CA Global African recruitment specialises in sourcing and placing executive level candidates for top tier Banking and Financial institutions worldwide. We are a specialised consultancy and have a unique understanding of the African market which allows us to fully understand our client's and candidate's needs. Within the Banking sector CA Global recruits across various disciplines,from exec CEO roles to lower level. Please browse below for banking jobs and recruitment for the African continent
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Head of SME (international banking experience, strategy, thought leadership, drive business in Africa), Johannesburg, South Africa
Head of SME (international banking experience, strategy, thought leadership, drive business in Africa), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
• Develop and manage the Business Banking Retail / SME proposition and segment across Africa and lead all the required activities to become the pre-eminent SME Bank across Africa
• Own and deliver balance sheet, P&L and and advanced customer agenda for the segment.
• Drive the development of business with new customers as well as deepen our share of wallet with existing customers
Responsibilities
• Realignment and optimising resource deployment to ensure sufficient focus on the Business Banking and SME segment – this involves strategy formulation & execution
• Creating Business Banking segments and the relevant MI
• Define the targeted sectors, prospect list and undertake an effective pipeline management process to ensure deal closure.
• Focusing on driving liability growth in the SME segment
• Target Buyer and supplier chains of Large Corporate clients as potential small or medium business clients
• People Development & Management
• Business management
Requirements
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience working in an international banking environment at senior level
• Banking and Financial Services industry related knowledge
• Strong track record of setting up franchises / segments and delivering results
• Relevant knowledge and experience in banking specifically Business Banking and SME products and – preferably –experience of African business
• Strong in thought leadership – someone with the capability of formulating and executing strategy in the short and long term
• Executive experience with successful and relevant management experience
• Demonstrated capacity to lead, coach, and supervise team members effectively
• Matured and results-orientated
• Visible excellent communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills
• Intimate knowledge of competitor skills and competencies
• Proven capability to work with geographically widespread teams.
Please apply directly by submitting your CV to danelle@caglobalint.com
For any further information please get in contact with:
Danelle Le Roux
CA Banking, Insurance & Finance is a division of the CA Global Group
Senior Banking and Financial Recruiter: Africa
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Institutional Sales Trader (cross border business development, stockbroking, dealing and trading), Johannesburg, SA
Institutional Sales Trader (cross border business development, stockbroking, dealing and trading), Johannesburg, SA
Introduction
The main purpose will be to grow and manage foreign and regional (cross border) stockbroking deal flow and grow trading commission revenue of the Securities Group across Africa.
Responsibilities
• Identify and engage with prospective clients to grow existing client base,
• Manage and grow in international deal flow,
• Communicate trading ideas to foreign clients,
• Grow trading market share from existing clients,
• Work with sales and research to convert prospective clients to active clients,
• Maintain client database of current and prospective clients, including information about organizational structures, holdings, fund mandates and sizes,
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
Requirements
• Business Degree
• International experience (not negotiable)
• No less than 10 years working experience of which no less than 5 years should have been spent in an international financial services role or similar organization.
• Proven ability in sales trading with an already established client distribution network.
• A good command of English both written and verbal.
Please submit your CV via the ‘submit’ button below, or send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Institutional Equity Sales (business development, international institutional experience), Johannesburg, South Africa
Institutional Equity Sales (business development, international institutional experience), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
The main purpose of the job will be to further develop and grow the Institutional Equity Sales function of the Securities Group across Africa.
Responsibilities
• Identify and engage with prospective clients
• Draw up and maintain (in conjunction with trading) an account plan for every client
• Grow trading market share from existing clients
• Work with trading and research to convert prospective clients to active clients
• Co-ordinate, track and expedite client on boarding process
• Maintain current info packs for marketing purposes
• Maintain client database of current and prospective clients, including information about organizational structures, holdings fund mandates and sizes
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients
• Aggressively sell research product to the company’s client base
• Organise and accompany (when necessary) analysts on local and international roadshows
• Facilitate flow of information between clients, trading and research
• Work with research and trading to identity and market investment ideas to clients
• Direct trades to trading desk, assist with sourcing clocks trades
• Produce ad-hoc sales notes in support of investment ideas.
Requirements
• Business degree
• Strong sales experience
• International experience (not negotiable)
• Business development with an already established client distribution network.
• No less than 10 years working experience of which no less than 5 years should have been spent in an International financial services role or similar organization.
• A good command of English, both written and verbal.
Please submit your CV via the ‘submit’ button below, or send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Country Product Manager (transactional products, cash and trade products, strategy formation), Windhoek, Namibia
Country Product Manager (transactional products, cash and trade products, strategy formation), Windhoek, Namibia
Introduction
• Maximize short and long term shareholder value by creating and implementing both a 3-year strategic product roadmap for Cash & Trade products in country as well as an annual operating plan that will enable the business, from a product perspective, to exceed all financial and non-financial goals
• Key leadership position within the country team
Responsibilities
• Overall Strategy and Financial Achievement: Jointly responsible for articulating a sub-regional product strategy and executing on its annual operating plan for cash & trade
• Responsible for driving regional Cash & Trade product P&L
• Develop jointly with the TPS Head a Product & Sales strategy to meet country revenue targets, in line
• Provide leadership in the commercialization and utilization efforts
• Management & Product Development: Provide product solutioning support for complex deals or RFPs and sponsor them to conclusion
• Sponsor launches of product enhancements, new products or new platforms as required. Work with appropriate stakeholders to develop sales support materials. Work jointly with Sales to communicate product launches, organize customer events and develop a sales campaign strategy to ensure that the new products meet planned volume and revenue targets
• Segment Focus: Work with regional product, segment and sales heads to develop and deploy a robust client focused product set across the TPS suite of products and services
• Ensure Country compliance on Audit, Control and financial reporting standards as they relate to TPS products
• Ensure that local product managers have established and are maintain an appropriate risk management model for identifying, considering and mitigating the risks ensuing from offering a product in a given market
• Staff Development & Management
Requirements
• University Degree (preferably Honours)
• Namibian citizen (not negotiable)
• Past experience owning a P&L
• Experience managing through influence in a large organization
• 5-10 years of Transaction Banking experience
• Previously worked in either direct cash/trade sales/product role
• Relevant client and/or geographical experience in the Africa region
• Past involvement with industry bodies such as BAFT/SWIFT etc.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience
• Ideally experience working across multiple geographic locations
Please submit your CV via the ‘submit’ button below, or send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Country Product Manager (transactional products, cash and trade products, strategy formation), Gaborone, Botswana
Country Product Manager (transactional products, cash and trade products, strategy formation), Gaborone, Botswana
Introduction
• Maximize short and long term shareholder value by creating and implementing both a 3-year strategic product roadmap for Cash & Trade products in country as well as an annual operating plan that will enable the business, from a product perspective, to exceed all financial and non-financial goals
• Key leadership position within the country team
Responsibilities
• Overall Strategy and Financial Achievement: Jointly responsible for articulating a sub-regional product strategy and executing on its annual operating plan for cash & trade
• Responsible for driving regional Cash & Trade product P&L
• Develop jointly with the TPS Head a Product & Sales strategy to meet country revenue targets, in line
• Provide leadership in the commercialization and utilization efforts
• Management & Product Development: Provide product solutioning support for complex deals or RFPs and sponsor them to conclusion
• Sponsor launches of product enhancements, new products or new platforms as required. Work with appropriate stakeholders to develop sales support materials. Work jointly with Sales to communicate product launches, organize customer events and develop a sales campaign strategy to ensure that the new products meet planned volume and revenue targets
