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Access Bank Zambia Limited Recruiting: Head Global Trade

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  • Company: Access Bank Zambia Limited
  • Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
  • State: Lusaka
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job Category: Banking Jobs in Zambia

Access Bank Zambia Limited commenced operations in September 2008. The Bank is a member of the Access Bank Group, a leading multinational, financial services franchise made up of seven African Banking subsidiaries and one in the United Kingdom.

Leveraging off the network and capabilities of the Group, we are at the forefront of innovation in the Zambian Banking sector pioneering electronic payment of taxes in 2010 and launching first U.S Dollar Credit Card issued by a Zambian Commercial Bank in 2012. Access Bank Zambia is seeking to recruit self-motivated, enthusiastic and innovative persons to fill the following positions:

HEAD GLOBAL TRADE

Reporting to the Head-Operations and IT, s/he will:

  • Ensure compliance with laid down processes and procedures (bank-wide regulations)
  • Supervise and ensure proper processing of Letters of Credit –PUCs and settlements
  • Ensure adherence to all approved service standards
  • Manage the sales of FX upon receipt of funds/instructions from the customer
  • Develop and implement a framework for Trade Operations
  • Develop and implement foreign trade solutions/ services for bank customers
  • Prepare management information reports on trade activities.
  • Ensure proper supervision of the bank’s trade activities.
  • Ensure proper rendition of monthly and quarterly returns to the central bank
  • Develop manpower and resource requirement plans for the unit
  • Develop and provide career development for direct reports
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Head, Operations & IT

 

Qualification and Skills:

  • A good first degree in any discipline. Relevant Master’s degree and professional qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a bank/ financial institution. Experience in foreign banking operations will be an added advantage

Please indicate the job title on the subject of your email and use your full name and the job you are applying for as the filename of your application.  Applications should consist of your cover letter and CV only, in a single document. Hand delivered or posted will not be accepted. The closing date for accepting application is 28th November, 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

All applications should be e-mailed to: [email protected]

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