Zambia Trade Finance Manager

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Lusaka, ZMB
In-Office
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Leads Zambia trade finance business growth by managing business development specialists, improving product offerings and pricing, overseeing budgets and performance, managing risk, strengthening internal collaboration, and achieving sales targets. The role also coordinates with trade services to improve transaction processing and customer experience, provides subject matter expertise, tracks business progress through reporting, and drives continuous operational improvements.
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Job Description

To drive the growth of the trade finance business for the bank, through leading a team of business development specialists, who are mandated to offer innovative best in class product suites to clients
  • Provide input into the budget and manage and report on budget usage that reflects delivery of planned work within agreed parameters
  • Liaise with trade services for efficient transaction processing to ensure superior customer service by minimising complaints and disputes
  • Review the banks trade finance products, product programs, process, and pricing to ensure the bank’s trade finance offering is competitive and in line with market requirements
  • Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across area of specialisation
  • Display and encourage an appreciation of teamwork and inclusivity
  • Manage team performance in achievement of business objectives
  • Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions
  • Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership in area of expertise
  • Ensure development and continuous value add improvement to operational processes
  • Manages risks in own area of responsibility
  • Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
  • Deliver customer experience excellence in own service delivery aligned to Organisational values and service standards
  • Identify and utilise opportunities for revenue growth to deliver on sales targets

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

06/11/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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  • Healthcare Strength — Employees typically have access to structured medical scheme membership through providers such as Bankmed, Discovery Health, or Bonitas, with optional gap cover. Certain campuses also offer wellbeing resources like gyms, wellness screenings, and health facilities.
  • Retirement Support — The group provides pension or umbrella retirement funds alongside group risk benefits such as life insurance, funeral plans, and permanent health/disability insurance, supporting long‑term financial security.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Structured incentive programs and performance bonuses complement base pay in many roles, and commission-based positions can offer stronger earning potential.

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The Company
HQ: Johannesburg
49,989 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

FirstRand is a portfolio of integrated financial services businesses offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services. The group seeks to build long-term franchise value and deliver superior, sustainable returns within acceptable levels of volatility. Its corporate centre houses key functions—including risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax—that support the broader group and its operating businesses.

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