• Segment Focus: Work with regional product, segment and sales heads to develop and deploy a robust client focused product set across the TPS suite of products and services
• Ensure Country compliance on Audit, Control and financial reporting standards as they relate to TPS products
• Ensure that local product managers have established and are maintain an appropriate risk management model for identifying, considering and mitigating the risks ensuing from offering a product in a given market
• Staff Development & Management
Requirements
• University Degree (preferably Honours)
• Botswana citizen (not negotiable)
• Past experience owning a P&L
• Experience managing through influence in a large organization
• 5-10 years of Transaction Banking experience
• Previously worked in either direct cash/trade sales/product role
• Relevant client and/or geographical experience in the Africa region
• Past involvement with industry bodies such as BAFT/SWIFT etc.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience
• Ideally experience working across multiple geographic locations
Please submit your CV via the ‘submit’ button below, or send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Country Product Manager (transactional products, cash and trade products, strategy formation), Maputo, Mozambique
Country Product Manager (transactional products, cash and trade products, strategy formation), Maputo, Mozambique
Introduction
• Maximize short and long term shareholder value by creating and implementing both a 3-year strategic product roadmap for Cash & Trade products in country as well as an annual operating plan that will enable the business, from a product perspective, to exceed all financial and non-financial goals
• Key leadership position within the country team
Responsibilities
• Overall Strategy and Financial Achievement: Jointly responsible for articulating a sub-regional product strategy and executing on its annual operating plan for cash & trade
• Responsible for driving regional Cash & Trade product P&L
• Develop jointly with the TPS Head a Product & Sales strategy to meet country revenue targets, in line
• Provide leadership in the commercialization and utilization efforts
• Management & Product Development: Provide product solutioning support for complex deals or RFPs and sponsor them to conclusion
• Sponsor launches of product enhancements, new products or new platforms as required. Work with appropriate stakeholders to develop sales support materials. Work jointly with Sales to communicate product launches, organize customer events and develop a sales campaign strategy to ensure that the new products meet planned volume and revenue targets
• Segment Focus: Work with regional product, segment and sales heads to develop and deploy a robust client focused product set across the TPS suite of products and services
• Ensure Country compliance on Audit, Control and financial reporting standards as they relate to TPS products
• Ensure that local product managers have established and are maintain an appropriate risk management model for identifying, considering and mitigating the risks ensuing from offering a product in a given market
• Staff Development & Management
Requirements
• University Degree (preferably Honours)
• Past experience owning a P&L
• Mozambique citizen
• Fluent English and Portuguese
• Experience managing through influence in a large organization
• 5-10 years of Transaction Banking experience
• Previously worked in either direct cash/trade sales/product role
• Relevant client and/or geographical experience in the Africa region
• Past involvement with industry bodies such as BAFT/SWIFT etc.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience
• Ideally experience working across multiple geographic locations
Please submit your CV via the ‘submit’ button below, or send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Investment Officer (SME transactions, investments, credit and risk), Namibia
Investment Officer (SME transactions, investments, credit and risk), Namibia
Introduction
The company is a leading specialized investment group for small and medium enterprises, and needs to attract a person of high calibre for the Investment Officer position.
Responsibilities
• Assist in transactions from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally exit thereof
• Represent the company and its clients on boards of portfolio companies
• Assist in implementation of corporate governance disciplines in investee companies
• Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference
• Management of resources both internally and externally
• Substantial contact and networking base
• To manage the risk profile of the portfolio
Requirements
The successful candidate must possess the following experience and skills:
• Will typically have 3-5 years’ experience in an established corporate finance and investment management, merchant banking, private equity environment
• Namibian citizen
• Tertiary qualification preferable – BCom qualification
• Familiarity with unique disciplines of identifying, negotiating, closing and monitoring transactions
• Good general knowledge of key investment sectors
• Good working knowledge of key commercial statutes and regulation (Tax, Companies Act)
Please submit your CV via the ‘submit’ button below, or send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Chief Investment Officer (lead transactions, SME investments, managerial skills), Namibia
Chief Investment Officer (lead transactions, SME investments, managerial skills), Namibia
Introduction
The firm is a leading specialized investment group for small and medium enterprises, and needs to attract a person of high caliber for the Chief Investment Officer position.
Responsibilities
The following are the key responsibilities for this position:
• Consistently lead transactions in the firm from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally exit thereof. (The incumbent takes final responsibility for the transaction even though assisted by other staff members)
• Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies
• Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies
• Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference
• Substantial contact and networking base
• Management of resources both internally and externally
• Fulfil a sales and marketing function
• Development of junior associates
• Participate fully in the governance of the firm
• To assist, guide and participate in the due diligence process as well as deal structuring
• To manage and add value to the investment portfolio
Requirements
• Appropriate experience, typically 5-8 years, in an established corporate finance and investment management, merchant banking, private equity environment
• Candidate needs to be a Namibian citizen
• Tertiary qualification – BCom qualification
• Familiarity with unique disciplines of identifying, negotiating, closing and monitoring transactions
• Good general knowledge of key investment sectors
• Good working knowledge of key commercial statutes and regulations (Tax, Companies Act)
Please submit your CV via the ‘submit’ button below, or send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Chief Investment Officer (lead transactions, SME investments, managerial skills), Malawi
Chief Investment Officer (lead transactions, SME investments, managerial skills), Malawi
Introduction
The firm is a leading specialized investment group for small and medium enterprises, and needs to attract a person of high calibre for the Chief Investment Officer position.
Responsibilities
The following are the key responsibilities for this position:
Consistently lead transactions in the firm from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally exit thereof. (The incumbent takes final responsibility for the transaction even though assisted by other staff members)
Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies
Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies
Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference
Substantial contact and networking base
Management of resources both internally and externally
Fulfil a sales and marketing function
Development of junior associates
Participate fully in the governance of the firm
To assist, guide and participate in the due diligence process as well as deal structuring
To manage and add value to the investment portfolio
Requirements
Appropriate experience, typically 5-8 years, in an established corporate finance and investment management, merchant banking, private equity environment
Candidate needs to be a Malawian citizen
Tertiary qualification – BCom qualification
Familiarity with unique disciplines of identifying, negotiating, closing and monitoring transactions
Good general knowledge of key investment sectors
Good working knowledge of key commercial statutes and regulations (Tax, Companies Act)
Please submit your CV via the ‘submit’ button below, or send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Monday, November 19, 2012
Senior Investment Officer: Zimbabwe
Senior Investment Officer: Zimbabwe
My client is a leading African Bank with years of success within the African Markets; they are looking to expand their Zimbabwean operations and needs a Senior Investment Officer to grow into a Chief Investment Officer.
Minimum Requirements:
• Fluent in English.
• 10 Years Investment Banking Experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience Structuring and closing Investment Deals.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (Zimbabwe / South Africa)
• Must be well connected.
• Previous Investment Experience within the Mining, Agriculture and Tourism Experience.
Job Purpose:
• Evaluate all resources ventures presented to the company and search for Investment opportunities on behalf of the Bank:
• Geological evaluations;
• Mining evaluations;
• Funding options; and
• Projected risk
• Motivate each opportunity presented to partners for:
• further investigation;
• investment; or
• discarding
• Develop compelling business cases to support the raising of funds for each opportunity
• Manage and execute further investigation into feasibility of each venture
• Develop, implement and monitor the strategy for further exploration opportunities for the Resources in the sector.
• Conduct business development activities to identify and secure suitable opportunities within the mining industry.
• Ensure adequate financial and human resources are in place to execute the Resources involvement in each opportunity.
• Relationship management
• Build and maintain strategic alliances with mining houses, mining technical professional firms, financing institutions, Department of Mineral Resources etc.
