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PTA Bank Job Vacancy, Zambians

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The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank commonly known as the PTA Bank, is a
specialized African multilateral financial institution serving most of Eastern and Southern Africa. The
Bank’s objective is to provide short, medium and long term financing to viable projects and trade finance
activities in member states.

The Bank is looking for self-motivated and results oriented individuals to join a team committed to building
a world class African financial institution. The Bank offers competitive tax free salaries and benefits
commensurate with the standards of excellence that it expects. Interested and qualified candidates are
therefore invited from nationals of member states to apply for the following position:

Job Title: SENIOR PROJECT & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE OFFICER

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of the Nairobi Regional Office, the Senior Projects and Infrastructure Finance
Officer is responsible for identifying, appraising, negotiating and monitoring the Bank’s investments –
debt, mezzanine, equity and other instruments in accordance with approved PTA Bank operational
guidelines and business strategy. The position holder will be required to have strong client relationship
skills and play multiple roles across the transaction cycle, including origination, negotiation, project
development, technical transaction advisory, and project execution.

Qualifications:

  •  A Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Civil Engineering or
  • Economics. CFA, ACCA or equivalent credentials will have added advantage;
  • A minimum of 8 years of professional experience and proven track record in project and/or
    corporate finance with a competitive and reputable financial institution with experience in
    syndications desirable. Specific experience of ECA-backed, power sector or Islamic financing an
    added advantage;
  •  Comprehensive knowledge of financial instruments (debt, equity, mezzanine etc), risk
    management concepts and their applications;
  •  Strong analytical, financial modeling and structuring skills;
  •  Proven organizational, problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to build
    partnerships, lead multinational teams, deliver results and management client relationships at a
    senior level;
  •  Strong communication and interpersonal skills with high level of integrity;
  • Proficiency in the use of computer programs including MS Office applications;
  •  Fluency in English with working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese as added advantages.

Applications should include a resume, recent passport size photo, full contact address and the names
and addresses of three referees. Candidates must have a good knowledge of the operating environment.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interested and qualified
candidates should express their interest by submitting their applications directly to
[email protected] by 19th February 2016