Head of Financial Institutions (Banking / Finance / Growth) – Port Louis, Mauritius

Job Description:

Our banking client in Mauritius are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Financial Institutions to lead our FI division within our Corporate & Investment Banking unit. This role will involve managing relationships with key financial institutions, developing strategic partnerships, and driving growth initiatives that enhance our service offerings in our target market. The incumbent will be responsible for growing/optimizing business levels transacted with Correspondent Banks and advising the Bank on any events occurring within correspondent network, which might impact the Bank’s business and service delivery.

Responsibilities:

 Strategic Planning and Analysis

• Establish, Manage, and promote cordial relationships with Foreign Correspondent Banks, Local Commercial banks, Non-bank Financial Institutions, and Development Financial Institutions to facilitate seamless trade finance transactions.

Project Management

• Negotiate lines of Credit with Foreign Financial Institutions.
• Develop, promote, and support growth of the bank business in the international circles through Correspondence relationship.
• Extend lines of credit to local financial institutions in the regions that we are present.

Operational Support

• Ensure compliance to Bank Operational Risk Policy, Anti-Money Laundering Prevention policy and other relevant policies.
• Cooperate with the Money Laundering Prevention Officers (Unit, Business, and Country) to ensure compliance to internal and external controls and procedures for money laundering prevention.

Stakeholder Management

• Project professional business image and promote and uphold the bank's values.
• Nurture business relationship with external customers and ensure timely delivery of service.

Financial Oversight

• Acquire and build business relationship with new customers and maintain good relationship with existing ones.
• Achieve contracted growth in liabilities, net income, non-interest income and new customer acquisitions.

Customer Relationship Management

• Cross-Sell products to maximize business from each connection.
• Bring about innovative ideas and products in par with market conditions.
• Analyse market data and trends to determine/identify customers need in term of products and services to build the appropriate Customer Value Proposition.
• Log Customer complaints received at the CEO’s office level and follow up on resolution and progress.
• Managing Multilateral and Regional Development Financial Institutions.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Key Requirements

• (MBA) with specialization in Banking/ Finance/ Accounting or any related field.
• Hold over 5 years in mainstream Product development and Product lifecycle Management of banking solutions (Corporate banking product involvement will be an added advantage).
• Experience working in corporate business environment and managing Financial Institutions in Anglophone and Francophone Africa.
• Managing Multilateral and Regional Development Financial Institutions.

Key Skills and Competencies Skills

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Ability to evaluate complex data and develop long-term strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Leadership and Influence: Proven capability to inspire teams and foster accountability while driving engagement.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Skilled in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions that support organizational success.
• Relationship Management: Expertise in building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to ensure collaboration.
• Financial Analysis: In-depth knowledge of financial metrics and analysis for informed decision-making.
• Confidentiality and Integrity: Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and adjust strategies to changing circumstances.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills in both English and French, facilitating effective collaboration across all organizational levels.
• Detail-Oriented and Methodical: Rigorous approach to tasks with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all outputs.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Chalden Du Toit at [email protected]

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Chalden Du Toit

Consultant

CA Finance

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