• Project management
• Manage the execution of each stage in the mining value chain.
• Ensure project timelines are delivered on at shortest time possible
• Process Optimization
• Ensure on-going process re-engineering to ensure optimum service delivery, quicker turn-around times
• Risk and Financial Management
• On-going reporting to stakeholders
• Exercising budgeting and control of expenses
• Identify, quantify and report on project’s risk position
• Implementing the business plan and strategy for investing in Mining operations within Zimbabwe and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Lead transactions for the Bank from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally the exit thereof (the incumbent takes final responsibility for the transaction even though assisted by other staff members).
• Lead a team within the Investment Banking arm to Structure the Investment Deals.
• Closing of Deals.
• Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies.
• Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies.
• Managing Risk parameters for all deals.
• Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference.
• Management of resources both internally and externally.
• Marketing the investment solutions and build sound relationships with clients and role players
• Manage and add value to the investment portfolio.
• Effectively managing human resources by recruiting competent staff, training staff, investing in and retaining staff so that they, in turn, can continuously find good entrepreneurial businesses to invest in and add value to.
Please send your CV directly to danelle@caglobalint.com / visit our website for more roles www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com
Monday, October 29, 2012
Chief Executive Officer (banking, finance, microfinance, lending),Swaziland
Chief Executive Officer (banking, finance, microfinance, lending),Swaziland
The main purpose of this role is the development of the microfinance business in Swaziland.
Responsibilities
Overall development, management and direction of Swaziland operations
Launching new products as per market demand and ensure further modification on new products is presented to the group risk committee for approval
Increase market share in government, achieving set targets
Enter new markets through signing up private sector employers and achieve a reasonable market penetration in each of these employers
Formulating and manage marketing campaigns to generate sufficient publicity and build the brand
Management of the collections team to ensure collections targets are met
Management of staff and HR issues including training, development and mentoring of staff
Explore and establish new products and markets
Establish and maintain relationships with senior government employees and Central Bank regulatory staff
Monthly preparation of documentation for, and reporting to, Exco committee
Present quarterly progress to the group
Requirements
Business degree, an Honours or Masters will be an added advantage
No less than 10 years working experience
No less than 3 years should be spent in a similar role or a similar organization
A good command of English, both written and verbal is a requirement of the job
Strong self-starter
Result driven
Leadership and management skills
Enforcing, detailed, goal driven with an expansionary kind of mind set as opposed to a control mind set
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Project Manager (banking, transactional products, client implementations), Johannesburg, South Africa
Project Manager (banking, transactional products, client implementations), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
To assess, direct, supervise and control Regional Client Implementations across both electronic and physical channels by engaging all relevant stakeholders from both within and external to the bank.
Responsibilities
• The project manager must define the project, reduce it to a set of manageable tasks, obtain appropriate resources and build a team to perform the work.
• The project manager must set the final goal for the project and motivate his/her team to complete the project on time.
• The project manager must assess and monitor risks to the project and mitigate them.
• Understand the dynamics of Channel Management and customer requirements
• Ensure continuous and appropriate level of engagement with stakeholders involved in the delivery of the client’s channel requirements, to deliver measured improvement in channel delivery from service, productivity and risk management perspectives.
• Project related activities like financial control (budgets, revenue, invoices, etc)
• Business development – identifies business development and ‘add-on’ sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project
• Effective communication with all stake holders
• General Technical understanding in the areas of application programming, database and systems design
• Ensure all project, product and channel governance on audit, control and financial reporting standards as they relate to the TPS channel are adhered to
Requirements
• Project Management and banking qualification will be an advantage
• Experience managing through influence in a large organization
• 2 - 5 years of Project Management Experience
• Transaction banking experience
• Have previously worked in either direct cash/trade sales/channel role
• Relevant client and/or geographical experience in the Africa region.
• Ideally gained experience working across multiple geographic locations
• Comprehensive knowledge of banking operations/SWIFT
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic channels
• Thorough operations and systems exposure
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Senior Derivative Sales Executive / Manager: Corporate Market (Sales, Account, management, Pricing, Derivatives, Risk, Data), Nairobi, Kenya
Senior Derivative Sales Executive / Manager: Corporate Market (Sales, Account, management, Pricing, Derivatives, Risk, Data), Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction
My client, a leading Bank in Africa is seeking a Senior Derivative Sales Executive / Manager to sell their Derivatives Pricing and Risk Solutions into the African market. The ideal candidate will need to have experience selling into large corporates and must have a solid understanding of derivatives.
Responsibilities & Requirements
To be successful you must have at least 7-10 years experiences selling derivative products throughout Africa and Europe.
Your experience to date will include
• Building and developing a sales pipeline with new and existing clients
• Analyzing of financial structures
• CFA / legal background.
• A CF30 Certificate would be a great advantage.
• The candidate must be a self-starter, someone who can work on their own as well as in a team.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible style suited to building relationships with a range of clients and the tenacity to pursue opportunities and close deals.
• The ideal candidate will have international experience gained in Europe / UK / USA etc.
• Please note: Only Kenyan citizens will be considered.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Collateral / Securities Administrator (derivatives, securities lending, process improvement, recons), Johannesburg, South Africa
Collateral / Securities Administrator (derivatives, securities lending, process improvement, recons), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
The client provides financing, risk management and advisory products and services to users and providers of capital in South Africa. Its goal is to become the leading investment bank in South Africa.
The main purpose of this role is to assist in the collateral management of OTC, Repo, Futures, Securities Lending and Prime Broking for the company. The candidate will also assist in improving Collateral management processes and related control environment.
Responsibilities
• Liaise with Credit and Legal departments on new Collateral Management agreements
• Assist with the making and receiving of collateral payments from call to settlement
• Assist in improving the control environment relating to Collateral
• Improve management information available
• Reconciliation of collateral assets from Source to ledger
• Reconciliation of trade portfolios between Clients and the company
• Continually analyzing the data integrity within department
Requirements
• Degree in business related science
• An understanding of collateral operations, theoretical and practical would be beneficial
• Legal knowledge of Collateral Management agreements and related documentation would be beneficial
• Advanced IT Skills essential
Please apply directly, by clicking on the CV submit button below.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Senior Corporate Financier (Africa Focused, grow and develop advisory function), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
The client is recruiting for a Senior Corporate Financier to drive the growth and development of the advisory business across Africa. The client has an established base in Africa, which provides them with a platform to take advantage of the growth in mergers and acquisitions, and capital market transactions.
Responsibilities
• The main purpose of the job will be to build and grow a highly profitable Corporate Finance and Advisory business
• Participate in strategic planning as a member of the executive management team
• Coordinate and oversee the development of marketing materials for transactions
• Responsible for the planning and execution of the team’s deliverables
Requirements
• A minimum of 8 – 12 years of relevant working experience
• At least 5 years of this experience should have been spent in an international role / within a similar organisation
• Strong business development skills
• Proven ability in deal origination and business development
• Preference will be given to candidates that have a strong entrepreneurial background – working in smaller organisations (compared to large banking environment)
• Strong leadership and management experience
• Good command of the English language
• Candidate must be prepared to travel (up to 7 working days per month)
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Project Accountant (CA, unit trust, asset management), Johannesburg, South Africa
Project Accountant (CA, unit trust, asset management), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
Assisting the CEO and CFO to roll-out new products, new funds and business within new countries.
Responsibilities
• Implementing procedures to ensure compliance within Asset Management
• Weekly monitoring of all portfolio positions within the Group – Hands on review/oversight
• Refining operational procedures to streamline processes between back office and front office
• Implementing weekly and monthly exception reports to ensure sufficient operational control.
