Solutions function’s performance reviews are conducted in accordance to the Treasury &amp; Markets department and the Bank’s Human Resource calendars; · Develop a full plan and budget of the Treasury Client Solutions desk activities and targets to be incorporated into the wider Treasury &amp; Markets Department budget; · Develop a detailed month-by-month activities plan of the treasury client’s solutions desk’ · Assist to ensure business continuity by adequately backups for the Department’s activities by ensuring that all relevant documents are both electronically and physically filed where required; · Mentor junior staff in the Department and the wider Division.<br> i. Other Any other duties that may be assigned to the role holder by Senior Management from time to time.<br> Private Health Insurance Training &amp; Development Performance Bonus Minimum Qualifications .<br> A first degree in a relevant discipline, i.<br>e. accounting, financial management, economics, numerical or other related disciplines and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field.<br> Recognised professional certification in a relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of a postgraduate degree.<br> · Master's degree in the area of Finance, Economics, Accountancy or MBA with a specialisation in Finance or Mathematical Sciences with a speciality in Financial Mathematics; · A recognised professional qualification in Treasury [Actuarial Professional, Financial Mathematics Professional, MCT/AMCT, CTP (US), CFA, FRM, or Accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or Equivalent)] will be a strong added advantage.<br> . Excellent knowledge of accounting for treasury activities, i.<br>e. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); Years and Nature of Experience .<br> A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a Treasury and Markets function, either in the financial services industry or corporate.<br> · Sound Mathematics, Economics and Markets skills · Experience dealing in FX, Interest Rate, Commodities and Credit derivatives · Proven grounding in financial systems, market valuation methodologies, and modelling.<br> · Solid experience in working with Treasury Management Systems, and other market tools like Reuters and Bloomberg · Previous experience in a treasury environment and solid understanding of treasury and market operations; · Proven knowledge of treasury, debt capital markets, financial instruments, and structures.<br> Advanced Excel, PowerPoint skills and computer literacy (e.<br>g. SQL, Crystal Reports); · Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.<br> Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (French, Arabic, Portuguese) is an added advantage.<br> Demonstrated leadership and project capabilities, including the ability to organise and manage human resources from varied cultural backgrounds to attain goals.<br></span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Main Responsibilities Reporting to the Director (Banking Legal Services), the Manager (Banking Legal Services) will assist the Legal Department in ensuring that it contributes fully to the Bank’s mission of stimulating a consistent expansion of and diversification of African trade so as to rapidly increase Africa’s share of global trade, while operating as a first class, profit oriented, socially responsible financial institution and a Centre of Excellence in African trade matters .<br> Providing strategic direction and leading the development of the Bank’s strategy in the area of legal services delivery to ensure that this is managed with a long -term perspective, linked to the overall business strategy.<br> Key Responsibilities: 1.<br> Providing advice to the Bank and its subsidiaries on a broad range of banking and finance matters to ensure delivery of tailored, commercially focused legal solutions.<br> 2. Providing legal and strategic advice to the Bank and its subsidiaries entities on special projects/initiatives and identifying potential legal risks 3.<br> Participating in the planning, organisation and implementation of legal support for business activities of the Bank, research of relevant precedents, presentation of appropriate solutions.<br> 4. Providing guidance on the proper application and interpretation of laws and regulations as applicable to the Bank’s business and ensuring adequacy of controls to mitigate legal and other risks or concerns that may arise thereto 5.<br> Providing assistance in connection with the formulation and implementation of effective legal processes to ensure timely delivery of transaction documentation.<br> and facilitating the development of appropriate forms of standardised documentation/legal precedents.<br> 6. Serving as subject matter expert and key legal advisor to business stakeholders by providing counsel on all aspects of legal matters related to the Bank’s loan products.<br> 7. Serving as Legal stakeholder on internal committees/working groups, managing special projects and engaging with advocacy efforts relating to the Bank’s development mandate.<br> 8. Coordinating the engagement of external legal counsel in order to ensure value for money in the procurement of legal services 9.<br> Providing legal advice to management and staff in all areas of the Bank’s activities and proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches 10.<br> Providing advice in connection with the Bank borrowings in the international capital and money markets, including the review and negotiation of legal documentation required for the implementation of the Bank’s borrowing strategy and capital markets transactions 11.<br> Providing legal advice on the Bank’s Asset and Liability Management procedures and policies and participating in the work of the Bank’s Asset and Liability Management Committee and its working groups.<br> 12. Providing legal advice on equity participations, grants and other financing and co-financing agreements with other multilateral and bilateral financial institutions and related arrangements.<br> 13. Representing the Bank internally and externally in negotiation, disputes, consultations and other proceedings that require legal representation 14.