Trade Finance Manager at Bank of Africa Tanzani

Trade Finance Manager at Bank of Africa Tanzani

Position: Trade Finance Manager

Company: Bank of Africa Tanzania Limited

Department: Commercial Banking

Reports To: Head of Corporate Banking

Location: Tanzania

Summary of Responsibilities

The Trade Finance Manager is responsible for driving, structuring, and managing the Bank’s trade finance portfolio, with a special focus on off-balance sheet (OBS) contingent liabilities across approved sectors. The role focuses on generating Non-Funded Income (NFI), supporting front-line business teams, ensuring operational compliance, and optimizing turnaround times to maximize client wallet share and revenue.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Portfolio Management & Revenue Generation

• Drive, structure, and expand the Bank’s trade finance portfolio, focusing on off-balance sheet contingent liabilities.

• Target and generate Non-Funded Income (NFI) across all OBS products and trade finance offerings.

• Identify and negotiate business development opportunities with clients to increase the Bank’s overall wallet share.

2. Transaction Processing & Product Structuring

• Review and process trade finance instruments, including Import/Export Letters of Credit (LCs), Documentary Collections, Bills Avalisation, Guarantees, Standby LCs, and Trade Loans.

• Design suitable structures, processes, and end-to-end workflows for trade finance products linking front-office and back-office functions.

• Prepare and analyze comprehensive credit applications for presentation to the Credit Department.

3. Business Support & Network Execution

• Partner with Branch Managers (BM), Relationship Managers (RM), and Relationship Officers (RO) to plan and execute sales strategies for new and repeat business.

• Manage and monitor team workflow across the branch network to ensure alignment with corporate targets.

• Organize branch trade finance activities, including staff training, activation workshops, and branch visits.

• Manage regional trade finance activities, including Group syndication files and cross-border transactions.

4. Operational Risk, SLAs, & Governance

• Manage operational risk within the department to prevent financial or reputational losses while maintaining full compliance with BOA policies and procedures.

• Develop and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments to improve transaction Turnaround Time (TAT).

• Collaborate with the Deputy Managing Director / Head of Enterprise Unit to analyze quantitative and qualitative branch achievements and advise on trade unit roadmaps.

5. Leadership & Capability Building

• Manage the performance of subordinate staff, designing training and development plans aligned with business goals.

• Actively promote BOA’s trade finance capabilities through formal presentations and business interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Competencies

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance, Marketing, Commerce, or Banking. A Master’s Degree or specialized trade finance training is an added advantage.

• Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in banking and trade finance operations.

Technical Know-How

• Deep understanding of foreign and international trade operations, techniques, procedures, and products.

• Advanced credit analysis and technical structuring skills for trade finance solutions.

• Strong knowledge of general banking operations and sales techniques.

Core Competencies

• Strong risk awareness and profitability mindset.

• Excellent negotiation, selling, networking, and customer service skills.

• High level of integrity, analytical rigor, organization, and initiative.

• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making capabilities.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates (both male and female) are invited to submit their applications by following these instructions:

1. Submission Method: Send your job application and detailed CV via email to [email protected]

2. Application Deadline: 25 September 2026