• On-going monitoring of weekly and monthly exception reports – Hands on review/oversight.
• Improve Fund Accounting reports and implement processes for monthly and quarterly financial review.
Requirements
• Financial degree with 3 years articles, preferably honours degree looking to obtain CA qualification or studying towards a CA qualification
• Unit trust, registry experience will be an added advantage
• Attention to detail
• Dynamic, eager, self-starter
• Project and goal orientated
• Must have exceptional communication skills, must be able to work with a diversity of cultures and countries
• Articles completed
• Experience within financial sector
• Must have passion for financial sector.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Product Manager (pricing, process improvement, MIS, Africa focused), Johannesburg, South Africa
Product Manager (pricing, process improvement, MIS, Africa focused), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
• Drive and manage key central initiatives such as pricing, process improvement and MIS
• Drive and manage specific country product initiatives in the Southern region
Responsibilities
• Through researching and understanding the African market, the successful candidate will:
• Repricing of interest and fees in order to end revenue leakage
• Provide Africa requirements and input into the overall strategic pricing project, and manage implementation thereof
• Review, amend and implement Pricing Governance, Billing systems and Internal interest rate pricing for Africa
• Balance sheet management - Understand the factors which impact the TPS balance sheet, from an economic and regulatory perspective, and initiate and manage relevant work streams to improve balance sheet performance, in line with the overall strategy of the bank
• Cash Management products for the Southern region - Work with Southern countries to jointly identify and manage country specific product initiatives and assist with the management of centrally driven projects
Requirements
• University Degree, Honours or higher preferred
• Past experience in managing a product or business P&L
• Experience managing through influence in a large organization
• Financial services experience in corporate or personal banking
• Experience managing corporate pricing
• High familiarity with Corporate Bank, Global Markets and Personal banking product set
• Excellent (market leading) Product knowledge especially with regards to Pricing. Good overall cash management and trade knowledge
• Firm understanding of balance sheet and financials
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Head of Internal Audit (banking experience, CA, Namibian citizen), Windhoek, Namibia
Head of Internal Audit (banking experience, CA, Namibian citizen), Windhoek, Namibia
Introduction
The Head of Audit will be charged with the responsibility of spearheading the provision of assurance to various stakeholders, that risks are effectively managed to an acceptable degree and the responsibility of providing professional input and support to audit teams and respective auditees on audit issues.
Responsibilities
• Has a strategic focus and considerable experience in order to lead teams that undertake strategic level tasks, assignments and projects;
• A sound level of business understanding of is essential to integrate customer needs and business requirements;
• Risk focussed continually assessing both internal and external factors that influence the risk profile;
• Provide assurance on key risks, based on the key risks, determines in conjunction with key internal stakeholders the audit coverage, resources required and budget for the team;
• Communicating the key issues with impact at an Executive levels including Board Audit Committee;
• Demonstrates influential leadership within a designated environment and Group Internal Audit;
• Be the centre of excellence, understanding local and international trends and developments;
• Leading teams in dynamic & complex environments;
• Exercise sound judgement & decision making;
• Establishes relationships that facilitate effective engagement with senior levels of management and executive without compromising independence, objectivity and ethics in any way; and
• Lead execution of Audit Assignments from planning, setting performance standards, reviewing work and preparing audit reports.
Requirements
• Applicants should be holders of a university degree preferably in Accounting, Commerce, Economics and Finance and/or professional Accounting qualification with a reputable body such as CIA, ACCA or CA.
• He/she should have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience five (5) of which should have been at senior management level within a public accounting firm or reputable financial services institution, preferably a retail bank.
• He/she should have an excellent understanding of risk based auditing methodologies and their execution, good knowledge of computer applications and computer assisted audit techniques and audit software; a good understanding of all applicable internal auditing standards as well as a good understanding of accounting, taxation, auditing and general macroeconomic fundamentals
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Friday, July 13, 2012
Chief Investment Officer (Credit Risk) - Mozambique
Chief Investment Officer (Credit Risk) - Mozambique
CA Global Africa Recruitment is looking for a highly qualified and accomplished individual for the role of Chief Investment Officer for a specialist risk company. The role is to be based in Mozambique.
Introduction
My client is a leading risk financier of small and medium enterprises. The company actively supports entrepreneurial growth by providing financing, specialist sectoral knowledge and added-value services for viable small and medium businesses.
Responsibilities
• Implementing the business plan and strategy for the Fund for investing in SMEs operating in Mozambique
• Lead transactions in the firm from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally the exit thereof (the incumbent takes final responsibility for the transaction even though assisted by other staff members)
• Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies
• Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies
• Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference
• Management of resources both internally and externally
• Marketing the Funds’ investment solutions and build sound relationships with clients and role players
• Manage and add value to the investment portfolio
• Effectively managing human resources by recruiting good people, training them, investing in and retaining them so that they, in turn, can continuously find good entrepreneurial businesses to invest in and add value to.
Requirements
• Tertiary qualification (Finance degree) with management studies
• Strong credit knowledge and credit skills
• Knowledge of private equity would be an advantage
• Management experience
• Fluent in English and Portuguese
• Mozambican citizen
• Results focused
• Passion for client services
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid negotiation skills
• Track record of excellent investment decision-making abilities
• Hands-on deal making, commercial experience in key investment sectors.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Chief Financial Officer (Executive Management) – Lilongwe, Malawi
Chief Financial Officer (Executive Management) – Lilongwe, Malawi
Introduction
Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the finance department and financial operations in support of organizational goals, mission and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer, Regional executives and the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities
To lead Management in preparation and management of budgets (income and expenditure and cash flow) and financial projections
• Ensure budget control policies, systems and procedures are properly implemented and adhered to
• Provide (partner) Management Team with a standard format or tool for preparing and controlling annual budget that includes clear and appropriate lines of authority for budget lines to enable better decision-making
• Set and monitor capital and fixed assets budgets including office equipment, buildings and expansion project
• Set and monitor income forecasts for business including client volumes, pricing, etc.
• Set and monitor other departmental budgets including payroll, stationery and printing, telecommunications and transport
• Prepare annual budget projections based on input from Management
• Oversee payroll processing function to ensure pay and benefits are accurately calculated and proper deductions are made.
Ensure timely and accurate financial and management reports that assist in monitoring actual financial position of the business compared with projections prepared
• Prepare timely, accurate and reliable consolidated financial and management reports including balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow statements on an annual, quarterly and monthly basis showing the financial condition of the business.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly variance analysis reports of actual expenditure against budget by Head Office function, branches and satellite centers.
• Review expenditures to ensure compliance with budgets and notify appropriate executive(s) in the event expenditures exceed budgets. Work with managers to understand source of excessive costs and to develop cost-cutting measures that will least impact the bank.
• Coordinate and ensure the availability of financial reports, statements and documentation to both internal and external auditors.
• Prepare and present to (partner) Board and Management reports on the business financial position.
• Highlight critical areas of the financial reports and statement documentations for Management’s review and action.
Ensure wise and prudent management of business funds
• Develop appropriate systems to manage and administer business funds.
• Manage business’s investment portfolio and risk-taking activities including interest rate and liquidity exposure, inter-bank exchange exposure and government securities trading.
• Consult with Management in recommending general risk parameters, overall trading position limits and hedging/trading strategies.
• Plan and provide for business’s short-term working capital and medium and long-term funding requirements.
• Review and recommend investment of deposits and idle funds (stocks and high yielding investments)-If applicable.
• Keep abreast of the market deposit rates and negotiate best rates with business’s depository banks.
• Receive and hold in authorized accounts all funds due to the business from authorized sources.