<br> Working with internal staff and external parties as required by management; 15.<br> Conducting deal appraisals (with provision of input) and legal due diligence exercises on proposed transactions; 16.<br> Preparing a variety of legal documentation including transaction documentation designed to protect the interests of the Bank as lender, borrower and in other capacities.<br> 17. Negotiating a wide range of legal documents with the Bank’s transaction counterparties, under the guidance of management; 18.<br> Providing legal advice to management and staff in all areas of the Bank’s activities and proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches.<br> 19. Reviewing documentation and assessing legal matters arising from the various financing and non-financing activities of the Bank; 20.<br> Conducting, managing and monitoring the legal workstreams of ongoing transactions.<br> Compliance Responsibilities 1.<br> Understanding and adhering to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures, notably: (i) Staff Handbook (has code of conduct provisions) (ii) Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing (iii) Conflicts of Interest and Policies on Staff Involvement in External Engagements/Activities (iv) Anti-Bribery &amp; Corruption (v) Insider Trading Guidelines 2.<br> Reporting any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or the customers to the Compliance Department.<br> 3. Completing the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment.<br> Private Health Insurance Training &amp; Development Performance Bonus Post graduate degree in Law from a recognised University and a Diploma in Legal Practice of a recognised Bar Course Professional legal practice and experience of not less than 8 years, with particular emphasis on the Banking and financial services industry.<br> Experience in handling documentation in connection with cross-border trade and project finance transactions, particularly in the following areas: structured trade and corporate finance; project and asset-based finance; guarantees and specialised finance; sovereign lending, and private equity.<br> Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and to present legal advice on various management issues to the Bank’s senior management Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.<br> Knowledge of one of more of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (i.<br>e. French, Arabic and Portuguese) Strong skills in drafting a variety of legal documents and communicating complex issues clearly and concisely Familiarity with trade and project finance issues, treasury issues and transnational transactions.<br> Ability to speedily grasp the essence, content and implications of the Bank’s constitutive documents in order to be able to provide advice on them Ability to review under strict deadlines Negotiating skills and capacity to work with other professionals including non-legal professionals to develop innovative solutions to conflicting interests and positions Ability to organise and manage human resources to attain goals.<br></span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Reporting to the Director, Banking Legal Services, the Associate, Banking Legal Services will support the Legal Department in contributing to the Bank’s mission of expanding and diversifying African trade, increasing Africa’s share of global trade, and operating as a first-class, profit-oriented, socially responsible financial institution and Centre of Excellence in African trade matters.<br> The role will also support the development and delivery of the Bank’s legal services strategy, ensuring that legal support is aligned with the Bank’s long-term business strategy.<br> Main Responsibilities The Associate, Banking Legal Services will be responsible for: Working with internal staff and external parties as required by management.<br> Conducting deal appraisals and providing legal input on proposed transactions.<br> Conducting legal due diligence exercises on proposed transactions.<br> Preparing a variety of legal documents, including transaction documentation designed to protect the Bank’s interests as lender, borrower or in other capacities.<br> Negotiating a wide range of legal documents with the Bank’s transaction counterparties, under the guidance of management.<br> Providing legal advice to management and staff across the Bank’s activities, including advice on legal issues, constraints, risks, options, consequences and recommended approaches.<br> Reviewing documentation and assessing legal matters arising from the Bank’s financing and non-financing activities.<br> Conducting, managing and monitoring legal workstreams for ongoing transactions.<br> Performing any other duties as assigned by management.<br> Compliance Responsibilities The role holder will be responsible for: Understanding and adhering to the Bank’s AML, regulatory and conduct compliance policies and procedures.<br> Reporting any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or customers to the Compliance Department.<br> Completing the Bank’s Annual Compliance Training and Assessment.<br> Private Health Insurance Training &amp; Development Performance Bonus Good master’s degree in English Common Law from a recognised university.<br> Qualification to practise as a solicitor in a recognised common law jurisdiction.<br> Minimum of 3 years of professional legal practice and experience, with emphasis on the banking and finance industry.<br></span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Reporting to the Director, Banking Legal Services, the Associate, Banking Legal Services will support the Legal Department in contributing to the Bank’s mission of expanding and diversifying African trade, increasing Africa’s share of global trade, and operating as a first-class, profit-oriented, socially responsible financial institution and Centre of Excellence in African trade matters.<br> The role will also support the development and delivery of the Bank’s legal services strategy, ensuring that legal support is aligned with the Bank’s long-term business strategy.<br> Main Responsibilities The Associate, Banking Legal Services will be responsible for: Working with internal staff and external parties as required by management.