CA Banking Executive Search Recruitment Services

The CA Group has extensive experience in Executive Search within Africa, Headhunting Africa talent and placing Banking Professionals in Permanent and Contract positions in Africa. The Group also offers Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) across the Africa region.

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Chief Compliance Officer - Global Banking, Johannesburg South Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a very accomplished and highly qualified candidate for the role of Chief Compliance Officer. The role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa

Role summary;

Head of Comprehensive Risks Management Department (Chief Compliance Officer) reporting to the General Manager with an emphasis on sound knowledge and experience of the Banks Act (Basel II), AML/CFT regulations, and in the field of Compliance and Risk Management preferably with a legal background, sound understanding of Basel II requirements (Credit Risk, Market Risk and Operational Risk), general understanding of accounting standards would also be an advantage. The successful applicant must be competent in drafting reports and recommendations as well as capable of identifying, assessing, monitoring and controlling risks to safeguard the Bank.

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Chief Accounting Officer – Global Banking, Johannesburg South Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) for one of its large global banking clients. The role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Role summary;

Reporting directly to the CFO, the CAO will be responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance including establishing internal controls, policies & procedures, upgrading the staff and controlling the month end close process as well as the preparation and reporting of financial statements in accordance with local regulations.

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Executive Structured Finance Specialist, Investment Banking, Johannesburg South Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a very accomplished and highly qualified candidate for the role of Senior Manager/Director within the Structured Finance Investment Banking space. The role is based in Johannesburg but will be required to travel in Africa and potentially Europe.

PLEASE NOTE: You need to be a South African citizen/permanent resident to qualify.

Role Activities/Responsibilities;

Product development: technical research and input on tax, corporate law, and regulatory capital issues with a view to optimizing cross border investment and financing products including, briefing and interacting with professional advisors. The candidate will operate as the team expert on technical tax / corporate law aspects and will be expected to be the primary driver of the product development process.

Origination: directly involved in the marketing of transactions, preparation and delivery of pitches, negotiation of term-sheets, and tailoring structures to meet client requirements. Candidate should be expected to operate with minimum supervision.

Execution: operate as the transaction lead and principally accountable for managing all aspects of converting a transaction from mandate to final closing, including, preparation of detailed transaction papers for submission to internal approvals committees, liaising with internal approvals functions, financial modeling (supported by the financial modelers in the team), hedging, pricing, collateral, negotiation of transaction documentation, reviewing tax, legal and accounting opinions and operating as the primary client contact throughout the transaction execution process.

Strategy: direct involvement in the strategic aspects of the business, including analysis of new markets, new counterparties and drafting business plans.

Travel: The product support for the Structured Finance franchise resides in Johannesburg, so the candidate will be expected to travel in Africa and potentially Europe, depending on the client / business requirements.

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Commercial Offshore Director – International Banking, Mauritius

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Head of Commercial Offshore for one of its Global Banking clients to be based in Mauritius.

PLEASE NOTE: Mauritian passport holders and/or country locals with international experience are HIGHLY encouraged to apply

Role Synopsis:

- To set the clients International Banking/Commercial Offshore strategy, drive this strategy within Mauritius and internationally and be accountable for the business, people and controls on a day to day basis.

- The key objective of the role is to deliver the IBD/Commercial Offshore objectives (set against a balanced scorecard), but as a fundamental requirement: deliver the business' STP commitments in terms of both income and costs; whilst building the appropriate customer/commercial culture based on consistent behaviours aligned to the clients Guiding Principles.

- Leading the IBD team and being a strong people leader for the business as well as a strong voice on the Country Management Committee and Executive Leadership Team; both on issues directly related Commercial Offshore and as senior leader within the Mauritius business

- To be the key representative for the International Banking Department/Commercial Offshore in Mauritius and abroad , developing and managing relationships with individuals, intermediaries, Key Business Introducers and other critical stakeholders - with the aim of increasing the profile of and developing significant new business for the clients International Banking/Commercial Offshore.

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Head of Operations – International Banking, Mauritius

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

PLEASE NOTE: Mauritian passport holders and/or country locals with international experience are HIGHLY encouraged to apply

Role Synopsis:

- To lead the in-country COO unit of the client, consisting of Change, Operations, IT and Treasury Ops developing an integrated COO function that supports the in-country MD with key capabilities

- To be accountable for the aggregate plan and delivery of systems, operations and the general operating model in-country

- To leverage the advantages of bringing together the operational expertise and drive through more efficient ways of working

- To contribute to the in-country leadership, with dedicated and singular focus on execution and delivery.

- To represent the COO function at Country Management Committee and ensure the correct specialist knowledge is brought in to inform that committee according to agenda requirement

Should you be interested please click on the link above for further details or send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com). Alternatively visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Investment Director – Private Equity, Gaborone Botswana

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Investment Director for one of its clients. The role is based in Gaborone Botswana.