• Keep complete and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements.
• Monitor cash movement by ensuring timely and accurate bank reconciliation and other reconciliation against cash position report.
• Manage the reserve position of the business as well as other regulatory requirements related to funding operations.
• Approve invoices and checks prior to signature to ensure security of Bank funds.
Money Market and Foreign Exchange Dealing: (if applicable-depending on partner’s level of operations)
• Manage the money market and foreign exchange functions in a manner that ensures a positive return on investments and achieves targets.
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Manages related subordinate supervisors and exert effective team building
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of financial Operations
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requirements
• A Bachelor Degree in Business related subjects from a reputable university
• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum of 7+ years progressively responsible finance and/or accounting experience, preferably in a financial, banking and/or microfinance institution
• Advanced knowledge of general accounting, payroll, budgeting, and related accounting and record keeping systems in a financial institution.
• Advanced knowledge of related statutory banking compliance regulations, and Bank accounting policies and procedures.
• Intermediate skills related to the consolidation and reporting of Bank financial results, and formulation and implementation of Bank accounting procedures.
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to provide leadership, supervision and training for a team of employees using positive supervisory techniques to ensure maximum productivity
• Demonstrated ability in time management, organization and delegation skills.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; and word processing and spread sheet software programs.
• Intermediate typing skills to meet production needs of the position.
• Intermediate math skills; calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Ability to set and monitor achievement of sustainability, efficiency, profitability, portfolio quality, and outreach activities.
• Advanced experience, and knowledge and training in setting and monitoring profitability and efficiency budgets based on profit and cost centre organization framework
• Strong Christian background and values and sensitivity to gender equality.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse financial information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others.
• Managing People - Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
• Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Values- Be able to impute and carry on organizational mission, vision and culture in the execution of you responsibilities.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Portfolio Manager / Deputy Country Head (investments, agribusiness, SME), Accra, Ghana
Portfolio Manager / Deputy Country Head (investments, agribusiness, SME), Accra, Ghana
Introduction
My client is looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join their rapidly growing team. The position is based in Accra, Ghana for the first two years with possibility of relocation after.
Responsibilities
The Ghana Portfolio Manager will play a senior role within the company’s Ghana office, working closely with the Country Director and other senior members of the team (‘SMT’) to develop and manage the investment and project portfolio in Ghana. The Portfolio Manager will help identify, analyse and structure prospective investments and play a leadership role in projects where the company is the principal sponsor. Additionally, the Portfolio Manager will be responsible for developing and managing key partnerships in the country. The Portfolio Manager will report to the Country Director.
Project Development and Management
• Identify promising projects and businesses in the agricultural value chain for investment including initial project feasibility studies and business analysis.
• Prepare and present investment materials for consideration by the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors, as well as third party investors and partners.
• Manage the investment process, including the due diligence, financing and structuring of investments, in collaboration with SMT members.
• For projects where the company is the principal sponsor (ie the large serviced farms being developed), work closely with SMT members to co-ordinate the overall development process from start to financial close, including
- Developing strategic implementation and development plans, including budgets and financial models.
- Establishing deliverables, reporting mechanisms and timelines, and managing progress against deliverables.
- Managing the overall project implementation and construction of each project to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Manage portfolio investments – lead investment reviews and provide/facilitate strategic management support to help investees achieve their business targets
Requirements
• 5+ years’ experience in project development, management consulting, finance, business development/strategy or related areas. In addition, professionals with background in the following categories are strongly encouraged to apply
- Project development/ private equity/venture capital
- Agribusiness (including farm-based business) and if possible in Africa
- Knowledge and experience of dealing with social venture capital and development finance institutions
• Experience of operating in emerging markets, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience in building, managing and motivating teams.
• Very strong financial and business analysis skills as demonstrated by prior experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present arguments and analysis in a clear and succinct manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to manage relationships with investees as well as external bench of partners and advisors. Effective teamwork and communication will be critical to your success because the team is located across Africa and Europe. You will be working with multiple senior stakeholders in the business and with our partners to achieve strategic goals.
• Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Enthusiasm for poverty reduction mission and business model
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Regional Business Manager Global Markets - Central and Southern Africa (overseeing operations, managing countries, financial management and internal controls), Johannesburg, South Africa
Regional Business Manager Global Markets - Central and Southern Africa (overseeing operations, managing countries, financial management and internal controls), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
This is a Senior role within the Regional Global Markets business management team. This role will be required to perform all normal business management functions.
Responsibilities
Member of the GM Regional Management Committee that oversees the GM Regional business area:
• Primary responsibility to procure and co-ordinate Support (Risk, Operations, Finance, HR) delivery and service levels to GM and to act as the business representative to those functions - reporting to the GM Head on these aspects
• Liaison with the Country Finance teams and with the GMA Business manager in Johannesburg, from where infrastructure in the African based treasuries is procured.
Business management support of the GM Country businesses in the Regional Countries:
• Determination of country system, data and telecommunication requirements and co-ordination of projects to implement such change
• Leading new products applications through NPC Forum and assistance with the booking processes in countries for structured products.
• New product roll-out, including establishment of exchange memberships, issuance programmes, safe custody services and general dealing capabilities.
• Correspondent banking and development of counterparty dealing capabilities(ISDA, ISMA etc)
• Liaison with the Legal and Credit departments in Johannesburg to clear obstacles for in-country dealing.
• Liaison between country Infrastructure and Matrix partners at centre.
Development and implementation oversight of appropriate internal controls in the Regions country trading environments:
• Limit applications (Country risk, credit, market risk, capital)
• Identification of Mission Critical Controls and identification of appropriate KPI’s and dashboards to monitor functioning thereof
• Development of appropriate co-ordination of control surveillance services from internal audit, Operational Risk and Compliance
• Business continuity planning and recovery processes
• Business process and procedure design, implementation, dissemination and Group reference Guide (GRG) management.
Financial management oversight:
• Co-ordination of annual budgets and strategic plans for the GM Regional Country businesses
• Cost management and control oversight for the GM Regional Country teams.
• Capital forecasting and control oversight for GM Regional Country teams
• Co-ordination of monthly MIS, as required.
• Specific performance measurement/reporting not covered by central MIS function.
Requirements
• Relevant business degree
• At least 10 years relevant experience, 4 of which must be at a management level
• Experience working cross-border, in Africa
• South African citizen
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Head of Client Relations & Sales (product development, strategies, sales & business plans), Nairobi, Kenya
Head of Client Relations & Sales (product development, strategies, sales & business plans), Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction
This position will function as the senior leader for sales, marketing, product development and transformation for the Africa Region.
Responsibilities
• The Head of Client Relations and Sales serves as a member of Africa Regional team and the Global Leadership team to create strategy, set direction, design work processes and provide leadership for the region.
• While focused on the Africa Region, the outputs from the role may be used globally and hence the incumbent will be a member of the Global Leadership team. The Head of Client Relations and Sales will lead the overall strategic direction for client outreach and impact through the Implementing Members, ensuring maximum outreach, sustainability and transformational impact.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of client training and development, social performance metrics, outreach and product development as a means of enabling holistic transformation in the lives of our clients.