<br> Conducting deal appraisals and providing legal input on proposed transactions.<br> Conducting legal due diligence exercises on proposed transactions.<br> Preparing a variety of legal documents, including transaction documentation designed to protect the Bank’s interests as lender, borrower or in other capacities.<br> Negotiating a wide range of legal documents with the Bank’s transaction counterparties, under the guidance of management.<br> Providing legal advice to management and staff across the Bank’s activities, including advice on legal issues, constraints, risks, options, consequences and recommended approaches.<br> Reviewing documentation and assessing legal matters arising from the Bank’s financing and non-financing activities.<br> Conducting, managing and monitoring legal workstreams for ongoing transactions.<br> Performing any other duties as assigned by management.<br> Compliance Responsibilities The role holder will be responsible for: Understanding and adhering to the Bank’s AML, regulatory and conduct compliance policies and procedures, including: Staff Handbook, including code of conduct provisions Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing policies Conflicts of Interest policy Policy on Staff Involvement in External Engagements and Activities Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy Insider Trading Guidelines Reporting any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or customers to the Compliance Department.<br> Completing the Bank’s Annual Compliance Training and Assessment.<br> Private Health Insurance Training &amp; Development Performance Bonus Minimum Qualifications Good master’s degree in English Common Law from a recognised university.<br> Qualification to practise as a solicitor in a recognised common law jurisdiction.<br> Minimum of 3 years of professional legal practice and experience, with emphasis on the banking and finance industry.<br> Years and Nature of Experience This is primarily a transactional banking role with a main focus on the Bank’s funding activities.<br> Strong banking and finance law fundamentals are essential.<br> Good knowledge of banking practices in Africa.<br> Ability to communicate and function effectively in a culturally diverse and change-oriented environment.<br> Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments.<br> Ability to present legal advice on various management issues to the Bank’s senior management.<br> Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.<br> Knowledge of one or more of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage: French, Arabic or Portuguese.<br> Strong drafting skills across a variety of legal documents.<br> Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and concisely.<br> Ability to quickly grasp the essence, content and implications of the Bank’s constitutive documents.<br> Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines.<br> Strong negotiation skills.<br> Ability to work with legal and non-legal professionals to develop innovative solutions to conflicting interests and positions.<br> Demonstrated ability to act as a primary resource in transactions.<br> Self-motivated and able to work towards achieving goals.<br> High level of emotional intelligence and emotional resilience, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse legal team.<br></span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Main Responsibilities Reporting to the Director (Banking Legal Services), the Manager (Banking Legal Services) will assist the Legal Department in ensuring that it contributes fully to the Bank’s mission of stimulating a consistent expansion of and diversification of African trade so as to rapidly increase Africa’s share of global trade, while operating as a first class, profit oriented, socially responsible financial institution and a Centre of Excellence in African trade matters .<br> Providing strategic direction and leading the development of the Bank’s strategy in the area of legal services delivery to ensure that this is managed with a long -term perspective, linked to the overall business strategy.<br> Key Responsibilities: 1.<br> Providing advice to the Bank and its subsidiaries on a broad range of banking and finance matters to ensure delivery of tailored, commercially focused legal solutions.<br> 2. Providing legal and strategic advice to the Bank and its subsidiaries entities on special projects/initiatives and identifying potential legal risks 3.<br> Providing advice to the Bank on an assigned portfolio of distressed credit facilities/loans to minimize loss and maximize value of recoveries of the sub and non-performing assets of the bank in line with set targets 4.<br> Negotiation and preparation of legal documents with the Bank’s legal counterparties and under the guidance of Director, Banking Legal Services.<br> 5. Work closely with external legal counsel for the initiation and implementation of loan recovery and restructuring strategies as well as in commencing litigation until final judgement and asset attachment proceedings and recovery.<br> 6. Define and recommend appropriate solutions to legal problems and provide advice on constraints, risks and options in relation to loan work-out strategies with a view to reducing the Bank’s credit risk and maximize returns 7.<br> Participating in the planning, organisation and implementation of legal support for business activities of the Bank, research of relevant precedents, presentation of appropriate solutions.<br> 8. Providing guidance on the proper application and interpretation of laws and regulations as applicable to the Bank’s business and ensuring adequacy of controls to mitigate legal and other risks or concerns that may arise thereto 9.<br> Providing assistance in connection with the formulation and implementation of effective legal processes to ensure timely delivery of transaction documentation.<br> and facilitating the development of appropriate forms of standardised documentation/legal precedents.<br> 10. Serving as subject matter expert and key legal advisor to business stakeholders by providing counsel on all aspects of legal matters related to the Bank’s loan products particularly loan remediation and restructuring.