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CEO/General Manager - AccessBanks, Africa

About the Organization: 
LFS Financial Systems GmbH (LFS) is an advisory and management firm based in Berlin, Germany specializing in MSME finance. Its major clients include the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), among others.
Background:
LFS has built a network of specialized small business banks (AccessBanks) for which it acts as the management company and holds significant ownership.
About the Job: 
LFS is seeking a CEO/General Manager for the network of AccessBanks. S/he will be based in Sub-Saharan Africa and manage one of the banks being part of the Access network. S/he will be responsible for setting up and pursuing the general operations in the bank as well as for managing its growth and profitability over several years.
Tasks and Responsibilities: 
  • Overall management responsibility for the bank;
  • Institution building in general, according to organization's mission and vision;
  • Training of local staff.
Qualifications: 
  • University degree in Economics, Business Administration or a Finance-related subject;
  • At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience in a bank or financial institution, of which at least 2 years in management positions;
  • Outstanding didactic and communicative skills;
  • Fluency in English and at least one other of French, Portuguese, and Spanish;
  • Willingness to work for an extended period of time in Africa.
Closing Date: 30 Sep 2013
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to hr@lfs-consulting.de
Please mention "CEO/MFG68" in the subject line.
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Contact:
Human Resources
hr@lfs-consulting.de
Schanhauser Allee 10-11
Berlin
10119
Germany