Requirements
• Has a passionate belief in the importance of Micro Enterprise Development and entrepreneurial development in general, as the most effective way to help the world’s poor transform their lives
• Minimum 10 years’ experience at a senior level in the financial services industry ideally in a deposit taking Microfinance institution
• Excellent leadership, management and business development skills, as well as a superior communicator
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a wide spectrum of stakeholders
• A successful track record of managing multiple international locations in a matrix environment
• Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information
• Ability to delegate, coach, develop and manage a diverse and geographically dispersed team
• Strong partnering, facilitating, influencing and negotiating skills. Ability to diplomatically work in a variety of cultural settings, with actual living and work experience in African countries
• Good understanding of and commitment to the structure, mission, corporate values, and Christian motivation as expressed in the ability to incorporate the mission and values in the work area
• Flexibility and willingness to travel a minimum 50% of the time are critical
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Regional Head: Investors Services Africa (investments, strategies, business plans, sales) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Regional Head: Investors Services Africa (investments, strategies, business plans, sales) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
Maximize short and long term shareholder value by implementing both a 3-year strategic product roadmap for the region as well as an annual operating plan that will enable the business, from a product perspective, to exceed all financial and non-financial goals. Articulate an end-state vision for the regional sales model, and devise a strategy to deliver the vision.
Responsibilities
• Directly responsible for articulating the product and sales strategy and executing on the annual operating plan
• Directly responsible for driving regional product PnL
• In conjunction with wider team, drive regional revenue initiatives/campaigns by ensuring that country action plans are in place and revenue targets are achieved
• Develop jointly with the ISA Heads a Product & Sales strategy to meet regional and country revenue targets, in line with the overall TPS strategy.
• Understand the dynamics of Investor Services with a view to assess market trends, identify new business opportunities or competitive threats across the region. Devise regional strategies to capture the opportunities and grow revenues.
• Understand customers’ buying behaviours and needs to develop value propositions that will drive product cross sell and increase revenues
• Capture competitor intelligence and regulatory information and use it to develop or reinforce our competitive edge
• Work with the end to end stakeholders involved in the delivery of the client’s “whole” product experience, to deliver measured improvement in product delivery from service, productivity and risk management perspectives.
• Development of short term and long term sales and product plans, focusing on customers, competition, profitability, product life cycle and service consideration, in addition to organizing sales programs for growth and product penetration.
• Work with ISA Heads to develop and deploy a robust client focused suite of products and services.
Requirements
• Honours university degree
• Experience managing through influence in a large organization
• Investment Banking experience in Africa/or International banking
• 5-10 years of Transaction Banking experience
• Previously worked in either Investor Services/stock broking/asset management operations
• Relevant client and/or geographical experience in the Africa region
• Past involvement with industry bodies such as SWIFT/IMASA etc.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience
• Ideally experience working across multiple geographic locations
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Regional Investment Manager (SME, investment management, operations), Johannesburg, South Africa
Regional Investment Manager (SME, investment management, operations), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
The company has established funds for SMEs in various African countries and is currently expanding and establishing more funds in Africa. As part of this expansion a new career opportunity has become available.
The candidate, to be based in Johannesburg, will be tasked with overseeing the country office performances of the client’s operations in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi (which is currently in the process of being established).
Responsibilities
• Implementing operational aspects of the business plan for the funds
• Managing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the funds
• Leading and developing teams of investment professionals in the relevant countries
• Participating in the governance of the company
• Travel between the operations of the firm in the various African countries (at least once per month)
Requirements
• 5-8 years’ experience in a relevant investment management environment
• Financial Tertiary qualification
• Preferably completed management studies
• The ideal candidate would be required to travel at least once a month between these countries.
• The candidate will also have experience in risk capital / private equity for SMEs, management experience, and ideally have previous exposure to working in Africa.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Chief Financial Officer (Executive Management) – Lilongwe, Malawi
Chief Financial Officer (Executive Management) – Lilongwe, Malawi
Introduction
Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the finance department and financial operations in support of organizational goals, mission and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer, Regional executives and the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities
To lead Management in preparation and management of budgets (income and expenditure and cash flow) and financial projections
• Ensure budget control policies, systems and procedures are properly implemented and adhered to
• Provide (partner) Management Team with a standard format or tool for preparing and controlling annual budget that includes clear and appropriate lines of authority for budget lines to enable better decision-making
• Set and monitor capital and fixed assets budgets including office equipment, buildings and expansion project
• Set and monitor income forecasts for business including client volumes, pricing, etc.
• Set and monitor other departmental budgets including payroll, stationery and printing, telecommunications and transport
• Prepare annual budget projections based on input from Management
• Oversee payroll processing function to ensure pay and benefits are accurately calculated and proper deductions are made.
Ensure timely and accurate financial and management reports that assist in monitoring actual financial position of the business compared with projections prepared
• Prepare timely, accurate and reliable consolidated financial and management reports including balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow statements on an annual, quarterly and monthly basis showing the financial condition of the business.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly variance analysis reports of actual expenditure against budget by Head Office function, branches and satellite centers.
• Review expenditures to ensure compliance with budgets and notify appropriate executive(s) in the event expenditures exceed budgets. Work with managers to understand source of excessive costs and to develop cost-cutting measures that will least impact the bank.
• Coordinate and ensure the availability of financial reports, statements and documentation to both internal and external auditors.
• Prepare and present to (partner) Board and Management reports on the business financial position.
• Highlight critical areas of the financial reports and statement documentations for Management’s review and action.
Ensure wise and prudent management of business funds
• Develop appropriate systems to manage and administer business funds.
• Manage business’s investment portfolio and risk-taking activities including interest rate and liquidity exposure, inter-bank exchange exposure and government securities trading.
• Consult with Management in recommending general risk parameters, overall trading position limits and hedging/trading strategies.
• Plan and provide for business’s short-term working capital and medium and long-term funding requirements.
• Review and recommend investment of deposits and idle funds (stocks and high yielding investments)-If applicable.
• Keep abreast of the market deposit rates and negotiate best rates with business’s depository banks.
• Receive and hold in authorized accounts all funds due to the business from authorized sources.
• Keep complete and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements.
• Monitor cash movement by ensuring timely and accurate bank reconciliation and other reconciliation against cash position report.
• Manage the reserve position of the business as well as other regulatory requirements related to funding operations.
• Approve invoices and checks prior to signature to ensure security of Bank funds.
Money Market and Foreign Exchange Dealing: (if applicable-depending on partner’s level of operations)
• Manage the money market and foreign exchange functions in a manner that ensures a positive return on investments and achieves targets.
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Manages related subordinate supervisors and exert effective team building
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of financial Operations
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requirements
• A Bachelor Degree in Business related subjects from a reputable university
• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum of 7+ years progressively responsible finance and/or accounting experience, preferably in a financial, banking and/or microfinance institution
• Advanced knowledge of general accounting, payroll, budgeting, and related accounting and record keeping systems in a financial institution.
• Advanced knowledge of related statutory banking compliance regulations, and Bank accounting policies and procedures.
• Intermediate skills related to the consolidation and reporting of Bank financial results, and formulation and implementation of Bank accounting procedures.
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to provide leadership, supervision and training for a team of employees using positive supervisory techniques to ensure maximum productivity
• Demonstrated ability in time management, organization and delegation skills.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; and word processing and spread sheet software programs.
• Intermediate typing skills to meet production needs of the position.
• Intermediate math skills; calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Ability to set and monitor achievement of sustainability, efficiency, profitability, portfolio quality, and outreach activities.
• Advanced experience, and knowledge and training in setting and monitoring profitability and efficiency budgets based on profit and cost centre organization framework
• Strong Christian background and values and sensitivity to gender equality.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse financial information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others.
• Managing People - Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
• Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Values- Be able to impute and carry on organizational mission, vision and culture in the execution of you responsibilities.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Chief Investment Officer (lead transactions, SME investments, managerial skills), Namibia
Chief Investment Officer (lead transactions, SME investments, managerial skills), Namibia
Introduction
The firm is a leading specialized investment group for small and medium enterprises, and needs to attract a person of high calibre for the Chief Investment Officer position.
