Managing Director (MD) – Stockbroking, International Investment Group, Mauritius

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Managing Director for one of its international clients. The role is based in Mauritius

Overview:

This is an extremely exciting role for an ambitious investment banker with a track record of excellence and achievement to join a rapidly expanding Investment Bank Group as Managing Director. This is a crucial role for the group in which you will be responsible for building and growing the stockbroking business in Mauritius and also implementing financial best practices in order to participate in development of the Mauritian capital market. In addition to play a strategic role as part of the executive team, you will also be the type of financial leader who can motivate a team. This important role includes a broad knowledge of local and international clients.

The Candidate must have;
- Master qualification in finance or equivalent
- 4-5 years stockbroking experience in the Mauritian stock market or internationally,
- Registered broker/dealer to trade in SEM,
- Experience in settlement for local and international clients
- Similar previous position/experience
- Knowledge in IT

Should you meet all the above requirements please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) – International Investment Group, Mauritius

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Chief Operations Officer for one of its clients. The role is to be based in Mauritius

Overview:

Responsible for operations management with the focus on strategic, tactical and short-term operations management, which means responsibility for the development, design, operations and improvement of systems that create and deliver the business’ products and services. The role reports to the Deputy CEO.

The main purpose of the role and KPI’s:
- Direct day-to-day operations of the business
- Provide financial management, including preparation of an annual budget and monthly tracking
- Overall responsibility for the IT infrastructure, core operational applications and administrative staff involved in delivering core services
- Evaluate technology applications and systems for process improvements and efficiencies
- Develop new systems and processes to meet growth objectives for the business and to improve service to clients
- Achieve corporate goals through the ongoing selection, performance management and development of employees
- Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all internal processes
- Participate in strategic planning as a member of the executive management team
- Develop management reports and business intelligence tools needed to track and measure performance of all business lines
- Implement service level agreements with all clients and ensure delivery within agreed service levels.
- Monitor compliance, licensing and errors and omissions coverage
- Oversee all aspects of facilities management
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and manage those relationships
- Forster a success orientated, accountable environment within the Company

The Candidate must have; (be able to)
- CA (SA) or equivalent; CFA, MBA
- A minimum of 20 years experience, of which 6 years should have been spent in a similar role or a similar organization. Experience working in multinational listed companies will receive preference.
- Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
- FRENCH proficiency (Prerequisite)
- Perform each essential duty with a high degree of proficiency:
- Ability to manage and motivate a high performing team
- Proven ability to operate independently and exercise significant latitude for independent judgment, discretion and action
- Detailed orientated
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Proven management skills including designing business controls, measuring performance and ensuring accountability that support the overall business objectives and goals
- Good analytical skills, with the ability to access complex situations and use creativity to solve problems
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks within strict time frames
- Customer service orientated
- Good knowledge of HR and IT
- Good working knowledge of technology and its application for the improvement of process and service delivery

Should you meet all the above requirements please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Group Head of Trade Products – Corporate Banking, Kenya

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Head of Trade Products for one of its International clients to be based in Kenya.

Overview:
- To develop non-traditional and innovative Trade Products to ensure a leading regional trade proposition for the bank. Develop, maintain and review Trade Product Programs for effective use and marketing advantage while ensuring that it is in line with and supports the client’s broader strategy.

- To ensure a strategic and co-ordinated product development & sales focus, servicing the Trade product needs of both existing and new business clients as well as the reporting of all trade activities to relevant stakeholders including Trade Finance and Transaction Banking.

Competencies required:
Personal Attributes:

- Cooperative working style and strong communication skills are required, in order to develop and maintain effective working relationships both externally and internally, with colleagues on the ground in the affiliate, the Region and the Group Office.
- Self-starter capable of working on your own initiative
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills

The Candidate must have; (experience and education)
- 7-10 year’s international Trade experience
- Ability to interact and negotiate with the client organization at the global decision making level;
- Customer focused & results orientated;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in relevant languages to the accounts assigned;
- Trade skills
- Good organizational and time management skills are highly desirable;
- Result driven team player;
- Strong networks within the corporate market
- Experience in high level relationship building and maintenance.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Trade, Marketing or related field of study.
- Post Graduate level of education

Should you meet all the above requirements please send your CV and cover letter to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.