Head - Trade Finance

Pinpoint One Human Resources; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading African development finance institution as the Head of Trade Finance, where you'll spearhead a new Trade Finance function aimed at transforming Africa's trade landscape. This role involves strategic leadership, structuring impactful trade finance products, and fostering economic growth through sustainable investments.

Benefits

Annual Total-Cost-To-Company Salary Package

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years in finance, particularly trade finance or related fields.
• Experience in complex, political environments across Africa.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead a Trade Finance function from strategy to execution.
• Structure funded and unfunded trade finance products for infrastructure projects.

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 Finance

Are 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, and
• Your 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 Finance

Desired Qualification Level:

• Honours

About 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