Head - Trade Finance

Pinpoint One Human Resources; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African development finance institution is seeking a Head of Trade Finance to lead a new function aimed at transforming Africa's trade landscape. The role involves building strategies, structuring finance products for infrastructure projects, and engaging with stakeholders to support SMMEs and local businesses. Ideal candidates will have significant deal experience and a strong educational background in finance.

Benefits

Annual Total-Cost-To-Company Salary Package

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in trade finance or similar environment.
• Ability to negotiate with high-level decision-makers.
• Experience in delivering multi-million trade finance deals across emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead Trade Finance function from strategy to execution.
• Structure trade finance products for high-impact infrastructure.
• Drive deals supporting SMMEs and priority sectors.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Financial Modelling

Education

Postgraduate qualification (CA, CFA, MBA, MSc)

Job description

Lead Africa's Trade Finance Revolution ?

• Now Hiring : Head : Trade FinanceAre you ready to shape the future of Africa's trade and infrastructure landscape?A leading African development finance institution, focused on accelerating sustainable infrastructure investment across the continent, is building a new Trade Finance function - and we're looking for a seasoned trailblazer to lead the charge.This Role Is for You If...You've led trade or structured commodity finance transactions - and know what a "deal that works" really looks like.You're a strategic builder : processes, systems, governance?

You've done it.You've worked in complex, political environments across South Africa and the rest of Africa, and thrived.You want to transform African trade - and you have the credibility, confidence, and commercial mind to make it happen.You Will : Launch and lead a pioneering Trade Finance function, from strategy to execution.Structure funded and unfunded trade finance products for high-impact infrastructure projects.Drive deals that support SMMEs, black-owned businesses, and unlock priority sectors and regions.Are You the Right Fit?

Ask Yourself : Have I delivered multi-million trade finance deals across emerging markets?Do I hold a postgrad qualification like a CA, CFA, MBA or MSc in Finance, Business, Economics or Engineering?Am I able to negotiate and close with high-level decision-makers across public and private sectors?Do I want to see my fingerprints on Africa's next wave of trade-led growth?If you answered yes, this is your next move.??

Interested?Send us your latest CV with : A short Executive Summary,Your current / last and expected annual Total Cost to Company, andYour notice period.This is more than a job.

It's your chance to architect Africa's trade transformation.??

Apply now.

Let's make impact, not just deals.Desired Skills : Business development and stakeholder management in the trade finance or similar environment.Financial Modelling knowledge and application experience.Desired Work Experience : 5 to 10 years Other FinanceDesired Qualification Level : HonoursAbout The Employer : Our client is a leading African development finance institution, focused on accelerating sustainable infrastructure investment across the continent.Employer & Job Benefits : Annual Total-Cost-To-Company Salary Package

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