Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) was established in Abuja, Nigeria in October, 1993 by African Governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African financial institutions and private investors for the purpose of financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade.
African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) was established in Abuja, Nigeria in October, 1993 by African Governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African financial institutions and private investors for the purpose of financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade.
1). Manager, Strategy and Project Management Office, PAPPS
Reference ID: SRBR-SPMO-PAPSS
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Employment type: Full-time
Description
- Lead the responsibility for PAPSS strategy and innovation and in addition follow up on the implementation of all projects.
- The projects that will be initiated both internally within PAPSS and/or within Afreximbank and those started and initiated with external partners.
- Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the manager strategy and Project management will be responsible for driving, designing the strategy and innovation within PAPSS, and monitor with finesse the projects that are implemented by other units within PAPSS.
- The role will be instrumental to the development of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System as it will support the long-term organizational strategy and fast track the implementation of any single project within the company.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the development of long-term organizational strategy.
- Conducting research and analyses of operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders, etc.
- Aligning PAPSS goals, processes, and resource allocation with the general Afreximbank organizational strategy.
- Assessing market trends and competitors and identifying threats and opportunities.
- Presenting findings, projections, and recommended actions.
- Planning, implementing, and managing proposed recommendations and projects.
- Monitoring and reporting on projects.
- Supporting and guiding senior executive decision-making processes.
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
- Developing and tracking detailed project plans.
- Support the CEO to track execution of strategy plan and initiatives.
- Support CEO in management of the overall performance of the business.
- Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in a related field and/or business mandatory
- 8 years of experience at the minimum in an institution that delivers innovative solutions, management consulting or strategic planning.
- Excellent understanding of business operations and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Outstanding research and analytical abilities.
- Project management skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent communication in English mandatory and knowledge of French is an added advantage.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent Role
- USD tax exempt salary
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date
25th November, 2024.
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2). Manager, PAPSS (Product Development)
Reference ID: CEBLR28
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Employment type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the PAPSS innovation and product management function, which is responsible for creating disruptive cross-border digital payments products and solutions as well as market development and sales.
- The Manager of Innovation and Product Management will be responsible for driving dynamic capabilities of digital product vision, strategy, roadmaps and initiatives that enhance and grow the core Payments and ancillary offerings for PAPSS.
- The manager will lead a team of digital product and salespeople in the development and execution of business growth strategies and digital sales
- The role will be instrumental to the development of Pan-African cross-border payment products and services to facilitate trade and economic activities within the continent, shaping and localizing the strategy and deployment to incentivize all the sub-regions.
- The product manager must be aware of current trends to make the right decisions when a company decides how to build or improve the product.
- Responsible for managing the development of the product vision, strategy, requirements gathering, functional design, promotion, pricing and launch of new PAPSS products and services, including the technical roadmap.
- Developing concepts and business cases and managing strategic product planning; building business cases for marketing programs and coordinating marketing functions with internal and external stakeholders
- Work with the PAPSS team and partners to devise joint products that elevate our core processing capability.
- Responsible for the implementation of the products envisaged and ensuring its appropriately go to market in join collaboration with the business development team.
- Establish metrics, processes and dashboards for monitoring and evaluating the performance and success of the product and its features.
- Driving alignment with participants, business stakeholders, architecture, user experience and security teams to ensure product designs meet market requirements.
- Prepare and implement go-to-market strategies, ensuring successful product launch execution and providing sales support.
- Performs product and consumer analyses and conducts competitive analysis.
- Define, document, and communicate objectives, requirements and constraints for product initiatives and releases.
- Partner with the stakeholders in the African payments ecosystem and ensure coordination with participants to design products and services that are fit for purpose
- Responsible for the entire products P&L.
- Provide regular and ad hoc reporting as required to the rest of the executive management and PAPSS board and communicate development status and document progress toward milestones.
- Manage the commercialization of PAPSS products and offering to customers
- Understand market trends and requirements and propose PAPSS product solutions that need to be produced as a result.
Requirements
- Relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
- 8+ years of Product Management experience is required, and no less than 5 years focused on payments, specifically familiarity with the latest trends and developments in the payments space. A 15-year experience in the relevant fields may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
- A strong understanding of the African banking sector and payments landscape will be an added advantage.
- The candidate filling this role will be a senior product manager with strong digital product development, digital product marketing and sales, and programme/ project management skills, and must have prior revenue (P&L) responsibility.
- Strong experience of large-scale technology payment product roll-outs, and the ability to communicate commercially whilst being able to dive into technical detail as required and the ability to collaborate successfully with stakeholders.
- Ability to link banking products with the PAPSS payment solutions, and Knowledge of digital currency will be an added advantage.
- Understanding of payment and transfers dynamics and critical factors driving profitability that form input to product development and marketing.