Role summary;

Develops company’s private equity investment policy and procedures and provides technical direction and leadership to investment staff within the Group on investment analysis and evaluation and portfolio management, ensuring;

- Compliance with company investment policies, Board and Investment Committee guidelines and Funds investment policies and procedures

- Optimises returns

- Continuing investment monitoring after investments are closed

Should you be interested, please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for more details

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted

Country Risk Manager - Corporate Banking, Algeria North Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Country Risk Manager for one of its Global Banking clients to be based in Algeria. The successful candidate will form part of the Global Industries and Regional Markets team for Middle East & Africa

Role Synopsis:

Provide credit approvals for all credit actions related to the corporate bank portfolio in Algeria.

Should you be interested, please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to for further details.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Investment Banking Associate - Johannesburg, South Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a med-senior Investment Banking Associate to support the Head of Investment Banking in finalising mandates. Their primary output would be to develop Information Memoranda and Financial Models based on information received from clients. The specific candidate would specialise in property portfolios.

PLEASE NOTE: Ideally a black female

Role Responsibilities, but not limited to;

- Ability to take a capital raising and advisory brief from Head: Investment Banking;
- Ability to develop and manipulate Excel spreadsheets in order to prepare complex financial analyses, reports and models
- Assist in conducting due diligence investigations of client companies and assist in giving them financial advice accordingly;
- Involved in the preparation of detailed information memoranda and presentations describing the key features of client companies;
- Ability to research potential buyers/investors and follow market trends;
- Ability to assist at presentations to clients and funders;
- Assist in managing relationships with potential Investors;
- Assist in researching and structuring transactions and closing deals
- Assist in developing new business and marketing the company;
- Effectively participate and contribute to a team that originates structures, distributes and concludes transactions in line with company policies and procedures.

The Candidate must have;

- Typically the candidate would be a commercial graduate with experience in economics;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- They must be able to work under deadline pressure;
- Experience of preparing investment memoranda based on the key features of the client companies;
- Excellent problem solving skills and analytic ability are required;
- Strong work ethics and should have a drive for perfection;
- Needs to be a team player, must be self-motivated and entrepreneurial;
- Must have very strong quantitative and technical skills;
- Must be adept at data management and should possess research skills;
- Must pay attention to details and must be a quick learner.

Indicative Gross Annual Salary (excluding bonuses): R660,000

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

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Head of Business Development - Global Payments Solutions, Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a dynamic and qualified candidate for the role of Head; Business Development for one of its International clients

Please note: Nigerian, Kenyan, EAC and ECOWAS citizens are encouraged to apply

Overview:

This individual is the 'Go To' person for Business Development across the assigned location within "Africa" ensuring alignment between the location’s 'go-to-market' approaches and the overall APMEA Business Development strategy, taking into account the region's longer term strategic initiatives.

Establish new partner / vendor/ enabler / joint venture integration with capabilities to sustain the client’s competitive advantage and tracking performance against key objectives. This individual will have responsibility for establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with Issuers, vendors, the banking industry and the regulators across the assigned location.

Fundamental to accelerating the development of the business in the allocated location, is a backbone of strong issuance strategy in partnership with key Banks. The individual will be responsible for developing a dedicated Issuance plan and strategy across the assigned location.

In addition, the successful candidate must have a sound knowledge of the financial/payments industry P&L and how to maximize revenue through an effective issuance strategy.

The individual will support in the development of the allocated location’s Interchange strategies, in collaboration with all regional cross functional teams. The successful candidate will be required to support in the assigned location’s Regulatory dialogue and support Country Management, on all matters relating to national and regional interests.

Please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further details or alternatively email me at (mike@caglobalint.com).

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Marketing and Communications Specialist - Global Payments Solutions, Logos, Nigeria

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a dynamic candidate for the role of Marketing and Communication Specialist for one of its International clients to be based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Please note: Nigerian or ECOWAS citizens are encouraged to apply

Overview:

The individual will be part of the MEA marketing team and responsible for Consumer, Customer & Merchant Marketing planning and activity. In addition to marketing responsibilities he/she will also plan, manage and execute the local Public relations/Communications (B2C) and external facing B2B communication. In their role they would work and report to the Marketing head for MEA and the local country manager. As a business leader your daily interaction and direct reporting line will be to the local country manager/Area Head for the market. On the consumer front you will focus on identifying consumer segments that ensure maximum impact for the client with regards to revenue and brand awareness/equity. In line with the clients business strategy and building on their customers’ strategy and needs, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities within their planned objectives to plan/implement marketing strategies enabling specific programs to target internal sales staff and bank/ retail customers (within consumers & business segments). Besides working with customer banks, retailers and agencies you will work with the country manager/area head and other internal cross-functional groups to integrate your specific marketing initiatives to increase revenue for their customers

Please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) or follow the link above for further details. Alternatively email me at (mike@caglobalint.com).

Cluster Head of Public Affairs - Corporate Banking – East Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Public Affairs Officer and East African Cluster Head for one of its International clients to be based in Nairobi Kenya. The role will also have regional/cluster responsibility for Tanzania and Uganda.

