Assistant Manager, Finance (Credit Portfolio – Capital Management) at the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Finance (Credit Portfolio – Capital Management)

Job Summary

• The role of the Assistant Manager, Finance (Credit Portfolio – Capital Management) is to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Bank’s capital management framework.
• The role involves analytical and operational tasks associated with credit risk-weighted assets (RWAs), economic capital, regulatory capital metrics, and capital forecasting, ensuring alignment with internal risk appetite and external regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and monitoring of the Bank’s capital adequacy metrics and frameworks.
• Assist in the assessment and reporting of credit risk-weighted assets (RWAs) under Basel and internal models.
• Perform capital forecasting and scenario analysis to guide strategic and risk-based decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams on capital impact assessments of new business and initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and controls related to capital management policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing internal and external reports on capital adequacy, including inputs to regulatory and rating agencies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CFA is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis, capital management, credit risk, or related roles within financial institutions.
• Solid understanding of Basel framework, credit risk modeling, capital planning, and portfolio analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using Excel, SQL, or related financial modeling tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies:

• Financial & Credit Risk Acumen
• Capital Adequacy and RWA Analytics
• Strategic Thinking and Forecasting
• Regulatory and Compliance Awareness
• Collaboration and Communication
• Attention to Detail and Controls

Key Internal Interactions:

• All Group Functions including subsidiary

Key External Interactions:

• Finance Counterparties
• Third-party Service Providers

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is  31st December, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Job Website https://www.afreximbank.com/