Responsibilities
The following are the key responsibilities for this position:
• Consistently lead transactions in the firm from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally exit thereof. (The incumbent takes final responsibility for the transaction even though assisted by other staff members)
• Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies
• Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies
• Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference
• Substantial contact and networking base
• Management of resources both internally and externally
• Fulfil a sales and marketing function
• Development of junior associates
• Participate fully in the governance of the firm
• To assist, guide and participate in the due diligence process as well as deal structuring
• To manage and add value to the investment portfolio
Requirements
• Appropriate experience, typically 5-8 years, in an established corporate finance and investment management, merchant banking, private equity environment
• Tertiary qualification – BCom qualification
• Familiarity with unique disciplines of identifying, negotiating, closing and monitoring transactions
• Good general knowledge of key investment sectors
• Good working knowledge of key commercial statutes and regulations (Tax, Companies Act)
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Chief Investment Officer (lead transactions, SME investments, managerial skills), Malawi
Chief Investment Officer (lead transactions, SME investments, managerial skills), Malawi
Introduction
The firm is a leading specialized investment group for small and medium enterprises, and needs to attract a person of high calibre for the Chief Investment Officer position.
Responsibilities
The following are the key responsibilities for this position:
• Consistently lead transactions in the firm from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally exit thereof. (The incumbent takes final responsibility for the transaction even though assisted by other staff members)
• Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies
• Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies
• Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference
• Substantial contact and networking base
• Management of resources both internally and externally
• Fulfil a sales and marketing function
• Development of junior associates
• Participate fully in the governance of the firm
• To assist, guide and participate in the due diligence process as well as deal structuring
• To manage and add value to the investment portfolio
Requirements
• Appropriate experience, typically 5-8 years, in an established corporate finance and investment management, merchant banking, private equity environment
• Tertiary qualification – BCom qualification
• Familiarity with unique disciplines of identifying, negotiating, closing and monitoring transactions
• Good general knowledge of key investment sectors
• Good working knowledge of key commercial statutes and regulations (Tax, Companies Act)
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Friday, May 18, 2012
Institutional Sales Trader (cross border business development, stockbroking, dealing and trading), London, UK
Institutional Sales Trader (cross border business development, stockbroking, dealing and trading), London, UK
Introduction
The main purpose will be to grow and manage foreign and regional (cross border) stockbroking deal flow and grow trading commission revenue of the Securities Group across Africa.
Responsibilities
• Identify and engage with prospective clients to grow existing client base,
• Manage and grow in international deal flow,
• Communicate trading ideas to foreign clients,
• Grow trading market share from existing clients,
• Work with sales and research to convert prospective clients to active clients,
• Maintain client database of current and prospective clients, including information about organizational structures, holdings, fund mandates and sizes,
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
Requirements
• Business Degree
Must be based in London, UK
• International experience
• No less than 10 years working experience of which no less than 5 years should have been spent in an international financial services role or similar organization.
• Proven ability in sales trading with an already established client distribution network.
• A good command of English both written and verbal.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Institutional Equity Sales (business development, international institutional experience), London, UK
Institutional Equity Sales (business development, international institutional experience), London, UK
Introduction
The main purpose of the job will be to further develop and grow the Institutional Equity Sales function of the Securities Group across Africa.
Responsibilities
• Identify and engage with prospective clients
• Draw up and maintain (in conjunction with trading) an account plan for every client
• Grow trading market share from existing clients
• Work with trading and research to convert prospective clients to active clients
• Co-ordinate, track and expedite client on boarding process
• Maintain current info packs for marketing purposes
• Maintain client database of current and prospective clients, including information about organizational structures, holdings fund mandates and sizes
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients
• Aggressively sell research product to the company’s client base
• Organise and accompany (when necessary) analysts on local and international roadshows
• Facilitate flow of information between clients, trading and research
• Work with research and trading to identity and market investment ideas to clients
• Direct trades to trading desk, assist with sourcing clocks trades
• Produce ad-hoc sales notes in support of investment ideas.
Requirements
Must be based in London, UK
• Business degree
• Strong sales experience
• Business development with an already established client distribution network.
• No less than 10 years working experience of which no less than 5 years should have been spent in an International financial services role or similar organization.
• A good command of English, both written and verbal.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Human Resources Director, Africa (Operations, Strategies, Coaching, Advice, Talent Acquisition), East Africa
Human Resources Director, Africa (Operations, Strategies, Coaching, Advice, Talent Acquisition), East Africa
Introduction
The Regional Human Resource Director reports directly to the Managing Director (MD) for the Africa Region and the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). This position will function as the senior human resources leader for the Africa Region. The Regional Human Resources Director serves as a member of Africa Regional team and the Global Human Resource team to develop the organization strategy, key initiatives, business plans and direct all Human Resources programs to support overall business objectives in the region.
The Regional Director ensures that the region can attract, develop and retain key talent to successfully carry out organization mission while adhering to core Christian values. The position provides advice and counsel to CEOs of the Implementing Members regarding organizational structure, work culture, performance management, compensation systems, and organizational development. The Regional HR Director provides consultancy on Human Resources activities in the region to include: employee relations, compliance, staff planning, recruitment, training and development, human resource information systems compensation, and employee benefits.
Working in a matrixed organization, the Director has a direct relationship with HR leaders in the region and in conjunction with the individual member CEOs, recruits, mentors, develops and challenges HR managers and other senior managers in the region. The Regional Director also ensures that the HR leaders are developing their departments and organization to organizational standards.
Responsibilities
• In coordination and consultation with the Regional MD and CHRO, establishes the strategic direction for Human Resources regionally; develops and implements human resource policies and procedures that support goals, ensuring compliance with (related countries) labor laws.
• Operates as an organizational leader and internal consultant to management in the identification, development, and implementation of human resource strategies for the region
• Manages the recruitment process (along with local HR leaders) for senior management positions in the region and works with HR leaders to forecast staffing needs and budgets.
• Counsels and coaches HR Leaders on employment-related issues; participate, (where needed) in the resolution of employee grievances. Manage compliance and public communication for the region.
• Implements and maintains a talent assessment system to identify skill-gaps in potential leaders and recommend training and growth options as appropriate.
• Provides coaching to HR leaders and Member executives on personal and organizational growth and helps develop and implement succession plans.
• Working with Global Learning team, identifies leadership development programs to ensure all leaders and potential leaders have the necessary skills to succeed.
• Works closely with the HR leaders on identifying and implementing HR automation tools and takes an innovative approach to streamlining HR administration. Responsible for the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) for the region.
• Evaluates business initiatives to determine the appropriate organizational effectiveness interventions needed to meet organizational goals.
• Works with HR leaders and member executives to align performance management program and compensation strategy with key organizational goals.
• Acts as a change agent providing the support and mechanism to implement major changes to the operations of the business.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree desired; Masters preferred in Human Resource Management, Psychology or related studies
• Ten or more years of progressive Human Resources experience with at least 5 years in a senior HR executive role
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a wide spectrum of stakeholders
• Proficiency in utilizing/implementing HR technology and systems – HRIS, Applicant Management Systems, Computer Based Training systems, etc.
