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Job Title:  Manager Trade Finance

Organization: Centenary Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: General Manager Commercial Banking

About US:

Centenary Bank is the leading Commercial Micro Finance Bank in Uganda serving over 1,300,000 clients (a quarter of the banking population) in 58 branches spread countrywide. We are one of Uganda’s top three financial organisations, employing more than 1,900 people. Joining Centenary Bank is an opportunity to use your skills and experience in tackling real world problems.

Job Summary:  The Manager Trade Finance will mainly 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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;
• Establish an effective Business Development & Marketing Plan and monitor their implementation; Underwriting
• Verify and support structuring of Trade Finance and Bank Guarantees facilities in line with policy
• Develop and deliver operational plans aligned with Trade Finance strategy and campaigns to enable delivery against set business targets.
• Manage collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. co-locating capabilities) and ensure adherence to SLAs
• Manage, maintain and enhance measurement systems within the sales environment across all regions
• Develop, measure and review sales and performance targets on a quarterly / annual basis in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Stay abreast with the economic context, changes in the business, standards and industry.
• Business mobilisation, International Relationships for Trade Finance Transactions and Diaspora customers
• Prepare Trade Finance performance reports
• Train and hand hold the teams in structuring trade finance and cross selling Trade Finance related products to achieve the bank’s business aspirations.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a first University Degree in commerce, business administration. MBA or additional management qualification is an added advantage
• At least five years of practical and progressive experience in Trade Finance role 3 of which should have been at Supervisory level.
• Proven successful sales track record in the financial services industry.
• Advanced product knowledge including specialized products and financial structures. Advanced experience and knowledge in Credit and Compliance matters.
• Good negotiating skills and conflict handling.
• Significant people management experience – leading teams and motivating people
• Formulating Concepts and Strategies
• Relating and Networking
• Understand data and providing solution
• Writing and Reporting
• Financial and business acumen
• Management skills
• Communication and interpersonal Skills
• Excellent analytical skills

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team in a fast-paced work environment and meet fully the requirements above, please:

Download an application form, Click Here

Fill the form and attach an application letter (addressed to General Manager Human Resource, 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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will, be contacted.

Deadline: 11^th January 2023

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