<br> 11. Serving as Legal stakeholder on internal committees/working groups, managing special projects and engaging with advocacy efforts relating to the Bank’s development mandate.<br> 12. Coordinating the engagement of external legal counsel in order to ensure value for money in the procurement of legal services 13.<br> Providing legal advice to management and staff in all areas of the Bank’s activities and proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches 14.<br> Providing advice in connection with the Bank borrowings in the international capital and money markets, including the review and negotiation of legal documentation required for the implementation of the Bank’s borrowing strategy and capital markets transactions 15.<br> Providing legal advice on the Bank’s Asset and Liability Management procedures and policies and participating in the work of the Bank’s Asset and Liability Management Committee and its working groups.<br> 16. Providing legal advice on equity participations, grants and other financing and co-financing agreements with other multilateral and bilateral financial institutions and related arrangements.<br> 17. Representing the Bank internally and externally in negotiation, disputes, consultations and other proceedings that require legal representation 18.<br> Working with internal staff and external parties as required by management; 19.<br> Conducting deal appraisals (with provision of input) and legal due diligence exercises on proposed transactions; 20.<br> Preparing a variety of legal documentation including transaction documentation designed to protect the interests of the Bank as lender, borrower and in other capacities.<br> 21. Negotiating a wide range of legal documents with the Bank’s transaction counterparties, under the guidance of management; 22.<br> Providing legal advice to management and staff in all areas of the Bank’s activities and proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches.<br> 23. Reviewing documentation and assessing legal matters arising from the various financing and non-financing activities of the Bank; 24.<br> Conducting, managing and monitoring the legal workstreams of ongoing transactions.<br> Compliance Responsibilities 1.<br> Understanding and adhering to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures, notably: (i) Staff Handbook (has code of conduct provisions) (ii) Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing (iii) Conflicts of Interest and Policies on Staff Involvement in External Engagements/Activities (iv) Anti-Bribery &amp; Corruption (v) Insider Trading Guidelines 2.<br> Reporting any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or the customers to the Compliance Department.<br> 3. Completing the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment.<br> Private Health Insurance Training &amp; Development Performance Bonus Post graduate degree in Law from a recognised University and a Diploma in Legal Practice of a recognised Bar Course Professional legal practice and experience of not less than 5 years, with particular emphasis on the Banking and financial services industry.<br> Experience in handling documentation in connection with cross-border trade and project finance transactions, particularly in the following areas: structured trade and corporate finance; project and asset-based finance; guarantees and specialised finance; sovereign lending, and private equity.<br> Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and to present legal advice on various management issues to the Bank’s senior management Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.<br> Knowledge of one of more of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (i.<br>e. French, Arabic and Portuguese) Strong skills in drafting a variety of legal documents and communicating complex issues clearly and concisely Familiarity with trade and project finance issues, treasury issues and transnational transactions.<br> Ability to speedily grasp the essence, content and implications of the Bank’s constitutive documents in order to be able to provide advice on them Ability to review under strict deadlines Negotiating skills and capacity to work with other professionals including non-legal professionals to develop innovative solutions to conflicting interests and positions Ability to organise and manage human resources to attain goals.<br></span> </div>

Reporting to the Director, Banking Legal Services, the Manager, Banking Legal Services will support the Legal Department in contributing to the Bank's mission of stimulating the expansion and diversification of African trade, increasing Africa's share of global trade, and operating as a first-class, profit-oriented, socially responsible financial institution and Centre of Excellence in African trade matters.<br><br>The role will also provide strategic direction and support the development of the Bank's legal services delivery strategy, ensuring that legal support is managed with a long-term perspective and aligned with the Bank's overall business strategy.<br><br>Main Responsibilities<br><br>The Manager, Banking Legal Services will be responsible for:<br><br>Providing advice to the Bank and its subsidiaries on a broad range of banking and finance matters, ensuring the delivery of tailored and commercially focused legal solutions Providing legal and strategic advice to the Bank and its subsidiaries on special projects and initiatives, while identifying potential legal risks Participating in the planning, organisation and implementation of legal support for the Bank's business activities, including researching relevant precedents and presenting appropriate solutions Providing guidance on the proper application and interpretation of laws and regulations applicable to the Bank's business Ensuring adequate controls are in place to mitigate legal and related risks that may arise from the Bank's activities Supporting the formulation and implementation of effective legal processes to ensure the timely delivery of transaction documentation Facilitating the development of appropriate standardised legal documentation and legal precedents Serving as a subject matter expert and key legal advisor to business stakeholders