PTA Bank PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT OFFICER

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 position of PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT OFFICER.

Job Summary:

The Portfolio Management Officer is responsible for handling loan disbursements, letters of credit operations; monitoring project implementation; managing project and trade finance transactions, including designing turnaround schemes, restructuring, and management of receivership accounts.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, Banking, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent. A Master’s degree and/or a chartered financial qualification will have added advantage;
• A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in progressively responsible project/trade finance positions in a Commercial/Development Banking or Financial institution environment;
• Strong analytical, planning, negotiation, report writing and interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise due diligence and utmost care in ensuring accuracy of information used in decision making;
• Highly proficient in enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP and spread sheets.

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 kifle.hamza@ptabank.org

Applications should be sent to the following address by 17^th December 2012:

Director, Human Resources and Administration

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)

Bishop’s Road, NSSF Complex 22^nd Floor

P. O. Box 48596 00-100

Nairobi

KENYA