Manager, Client Solutions Team, Africa – Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered PLC is a leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. It has operated for over 150 years in some of the world’s most dynamic markets and earns more than 90 per cent of its income and profits in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This geographic focus and commitment to developing deep relationships with clients and customers has driven the Bank’s growth in recent years.
With 1,700 offices in 70 markets, Standard Chartered offers exciting and challenging international career opportunities for around 85,000 staff. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. The Bank’s heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise, Here for good.

Job Title: Manager, Client Solutions Team, Africa

Job Description

Senior Client Coverage for identified Large Local Coroporates, providing strategic level advise and execution. The role calls for high level opportunity spotting and detailed risk and opportunity analysis, thereby allowing the Bank to pitch value added solutions to the promoters. This has to be combined with focused and efficient execution.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

– Identify opportunities within target clients across a wide spectrum of products and servces ranging from Working Capital and Straight Debt, Corporate Finance, M&A, PE etc.
– Understand and analyse complex organisations with limited information availability. Ability to extrapolate based on market norms, similar client profiles and build out a business case and model to submit for senior level credit approvals.
– A passion for execution and ability to focus and follow through on deals, including any administrative chores that may become road blocks unless identified and dealt with.
– Develop a close rapport with Promoters and Senior Management of target client.
– Develop a close working relationship with Internal Product Partners, External Legal counsel, Tax Advisors etc.

Qualifications & Skills

– MBA from a top tier University with a focus on Finance.
– Some Investment Banking experience, especially in the areas of Leverage Finance and/or Valuations for equity investments. Experience in other Corporate Finance roles can also be considered.
– A proven track record of new business development in prior roles would be an advantage but can be waived for select applicants.

In compliance with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act of 2004, all applicants should ensure that they have completed the mandatory NYSC programme. A discharge certificate will be required as evidence of completion of the programme. Where an exemption has been granted, a certificate of exemption will also be required.

In compliance with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act of 2004, all applicants should ensure that they have completed the mandatory NYSC programme. A discharge certificate will be required as evidence of completion of the programme. Where an exemption has been granted, a certificate of exemption will also be required.

Diversity & Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

Click here to apply