Please note: Please note: Kenyan or EAC citizens are encouraged to apply

Should you be interested, please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for more details and/or send your your CV to mike@caglobalint.com

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) –Director, Corporate/Investment Banking, Nigeria, Kenya and Namibia

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for very accomplished and highly qualified candidates for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for one of its large Multinational Banking clients in Africa.

PLEASE NOTE: You need to be a resident/national of the above mentioned countries and/or a Diaspora candidate to qualify.

General Overview:

- Play the lead role in and manage the setting and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls that are consistent with world best practice and the rest of the Group.
- Design, manage and maintain a seamless integrated financial reporting system. This includes initiating the redesign of the chart of accounts and accounting transaction framework and implementation of reporting systems to provide and communicate quality financial information.
- Managing the taxation affairs of the country
- Provision of technical advice and accounting support to all business units
- Assist in the overall risk management of the bank
- To support and develop the in country finance teams in creating a finance partnership with business
- Ensure maintenance of and adherence to Group / country accounting policies and procedures.
- Liaison with external auditors, tax consultants, central bank, revenue authority, Finance and Group Finance
- Be a member of and contribute to a number of subsidiary company boards and, the Executive Committee
- Provide leadership, coaching, staff development and supervision within the finance function

Role Responsibilities

- To define and implement financial strategy, management and policy and reporting frameworks for the Bank in order to maximize shareholder value and ensure investments are secure and compliant with IFRS requirement.
- Set finance strategy in line with corporate objectives
- Advises on fiscal control, profitability and returns
- Prepares, presents and interprets financial reports to Executive Committee, the Board and other regulatory bodies
- Ensure financial controls and disciplines are in place
- Ensure the overall integrity and accuracy of the financial transactional system as a basis for the preparation of financial and management reporting and accurately reflects the countries’ financial position
- Ensure adherence and compliance to tax laws, regulatory requirements and financial / accounting policies and procedures.
- Optimise capital usage – capital management
- Member of and contribute to a number of subsidiary company boards and, Executive Committees
- Formulate, align and lead the Finance vision and goals within the context of those set by the country and Africa Group.
- Setting the strategic framework for developing a value added finance function that provides customer focused finance solutions to business problems
- Effective management of capital to ensure optimum use
- Managing the maximisation of profit and return on capital so as to exceed shareholder expectations
- Facilitating strategic planning through preparation of financial forecasts based on the country business strategy
- Overall management, co-ordination and preparation of the annual budget and periodic revised estimates
- Written and oral reporting of strategic, operational and financial issues to Executive Committees and Board of Directors to enable them to meaningfully direct the country operation
- Ensuring that all internal and external reporting requirements are timeously met, including -preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts, Group Accounts and Statutory Annual Financial Statements

Candidate Profile:

- A person with high integrity
- An appreciation and a good understanding of macro economics and external factors affecting the business strategies adopted, and market serviced by the country
- Strategic mindset – decision making ability to consider both short term and long term objectives
- Dynamic, innovative self-starter with a personal ambition to succeed
- Analytical mind with strong orientation to financial analysis
- Ability to condense a significant amount of data and identify key issues
- Ability and experience in communicating with all levels of management regarding management information needs and providing decision support
- Ability to analyse and evaluate data for acceptability and correctness
- Good interpersonal skills required in liaising with people at different levels
- Willingness to lead from a high level but get involved in detail when necessary
- Good planning and organisation skills.
- Strong report writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Manage the financial function in a decentralised environment
- Encounter a number of varied and different people that adds complexity around cultures, regulatory, tax and accounting environments

The Candidate must have;

- Professional Accounting qualification
- At least 20+ year’s of financial management experience in a banking environment or large and dynamic multi-national at senior/executive management level.
- In-depth understanding of strategic banking issues.
- Expert knowledge in strategic and operational/budgeting planning processes.
- Proven financial leadership
- Strategic planning and management experience
- Capital management in a financial institution
- Effectively lead and supervise a large team
- Experience in change management and has the ability to positively lead change
- Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards
- Good understanding of Taxation Legislation
- An understanding of regulatory and reporting requirements
- Computer literacy and knowledge of personal computers and software packages such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access.
- Good communication and presentation skills at Executive level
- Experience in change management and has the ability to positively lead change


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

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Vice President/Senior Vice President, Bank in Africa, Togo

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a very senior and highly qualified candidate for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for one of its International Banking clients in Africa.

Role Overview:

To define and implement financial strategy, management and policy and reporting frameworks for the Bank in order to maximize shareholder value and ensure investments are secure and compliant with IFRS requirement.

Manage directly a team of about 10 Group financial controllers and the overall financial controllers across the Group.

The Candidate must have;

- At least 15 years financial management experience in a banking environment or large and dynamic multi-national at senior/executive management level.

- Relevant financial degree from reputable university

- Expert knowledge in strategic and operational/budgeting planning processes.

- Verbal and written proficiency in both English and French (HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS)

- In-depth understanding of strategic banking issues.