- Demonstrable experience with recognized product development and management methodology/ framework for products and services including direct involvement in the function design, business case, technical implementation and sales support.
- Experience in several key payment business areas preferred, such as portfolio management, strategy, marketing, product management, operations, risk management.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent presentation skills, including writing capabilities.
- Good knowledge of mobile and card payments technologies and back-end banking systems.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and change management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; self-motivated, self-managed
- Relationship management skills, particularly ability to influence and negotiate with senior executives.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills and the proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across regional and functional lines.
- Excellent communication in English with one of French, Arabic or Portuguese a benefit
Contractual information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Egypt for the opportunity
- Suitably qualified candidates from all African & Caribbean nationalities are encouraged to apply
Application Closing Date
25th November, 2024.
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3). Assistant Manager, Settlement & Operations (PAPSS)
Reference ID: MTSO11
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Employment type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- The candidate must have a detailed real-world understanding of Retail payment systems gained in a bank or similar financial institution such as Switches and Payment Service Provider (PSPs) with vast experience in instant payments.
- The chosen candidate will be responsible for daily supervision of PAPSS Operations, Settlement activities and Reconciliations of PAPSS Vostro accounts with the commercial banks and central banks. Engagement of all PAPSS participants (Banks, switches & PSPs), ensuring timely resolution of PAPSS operational issues.
PAPSS Reconciliations and Investigations:
- Responsible for all PAPSS settlement Vostro reconciliations daily.
- Daily reconciliation of PAPSS Marketplace bank accounts and other general Vostro administration functions.
- Responsible for the investigation and resolution of any claims or queries relating to the PAPSS participants’ activities on the Instant Payment System, Marketplace and any other PAPSS Products.
- Responsible for ensuring that all matters are closed and highlighted in the PAPSS end-of-day report
- Ensuring smooth, timely and hitch-free participants funding of PAPSS settlement accounts.
PAPSS Reporting, Team management and Communication:
- Providing periodic PAPSS Settlement reporting to Manager Operations as and when required.
- Responsible for maintaining effective communication channels with participating entities, Afreximbank Treasury and colleagues including Senior PAPSS Management on matters that relate to PAPSS settlement activities
- Daily processing & control of related financial transactions (inward/outward) in accordance with documented procedures.
- Ensure all payments and settlements are made on time in accordance with local cut-off times and documented procedures.
- Accurate tracking and settlement of client instructions within defined SLA.
- Manage and control all incoming participant queries and provide a holding response within SLA.
- PAPSS Instant Payment System Settlement Data Ownership and Custody.
- Monitor and report daily position of participants’ settlement LCY accounts in PAPSS.
- Daily verification, matching of all clearing, Nostro and settlement accounts in PAPSS.
- Preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations reports for management.
- Review PAPSS operations and ensure compliance with policies and procedures and country regulatory requirements.
- Provide support on audit issues pertaining to PAPSS operations, including management response, follow up, correction and reporting.
Compliance Responsibilities:
- Understand and adhere to the PAPSS/Bank’s AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures.
- Report any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or the customers to the Compliance Department.
- Complete the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Banking or financial management.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in Operations, Settlement, Payment & Reconciliation department of a bank or fintech with a strong focus on cross border Payment for trade & services, preferably at a regional or continental level.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Another language such as French or Arabic is an added advantage.
- Operational experience in a financial department with significant systems exposure.
- Excellent and demonstrated knowledge of messaging standards (eg, MT202, MT210, MT103 etc).
- Excellent and demonstrated knowledge of ISO 20022 MX messaging (eg. PACS.008, PACS.003 etc).
- Sound knowledge of banking operations, procedures, confidence working with numbers, confidentiality and integrity, teamwork, organization, and decision making.
- Excellent Knowledge of trade products and procedures like LC, LG, documentary collections etc.
- Proficiency level: use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, ReconArt etc
Afreximbank’s Core Values:
- Commitment to Africa and supporting the emancipation and empowerment of Africans
- Uncompromising integrity
- Passion for Learning and Drive
- Teamwork
- Trust and Respect for the Individual
- Innovation, Excellence and Flexibility
- Professionalism and Responsiveness
Contractual information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.
- Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date
25th November, 2024.
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4). Assistant Manager, Information Technology Application Support (Treasury and Credit)
Reference ID: LJBLR-AMIT-0022
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Employment type: Full-time
Job Nature & Scope
- IT Application Support (Treasury and Credit) – Qualified Professional plays a crucial role in supporting business applications of the Bank.
