The Eastern
and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as the PTA
Bank, is a development financial institution established as part of the COMESA
economic arrangements. The Bank’s vision is to become a world class financial
institution contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of the Eastern
and Southern African region through provision of trade, projects and
infrastructure finance.
The Bank aims to
attract and retain exceptionally talented professionals by offering a conducive
working environment and attractive salaries and benefits. In line with its
growth strategy, the Bank is looking for self-motivated and results oriented
professionals to join a team committed to building a world class financial
institution. Interested and qualified candidates from the Bank’s member states
are therefore invited to apply for the following position:
SENIOR
INVESTMENT OFFICER-SYNDICATIONS
Job Summary:
The Senior
Investment Officer-Syndications will be responsible for establishing and
building the syndication function within the Bank. The position holder is
expected to develop internal operational procedures for the unit and manage
resources to maximize its effectiveness in supporting Investment Officers,
marketing investors and executing transactions; provide structuring guidance to
Investment Officers and actively participate in presenting proposals and
mandate letters to clients; market the Bank’s syndication services to
commercial and DFI co-financiers; support and implement syndication using
risk-management products including PRI and PRG; provide market pricing and risk
appetite feedback to Bank management and work with internal counter-parties to
establish capacity to act as agent for commercial and DFI syndications.
Job
Specifications:
-A Bachelor’s Degree
from a recognized university in Accounting, Banking, Commerce, Economics,
Finance or equivalent with a relevant Master’s Degree and professional
qualifications as added advantages;
-Credit training in a commercial banking or development lending institution;
-A minimum of 8 – 10 years of experience in a busy commercial banking or DFI
environment with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory/ managerial
role;
-Practical knowledge of the syndication market with a demonstrable track
record;
-A results oriented individual with the ability to manage priorities in a
dynamic business environment with minimal day-today supervision;
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a
multi-cultural setting.
Applications should
include a resume, recent passport size photo, full contact address and the
names and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interviews. All inquiries should be sent to sheila.amule@ptabank.org
Applications can be
sent directly to the above e-mail address or to the following physical address,
on or before
29th November, 2013:
The Director, Human
Resources and Administration
The Eastern and
Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)
197 Lenana Place,
Lenana Road
P. O. Box 48596 00-100
Nairobi
KENYA