PLEASE NOTE: The client is looking for a Southern/Eastern/Central African candidates with International Experience (North America, Europe, Middle East, South Africa) and ideally


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

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Microfinance Institute, Burkina Faso, West Africa

CA Banking is currently looking for a very senior and highly qualified candidate for the role of CEO for one of its International clients. The role is to be based in Burkina Faso but will have regional responsibility for Mali and Cote d’Ivoire as well.

Overview:
The client is a fast growing organization whom overseeing microfinance banks and institutions in fifteen countries of Central and South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The client currently employs over 3,500 people throughout these various entities.

Their mandate is poverty alleviation and the reduction of economic and social exclusion. Their goal is to establish sustainable institutions that extend a broad range of innovative financial services to underserved populations. They partner and collaborate with all the leading international and bilateral agencies active in the field of microfinance.

The CEO is responsible for the bank or institution’s development and day-to-day general management, under the authority of the Board of Directors; and the relations with governments and supervisory authorities.

Role overview:

1. Management of the entity as an effective microfinance institution/bank focused on poverty alleviation and provision of financial services and products

2. Development of sustainable institution with a well balanced portfolio; broad geographical and product outreach and maximum impact.

3. Capacity building of a core group of local professionals, capable of staffing all managerial positions in the medium term without recourse to expatriate management or technical assistance.

4. Linking with other partners and donors to leverage existing institution’s investment in the institution. In particular preparing, submitting and procuring donor funding for expansion of activities.

Duties and responsibilities but not limited to;

- Holding overall responsibility for the performance of the institution, as per the business plan and benchmarks agreed with the institution. Promptly developing and recommending corrective action plans in case of adverse developments. Supervise, co-ordinate, implement, expand and consolidate the existing operations. This would also require evolving new products and methodologies relating to group and community based loans.

- Preparing annual budgets (as well as periodical revisions) and co-ordinating the execution of all activities of the institution, extending and maintaining client relations, monitoring and responding to the needs of the institutions clientele, and ensuring the development and marketing of a broad range of products, in line with the institution’s strategy. Preparing annual action plan and implementing per the time lines indicated therein

- Holding responsibility for ensuring the efficient and sound management of the financial resources of the institution and for the management of the risks related to the business. In this context, ensuring the high quality of the portfolio, the sustained monitoring of the portfolio performance, and the active enforcement of recovery policies.

- Holding responsibility for the proper implementation of high standard internal controls and procedures to ensure safeguard of institution’s activities, operations, assets and data.

- Ensure internal audit procedures are conducted on periodic and regular basis to ensure integrity of operation and data and recommendations are appropriately implemented as well as facilitating annual and ad hoc external audits, and ensure that all required information, workings and schedules are provided to external auditors in a timely manner

- Conducting periodic and regular visits to various branches and sub-branches to provide management and operational oversight;

- Developing and coordinating various linkages between the institute and various stakeholders i.e. government authorities, agencies and general public;

- Holding overall responsibility for the recruitment and management of the staff of the institution, their training and capacity building, performance management and the formulation and implementation of personnel policies.

The Candidate must have;

- A degree from a leading university, preferably with a finance or business focus.

- Have a minimum of 15 years professional experience within banking/finance, including a minimum of five years at a senior management level.

- Demonstrate effective management and leadership skills, and an ability to work under pressure to complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

- Have experience working within developing countries with a strong interest in development and social issues.

- Multiple skills and capacity to contribute at the different functional levels within the organisational structure of the programme.

- Successful candidates will have significant experience in the above fields, gained through earlier postings in emerging economies.

- Excellent communication skills in French and English (prerequisite)

Competitive compensation packages will be offered.

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

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Chief Investment Officer – Investment Company, Mozambique - Africa

CA Global Africa Recruitment is looking for a Chief Investment Officer for a specialist Investment Company. The role is to be based in Maputo

Overview:
The client is South Africa’s leading specialised investment group for small and medium enterprises. With the support of the International Finance Corporation and other Development Finance Institutions, they would like to establish the Mozambique SME Fund, a US$10.0 million investment fund for SMEs in Mozambique, together with a parallel US$ 1.5 million Technical Assistance Facility.

As part of this expansion the client is offering an exciting career opportunity for an individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, at its Maputo offices.

The Candidates key responsibilities include (but are not limited to);

- Implementing the operational aspects of the business plan for the Fund dedicated to investing in SMEs operating within the borders of Mozambique
- Marketing the clients investment solutions for the Fund and building sound relationships with clients and intermediaries
- Sourcing and structuring sound business deals to maximize returns and increase the number of SME’s profitably invested in by the Fund
- Managing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Fund, which would include monitoring investments and finally exiting thereof
- Leading and developing a small team of investment professionals
- Participating fully in the governance of the company

The Candidate must have;

- 5-8 years in an established corporate finance, investment management or private equity environment
- Financial tertiary qualification
- Preferably have completed management studies.
- The individual will be results focused, with a passion for client service, excellent communication skills, solid negotiation skills and a track record of excellent investment decision-making abilities.
- Hands-on deal-making, commercial experience in key investment sectors and management experience will be an advantage.

