Principal Investment Officer: Trade Finance (36 Months FTC)

Pinpoint One Human Resources; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Midrand seeks a Principal Investment Officer: Trade Finance for a 36-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading and operationalizing trade finance functions, requiring extensive experience and expertise in trade finance transactions and stakeholder negotiations, particularly in the African context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience at a senior level in Trade Finance.
• Experience in assessing transaction opportunities.
• Strong negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of the Trade Finance function.
• Execute trade finance transactions and strategies.
• Provide value to transactions through expertise and innovation.

Skills

Trade Finance

Transactions

Commodity Finance

Infrastructure

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics

CA, CFA, MBA, MSc

Job description

Principal Investment Officer: Trade Finance (36 Months FTC)
Midrand
Closing date: 04 July 2025

Purpose:
To lead the establishment and operationalisation of the organisations' Trade Finance function by developing systems, procedures, governance processes, and strategies. The role is responsible for leading the execution of trade finance transactions, covering both structured and non-structured funded trade finance products.

Minimum Requirements
1. A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics (e.g., CA,CFA, MBA, MSc).
2. A minimum of 8 years of demonstrable experience at a senior level in Trade Finance, Structured Trade Finance, Structured Trade or Commodity Finance (DFI, Banking or Investment environment).
3. Demonstrable experience in assessing transaction opportunities and projects from an early stage to an advanced implementation stage.
4. Experience with working with deal teams and assigning resources to conclude transactions.
5. Ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation, and lateral thinking.
6. Comprehensive knowledge of the financial and regulatory environments within relevant sector and/or geography.
7. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the infrastructure market, financial markets, and the macro landscape.
8. Experienced communicator and negotiator (expertise at senior level).
9. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals.
10. Proven experience in collaborating with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Interested candidates who meet the above-stated qualifications and experience should submit applications to: [Email Address Removed]

Desired Skills:

• Trade Finance
• Transactions
• Commodity Finance
• INFRASTRUCTURE

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Honours