eFinancialCareers

• Location

  South Africa-Johannesburg

• Compensation

  Competitive package including base salary, performance bonus and generous benefits.

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  23 Oct 2008

• eFC Ref no

  478847

Opportunity for a talented commodities solutions banker to be part of a leading fixed income team covering West Africa/Southern Africa/East Africa. This is a role with one of the premier banking institutions active in sub-Saharan Africa.

The client: A major investment bank with a very strong and long established presence in sub-Saharan Africa and other Emerging Markets.

The mandate: To join a fixed income team based in Africa - a region of strategic importance to the firm. To win business from new clients and increase revenues from existing accounts.

The individual:

• Will have a demonstrable track record selling commodity-linked products to corporate and institutional clients.
• Will have a few years experience working in a similar role at a major European / North American bank or securities firm.
• Will be proactive and commercially driven
• French speaking for the Western Africa position

In addition, it would be advantageous:

• If the individual has an appreciation of the cultural nuances involved in doing business in the region.
• If he or she is of a pioneering nature and capable of meeting new challenges head on.
• If they have existing relationships with large corporations that trade in sub-Saharan Africa.