Country Nationals are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!

Send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.

Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted

Chief Investment Officer – Investment Company, Rwanda - Africa

CA Global Africa Recruitment is looking for a Chief Investment Officer for a specialist Investment Company. The role is to be based in Rwanda

Overview:
Our client is a leading risk financer of small and medium enterprises. The client is looking to establish the Rwanda SME Fund as a new approach to financing and providing technical assistance to SME’s in Rwanda. The client will manage the Fund through its locally based arm in Kigali and with a local team of professional staff. This position will report directly to Business Partners International Chief Operating Officer based in Johannesburg, South Africa

The Candidates key responsibilities include (but are not limited to);

- Implementing the business plan and strategy for the Fund for investing in SMEs operating in a Rwanda.
- 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
- Management of resources both internally and externally
- Marketing the Funds' investment solutions and build sound relationships with clients and role players
- To 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
- The Candidate will also be required to travel extensively to Kenya, Madagascar and Mozambique (short term).

The Candidate must have;

- The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification and preferably have completed management studies.
- The individual will be results focused, with a passion for client service, excellent communication skills, solid negotiation skills and a track record of excellent investment decision-making abilities.
- Hands-on deal-making, commercial experience in key investment sectors and management experience will be an advantage.
- This position will report directly to Business Partners International Chief Operating Officer based in Johannesburg, South Africa

Send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.

Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Vice President/Senior Vice President, Bank in Africa, Togo

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a very senior and highly qualified candidate for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for one of its International Banking clients in Africa.

Role Overview:

To define and implement financial strategy, management and policy and reporting frameworks for the Bank in order to maximize shareholder value and ensure investments are secure and compliant with IFRS requirement.

Manage directly a team of about 10 Group financial controllers and the overall financial controllers across the Group.

The Candidate must have;

- At least 15 years financial management experience in a banking environment or large and dynamic multi-national at senior/executive management level.

- Relevant financial degree from reputable university

- Expert knowledge in strategic and operational/budgeting planning processes.

- Verbal and written proficiency in both English and French (HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS)

- In-depth understanding of strategic banking issues.

PLEASE NOTE: The client is looking for a Southern/Eastern/Central African candidates with International Experience (North America, Europe, Middle East, South Africa) and ideally


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

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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

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

Overview:

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

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

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

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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

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

Overview:

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

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

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

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

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Group Head of Trade Products – Corporate Banking, Kenya

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

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

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

Competencies required:
Personal Attributes:

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

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

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

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Microfinance Institution in Africa

CA Global African Banking is currently looking for a CEO for one of its microfinance clients in Africa.

Overview:
Our client is currently looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be based in Kinshasa DRC. The Country Director / CEO is the Managing Director of the affiliate and directly responsible for the day-to-day management of the affiliate. This includes direct responsibility for the management of the economic and human resources of the affiliate, its operational and financial performance, as well as the development of its institutional capacity. In all his/her activities, s/he will be guided by the principle of good stewardship for the client and their mission, responsibility and accountability to the organization and its authorized agents and bodies. In order to fulfill his/her tasks, s/he will provide best-practice leadership with the employees of the affiliate; s/he will manage and will adequately and efficiently employ human and other resources in the affiliate, as well as make adequate and efficient use of resources available.


The Candidate’s responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
- Ensure high quality financial services to the clientele, and maximize outreach to the target group in a sustainable way,
- Implement best-practice corporate governance, management, organizational structure and procedures, staff development, financial management, and risk management principles,
- Ensure compliance with the Charter/bylaws of the affiliate; their policies, procedures, plans and agreements; decisions of affiliate governing bodies as well as headquarter and regional office; maintain good coordination with regional office, headquarters, and governing bodies,
- Mobilize funding resources in form of debt and/or grant capital,
- Promote the client in the country,
- Contribute to the development of the client’s network.

The Candidate must have;
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in related discipline required
- Experience in commercial/retail banking - 8 years minimum
- Experience in credit - 4 years minimum
- International experience in developing countries - 3 years minimum
- Experience working in microfinance an asset, experience in setting up microfinance programs preferred, branch management exposure preferred,
- Risk Management experience required,
- Proven people management skills
- Exposure, and established interest in working towards poverty alleviation
- Strategic planning exposure a must
- Experience in cash flow projections
- Excellent entrepreneurial, leadership, communication skills
- Self-confidence, decisiveness and common sense
- High degree of computer literacy a must
- Fluency in English and French required

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

Managing Director (MD) – Private Equity & Venture Capital, Nairobi Kenya

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

Overview:

Our client a not-for-profit entity founded to promote, develop and stimulate private equity and venture capital in Africa. The successful candidate will facilitate the overall management and oversee all strategic, operational, financial, and administrative aspects. This position reports directly to the Board

The main purpose of the role and KPI’s:

- Promote the venture capital and private equity profession in Africa;
- Represent the profession within Africa and internationally;
- Stimulate the expansion of venture capital and private equity throughout Africa;
- Identify, build relationships with and secure sponsors and partners;
- Build the client’s membership base;
- Circulate industry information to members, stakeholders and the outside world;
- Stimulate and maintain contacts within the membership;
- Advocate to improve the enabling environment for venture capital and private equity in Africa;
- Initiate and supervise the client’s research and publications;
- Organize the annual client conference, Annual General Meetings and training programs;
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships within African and other Venture Capital Organizations
- Ensure administrative and financial management of the association;
- Coordinate the activities and input of the clients Executive Committees and Advisory Board

Should you be interested in the above role, please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (http://www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com/) to apply.

