Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, Trade, Investment & Corporate Finance, the Analyst will support the TICF team in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, analysing client proposals and financial information, and preparing key transaction documents. The role contributes to strong client relationship management, effective pipeline tracking, and compliance with regulatory and AML requirements, while supporting administrative and coordination activities that enable efficient transaction execution.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Transaction Support
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Conduct preliminary reviews of client requests/proposals to ensure alignment with the Bank’s eligibility criteria, culture, and industry trends.
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Assist with financial analysis, sensitivities, and review of financial statements, projections, and models (English & French).
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Collect information and prepare Information Reports, including sector and industry updates.
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Support the development of indicative term sheets, Pre-Assessment Memos, and Credit Application Memos under supervision.
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Assist in preparing terms of reference and RFPs for technical, commercial, insurance, and environmental due diligence.
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Support Line Managers in developing marketing and account plans and in client meetings, conferences, and presentations.
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Monitor portfolio performance and support actions on identified triggers or deviations.
Client Relationship & CRM Administration
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Support onboarding, KYC initiation/renewals, and account opening processes with Line Managers.
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Act as the department’s Salesforce Champion, ensuring accurate pipeline management and stage progression.
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Generate Salesforce reports for internal stakeholders on pipeline status, disbursements, performance, and actions required.
Reporting, Coordination & Events
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Prepare meeting minutes, call reports, briefing notes, terms of reference, and back-to-office reports.
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Assist in organizing roadshows, workshops, conferences, seminars, and trainings.
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Support preparation for Business Committee and departmental meetings.
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Coordinate with teams across the Bank to ensure timely processing of transactions.
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Support updates to the annual Marketing Plan and monthly Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), KRIs and KPIs.
Compliance
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Adhere to the Bank’s AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies (Staff Handbook, AML/CFT/CPF, Conflicts of Interest, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Insider Trading).
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Report suspicious or non-compliant activities and complete annual compliance training.
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Maintain understanding of client portfolios and obtain required KYC documentation; collaborate with Compliance to ensure regulatory adherence.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field from a recognised university.
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Master’s or postgraduate degree (preferably in Finance, Business, or Economics) from a renowned institution.
Years & Nature of Experience
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At least 1 year of experience in a financial institution.
Skills & Competencies
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Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse, change-oriented environment with sound knowledge of banking practices in Africa.
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Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
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Ability to engage with senior officials of banks, corporates, and governments.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French, Arabic, or Portuguese is an advantage.
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Demonstrated passion for Africa’s socio-economic development and Afreximbank’s mandate.