Senior Manager Trade Finance (1 Position(s)) at NMB Bank January, 2025

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the bank’s working capital solutions including import/export finance, receivables financing, supply chain financing and stock financing.
• Collaborate with senior coverage teams on consistent client engagement activities to broaden relationships and deepen wallet share.
• Oversee origination of complex trade finance deals including structuring of financial instruments to facilitate international and domestic trade.
• Support relationships with banks and financial institutions to facilitate competitive trade finance solutions.
• Manage Trade Finance assets through monitoring utilization and performance across portfolios.
• Support analysis of cash conversion cycles and identify opportunities to improve working capital optimization.
• Coordinate with Treasury teams to ensure business requirements are achieved.
• Collaborate with client Trade Operations, Finance, Procurement and other cross functional teams to enhance business operations to and ensure alignment of strategies.

Risk Management

• Support assessment and risk mitigants associated with working capital including credit, currency and counterparty risks.
• Develop and implement policies to reduce exposure to financial risks related to Trade Finance.
• Ensure ongoing monitoring of portfolios and market dynamics which may adversely impact asset book.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on matters related to Trade Finance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in executing strategies.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators and internal legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to all applicable rules and guidelines.

• Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments and understanding of banking solutions and supporting systems.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Trade Finance structuring capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic environment.
• Communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields
• Master’s degree in related fields will be added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Trade Finance and exposure to international trade.

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.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.