Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Head of Finance & Operations (Qualified CA / Fund Administration & Fund Accounting / Operations / Investment Management) - Gaborone Botswana

Head of Finance & Operations (Qualified CA / Fund Administration & Fund Accounting / Operations / Investment Management) - Gaborone Botswana Introduction The client is an investment management firm with operations in various African countries. The group offers a unique opportunity to participate in the building of a leading participant in a rapidly growing market place. Responsibilities Maintaining the overall responsibility for the smooth running of the back office – this will include operations (registry & pricing), finance & fund accounting Staff management (fund administrators & fund accountants) Reviewing client reporting requirements & implement improved processes All office support & administration services as required Managing & overseeing fund valuations Implementing the back office strategy Requirements Qualified CA Botswana citizen Minimum of 12 years working experience in an investment management / asset management / 3rd party administration firm, with 8 years of post-articles experience (this experience must have been gained in a similar role Strong financial & operational background Experience in fund administration & fund accounting, as well as company finance & accounting Please apply directly, by clicking on the CV submit button below. 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. 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

Group Compliance Manager (compliance management / risk management / law graduate / financial sector experience) - Johannesburg South Africa

Group Compliance Manager (compliance management / risk management / law graduate / financial sector experience) - Johannesburg South Africa Introduction The company is one of the most well-known investment banking groups operating across Africa. They require a mature candidate with a strong personality to take full responsibility for the compliance management across the Group. Responsibilities • Maintain responsibility for compliance across the Group • Development and implementation of appropriate policies, procedures and controls • Providing legal & regulatory advice • Identify, manage, resolve &escalate regulatory and reputational risk issues • Conduct compliance training Requirements • A relevant graduate qualification (BA LLB, BProc or similar – Bcom LLB is preferred) • JSE Compliance Officer’s Examination will be advantageous • Experience working within compliance / legal within the financial sector is essential • At least 8 years of work experience, 5 of this in a senior compliance / legal role • Experience of the African continent would receive strong preference • South African citizen preferred Please apply directly, by clicking on the CV submit button below. 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. 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, May 27, 2013

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 • 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 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 22, 2013

Group Compliance Manager (compliance management, risk management, law graduate, financial sector experience) - Johannesburg, South Africa

Group Compliance Manager (compliance management, risk management, law graduate, financial sector experience) - Johannesburg, South Africa Introduction The company is one of the most well-known investment banking groups operating across Africa. They require a mature candidate with a strong personality to take full responsibility for the compliance management across the Group. Responsibilities • Maintain responsibility for compliance across the Group • Development and implementation of appropriate policies, procedures and controls • Providing legal & regulatory advice • Identify, manage, resolve &escalate regulatory and reputational risk issues • Conduct compliance training Requirements • A relevant graduate qualification (BA LLB, BProc or similar – Bcom LLB is preferred) • JSE Compliance Officer’s Examination will be advantageous • Experience working within compliance / legal within the financial sector is essential • At least 8 years of work experience, 5 of this in a senior compliance / legal role • Experience of the African continent would receive strong preference • South African citizen preferred Please apply directly, by clicking on the CV submit button below. 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. Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.comm) for further information. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Fixed Income Manager (strategic thinker, business development, African bonds), Johannesburg, South Africa Introduction The main purpose of the role will be to structure, grow and develop the foreign, regional (cross border) and local fixed business and grow fixed income trading commission revenue of the Group across Africa. Responsibilities • Help develop a strategy for the fixed income business across Africa. • Implement the necessary structures to align with the approved fixed income strategy. • Identify and engage with prospective clients to grow fixed income client base. • Manage and grow foreign, regional and local deal flow. • Communicate fixed income trading ideas to clients. • Grow fixed income trading market share. • Maintain client database of current and prospective clients, including information about organisational structures, holdings, fund mandates and sizes. • Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients. Requirements • Relevant tertiary qualification • South African citizen preferred • It is essential that candidates have a proven ability in fixed income trading with an already established client distribution network (in Africa preferred) • The candidate will be someone who can develop and grow a fixed income trading business. As such the successful candidate will be a strategic thinker. • Experience in dealing with African bonds would be advantageous but not essential. • The successful candidate would have an understanding of fixed income instruments. • It is essential that this person is a strong business developer as he/she will be responsible for growing the business. • 10 years of experience required • A good command of English, both written and verbal, is a requirement of the role. 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. 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

