Background
Established in 1985, the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB) is an investment-grade African regional development finance group, with the mandate to finance and foster trade, regional economic integration and sustainable development. With an asset base of USD 10 billion, TDB Group has 25 African member states, which alongside non-regional member countries and institutional investors from Africa, Europe and Asia, form TDB’s community of shareholders. For more information, visit www.tdbgroup.org.
TDB 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, TDB is looking for self-motivated and results oriented professionals to join a team committed to building a world class financial institution aimed at promoting trade, economic development, and regional integration. Interested and qualified candidates are therefore invited to apply for the subject position.
Job Summary
The Corporate Strategy Officer provides leading support in strategy development and articulation, operational and market analyses as well as briefs aligned to TDB Group’s strategy. The position holder develops and maintains detailed research on market developments, macroeconomic and sector trends as well as prepares up-to-date reports on the Group’s strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Participate in the development of strategic updates, reviews and briefs.
- Engage across Group functions to enhance the achievement of the Group’s strategic priorities.
- Provide analysis to ensure the Group’s effective and optimal use of resources and capital to drive revenue, profit and impact.
- Work as assigned on Lean Six Sigma projects and initiatives.
- Conduct macro-economic analysis using data sourced from reputable global databases.
- Perform internal data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
- Complete ad-hoc reporting and continual process improvement to increase efficiencies across the Group.
- Prepare up-to-date reports giving insight into TDB Group markets and key sectors.
- Prepare proposals and presentations for the strategy function.
- Support various operation-related projects and initiatives in the department.
Qualifications and Competencies
- A Master’s degree in Development Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce or related field, with relevant professional qualification such as Strategic Planning Professional, CFA, Economic Development Finance Professional or equivalent as an added advantage.
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a professional services firm, investment bank and/or cross border commercial lending environment.
- Robust analytical and quantitative orientation with financial modelling and conceptual skills encompassing finance, investment, risk management and corporate finance.
- Excellent problem solving, negotiation, organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, manage dynamic priorities, strong professional independence, unquestionable integrity and able to work under pressure to deliver on strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
- A results-orientation with excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English is a requirement. Bilingual fluency in English and French is an added advantage.
Duty Station
The duty station is based in Nairobi, Kenya/ Ebene, Mauritius.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should express their interest by submitting their applications by 15th September 2024 through TDB career website.
Application package should include a resume, cover letter, academic and professional certificates, full contact address and the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processing. TDB is an equal opportunities employer.