• A successful track record of managing multiple international locations in a matrix environment
• Strong business knowledge and capability to assess HR implications of business priorities
• Ability to synthesizes complex or diverse information
• Ability to delegate, coach, develop and manage a diverse and geographically dispersed team
• Strong partnering, facilitating, influencing and negotiating skills. Ability to diplomatically work in a variety of cultural settings, with actual living and work experience in African countries
• Good understanding of and commitment to the company’s structure, mission, corporate values, and Christian motivation as expressed in the ability to incorporate the mission and values in the work area
• Has a passionate belief in the importance of Micro Enterprise Development and entrepreneurial development in general, as the most effective way to help the world’s poor transform their lives
• Flexibility and willingness to travel a minimum 50% of the time are critical
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Financial Director (financial, fiscal, statutory, budgets, procurement) – Kisumu, Kenya
Financial Director (financial, fiscal, statutory, budgets, procurement) – Kisumu, Kenya
Introduction
The firm manufactures and markets the highest quality extra neutral alcohol, rectified spirits, industrial methylated spirits and colored methylated spirits produced from sugar cane molasses to be used in the beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries.
The Financial Director’s role reports directly to the Managing Director in the provision of financial, fiscal, statutory, budgeting, operational, procurement and related services. The incumbent of this role is responsible for the effective and efficient financial, business & operational management of the company.
Responsibilities
Presentation to Directors & Shareholders the monthly and year-to-date financials with accompanying analysis.
• Oversee & review the production of Income Statement and Balance Sheet with all the relevant detailed reconciliations. Authorisation of all Procurement, PO’s, Sales Orders, payments, BOMs, Capex and inter-company loan accounts.
• Follow up with respective Departments within the firm until satisfied that the information is complete, accurate and analysis provided.
Presentation of monthly flash results
• Oversee & review the production of the flash results into excel model.
• Follow up with respective departments until satisfied that the information is complete and accurate and analysis provided.
Cash & Risk Management
• Manage on-going banking, revenue authority, supplier & customer relationships.
• Design & develop cashflow forecasting for the company and manage long-term cash forecasts.
• Ensure appropriate legal review of all contracts in place throughout the company.
• Manage all current Legal cases
Accounting & Financial controls & Strategy
• Manage financial systems & operational controls, oversee the external audit, review & analyse monthly results, ensure company is compliant with all internal policies, procedures & regulations and ensure filings are completed timeously. Provide detailed Financial & business strategy for the company
• Liaise with group IT dept & Accpac consultants to ensure smooth running of all IT functions.
Management of all Statutory & Stakeholder Requirements
• Oversee company statutory files to ensure they comply with relevant legislation & regulations.
• Keep Board members informed or their responsibilities.
• Ensure decisions of the Board of Directors are implemented & stakeholders informed. Maintain relations with any offshore agents & maintain all company records.
Budgeting & Financial Modelling
• Preparation & management of annual budgets for the company.
• Manage & control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets.
• Provide financial modelling and analysis to all departments.
Operational & Project management.
• Management of all Procurement for the company, any import/export projects, contracts & agreements, new business and legal aspects of the company.
• Continual and frequent communication to relevant stakeholders in order to assist with effective decision-making. Review all ExCo meetings in detail with follow up & escalation where required. Highlight risks to the business where relevant.
Ad Hoc duties to ensure the optimisation of the company
• Collation of information / documentation for due diligence, centralising information, verify accuracy and provide input on any ad hoc request made by management from time to time.
Requirements
• Professional Qualification (Commercial Degree - B.COMM or CA)
• Preferably South African citizen
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar diverse business environment – production environment preferred
• Please note: This is a VERY SENIOR position and candidates NEED to have MINIMUM 10 years of experience
• Extensive & sound accounting / financial management, business & operational knowledge
• Knowledge of Accpac or similar accounting package, E-workflow, and a Business Integration package
• Payroll & HR experience will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of country specific legislation & statutory requirements
Skills and Attributes
• High level of Business Acumen
• Leadership skills
• Proactive Collaboration
• Building Alliances
• Responsibility & Accountability
• Strategic and Logical Thinker
• Judgement and Decision making
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Diligence & Dedication
• Comfort around higher management
• Organisational Rescilience
• Emotional Wisdom
• Attention to detail - meticulous
• Interaction and Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Report writing Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Assessment and Interpretation skills – Information Processing skills
• Pro-activeness
• Results driven
• Stress Tolerance
• Cultural Sensitivity/Appreciation
• Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Accpac)
• Willing to travel
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Head of Corporate Banking (managing credit and risk, strengthening brand, marketing plans) – Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Head of Corporate Banking (managing credit and risk, strengthening brand, marketing plans) – Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Introduction
The Head of Corporate Banking has primary responsibility for growing and managing the credit portfolio and liabilities through acquisition of qualified customers and management of risk. These will be delivered through the setting of goals and communicating strategy, strengthening the CRM culture including specifically:
• Marketing the regional brand and strengthening local competitiveness
• Growing the customer base through a culture of service based sales of appropriate products
• Delivering superior service to the clients and optimizing regional synergies
• Providing staff with quality leadership and direction
• Internal operations, risk and process management.
Responsibilities
• Design and secure approval for the implementation of innovative banking products in line with the Bank's strategic plan and marketing programmes while optimizing sales opportunities through cross-sell and up-sell.
• Design and implement proactive market plans by developing and managing of new existing corporate business of the bank that will optimize the banks customer needs and
• Provide high quality service to customers, utilising service as a sales opportunity
• Data mining to identify sales opportunities and prioritise target customer groups based on local market knowledge and the potential sustainable contribution to the bank.
• Manage sales and service to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the branch channel, direct sales agents and relationship.
• Provide high quality of sales and marketing process though the branch channels within the Bank’s niche market and the target customer group.
• Proactive follow up of leads to close a sale
• Sell a product solution to the customer as opposed to a single product sale
• Be informed and knowledgeable on product launches, campaigns and advertising
• Generate leads for relationship banking of high value clients
• Manage the relationship banking proposition and its delivery to customers
• Provide high quality reports on sales and operations within country and group structures
• Identify new branch locations, develop a business plan for any new branches, and implement.
• Relationship Management on selective high net-worth corporate customers including managing, monitoring, controlling and being responsible for the portfolio handled. Such process to include:
o Interviewing high net-worth customers and taking care of their credit needs.
o Collecting all credit information from such customers and facilitating completion of all forms required as per Credit Policy.
o Preparing a Call Report
o Preparing Credit Application and seeking approval
o Preparing Letter of offer after approval
o After acceptance of Letter of offer, following up on all terms and conditions of approval including perfection of securities, valuation reports, insurances, etc. before the loan is disbursed / facility is established.
o Monitoring the relationship from disbursement and attending to all customer needs from the bank
o Initiate all credit correspondence to the customers
o Initiating credit memoranda for appropriate approval on issues requiring clearances on the relationships managed
Human Resources
• Liaison with the Regional Human Resources Manager in co–coordinating staff appraisal programmes and overall supervision of staff to ensure that business targets of the Department are achieved;
• Prepares and manages Department’s establishment, staff cost, and budgets to ensure that they are within the overall budget.
• Identify in liaison with the Regional Human Resources Manager appropriate on the job training and development programmes and to act as internal resources development for staff being supervised;
• Any other job as may be delegated or assigned from time to time.
Requirements
• A master’s degree or Bachelor of Business Administration with a bias in Banking, Marketing or Finance
• Job holder must be computer literate
• A minimum of 7 years of banking experience 5 years of which in a senior managerial position.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with good command of both oral and written English.
• Swahili and local dialect will be an added advantage
• A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner.
• A strong sales culture with the ability to manage sales teams effectively
• Ability to balance opposing business requirements.
• Ability to balance long term and short term requirements independently
• Strong analytical communication and reporting skills
• Able to provide advice and cause/effect evaluation to support business decision making
• Independent and logical thinker, yet an achiever and implementer
• Leads by example
• Good at managing large volumes of information and can add value through management reporting
• Builds relationships and networks easily
• Has a strong service ethic
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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