Manager, Trade Finance (Corporate)

NMB Bank Plc is seeking a dedicated and experienced Manager for its Trade Finance department, focusing on Corporate clients. This role is based at the Head Office (Hq).

Main Responsibilities:

• Identify Trade Finance deals with corporate clients, with a specific focus on Construction, Telecom, and Key Public Institutions Corporate sectors.
• Collaborate closely with Relationship Managers (RMs) and the Credit Origination team on deal structuring, execution, and pipeline management.
• Monitor the utilization of approved Trade Finance facilities and assess the performance of corporate customers.
• Formulate strategies to ensure portfolio growth within the Trade Finance segment.
• Participate in client visits alongside RMs to identify business progress and opportunities for providing solutions.
• Ensure that queries from corporate customers related to Trade Finance are resolved within agreeable timeframes.
• Prepare necessary reports for management and clients on facility utilization and the performance of Trade Finance products to support the TF business.
• Engage with Regulatory authorities to stay updated on any developments in the construction and Telecom sectors.
• Work closely with the Wholesale Credit team and Trade Operations to ensure all TF facilities for corporate clients are processed according to procedure and booked correctly.
• Manage the end-to-end process with the aim of digitizing trade finance solutions.
• Liaise with the Treasury Team and Market Risk Team to provide lead on all upcoming Foreign Currency requirements.
• Provide reports to the Line Manager on challenges and obstacles encountered.
• Contribute creative ideas to help formulate sales strategies, including participation in the design and delivery of training and marketing of trade finance products.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good knowledge of Trade Finance Products.
• Good knowledge of structuring solutions.
• Understanding of customer segment segregation and practice.
• Understanding of industry, regulatory, and professional bodies.
• Good understanding of rules and regulations surrounding TF products.
• Strong Communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good Business Planning skills.
• Fair understanding of Project Management.
• Good risk management, credit, and strong analytical skills.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Good interpersonal and networking skills.
• Good Negotiation skills.
• Understanding of basic bank products.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Trade Finance certifications are an added advantage.
• Master’s degree in Business Studies is an added advantage.
• Postgraduate/Masters in Banking and/or Banking certification(s) is an added advantage.
• At least Four (4) years of experience in Trade Finance Sales.

NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender-balanced workforce. Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply:

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