Head, Trade Finance Operations Division

Organization
Arab Trade Financing Program
Opening Date
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Key Accountabilities and responsbilities:

  • Supervision and management of the day-to-day activities and operations of the Trade Finance Operations Division funded and unfunded facilities.
  • Interacting with National Agencies and other parties to improve the level of services and develop the Program’s financing and credit operations.
  • Preparation of the required agreements in coordination with the Legal Department, and monitoring adherence of National agencies to the agreements.
  • Processing of funded and unfunded facility requests, providing recommendations in accordance with the Program’s policies and procedures, and following up on decisions taken on the transactions.
  • Preparing studies and proposals on the policies and procedures of the Program, including the funded and unfunded facilities, pricing, financing tenors and credit limits policies, in coordination with the relevant departments.
  • Preparing, reviewing, and updating the required policies, procedures and controls framework that allows implementation the approved financing and credit policies of the Program.
  • Implementation of the rules and procedures approved by management in all matters related to financing rules, promotion of the Program’s activities, and developing a business plan the program’s financing activity within ATFP acceptable risk framework.
  • Coordination and collaboration with the Trade Information Division with the aim of developing and enhancing management information systems, data retention and reporting requirements for funded and unfunded facilities.
  • Prepare forecasts for the annual budget, monthly and quarterly projections for the department's expected financing activities, provide estimates of financing operations, and prepare periodic and annual reports relating to the Program’s financing activities.
  • Coordination with the Finance and Accounts Division in regard to funded commitments disbursements & repayments, and preparation of required reports.
  • Coordination with National Agencies for the signing of funded and unfunded facilities agreements and related activities.
  • Reviewing of Financing applications and related documentation to ensure that they are complete and in compliance with ATFP approved policies and procedures.
  • Continuous review and update of the division policies, procedures, and risk registers.
  • Any other activity assigned or requested by the Department Director, or ATFP management.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree from a reputed university with major in Finance or its equivalent. Master's degree is preferred. 
  •  8-10 years of banking experience in financing and credit operations.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills as well as proficiency using financial software and programs.
  • Fluency in Arabic and English. French is an added advantage.

All applications should be sent with latest CV/resume and a recent photo to recruitment@atfp.org.ae.

Due to large number of applications, we will contact only the selected candidates.


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