Afreximbank is seeking a qualified professional to fill the role of Supply Chain Finance Lead within their Trade Finance department. In this pivotal position, you will play a key role in driving the strategic growth of our Supply Chain Finance business, with a focus on Factoring. Your responsibilities will include crafting and implementing marketing plans, developing innovative strategies for market penetration, and actively securing mandates in various supply chain segments.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Supply Chain Finance initiatives within the Trade Finance department, implementing strategic plans to enhance business growth, particularly in Factoring.
- Collaborate in the development of Marketing Plans for Supply Chain Finance, seeking Management’s approval.
- Execute strategies for entering diverse supply chain segments and factoring, aligning with approved marketing plans.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy and implementation plan for the Unit.
- Collaborate with Innovation & Product Development to identify and implement suitable software for Supply Chain Finance.
- Ensure compliance with governance requirements and drive adherence to regulatory standards.
- Foster customer base growth, achieve targets, and optimise capital deployment efficiency.
- Drive and execute key strategic initiatives that impact the delivery of solutions across Africa.
- Facilitate alignment across regions and provide support to other teams as needed.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with Client Relations, Credit Assessment, Risk, and Compliance teams.
- Serve as a Supply Chain Finance advocate to ensure key objectives are met.
- Provide expert support to Client Relations by structuring supply chain transactions and ensuring alignment with required standards.
- Contribute as a key member of the Bank’s Factoring Working Group, implementing the revised Factoring Strategy.
- Collaborate with the Intra African Initiative (IATI) and Client Relations to execute Reverse Factoring and Factoring pipeline deals.
- Work with Legal to establish standardised documentation for Supply Chain Financing as necessary.
- Evaluate and review credit proposals, providing recommendations to management.
- Represent the Bank in high-level meetings, forums, and presentations, adhering to the Bank’s esteemed standards.
- Undertake any additional duties assigned by Senior Management
