Group Director, Corporates & Institutions – Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire

Reference Number: SFBLR47

Job Description:

Our client, a bank with a presence in various countries within Africa is seeking to hire a Group Director, Corporates & Institutions whose main mission will be to participate in the definition and implementation of the commercial policy of the Group and its subsidiaries in the corporate and institutional client segments in accordance with the guidelines set by the Group General Management.

Responsibilities:

• Structure and organize customer prospecting at group level and lead it at subsidiary level in conjunction with Corporate Directors.
• Participate in the definition and creation of new products intended for corporate and institutional customers.
• Ensure, in conjunction with subsidiaries, the implementation of a quality-of-service system and compliance with regulatory deadlines.
• Develop synergies between subsidiaries and all business lines of the group (Investment Banking, Retail, etc.).
• Maintain relationships with large groups and participate in customer meetings if necessary.
• Implement and maintain service contracts with other divisions according to needs.
• Participate in developing product / market communication with corporate customers in conjunction with the Marketing Department and other business lines.
• Maintain and develop relationships with local and sub-regional opinion leaders.
• Participate in conjunction with the Group General Management (in particular the CIB Director) in defining the group's overall risk policy (credit risk, non-compliance risk, operational risk, etc.).
• Be a key player in defining the group's corporate credit risk appetite and ensure its proper appropriation by the teams and its compliance in the various subsidiaries.
• Guarantee the implementation of internal procedures in terms of compliance, governance and ethics.
• Ensure, in conjunction with the relevant departments, the proper adaptation and use of material and IT resources.
• Supervise the design and updating of dashboards and activity reports as well as the organization of related monitoring committees.
• Nurture and coordinate collaborations between teams at the holding company level and in subsidiaries.
• Set individual and collective performance objectives, monitor their achievement and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Facilitate the flow of information and interactions between its teams as well as with other departments.
• Develop the managerial culture of key employees in accordance with the group's guidelines.
• Coordinate the implementation and optimization of management processes.
• Actively participate in the transformation of the group's managerial culture.
• Participate fully in defining and monitoring the group's development strategy, particularly in terms of operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with all management and departments in the implementation of current activities, projects and strategies defined by the General Management of the group.

Requirements:

• Fluency in both English & French is a requirement.
• Hold a minimum Bac + 5 degree in Finance / Management / Banking or business school.
• Hold at least fifteen (15) years' professional experience in banking, including five (5) years at a senior managerial level (executive committee level).
• Knowledge of the banking offer (products and services) intended for corporate and SME Customers.
• Very good knowledge of financial markets.
• Ability to manage risks across all clients in their portfolio.
• Mastery of negotiation techniques.
• Mastery of the founding principles of operational risks and permanent control.

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

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

Scott Fraser

Recruitment Manager | Africa & Global

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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