Head, Trade

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To develop and implement a comprehensive Trade strategy in alignment with country Business and Commercial Clients (BCC) objectives. To harness and maximize existing and new business opportunities for Trade in BCC for country. The scope will extend to cover development and implementation of non-traditional trade solutions.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: First degree or post graduate degree in any relevant field of study.
Experience and Skills Required

8-10 years' working experience in a financial institution with a proven track record of inspiring high performing teams.

• Trade Finance Expertise & Foreign Exchange
• Commercial Acumen
• Business Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Relationship Management
• Working Capital Solutions Expertise
• Financial Analysis
• Innovation & Digital Trade Solutions
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Influencing

Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Understanding People
• Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Customer Understanding (Business Banking)
• Economic Capital Management
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Operational Planning
• Product Knowledge (Business Banking)
• Strategic Planning and Reporting

Our Values

• We are deeply committed
• We are boldly pioneering
• We are trusted stewards
• We are guided by empathy
• We are unfailingly honourable