Senior Relationship Manager

Absa Bank Limited

Structured trade & commodity finance
Sovereign debt facilities management
Credit and macroeconomic risk assessment
Responsible for Relationship Management, Portfolio Management, Sales and Business Development of a portfolio of customers, with a specific focus on Structured Trade & Commodity Finance and Sovereign Assets

Job Summary

  • Responsible for Relationship Management, Portfolio Management, Sales and Business Development of a portfolio of customers, with a specific focus on Structured Trade & Commodity Finance and Sovereign Assets.
  • Originate, structure, and execute trade and commodity finance transactions, with a focus on Sub-Saharan and North African markets, and manage African sovereign and sub-sovereign debt facilities.
  • Conduct credit and macroeconomic risk assessments, negotiate legal documents, design collateral management structures, and lead client engagements with sovereign borrowers and Ministries of Finance.

Matching Summary

Responsible for Relationship Management, Portfolio Management, Sales and Business Development of a portfolio of customers, with a specific focus on Structured Trade & Commodity Finance and Sovereign Assets.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structured Trade & Commodity Finance
  • Sovereign Debt Facilities Management
  • Credit and Macroeconomic Risk Assessment
  • Legal Document Negotiation
  • Collateral Management Structures
  • Client Engagement with Sovereigns

Nice-to-have

  • Africa and Asia Market Understanding
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Problem Resolution
  • Promotional Conference Representation

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of experience
  • Sovereign lending, credit risk management, or structured finance experience
  • Exposure to African markets preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, or related field
  • Advanced qualifications preferred (MBA, CFA, banking certifications)

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