Group Director of Structured Finance – Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Already present in various countries in Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea Conakry, Gambia, Sierra Leone and Mozambique) and in progress for France, this banking group continues its progression and plans to establish itself in 25 countries by 2026.

Reporting to the CIB Director (Corporate & Investment Banking), the Group Director of Structured Finance will have the main mission of defining and executing the structured finance strategy, supervising and supervising the Structured Finance Officers to ensure efficient execution of transactions, while guaranteeing compliance with deadlines and quality requirements.

Responsibilities:

Technical activities

• Structuring and prospecting: Develop strategies to structure complex financing, using innovative solutions adapted to different market segments, including energy, infrastructure, raw materials, renewable energies, sustainable mobility, biodiversity, etc.
• New financial products: Collaborate in the creation of structured and sustainable financial products that meet the specific needs of businesses and institutions, while optimizing profitability and risk management.
• Intra-group synergies: Strengthen linriskks and collaboration with other subsidiaries and departments of the group to maximize financing opportunities.
• Communication and customer relations: Participate in strategic meetings with large groups and develop solid relationships to identify and seize new opportunities.

Team management

• Supervision and coordination: Lead and coordinate the activities of the structured finance teams, ensuring performance and operational efficiency.
• Goals and Evaluation: Set ambitious goals for teams, track results and conduct regular evaluations to improve performance.
• Training and Development: Work with Human Resources to ensure team members receive relevant training and career development plans.

Risks and compliance

•  Risk Management: Implement rigorous procedures to monitor and manage financing risks, while ensuring compliance with governance and ethics standards.
• Monitoring and reporting: Be responsible for monitoring credit commitments and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Reporting

•  Activity Reporting: Oversee the creation of reports and dashboards (Budget, Dashbord, Deal Pipe, Appointment Tracking) to monitor the progress of funding and the efficiency of processes, while ensuring clear communication with senior management.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Diploma(s) • Bac+5 in finance, economics, or management, often from a business school or a renowned university.
• A specialization in financial engineering or business law is a major asset
• Length and Type of experience required • At least 15 years of professional experience including at least 10 years in the banking sector, particularly in structuring complex financing such as asset financing or project financing,
• Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years' experience in management and team management

Technical skills:

• Structuring complex financing
• Credit Risk Management and E&S
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in English and computer tools
• Strong ability to argue and convince.

Managerial and/or behavioral skills:

• Skills Developer
• Customer orientation
• Tenacity and Results Orientations
• Leadership and communication
• Spirit of synthesis

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [email protected]

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