- The role will provide functional support and configuration management of the Bank’s software applications in line with business Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- The responsibilities of the role also include facilitating seamless integration with other interdependent software applications, business analysis and requirements gathering, application testing, report development, training of end users and management of service level agreements with application vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Functional support of application systems particularly Treasury & Credit applications as well as interdependent interfaces
- Configuration, patches, update, and upgrade management of the application systems
- Manage and support integration of application systems with other interconnected solutionsProvide business analysis and requirements gathering support for end-users
- Draft and Implement the IT Disaster Recovery Plan in collaboration with the IT team. Ensure that application, tools, and data are available on the disaster recovery site at any time required
- Document any necessary procedure related to software application maintenance for reference
- Anticipates application systems problems and implement preventive measures.
- Investigate and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize application systems availability
- Develop management information reports and dashboard using visualization tools
- Design and manage data warehouse applications and tools
- Manage Service Level Agreement (SLA) with application service providers
- Actively manage the timely resolution of outstanding defects or issues impacting the business
- Support the preparation of key presentations, strategy documentation and other documents
- Handle and implement requests for application customizations
- Provide end-user training
- Investigate user problems, identify root cause, determine possible solutions, test, and implement solutions
- Any other duties as may be assigned by management
Compliance Responsibilities:
- Understand and adhere to the Bank’s AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures.
- Report any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or the customers to the Compliance Department.
- Complete the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment.
- Screen and identify adverse reports and potential compliance concerns regarding the Bank’s vendors, that may impact the Bank’s relationship with vendors and other business relationships.
- Refer any compliance related concerns about any vendor or business relationship to the Director of Compliance.
- Facilitate the onboarding and update of KYC information on vendors.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other relevant degree from a recognized University, a Master’s degree in a relevant field or a recognized professional qualification in lieu.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in application systems support & configuration management (particularly Calypso) in a modern international ICT environment.
Technical Competencies:
- Implementation and management experience of application systems (Calypso particularly) very desirable.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing banking application support processes including application defect management
- Demonstrated expertise in Solution architecture and system development life cycle
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of system testing
- Ability to develop customized software applications from functional specification
- Knowledge of Agile development framework
- Demonstrated experience in software application implementation
- Demonstrated experience in managing service level agreement with application service providers
- Knowledge of business reporting tools such as Tableau and Microsoft Power BI
- Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage
- Willingness to travel and to work long hours where required to achieve the Bank’s objectives
Proficiency:
- Professional in training with relevant professional / technical qualification in their field and have additional in-depth relevant work experience.
- Is comfortable with managing or supervising people and assisting in the management of projects within their remit.
- As part of their role may communicate directly with clients.
- May have responsibility to support with handling complex information or make decisions that impact the tasks and activities of others.
Leadership:
- Comfortable supervising and overseeing junior members of staff where required to support the delivery of projects within their remit.
- The ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to articulate their vision and expectations clearly to their team and supports in preparing and delivering training programmes to junior members of staff.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships with peers, related teams, and external counterparts to support project outcomes.
- May directly input into decisions at functional level drawing from professional experience.
- Identifies tasks, shares relevant knowledge and provides direction to foster growth and development of team members.
Problem Solving & Business Impact:
- Solves non-routine problems based on the analysis of multiple data sources, identification of trends and range of technical knowledge gained from more extensive experience.
- Supports business impact at a function-level by contributing to initiatives that support functional proficiency and (in some cases) wider business’ growth and competitive advantage.
Supporting Afreximbank Mandate:
- Has a good understanding of Afreximbank Group’s products and services and how own area fits within the wider function to achieve Afreximbank’s values and mission.
- Understands the political, economic and trade landscape in which Afreximbank Group operates and is able to hold conversations internally and with external counterparts.
- Proactively keeps abreast of historical and current affairs and developments on the Continent and the African diaspora, and shares information with more junior colleagues.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Commitment to Africa and supporting the emancipation and empowerment of Africans
- Uncompromising integrity
- Passion for Learning and Drive
- Teamwork
- Trust and Respect for the Individual
- Innovation, Excellence and Flexibility
- Professionalism and Responsiveness
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date
25th November, 2024.
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5). Manager, Information Technology (Infrastructure Management)
Reference ID: SFBLR45
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Employment type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Management – Experienced Professional role is pivotal in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of Afreximbank’s IT infrastructure.
- This role will manage cloud resources, optimize network performance, handle on-premises infrastructure components, ensure secure operating systems, manage infrastructure outsourced services and oversee Office 365 administration.
- Additionally, this role will play a key role in patch management, security, and database administration, contributing to Afreximbank’s IT infrastructure strategy.
IT Infrastructure Strategy and Reporting:
- Actively contribute to shaping the overall IT infrastructure strategy, aligning it with the organization’s long-term goals and objectives.
- Deliver comprehensive and timely reports to management, providing valuable insights into infrastructure performance and strategic initiatives.
