Our client is poised to transform cross-border payments for businesses by taking a unique approach. Their mission is to empower businesses of every scale with personalized and limitless financial access. To date, our client has successfully facilitated this for more than 250 businesses, managing transactions exceeding $500 million. With offices strategically located in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, the UK, US, Canada, and Dubai, our client is committed to redefining the landscape of international financial solutions.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking an exceptional Head of Trade Finance to lead their financial strategy, develop innovative financial products, and drive their capital raising initiatives. This strategic role is critical to their continued expansion and will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial infrastructure of our growing organization.
Job Type: Full time/ Permanent
Location: Mauritius
Work Place: Remote
Industry: FinTech, PaaS, BaaS, Payments
Product or Service: one-stop gateway platform, high-value cross-border service, smart invoicing solution, virtual IBAN accounts
Target market: UK, Asia, EU, US, Canada and MEA
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CFA designation strongly preferred)
Advanced certification in international trade finance (e.g., CIBS, ACCA) is a significant advantage
Minimum of 5 years in senior financial roles, with specific expertise in any of the following: Investment banking, Private equity, Private credit and International trade finance
Proven track record of: Structuring complex financial products, Successful capital fundraising and Credit risk management
Demonstrated experience in emerging market financial ecosystems
Advanced in financial modeling and risk assessment capabilities
Proficient in financial software and data analytics platforms
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
Strong network in banking and investment communities
Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for trade finance solutions, targeting a minimum of 3 new product innovations annually
Design and execute debt fundraising campaigns to secure working capital, with a goal of raising $50M+ in alternative financing within 18 months
Align trade finance strategies with broader organizational growth objectives
Product Development and Structuring
Create tailored trade finance products, including: Innovative invoice discounting mechanisms, Flexible factoring solutions and Custom re-invoicing frameworks
Structure complex financing agreements that balance client needs with organizational risk tolerance
Develop scalable financial products that can be deployed across multiple market segments
Credit Risk
Establish a robust credit assessment framework with key performance indicators
Conduct comprehensive credit risk analyses using advanced financial modeling techniques
Design and implement credit policies that minimize default risk while maximizing market opportunity
Develop predictive risk assessment models leveraging data analytics and machine learning insights
Capital fundraising
Identify and engage potential investors, including: Private credit funds, Institutional investors and International banking networks
Prepare sophisticated financial documentation, including: Detailed investment prospectuses, Comprehensive financial models and Investor presentation deck
Manage end-to-end investor relations process with transparency and strategic communication
Team and Organizational development
Build and mentor a high-performance trade finance team
Establish professional development programs for finance professionals
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate trade finance strategies with broader business objectives
Compliance and Market Intelligence
Maintain thorough knowledge of global financial regulations
Ensure strict adherence to local and international compliance standards
Conduct ongoing market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities
Develop proactive compliance strategies that anticipate regulatory changes
Benefits
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based incentive package on revenue generated
Professional development opportunities
Comprehensive health insurance
Flexible public holidays, get days off to celebrate your birthday and swap days off according to your values and beliefs
Competitive salary, they tailor their compensation for the best because their people are their greatest asset
Premium healthcare plan, giving you the best because they care
Employee pension
They offer hybrid yet flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team.
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