Trade Finance Manager at Bank of Africa – September 2026

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Job Details

Company: Bank of Africa – BMCE Group
Position: Trade Finance Manager
Department: Commercial Banking
Reports To: Head of Corporate Banking
Level: Manager
Application Deadline: 25th September 2026

Summary of Responsibilities

The Trade Finance Manager will be responsible for driving, structuring, and managing the Bank’s trade finance portfolio, with a focus on off-balance-sheet contingent liabilities within approved sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generate non-funded income from all off-balance-sheet (OBS) items.
• Support the Business Team (BM, RM, ROs) to plan, implement, and control sales strategies to maximize new and repeat sales from accounts.
• Manage and monitor team workflow across the bank network in line with set targets.
• Review and process trade finance transactions, including:
  • Export Letters of Credit
  • Import Letters of Credit
  • Documentary Collections
  • Bills Avalisation
  • Guarantees
  • Standby Letters of Credit
  • Trade Loans
• Prepare and analyse credit applications for presentation to the Credit Department.
• Create suitable structures for trade finance products, processes, and procedures, including an end-to-end process flow between front-office and back-office functions.
• Manage the operational risk of the department to avoid operational and reputational losses and ensure full compliance with Bank of Africa procedures and practices.
• Develop and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments and units to improve turnaround time (TAT) for processing transactions.
• Prepare and manage branch trade finance activities, including staff training, activation workshops, and branch visits.
• Manage regional trade finance activities, including Group syndication files and Bank of Africa cross-border transactions.
• Monitor and analyse, together with the Deputy Managing Director/Head of Enterprise Unit, the quantitative and qualitative achievements of the branch and advise on strategies and the roadmap for the Trade Finance Unit.
• Manage the performance of subordinate staff and develop and implement training and development plans to align their performance with business goals and objectives.
• Actively disseminate the Bank’s trade finance capabilities through business interactions with clients and staff, as well as formal internal and external presentations demonstrating the Bank’s ability to facilitate trade.
• Identify and negotiate business opportunities with branch clients and develop overall business development strategies to increase wallet share.

Technical Know-How

• Mastery of techniques, procedures, processes, and characteristics of foreign and international trade operations.
• Knowledge of sales techniques and practices.
• Strong analytical and technical advisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Creativity and innovation skills.
• Initiative, rigour, and strong organizational skills.

Competencies, Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance, Marketing, Commerce, Banking, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Additional training in Trade Finance is an advantage.
• Knowledge of general banking operations.
• Strong listening and dialogue skills.
• Ability to convince and influence stakeholders.
• Sales-oriented personality.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good selling, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Strong risk awareness and profitability orientation.
• High level of integrity.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to:

Email: Recruitment@boatanzania.co.tz

Application Deadline: 25th September 2026

Only candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience should apply.