Trade Finance Business Development Manager

Korakhoa Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Trade Finance Specialist to develop and execute strategies to acquire new corporate clients. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of trade finance experience in a bank, with strong sales and negotiation skills and a deep understanding of trade finance instruments. This role offers a full-time position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in trade finance in a bank with a focus on business development.
• Strong knowledge of international trade practices and local regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to originate, structure, and close trade finance deals.

Responsibilities

• Identify target and acquire new corporate clients with trade finance needs.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase trade finance volumes and market share.
• Build a strong pipeline of trade finance opportunities across key sectors.
• Maintain and grow relationships with key corporate clients and financial institutions.
• Advise clients on trade finance products including letters of credit and bank guarantees.

Skills

Strong sales and negotiation skills

Deep understanding of trade finance instruments

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

High level of initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Education

National Diploma / Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify target and acquire new corporate clients with trade finance needs.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase trade finance volumes and market share.
• Build a strong pipeline of trade finance opportunities across key sectors.
• Maintain and grow relationships with key corporate clients financial institutions and trading houses.
• Understand client trade cycles to provide tailored financial solutions.
• Advise clients on trade finance products including letters of credit bank guarantees documentary collections Open trade payments etc.
• Collaborate with internal teams (credit operations risk compliance) to ensure seamless deal execution.
• Liaise with Group global trade finance desks (FIS) to tap into cross-border opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business Economics Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 57 years of experience in trade finance in a bank in South Africa with a focus on business development and a progressive track record.
• Strong knowledge of international trade practices UCP 600 Incoterms and local regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to originate structure and close trade finance deals.

Required Skills

• Strong sales and negotiation skills with a client-centric approach. Deep understanding of trade finance instruments and working capital solutions. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. High level of initiative drive and professionalism. Ability to work under pressure and achieve given targets.

Required Education

• National Diploma / Degree

Key Skills

• Marketing & Sales,Accounts Handling,ABAP,HACCP,ITI

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: 900 - 900