Overview
The Investment Specialist – SME Trade Finance will provide leadership across technical, operational, and strategic components of programme delivery, focusing on trade finance innovation and market development for small and medium enterprises.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall direction and management of the Trade Finance Innovation workstream.
- Conduct financial and operational due diligence on SME trade finance opportunities.
- Design and structure blended finance solutions and innovative trade finance products.
- Build and maintain relationships with commercial banks, trade finance institutions, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor trade finance portfolio performance and track developmental impact indicators.
- Act as Programme Manager, providing programme oversight and leading donor engagement.
Required Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years (with master’s Degree) or 7 years (with bachelor's degree) in Trade Finance is required.
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in project management in the context of SME finance is required.
- Proven track record of working in international development projects with financial service providers, ministries, and regulators is required.
- Demonstrated experience in engaging and collaborating with multilateral and bilateral organizations, donors, private foundations, and government bodies is required.
Qualifications
- Advance university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Finance, Banking, Economics, Social or Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Or
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration.