Fixed Income Manager (strategic thinker, business development, African bonds), Johannesburg, South Africa Introduction The main purpose of the role will be to structure, grow and develop the foreign, regional (cross border) and local fixed business and grow fixed income trading commission revenue of the Group across Africa. Responsibilities • Help develop a strategy for the fixed income business across Africa. • Implement the necessary structures to align with the approved fixed income strategy. • Identify and engage with prospective clients to grow fixed income client base. • Manage and grow foreign, regional and local deal flow. • Communicate fixed income trading ideas to clients. • Grow fixed income trading market share. • Maintain client database of current and prospective clients, including information about organisational structures, holdings, fund mandates and sizes. • Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients. Requirements • Relevant tertiary qualification • South African citizen preferred • It is essential that candidates have a proven ability in fixed income trading with an already established client distribution network (in Africa preferred) • The candidate will be someone who can develop and grow a fixed income trading business. As such the successful candidate will be a strategic thinker. • Experience in dealing with African bonds would be advantageous but not essential. • The successful candidate would have an understanding of fixed income instruments. • It is essential that this person is a strong business developer as he/she will be responsible for growing the business. • 10 years of experience required • A good command of English, both written and verbal, is a requirement of the role. 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. 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 8, 2013

Transactional Banker (TPS, local corporate clients, Portuguese & English speaking, cash and trade), Maputo, Mozambique

Transactional Banker (TPS, local corporate clients, Portuguese & English speaking, cash and trade), Maputo, Mozambique Introduction To manage client relationships and to maximise cross-selling revenues and client profitability while providing effective client support and relationship development relating to Global Transaction Banking products. Responsibilities • Achieve new sales revenue targets as agreed • Contribute to the formulation of the sales budget/pricing process including concessions • Manage expenses • Responsible for the portfolio financial budget through good client retention and services • 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 for your portfolio. • Support the launching of new initiatives, products, developing enhancements, new product concepts and preparing business requirements, either independently or jointly with Group. • Understand the market in terms of size, share, structure, potential, customer segmentation, buyer behaviours and competitor analysis within the region and country, for the relevant product sets. Support the Sales Head with market research as required • Carry out competitor benchmarking exercises to help shape the bank’s sales, marketing, product, pricing and service strategies • Implement succession strategy for team • Implement sales performance and effectiveness model comprising of sales methodology and process • Develop deep client understanding • Cross sell and up sell • Manage and retain client relationships • Plan, input, maintain and communicate a view of Transaction Products and services covering your portfolio • Coordinate and assume responsibility for compiling and communicating to all stakeholders, on a regular basis, information relevant to your portfolio. Requirements • Relevant Sales and Relationship management experience within a bank (minimum of 3 years) • Knowledge and experience of TPS products, especially cash and trade • Mozambican citizen • Bilingual English & Portuguese • Tertiary qualification will be an advantage 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 Sales TPS Head: Multinational Companies (strong sales experience, strategy development, cash and trade products, bilingual English and Portuguese), Maputo, Mozambique

Country Sales TPS Head: Multinational Companies (strong sales experience, strategy development, cash and trade products, bilingual English and Portuguese), Maputo, Mozambique Introduction To develop, execute and manage the sales segment strategy for selling working capital solutions to a portfolio of clients. To manage the sales team executing this strategy. Responsibilities • Ensure financial targets are met for the segment by focusing on Multinational Companies • Responsible for the development of financial operating plans, implementation of projects within budgets, annual revenue targets and on time product launches • 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 • Contribute and support the launching of new initiatives, products, developing enhancements, new product concepts and preparing business requirements, either independently or jointly with Group • Provide leadership and support to the regional sales team on new products and/or channels, including major enhancements • Take the lead by framing the TPS strategic context and department priorities and inspiring people to take action • Manage staff to ensure that targets, work and quality standards are set, achieved and maintained • Track and manage the performance contribution of staff • Implement sales performance and effectiveness model comprising of sales methodology and process • Plan, input, maintain and communicate a strategic view of Transaction Products and services • Coordinate and assume responsibility for compiling and communicating to all stakeholders, on a regular basis, information relevant to the business covering Transactions Products and Services Requirements • Mozambican citizen • At least 5 – 10 years relevant TPS experience • At least 5 years of sales experience within a banking environment • University degree • Bilingual English & Portuguese 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 Sales TPS Head: Local Companies (strong sales experience, strategy development, cash and trade products, bilingual English and Portuguese), Maputo, Mozambique

