Relationship Manager - ARISE Implant (China Corridor)

About the role

Afreximbank is looking for a Relationship Manager to support its strategic partnership with ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP). The role promotes, facilitates and delivers export development finance solutions across the ARISE network of Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Working with clients, banks and financial institutions, you will originate and structure financing solutions, facilitate client onboarding, coordinate transaction execution and strengthen relationships across the banking ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Develop financing solutions tailored to client projects in ARISE IIP SEZs and support client onboarding
• Act as the main liaison between banks, financial institutions and clients throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Assist in evaluating, structuring, negotiating and closing financing transactions
• Analyse prospective clients, review investment proposals, assess risks and opportunities and recommend to financial institutions
• Manage end-to-end communication between clients and financial institutions, including post-transaction feedback
• Build relationships with clients, commercial banks, development finance institutions and other stakeholders
• Ensure timely execution of transactions and availability of funding according to banking requirements
• Adhere to the Bank's AML, regulatory and conduct compliance policies

Required profile

• Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance or a related field, or a recognised postgraduate professional qualification in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance or a related field
• At least 8 years' experience as a Relationship Manager in the banking industry
• Proven experience in structured trade finance, syndicated lending and project finance
• Demonstrated experience in client relationship management and business development within corporate banking
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; knowledge of another working language is an advantage

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of corporate banking products and financial solutions
• Strong credit analysis, transaction documentation and relationship management skills
• Ability to assess customer needs and build financing solutions
• People management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Organisational and time management skills under tight deadlines

What we offer

• Private health insurance
• Training and development
• Performance bonus