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Trade Specialist at Standard Bank Group
Standard Bank Group
September 30, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Description
To manage and deliver the entire ambit of Trade Finance solutioning for a portfolio of Local, Pan-African, and Multi-national clients covering all key sectors in Corporate Investment Bank ('CIB'). Lead the development of solutions relevant for client franchise in Kenya. The solutioning is intended to optimally solve for clients' unique needs (risk management and working capital financing) and thereby achieve revenue targets and promote the CIB brand as the "go-to" bank for Trade Finance solutions in Kenya.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance, Economics or related field
Professional/Technical Certifications: Trade Finance certification
Experience Required
8-10 years
General banking experience with at least 10 years'+ experience in Corporate Banking, majority garnered in corporate lending.
Working knowledge in financial analysis and credit risk management principles
Trade Finance experience, majority garnered in a Sales/Transactor role.
Experience in Trade/Lending Structures (on and off-balance sheet) with a preference for experience in complex products/programs like Structured Trade and Supply chain finance.
Multi-sectoral knowledge in key sectors of the national economy.
Behavioural Competencies:
Articulating Information
Convincing People
Developing Expertise
Generating Ideas
Making Decisions
Providing Insights
Team Working
Technical Competencies:
Deal Structuring & Appraisal
Deal Negotiation
Economic Research
Financial Analysis
Local Market Knowledge
Strategic Planning and Reporting
To manage and deliver the entire ambit of Trade Finance solutioning for a portfolio of Local, Pan-African, and Multi-national clients covering all key sectors in Corporate Investment Bank ('CIB'). Lead the development of solutions relevant for client franchise in Kenya. The solutioning is intended to optimally solve for clients' unique needs (risk management and working capital financing) and thereby achieve revenue targets and promote the CIB brand as the "go-to" bank for Trade Finance solutions in Kenya.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance, Economics or related field
Professional/Technical Certifications: Trade Finance certification
Experience Required
8-10 years
General banking experience with at least 10 years'+ experience in Corporate Banking, majority garnered in corporate lending.
Working knowledge in financial analysis and credit risk management principles
Trade Finance experience, majority garnered in a Sales/Transactor role.
Experience in Trade/Lending Structures (on and off-balance sheet) with a preference for experience in complex products/programs like Structured Trade and Supply chain finance.
Multi-sectoral knowledge in key sectors of the national economy.
Behavioural Competencies:
Articulating Information
Convincing People
Developing Expertise
Generating Ideas
Making Decisions
Providing Insights
Team Working
Technical Competencies:
Deal Structuring & Appraisal
Deal Negotiation
Economic Research
Financial Analysis
Local Market Knowledge
Strategic Planning and Reporting