Security Training Manager – Nairobi Kenya

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a Security Training Manager for one of its Banking clients in Kenya

Objectives:
The function has responsibility for the provision of security training and will ensure that training solutions meet the training needs of the businesses.
The role will:
- Play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of a coherent and comprehensive security training programme.
- Act as the regional security training manager with detailed input into training materials, course design, training delivery, and the management and tracking of all training records

Should you be interested in the above role, please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information or follow the link above.

Senior Private Equity Manager – Investment Group, Johannesburg South Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Senior Private Equity Manager for one of its clients in South Africa.

Overview:
1. Manage the Group’s Private Equity capability across Africa and grow the deal pipeline while simultaneously creating highly profitable business;
2. Create the strategy and build the team, leveraging off the group’s existing capabilities, strong African footprint and brand presence.
3. There will be responsibility related to the business development efforts in current and new countries in Africa. Some of these may be outside the typical sphere of private equity. It is essential that the candidate have extensive experience with all aspects of private equity, including: fund raising, deal origination, transaction management and finally with exiting the transaction.

Should you be interested in the above role, please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information or follow the link above.

Group Director of Human Resources (HR) – Investment Group, Johannesburg South Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Human Resources Director for one of its clients in South Africa.

Role Overview:

a. To originate and lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior group of staff.
b. To guide and manage the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programmes for the entire Group.

Should you be interested in the above role, please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information or follow the link above.

Senior Corporate Advisory Manager – Investment Group, Johannesburg South Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Senior Corporate Advisory Manager for one of its clients in South Africa.

Overview:

1. Manage the Group’s Coporate Finance and Advisory capability across Africa; Grow the deal pipeline and create a highly profitable business;
2. Create the strategy and build the team, leveraging off the group’s existing capabilities, strong African footprint and brand presence.
3. There will be responsibility related to the business development efforts in current and new countries in Africa. Some of these may be outside the typical sphere of corporate finance.
Should you be interested in the above role, please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Microfinance Institution in Africa

CA Global African Banking is currently looking for a CEO for one of its microfinance clients in Africa.

Overview:
Our client is currently looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be based in Kinshasa DRC. The Country Director / CEO is the Managing Director of the affiliate and directly responsible for the day-to-day management of the affiliate. This includes direct responsibility for the management of the economic and human resources of the affiliate, its operational and financial performance, as well as the development of its institutional capacity. In all his/her activities, s/he will be guided by the principle of good stewardship for the client and their mission, responsibility and accountability to the organization and its authorized agents and bodies. In order to fulfill his/her tasks, s/he will provide best-practice leadership with the employees of the affiliate; s/he will manage and will adequately and efficiently employ human and other resources in the affiliate, as well as make adequate and efficient use of resources available.

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

Programmer Analyst (SAP HCM Configurator/Abap Developer) – Bank in Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a Programmer Analyst for one of its clients in Africa.

Objectives:
· Participate in the Bank’s SAP projects and implementations
· Participate in the Bank’s SAP projects and implementations activities with other development partners if the need arises
· Provide specifications to Abap developers or perform specific Abap developments related to SAP HCM modules;

The Candidate’s responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);

The incumbent would work closely under the supervision of a team lead in the configuration or development of SAP HCM module needs of the Bank’s key users. Specifically, under the supervision of a Project leader, he would be required to:

1. Develop feasibility studies and requirements analysis to justify and support the development of new and enhanced information systems.

2. Analyse user requirements, develops designs, and perform systems configuration as required to resolve user needs. Work with 1.ABAP and 2.Basis personnel in defining custom program specifications and trouble shooting

3. Perform configuration changes to accommodate change requests and conduct prototyping activities. Work with the other SAP experts in resolving software bugs. Perform initial testing of problem fixes, change requests, enhancement assessments and make recommendations to CIMM management.

4. Demonstrate proof of concepts to users. Conduct user sessions to address problems, issues and resolve them. Train users as at when the need arises on designated SAP Module.

5. Work with the CIMM Help Desk in problem resolution and user support.

6. Participate in release upgrade or new functionality/enhancement assessments. Keep abreast of SAP releases, enhancements/new functionality and perform application research.

7. Interact with contract personnel to produce requirements and system documentation for software projects. Serve as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for assigned contract support services tasks.