Country Sales TPS Head: Local Companies (strong sales experience, strategy development, cash and trade products, bilingual English and Portuguese), Maputo, Mozambique Introduction To develop, execute and manage the sales segment strategy for selling working capital solutions to a portfolio of clients. To manage the sales team executing this strategy. Responsibilities • Ensure financial targets are met for the segment by focusing on Local Companies • Responsible for the development of financial operating plans, implementation of projects within budgets, annual revenue targets and on time product launches • 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 • Contribute and support the launching of new initiatives, products, developing enhancements, new product concepts and preparing business requirements, either independently or jointly with Group • Provide leadership and support to the regional sales team on new products and/or channels, including major enhancements • Take the lead by framing the TPS strategic context and department priorities and inspiring people to take action • Manage staff to ensure that targets, work and quality standards are set, achieved and maintained • Track and manage the performance contribution of staff • Implement sales performance and effectiveness model comprising of sales methodology and process • Plan, input, maintain and communicate a strategic view of Transaction Products and services • Coordinate and assume responsibility for compiling and communicating to all stakeholders, on a regular basis, information relevant to the business covering Transactions Products and Services Requirements • Mozambican citizen • At least 5 – 10 years relevant TPS experience • At least 5 years of sales experience within a banking environment • University degree • Bilingual English & Portuguese 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, May 7, 2013

Head of Internal Audit (solid banking experience necessary), Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania

Introduction To set up financial and operating procedures and internal controls and to manage and coordinate efforts in the administration of regional inspection and audit functions in the formulation, implementation and maintenance of those procedures for continuous improvement and in order to safeguard against waste, fraud and avoidable loss and to achieve efficient use and utilization of the Banks resources and assets. Responsibilities Managerial Activities Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager & CEO the incumbent will be expected inter alia:- • To spearhead continuous improvements of operating systems and procedures, thus reviewing, evaluating, investigating, and advising the chairman of the board audit committee, Country Manager & CEO, other Senior Managers, Branch Managers on appropriate systems and internal controls required in the respective departments and for the smooth and prudent financial management and running of the Bank’s business. • To develop and carry out regular reviews of appropriate procedures manuals for the various areas of operations as necessary • As may be delegated, to prepare and present regularly Audit briefs to the chairperson and Board Audit Committee, Country Manager & CEO including a progress reports on any audit projects undertaken. • To liaise with external auditors in the respective regions in the year-end audit and follow up on the implementation of their recommendations. • To formulate and put in place an effective inspection and audit administrative policy guidelines, which will regulate and stream line all audit functions as they relate to cost control, procurement, standard procedures and systems for use within the region. • To assist in developing and managing an effective Inspection and Audit functions that is motivated and well-trained staff for the effective performance of the audit team at DTBT. • To devise and recommend an effective systems for control and management of audit functions especially as they relate to the Bank’s capital and recurrent expenditure. • To undertake regular spot audit check and inspections of sensitive areas and investigate general or specific irregularities and to follow up promptly to ensure that corrective actions recommended by the BOT, internal /external auditors are implemented and that the interest of the Bank is not compromised through any irregularities that may lead to financial loss. • To liaise with the Head of HR in the maintenance of good employee relations and employment practices to ensure high degree of morale and discipline at all times. • To assist and to monitor and to supervise all administrative activities in the department to ensure adequate control and cost effectiveness in all activities such as manpower and operational activities. Operational Activities • To prepare and supervise the implementation of an internal inspection and audit program. • To carry out assignments and investigations as may be directed by the Chairman of the board, Audit committees, Country Manager & CEO,or the Management from time to time as deemed appropriate. • To carry out and / or supervise regular audits to ensure that the laid down procedures updated and adhered to. • To investigate cases of irregularities fraud and to provide appropriate recommendations to management for current cases and to avoid recurrence • To be part of the regional inspection and audit team and may be assigned any specific duties as may be deemed appropriate by management. • To carry on other duties assigned from time to time. Important relationships • Job is both internally and externally focused, requiring that the individual be highly adaptable in terms of personal style and the development of business knowledge related to banking • The job requires relationships be built across the organization at senior level • The jobholder will develop and nurture an external network of relationships • The jobholder will participate in the following forums: Product/Segment committee; New product development committee; Exco; Sales channel meetings • The job requires external relationships be maintained with market research companies, marketing companies, press and associated PR communication channels • Appropriate regional and cross country forums will require participation to ensure teambuilding and sharing of best practice across the organization. Requirements • A university degree B.Com Accounting plus an MBA Finance including a professional qualifications in accounting such as CPA, ACCA. • Must be computer literate. • Minimum of 5 – 10 Years of practical audit experience in a commercial banking environment or a large organization at a senior level. • A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner. • Ability to balance opposing business requirements. • Ability to balance long term and short term requirements independently • Strong evaluation, 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 Le Roux ), or visit our website (http://www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com/banking-jobs/index.php) for further information. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted