usiness Development & Market Growth

· Execute all transactions in line with the “Sales and Structuring” Product Note.

· Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the bank’s sales and structuring franchise across Africa. Focusing on FX, Rates and Commodities hedging solutions.

· Develop tailored, market‑relevant solutions for corporates (agribusiness, energy, mining, manufacturing, etc.), financial institutions (banks, funds, insurers), and targeted SMEs, proactively identifying structuring opportunities that address their risk management and financing needs. Drive revenue growth through structured commodity financing, hedging, and trade facilitation products

· Position the bank as a regional hub connecting Africa commodity, structured FX flows and Rates with international markets.

· Scan the markets for opportunities across the asset classes – FX, Rates and Commodities and drive client engagement and solutioning across FX, Rates and Commodities.

· Prepare periodic reports required for Group and Implement performance controls to proactively measure achievement against strategic targets and address changes or non-performance.

· Represent the Structuring desk in industry, bank forums and governance structures as required or directed.

Client Engagements & relationship management

· Build and maintain strong relationships with targeted clients, including multinational corporations, regional champions, and institutional investors.

· Act as a trusted partner, providing insights on commodity markets, risk management, financing structures and hedging solutions.

· Deliver client pitches, proposals, and product demonstration that highlight the bank’s unique value proposition

· Collaborate with trading desks, risk, and treasury to ensure optimal pricing and execution.

· Innovate new products that address Africa-specific challenges (e.g. currency volatility, regulatory constraints etc.)

Regional and Global Connectivity

· Leverage the bank’s network to connect Africa clients with global commodity markets.

· Facilitate cross-border trade flows, linking producers, exporters and importers with international buyers and financiers by providing hedging solutions.

· Partner with global institutions to co-create solutions that enhance Africa’s integration into global supply chains

Risk Management & Compliance

· Ensure all structured deals comply with regulatory requirements across Africa jurisdictions.

· Work closely with risk teams to assess credit, market and operational risks in commodity transactions

· Promote sustainable and responsible financial products, aligned with ESG standards.

· Identify, measure, monitor and mitigate Liquidity, FX and Interest Rate risk across the Group.

· Oversee hedging strategies and ensure alignment with risk appetite and policies.

· Management of counterparty exposures and maintain strong banking relationships.

Strategic Leadership and Collaboration

· Contribute to the bank’s commodities strategy, aligning with regional growth priorities as per ARRP.

· Collaborate with product, coverage and operations teams to deliver seamless client solutions.

· Mentor junior staff and build internal expertise in commodities structuring.

· Design and execute structured commodity solutions.