on legal matters relating to the Bank's loan products Serving as a legal stakeholder on internal committees and working groups, managing special projects, and supporting advocacy efforts related to the Bank's development mandate Coordinating the engagement of external legal counsel to ensure value for money in the procurement of legal services Providing legal advice to management and staff across the Bank's activities, including advice on legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and recommended approaches Advising on the Bank's borrowings in international capital and money markets, including reviewing and negotiating legal documentation required for the implementation of the Bank's borrowing strategy and capital markets transactions Providing legal advice on the Bank's Asset and Liability Management procedures and policies Participating in the work of the Bank's Asset and Liability Management Committee and its working groups Providing legal advice on equity participations, grants, financing and co-financing agreements with multilateral and bilateral financial institutions, and related arrangements Representing the Bank internally and externally in negotiations, disputes, consultations and other proceedings requiring legal representation Working with internal staff and external parties as required by management Conducting deal appraisals and providing legal input on proposed transactions Conducting legal due diligence exercises on proposed transactions Preparing a variety of legal documents, including transaction documentation designed to protect the Bank's interests as lender, borrower or in other capacities Negotiating a wide range of legal documents with the Bank's transaction counterparties, under the guidance of management Reviewing documentation and assessing legal matters arising from the Bank's financing and non-financing activities Conducting, managing and monitoring legal workstreams for ongoing transactions<br><br>Compliance Responsibilities<br><br>The role holder will be responsible for:<br><br>Understanding and adhering to the Bank's AML, regulatory and conduct compliance policies and procedures, including:Staff Handbook, including code of conduct provisions Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing policies Conflicts of Interest policy Policy on Staff Involvement in External Engagements and Activities Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy Insider Trading Guidelines Reporting any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank's staff or customers to the Compliance Department Completing the Bank's Annual Compliance Training and Assessment<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Minimum Qualifications<br><br>Postgraduate degree in Law from a recognised university Diploma in Legal Practice from a recognised Bar Course<br><br>Years and Nature of Experience<br><br>Minimum of 8 years of professional legal practice and experience, with particular emphasis on the banking and financial services industry Experience in handling documentation related to cross-border trade and project finance transactions, particularly in the following areas:Structured trade and corporate finance Project and asset-based finance Guarantees and specialised finance Sovereign lending Private equity Good knowledge of banking practices in Africa Ability to communicate and function effectively in a culturally diverse and change-oriented environment Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments Ability to present legal advice on various management issues to the Bank's senior management Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Knowledge of one or more of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage: French, Arabic or Portuguese Strong drafting skills across a variety of legal documents Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and concisely Familiarity with trade finance, project finance, treasury matters and transnational transactions Ability to quickly grasp the essence, content and implications of the Bank's constitutive documents in order to provide sound legal advice Ability to review documents and provide advice under strict deadlines Strong negotiation skills Ability to work with legal and non-legal professionals to develop innovative solutions to conflicting interests and positions Ability to organise and manage human resources to achieve goals<br><br>Benefits<br><br>Private Health Insurance Training & Development Performance Bonus

Reporting to the Director, Banking Legal Services, the Associate, Banking Legal Services will support the Legal Department in contributing to the Bank's mission of expanding and diversifying African trade, increasing Africa's share of global trade, and operating as a first-class, profit-oriented, socially responsible financial institution and Centre of Excellence in African trade matters.<br><br>The role will also support the development and delivery of the Bank's legal services strategy, ensuring that legal support is aligned with the Bank's long-term business strategy.<br><br>Main Responsibilities<br><br>The Associate, Banking Legal Services will be responsible for:<br><br>Working with internal staff and external parties as required by management Conducting deal appraisals and providing legal input on proposed transactions Conducting legal due diligence exercises on proposed transactions Preparing a variety of legal documents, including transaction documentation designed to protect the Bank's interests as lender, borrower or in other capacities Negotiating a wide range of legal documents with the Bank's transaction counterparties, under the guidance of management Providing legal advice to management and staff across the Bank's activities, including advice on legal issues, constraints, risks, options, consequences and recommended approaches Reviewing documentation and assessing legal matters arising from the Bank's financing and non-financing activities Conducting, managing and monitoring legal workstreams for ongoing transactions Performing any other duties as assigned by management<br><br>Compliance Responsibilities<br><br>The role holder will be responsible for:<br><br>Understanding and adhering to the Bank's AML, regulatory and conduct compliance policies and procedures, including:Staff Handbook, including code of conduct provisions Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing policies Conflicts of Interest policy Policy on Staff Involvement in External Engagements and Activities Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy Insider Trading Guidelines Reporting any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank's staff or customers to the Compliance Department Completing the Bank's Annual Compliance Training and Assessment<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Minimum Qualifications<br><br>Good master's degree in English Common Law from a recognised university Qualification to practise as a solicitor in a recognised common law jurisdiction Minimum of 3 years of professional legal practice and experience, with emphasis on the banking and finance industry<br><br>Years and Nature of Experience<br><br>This is primarily a transactional banking role with a main focus on the Bank's funding activities. Strong banking and finance law fundamentals are essential Good knowledge of banking practices in Africa Ability to communicate and function effectively in a culturally diverse and change-oriented environment Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments Ability to present legal advice on various management issues to the Bank's senior management Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Knowledge of one or more of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage: French, Arabic or Portuguese Strong drafting skills across a variety of legal documents Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and concisely Ability to quickly grasp the essence, content and implications of the Bank's constitutive documents Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines Strong negotiation skills Ability to work with legal and non-legal professionals to develop innovative solutions to conflicting interests and positions Demonstrated ability to act as a primary resource in transactions Self-motivated and able to work towards achieving goals High level of emotional intelligence and emotional resilience, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse legal team<br><br>Benefits<br><br>Private Health Insurance Training & Development Performance Bonus

Main Responsibilities<br><br>Reporting to the Director (Banking Legal Services), the Manager (Banking Legal Services) will assist the Legal Department in ensuring that it contributes fully to the Bank's mission of stimulating a consistent expansion of and diversification of African trade so as to rapidly increase Africa's share of global trade, while operating as a first class, profit oriented, socially responsible financial institution and a Centre of Excellence in African trade matters.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br> Providing advice to the Bank and its subsidiaries on a broad range of banking and finance matters to ensure delivery of tailored, commercially focused legal solutions Providing legal and strategic advice to the Bank and its subsidiaries entities on special projects/initiatives and identifying potential legal risks Participating in the planning, organisation and implementation of legal support for business activities of the Bank, research of relevant precedents, presentation of appropriate solutions Providing guidance on the proper application and interpretation of laws and regulations as applicable to the Bank's business and ensuring adequacy of controls to mitigate legal and other risks or concerns that may arise thereto Providing assistance in connection with the formulation and implementation of effective legal processes to ensure timely delivery of transaction documentation. and facilitating the development of appropriate forms of standardised documentation/legal precedents Serving as subject matter expert and key legal advisor to business stakeholders by providing counsel on all aspects of legal matters related to the Bank's loan products Serving as Legal stakeholder on internal committees/working groups, managing special projects and engaging with advocacy efforts relating to the Bank's development mandate Coordinating the engagement of external legal counsel in order to ensure value for money in the procurement of legal services Providing legal advice to management and staff in all areas of the Bank's activities and proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches Providing advice in connection with the Bank borrowings in the international capital and money markets, including the review and negotiation of legal documentation required for the implementation of the Bank's borrowing strategy and capital markets transactions Providing legal advice on the Bank's Asset and Liability Management procedures and policies and participating in the work of the Bank's Asset and Liability Management Committee and its working groups Providing legal advice on equity participations, grants and other financing and co-financing agreements with other multilateral and bilateral financial institutions and related arrangements Representing the Bank internally and externally in negotiation, disputes, consultations and other proceedings that require legal representation Working with internal staff and external parties as required by management; Conducting deal appraisals (with provision of input) and legal due diligence exercises on proposed transactions; Preparing a variety of legal documentation including transaction documentation designed to protect the interests of the Bank as lender, borrower and in other capacities Negotiating a wide range of legal documents with the Bank's transaction counterparties, under the guidance of management; Providing legal advice to management and staff in all areas of the Bank's activities and proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches Reviewing documentation and assessing legal matters arising from the various financing and non-financing activities of the Bank; Conducting, managing and monitoring the legal workstreams of ongoing transactions<br><br>Compliance Responsibilities<br><br> Understanding and adhering to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures, notably:<br><br>(i) Staff Handbook (has code of conduct provisions)<br><br>(ii) Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing<br><br>(iii) Conflicts of Interest and Policies on Staff Involvement in External Engagements/Activities<br><br>(iv) Anti-Bribery & Corruption<br><br>(v) Insider Trading Guidelines<br><br> Reporting any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank's staff or the customers to the Compliance Department Completing the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Master's degree in French Civil Law from a recognized university Minimum of 8 years of professional legal practice and experience, with particular emphasis on the banking and financial services industry Experience in handling documentation related to cross-border trade and project finance transactions, particularly in the following areas:Structured trade and corporate finance Project and asset-based finance Guarantees and specialised finance Sovereign lending Private equity Good knowledge of banking practices in Africa and the ability to communicate and function effectively in a culturally diverse and change-oriented environment Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments, and to present legal advice on various management issues to the Bank's senior management Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Knowledge of one or more of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage: French, Arabic or Portuguese Strong drafting skills across a variety of legal documents, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely Familiarity with trade and project finance issues, treasury matters and transnational transactions Ability to quickly grasp the essence, content and implications of the Bank's constitutive documents in order to provide sound legal advice Ability to review documents and provide advice under strict deadlines Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work with legal and non-legal professionals to develop innovative solutions to conflicting interests and positions Ability to organise and manage human resources to achieve goals Proficiency Level<br><br>Leadership Skills<br><br>Specialists or managers should be able to:<br><br>Oversee teams and manage transactions from a legal perspective throughout the credit value chain Advise internal and external stakeholders and staff Contribute to innovation in business practices Engage with internal and external stakeholders, representing Afreximbank Group at third-party events and meetings Contribute to negotiations, primarily in a technical capacity, with firm-wide impact Proactively explore opportunities for technical or innovative advancements for the Bank Influence within their own team, and occasionally beyond their team, to drive and achieve results<br><br>Interpersonal Skills<br><br>The role requires the ability to:<br><br>Strengthen internal and, where relevant, external relationships Mentor junior colleagues and share technical knowledge to foster collaboration and support project outcomes Influence decisions at the functional level Contribute to external negotiations using technical knowledge where required Articulate complex ideas clearly and succinctly Manage the delivery of projects and communicate information effectively to senior staff members<br><br>Problem Solving and Business Impact<br><br>The role requires the ability to:<br><br>Use experience and deeper technical knowledge to identify core issues Analyse complex data and synthesise information to support the development and implementation of strategic solutions Support technical initiatives and contribute to strategy Occasionally contribute new ideas to drive innovation<br><br>Supporting Afreximbank's Mandate<br><br>The role requires:<br><br>A substantial understanding of Afreximbank Group's products and services A clear understanding of how the role contributes to Afreximbank Group's values and mission Good knowledge of the Continent and African Diaspora's political, economic and trade landscape The ability to offer well-informed opinions on relevant matters internally and to external counterparts The ability to identify practical ways in which Afreximbank Group's values and mission can be cascaded to junior colleagues and external parties<br><br>Key Competencies<br><br>Self-Starter with Minimal Supervision<br><br>Proactive, motivated and able to manage tasks with minimal oversight Timely, detail-oriented and sensitive to deadlines, ensuring that assigned tasks are delivered to the required quality<br><br>Team Collaboration and Communication<br><br>Strong team player with good interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team Ability to influence teams and build networks across boundaries High level of emotional intelligence and emotional resilience, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse legal team<br><br>Leadership Experience<br><br>Strong analytical skills Ability to think strategically, analyse and synthesise information from diverse sources, and draw conclusions from complex materials and publications Experience in communicating complex transactional and legal risk management issues to the Board, Executive Management and external stakeholders High level of emotional intelligence and emotional resilience<br><br>Skills, Knowledge and Attitude<br><br>Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage: French, Arabic and Portuguese Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook Familiarity with legal risk management systems Good project management skills Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines<br><br>Internal Change Agent<br><br>Ability to function in a change-oriented environment Good knowledge of legal risk management practices in Africa and globally Ability to articulate and promote the Bank's legal risk management narrative to various internal stakeholders<br><br>Afreximbank's Core Values<br><br>Commitment to Africa and supporting the emancipation and empowerment of Africans Uncompromising integrity Passion for learning and drive Teamwork Trust and respect for the individual Innovation, excellence and flexibility Professionalism and responsiveness<br><br>Benefits<br><br>Private Health Insurance Training & Development Performance Bonus

