Senior Manager, Product, Trade Finance & Working Capital Management at Standard Bank Group

The Senior Manager, Product - Trade Finance & Working Capital Management is a leadership role within Stanbic Bank Tanzania’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Transaction Banking division. This position is responsible for developing and executing the strategy for our trade finance and working capital products to drive significant growth and revenue.

You will be the key product champion for all trade and working capital solutions, including letters of credit, guarantees, supply chain finance, and invoice discounting. This role requires a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to ensure our product offerings are relevant and market leading. You will also be responsible for fostering strong client relationships, shaping product offerings, and collaborating with sales and other internal teams to deliver tailored solutions to a diverse client base in Tanzania and across key economic corridors.

This role is a unique blend of product management, strategy, and business development. You will be accountable for achieving financial targets, managing product-related risks, and contributing to the overall strategic objectives of the Transaction Banking business.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Experience Required
Solutioning
Transaction Banking
8-10 years
In transaction banking, corporate banking, or financial services, with a specific focus on trade finance and working capital products.

8-10 years
Advanced understanding of functional area and a competent understanding of the overall CIB business and competitive environment with broad knowledge across more than one discipline.

8-10 years
Demonstrate a track record of identifying and implementing alternative / multiple solutions across a single market contributing to market growth

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Examining Information
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Managing Tasks
• Pursuing Goals
• Seizing Opportunities
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Product Strategy and Management
• Product Development and Innovation
• Business Growth and Sales Enablement
• Market Analysis and Intelligence
• Client Relationship Management
• Risk and Compliance
• Financial Accountability
• Market Share Analysis and Competitiveness
• Market Analysis and Intelligence
• Strong understanding of trade finance instruments

Leadership Competencies:

• Stakeholder Management
• Leading Courageously
• Influencing Others
• Customer and Client Focused Innovation
• Driving Delivery of Results
• Inspiring Performance for Execution
• Holding People Accountable
• Aligning Business to Strategy