The Candidate must have;

· At least a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree in Engineering
· At least four years of relevant experience, two of which are in SAP HCM module practice
· Working knowledge of any other SAP module or certification on the HCM module would be an advantage
· Working experience in a similar financial multilateral institution would be an advantage
· Strong interpersonal skills;
· Bilingual preferably, or ability to communicate effectively in English or French with a working knowledge of other
· Knowledge of the Bank’s standard software: Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Project, Access .e.t.c.

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

Note: Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Microfinance institution in Africa

CA Global African Banking is currently looking for a CEO for one of its microfinance clients in Africa.

Overview:
Our client is currently looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be based in Kinshasa DRC. The Country Director / CEO is the Managing Director of the affiliate and directly responsible for the day-to-day management of the affiliate. This includes direct responsibility for the management of the economic and human resources of the affiliate, its operational and financial performance, as well as the development of its institutional capacity. In all his/her activities, s/he will be guided by the principle of good stewardship for the client and their mission, responsibility and accountability to the organization and its authorized agents and bodies. In order to fulfill his/her tasks, s/he will provide best-practice leadership with the employees of the affiliate; s/he will manage and will adequately and efficiently employ human and other resources in the affiliate, as well as make adequate and efficient use of resources available.


The Candidate’s responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
- Ensure high quality financial services to the clientele, and maximize outreach to the target group in a sustainable way,
- Implement best-practice corporate governance, management, organizational structure and procedures, staff development, financial management, and risk management principles,
- Ensure compliance with the Charter/bylaws of the affiliate; their policies, procedures, plans and agreements; decisions of affiliate governing bodies as well as headquarter and regional office; maintain good coordination with regional office, headquarters, and governing bodies,
- Mobilize funding resources in form of debt and/or grant capital,
- Promote the client in the country,
- Contribute to the development of the client’s network.

Please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information!!

Investment Analyst – Cairo Egypt

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a Senior Investment Analyst for one of its clients in Africa.

Overview;
The client is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. The client finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses in the developing world.

The clients operations in the Middle East and North Africa is managed from its regional headquarters in Cairo, Egypt and has offices located throughout the region, covering 20 countries from Morocco to Pakistan. Its objective is to stimulate private sector development by a) improving business enabling environments, b) helping to develop financial markets, c) strengthening the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector, and d) forging public-private partnerships. The client also provides transaction-based financial advisory services for privatizations and public-private partnerships (PPPs) mandates in the infrastructure and social sectors.

Please visit our websites (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com)
Note: Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

Division Manager – Financial Technical Services – Bank in Africa

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a Divisional Manager for one of its client in Africa.

Overview;
The Treasury Department is responsible for all the clients’ activities including resource mobilization, treasury asset and liability management, investment, settlement and payment administration. Given the developments in the capital markets and the consequent importance to propose financial products, it is also responsible for developing financial products and services that are responsive to the needs of their clients.

Please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information or follow the link above.

Division Manager – Health Operations – North Africa
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a Divisional Manager for one of its clients overall health operations in Africa.

Overview;
Within the Human Development Department, the Division of Health is responsible for initiating and managing the Bank’s operations in the health sector. The core objectives of the Division are to contribute to the elaboration of health sector projects/programs, development strategies; to supervise the implementation of and provide technical assistance to health projects/programs financed by the Bank Group; and to participate in the coordination of Bank Group activities in health sector with other international and bilateral agencies.

Please visit our websites (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com for further information or follow the above link.

Regional Investment Manager - South Africa

CA Global Africa Recruitment is looking for a Regional Investment Manager for a specialist Investment Company in South Africa.
The company has established funds for Small and Medium enterprises in both Madagascar and Kenya.

The Candidates key responsibilities include (but are not limited to);

Implementing operational aspects of the business plans 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
The Candidate will also be required to travel extensively to Kenya, Madagascar and Mozambique (short term).

The Candidate must have;

A minimum of 5-8 years in a relevant investment management environment
Financial tertiary qualification
Preferably completed Management studies

Send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (http://www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.

Managing Director (MD) - Kenya

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for Managing Director (MD) for one of its clients in Kenya.

A challenging position of Managing Director has presented itself in Nairobi, Kenya. This is an exceptional opportunity for an industry heavyweight who can hit the ground running, and develop and execute the business strategy aimed at achieving ambitious growth targets.

The purpose of this position is to guide and lead the company strategically and operationally in order to achieve the business goals and objectives

The Candidate must have;
- An appropriate business tertiary qualification (B-Commerce/MBA); and
- Proven (at least 8 years) relevant professional and technical knowledge of and experience, of which at least 5 years in general management, in a financial services insurance environment;
- Leadership and business management exposure at Managing Director or Senior Management level;
- Experience in African markets – culturally attuned to the diverse markets with particular emphasis on the Kenyan market
- Proven strategic vision with the ability to formulate, implement and drive strategy;
- A demonstrable track record of successfully building and growing a business;
- Good communication, Interpersonal skills and leadership style that will build relationships, confidence and trust;
- Results and performance driven;
- Proven work standards and strong business ethics; and
- Strong commitment to deliver on strategic and performance objectives

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

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

Relationship Manager (RM) - Nigeria

CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for Relationship Manager for one of its clients to be based Nigeria.

