Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 06, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Centenary Bank seeks to recruit a suitably qualified, and competent person to fill the position of Manager Trade Finance. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and result driven individual.

Commercial Banking Division
Job Title : Manager Trade Finance
Reports to : General Manager Commercial Banking
Role : Develop, manage and execute the overall strategy for the bank's Trade Finance business, monitor client satisfaction, develop a team of professionals with the right mix of profile, qualification and experience. Grow the Trade Finance portfolio and revenue as per the Bank’s objectives.
Grade/Rank : 4

Key Result Areas:
1. Participate in the design and formulation of the Trade Finance's strategy, policies, procedures and guidelines in alignment with the division’s goals and ensure cascading and implementation of objectives across the team;
2. Establish an effective Business Development & Marketing Plan and monitor their implementation; Underwriting
3. Verify and support structuring of Trade Finance and Bank Guarantees facilities in line with policy
4. Develop and deliver operational plans aligned with Trade Finance strategy and campaigns to enable delivery against set business targets.
5. Manage collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. co-locating capabilities) and ensure adherence to SLAs
6. Manage, maintain and enhance measurement systems within the sales environment across all regions
7. Develop, measure and review sales and performance targets on a quarterly / annual basis in conjunction with stakeholders.
8. Keep abreast of the economic context, changes in the business, standards and industry.
9. Business mobilisation, International Relationships for Trade Finance Transactions and Diaspora customers
10. Prepare Trade Finance performance reports
11. Train and hand hold the teams in structuring trade finance and cross selling Trade Finance related products to achieve the bank’s business aspirations.

Qualifications and Experience
1. First University Degree in commerce, business administration. MBA or additional management qualification is an added advantage
2. At least 5 years of practical and progressive experience in Trade Finance role 3 of which should have been at Supervisory level.

Required Skills and Competences
1. Proven successful sales track record in the financial services industry.
2. Advanced product knowledge including specialized products and financial structures. Advanced experience and knowledge in Credit and Compliance matters.
3. Negotiating skills and conflict handling.
4. Significant people management experience – leading teams and motivating people
5. Formulating Concepts and Strategies
6. Relating and Networking
7. Understand data and providing solution
8. Writing and Reporting
9. Financial and business acumen
10. Management skills
11. Communication and interpersonal Skills
12. Analytical skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply:
1. Download an application for employment form from www.centenarybank.co.ug 
2. Fill the form and attach an application letter (addressed to General Manager Human Resources, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892, Kampala), updated Curriculum Vitae, plus copies of all academic credentials, testimonials and contact details of three competent referees. E-mail the above to: Talent_sourcing@centenarybank.co.ug  not later than 5:00PM; Wednesday ,11/01/2023.
3. Applications with incomplete information shall not be considered.

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