Vice President - Transaction Banking

The incumbent will be leading and developing the Country Transaction Banking business across the region from a product perspective. The person will be responsible for developing and implementing strategy for trade sales and products, cash management (including payments, collections) and efficient use of bank channels to promote the business including e-Channels. Budgets for these products will be developed as part of the annual business planning cycle and the incumbent will be jointly responsible with the Heads of Market Segments and Country Manager for achieving growth objectives in these products

Education/Experience Requirements :

- University graduate (Bachelors degree) preferably with a Major in Finance, Banking, Economics, Mathematics, or Business Administration (related field of study), Masters preferred

- 12 Years Banking experience with at least 7 years relevant Transaction Banking experience

- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with French and/or Arabic preferred.

- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.

- Sound international experience, preferably at least 5 years, either in an international posting or working internationally involving interaction with diverse environments and different cultures.

- Possess a superior knowledge of Supply Chain Finance, Traditional Trade, Cash Management products and electronic channels for transaction banking.

- Sound front office experience, dealing with complex international client structures, requiring superior negotiation and sales skills, typically acquired through more than 5 years front office management at a senior level, in one (or more) of the following sectors: Trade Finance, Corporate Finance, Syndications, Trade FI, Supply Chain Finance, Trade Distribution, Forfaiting, Commodity Finance, ECA, Multilateral Agency or Development Bank supported financing, Cash Management.

- Results and P/L oriented.

- Self motivated, creative and eager to win and implement deals.

- Have the ability to work on own initiatives and be competent in managing the cash and trade business in local office.

- Have the ability to guide the team to develop cash and trade product and trade distribution capabilities for the local markets.