The Relationship Manager (“RM”) is the key client contact point for China / Africa Corporate and Institutional clients within his/her coverage area. The RM is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the relationship with the customer at local level (including revenue generation, service provision, compliance and risk management) under the clients global client relationship structure.

Role background;
- The China/Africa Desk is a sub-set of the Global Subsidiaries Group (“GSG”) business in Africa, and reports directly to the Head of China/Africa Desks, with a matrix reporting line into the Corporate / GSG Heads in each country where there is a Desk.
- The team comprises RMs and Relationship Associates (“RAs”) who support the RMs and are RMs in training.
- The China/Africa portfolio comprises subsidiaries of the clients China clients operating in Africa.
- The China/Africa Desk RMs will also be involved in providing expertise to local corporate names wishing to explore outward business opportunities from Africa into China.

The Candidate’s responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
Business Results: revenue targets dependent on portfolio.
Customer Effectiveness : major share of customer wallet; multi-product penetration; strong Customer Satisfaction rating (Voice of the Client); strong customer relationships resulting in invitation to participate in all relevant deals.
Personal, Business & Technical Proficiency: service and customer oriented; knowledge of broad range of Corporate banking products; knowledge of key China / Africa business, regulatory and compliance environments.
Execution Skills : implementation and execution of complex solutions; ability to coordinate and put together deal teams; anticipates customer needs; anticipates and executes credit requirements with an ability to initiate, motivate and manage credit exposure; results driven; effectively manage bank services delivery to customers.
Leadership: alignment of bank resources for results; cross-functional leadership; potential understudy of Head China/Africa Desks.
Professional Standards : continuous benchmarking of user market; solid track record; ability to anticipate customer market needs; credibility with coverage, product, credit & support organizations.
Relationships – Internal & External: access to customers on all levels; ability to determine and gain access to emerging leaders and key decision-makers of customer organization.
Global Effectiveness: understanding and effectively managing the client global capacities and complexities; sound credit management; regulatory & compliance.

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

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted. If you DO NOT receive a response within two (2) weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A HEAD OF GROUP LEGAL & COMPLIANCE - FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SOUTH AFRICA

CA Global, Africa Recruitment is currently looking for a Head of Group Legal & Compliance for a Financial Investment institution in South Africa.

Role Summary:
Responsible for leading the group’s legal and compliance deliverables across the various businesses and countries so as to ensure appropriate management of legal risk.

Key performance Indicators:
-Manage all corporate litigation and legal risk across all our businesses;
-Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and all legal documents;
-Provide legal advisory services to the various business units (asset management, private equity, securities trading, corporate finance, micro-lending and group support functions);
-Provide strategic corporate counsel and efficient resolution of all legal issues;
-Achieve corporate goals through the ongoing selection, performance management and development of the team;
-Participate in strategic planning as a member of the senior management team;
-Monitor compliance and licensing and company secretarial requirements of the Group;
-Foster a success orientated environment within the Group.

The successful Candidate must have;
- The company will only look at candidates who have no less than 15 years working experience.
- No less than 5 years should have been spent in a similar role or a similar organization.
- A good command of English, both written and verbal, preference will be given to candidates who can speak Portuguese or French.
- It is imperative that a successful applicant to this position has good written communication abilities.
- Comprehensive familiarity and knowledge of the legal and business requirements of an investment bank or financial institution;
- Substantial experience in commercial and contract law. This experience would have been gained in-house within a financial services institution and/or private practice with a top law firm;
- Experience in advising on legal implications of various transactions as in corporate finance deals and mergers and acquisitions;
- Skills in managing corporate litigation;
- Extensive experience in managing a legal team;
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements of an investment bank operating in Africa would be a strong preference;
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong legal drafting skills;
- Ability to think outside the box and able to demonstrate commercial application of legal knowledge;
- Strong personality;
- Proven leadership and management skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage and motivate a high performing team.
- Detailed orientated
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- A self-starter who shows initiative and assumes responsibility for projects
- A ‘team player” who interacts confidently with senior management, clients and professional advisors
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks within strict time frames within a fast paced environment.

Challenges in the role:
- The incumbent should be prepared to meet opposition and resistance to ideas, and pressurise others when deadlines have to be met.
-The environment is likely to be one which is full of variety and change, but the person fulfilling the role should be prepared to work within the broad parameters of the organisation.
-A friendly approach and the ability to influence and persuade others are important to the function.
-The person should be a self-starter, competitive, imaginative, enthusiastic, self-confident, inspiring, logical, systematic and precise.

a. Authority via example
b. Entrepreneurial culture
c. Strong teams
d. Demanding and relatively small environment
e. Huge strategy to execute

Please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our webpage (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.

Should you not hear from us within two (2) weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.