Main Responsibilities<br><br>Reporting to the Director (Banking Legal Services), the Manager (Banking Legal Services) will assist the Legal Department in ensuring that it contributes fully to the Bank's mission of stimulating a consistent expansion of and diversification of African trade so as to rapidly increase Africa's share of global trade, while operating as a first class, profit oriented, socially responsible financial institution and a Centre of Excellence in African trade matters.<br><br>Providing strategic direction and leading the development of the Bank's strategy in the area of legal services delivery to ensure that this is managed with a long -term perspective, linked to the overall business strategy.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br> Providing advice to the Bank and its subsidiaries on a broad range of banking and finance matters to ensure delivery of tailored, commercially focused legal solutions Providing legal and strategic advice to the Bank and its subsidiaries entities on special projects/initiatives and identifying potential legal risks Participating in the planning, organisation and implementation of legal support for business activities of the Bank, research of relevant precedents, presentation of appropriate solutions Providing guidance on the proper application and interpretation of laws and regulations as applicable to the Bank's business and ensuring adequacy of controls to mitigate legal and other risks or concerns that may arise thereto Providing assistance in connection with the formulation and implementation of effective legal processes to ensure timely delivery of transaction documentation. and facilitating the development of appropriate forms of standardised documentation/legal precedents Serving as subject matter expert and key legal advisor to business stakeholders by providing counsel on all aspects of legal matters related to the Bank's loan products Serving as Legal stakeholder on internal committees/working groups, managing special projects and engaging with advocacy efforts relating to the Bank's development mandate Coordinating the engagement of external legal counsel in order to ensure value for money in the procurement of legal services Providing legal advice to management and staff in all areas of the Bank's activities and proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches Providing advice in connection with the Bank borrowings in the international capital and money markets, including the review and negotiation of legal documentation required for the implementation of the Bank's borrowing strategy and capital markets transactions Providing legal advice on the Bank's Asset and Liability Management procedures and policies and participating in the work of the Bank's Asset and Liability Management Committee and its working groups Providing legal advice on equity participations, grants and other financing and co-financing agreements with other multilateral and bilateral financial institutions and related arrangements Representing the Bank internally and externally in negotiation, disputes, consultations and other proceedings that require legal representation Working with internal staff and external parties as required by management; Conducting deal appraisals (with provision of input) and legal due diligence exercises on proposed transactions; Preparing a variety of legal documentation including transaction documentation designed to protect the interests of the Bank as lender, borrower and in other capacities Negotiating a wide range of legal documents with the Bank's transaction counterparties, under the guidance of management; Providing legal advice to management and staff in all areas of the Bank's activities and proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches Reviewing documentation and assessing legal matters arising from the various financing and non-financing activities of the Bank; Conducting, managing and monitoring the legal workstreams of ongoing transactions<br><br>Compliance Responsibilities<br><br> Understanding and adhering to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures, notably:<br><br>(i) Staff Handbook (has code of conduct provisions)<br><br>(ii) Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing<br><br>(iii) Conflicts of Interest and Policies on Staff Involvement in External Engagements/Activities<br><br>(iv) Anti-Bribery & Corruption<br><br>(v) Insider Trading Guidelines<br><br> Reporting any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank's staff or the customers to the Compliance Department Completing the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Post graduate degree in Law from a recognised University and a Diploma in Legal Practice of a recognised Bar Course Professional legal practice and experience of not less than 8 years, with particular emphasis on the Banking and financial services industry. Experience in handling documentation in connection with cross-border trade and project finance transactions, particularly in the following areas: structured trade and corporate finance; project and asset-based finance; guarantees and specialised finance; sovereign lending, and private equity. Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and to present legal advice on various management issues to the Bank's senior management Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of one of more of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (i.e. French, Arabic and Portuguese) Strong skills in drafting a variety of legal documents and communicating complex issues clearly and concisely Familiarity with trade and project finance issues, treasury issues and transnational transactions Ability to speedily grasp the essence, content and implications of the Bank's constitutive documents in order to be able to provide advice on them Ability to review under strict deadlines Negotiating skills and capacity to work with other professionals including non-legal professionals to develop innovative solutions to conflicting interests and positions Ability to organise and manage human resources to attain goals<br><br>Benefits<br><br>Private Health Insurance Training & Development Performance Bonus