Cloud Infrastructure Management:
- Managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure in a multi-tenant environment including AWS, Azure and others.
- Take charge of infrastructure provisioning and decommissioning efforts, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.
- Deploying, configuring, and managing virtual machines, databases, storage, and other cloud services. Ensuring high availability, performance, and security of the infrastructure.
- Administer servers and storage systems within the AWS and Microsoft Azure Cloud environments, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Continuously monitor infrastructure availability and proactively address any emerging issues to maintain uninterrupted services.
- Effectively manage cloud costs, optimizing resource utilization to align with budget constraints while maintaining peak performance.
- Troubleshooting and resolving cloud-related issues: Investigating and resolving technical issues related to cloud infrastructure, networking, and connectivity. Identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures.
Network Management:
- Planning and implementing network infrastructure: Designing and implementing network infrastructure solutions, including LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers.
- Configuring and managing network devices to ensure efficient and secure data transmission and scalable network setups.
- Consistently maintain network monitoring and troubleshooting processes, swiftly addressing any issues to prevent disruptions.
- Take charge of network upgrades and improvements to enhance performance and security across the organization.
Infrastructure Outsourced Services:
- Establish partnership with strategic outsourced service providers and manage them for high performance in line with agreed Service Level Agreements.
- Responsible for managing and supervising Network Operation Center (NOC).
- Provide technical support and work hand in hand with Cloud Managed Service provider.
Patch Management and Security:
- Take charge of planning and executing the deployment of Operating System patches, ensuring that all systems remain up-to-date and protected against vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate closely with auditors, actively addressing risk-related issues and implementing necessary security measures to maintain compliance.
- Implementing security measures: Ensuring the integrity and security of the network infrastructure and cloud resources. Implementing security policies, access controls, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption mechanisms to protect data and systems.
Office 365 and On-Premises / Workstation Infrastructure Management:
- Assume responsibility for Office 365 administration, encompassing email, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and security, to ensure seamless user experiences.
- Oversee and manage the hardware components of on-premises infrastructure, guaranteeing their reliability and functionality.
- Efficiently administer servers and storage systems, optimizing their performance and resource allocation.
- Proficiently manage Windows and Linux operating systems to maintain a secure and stable IT environment.
- Skilfully manage the entire lifecycle of workstation imaging and applications, ensuring that end-users have access to the necessary tools and software.
- Establish network configurations at both HQ and branch locations, optimizing connectivity and data transfer.
- Providing technical support and guidance: Assisting end-users and IT teams in troubleshooting network and cloud-related issues. Providing technical expertise, guidance, and training to junior team members and other stakeholders.
Database and Operating System Administration:
- Provide expert oversight in the administration of databases, optimizing their performance and data integrity.
- Efficiently manage both Windows and Linux operating systems for servers, ensuring their stability and security.
- Take charge of deploying patches and promptly addressing any vulnerabilities to maintain a robust IT environment.
Compliance Responsibilities:
- Understand and adhere to the Bank’s AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures.
- Report any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or the customers to the Compliance Department.
- Complete the Annual Compliance Training / Assessment.
- Screen and identify adverse reports and potential compliance concerns regarding the Bank’s vendors, that may impact the Bank’s relationship with vendors and other business relationships.
- Refer any compliance related concerns about any vendor or business relationship to the Director of Compliance.
- Facilitate the onboarding and update of KYC information on vendors.
Requirements
- Relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Engineering, computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in cloud infrastructure and networking. Experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud architecture and networking solutions is highly valuable.
- Certifications: Certifications in cloud computing and networking technologies including AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and CompTIA Network+.
- Cloud platform expertise: Demonstrating expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP) is crucial. Familiarity with various cloud services and their features, such as virtual machines, storage options, database services, and serverless computing.
- Networking knowledge: In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, concepts, and technologies is vital for success in this role. This includes a strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, BGP, VLANs, and subnetting. Experience in designing and implementing complex network infrastructures is valuable.
- Network security expertise: An understanding of network security principles, technologies, and best practices is essential. Proficiency in implementing and managing security controls in a cloud environment, such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SSL/TLS, and encryption mechanisms, is highly desirable.
- Virtualization and containerization: Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is required.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities are crucial for identifying and resolving complex cloud and network issues. The ability to quickly analyse and troubleshoot network connectivity problems, optimize configurations, and implement effective solutions is highly valued.
- Excellent communication skills are important for collaborating effectively with various teams, stakeholders, and vendors. The ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical individuals is beneficial.
- Continuous learning: Demonstrating a passion for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest cloud technologies, networking trends, and industry best practices showcases your dedication to professional growth in this ever-evolving field.
Contractual information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.
Deadline: 25th November, 2024.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send Click Here to apply online.