Manager Trade Sales: Trade & Africa–China Banking
2026-04-14T06:43:26+00:00
Standard Bank
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FULL_TIME
Hannington Road
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Banking
Management, Accounting & Finance, Sales & Retail, Business Operations
2026-04-27T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Overview
Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking
Company: Stanbic Bank Uganda
Location: UG, Central Region, Kampala, Hannington Road
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80451523A-0001
Date Posted: 10/04/2026
Job Description
To drive and deliver Trade Finance and Africa–China Banking sales outcomes for Business and Commercial Clients in Uganda, in support of the country Trade strategy. The role is accountable for the execution of Trade sales, deal origination and structuring, client engagement, pipeline management and team leadership.
Lead and manage a team of Trade Specialists, act as second-in-command to the Head of Trade & Africa China Banking, and provides leadership continuity, execution oversight and acting cover where required.
Lead the origination and structuring of Trade Finance solutions in collaboration with Client Coverage, Trade Products, Global Markets and Credit.
Actively support complex and high‑value Trade transactions, ensuring commercially sound and compliant structures. Review Trade deals prior to submission to Credit and provide guidance to improve quality, turnaround time and approval outcomes.
Provide technical guidance and quality assurance on Trade structures prepared by Trade Specialists prior to submission to Credit. Provide market intelligence and client insights to inform product development and pricing decisions.
Track Trade sales performance, pipeline activity and product utilisation against agreed targets. Prepare and contribute to Trade performance reports and management updates.
Ensure Trade sales and structuring activities comply with regulatory, credit, AML and sanctions requirements. Work closely with Trade Operations and Credit Support to ensure accurate execution and processing of Trade transactions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA or equivalent). Professional Trade Finance or Banking certifications (advantageous)
7–10 years’ experience in Trade Finance, Transactional Banking or Commercial/Corporate Banking with strong exposure to Trade sales, client solutioning and deal structuring. Proven ability to originate, structure and execute Trade Finance solutions, working closely with Client Coverage, Credit, Global Markets and Operations teams.
At least 5 years’ experience in Trade sales, relationship management or solutioning roles
Proven experience in: Trade deal structuring, Client engagement and sales execution, Credit interaction and risk assessment, Revenue and balance sheet delivery
Additional Information
Technical Competencies:
- Trade Finance & Product Knowledge
- Deal Structuring & Credit Understanding
- Financial Acumen
- Customer Needs Analysis
- Operational & Sales Planning
Behavioural Competencies
- Pursuing Goals
- Seizing Opportunities
- Making Decisions
- Meeting Timescales
- Team Working
- Providing Insights
- Lead and manage a team of Trade Specialists, act as second-in-command to the Head of Trade & Africa China Banking, and provides leadership continuity, execution oversight and acting cover where required.
- Lead the origination and structuring of Trade Finance solutions in collaboration with Client Coverage, Trade Products, Global Markets and Credit.
- Actively support complex and high‑value Trade transactions, ensuring commercially sound and compliant structures. Review Trade deals prior to submission to Credit and provide guidance to improve quality, turnaround time and approval outcomes.
- Provide technical guidance and quality assurance on Trade structures prepared by Trade Specialists prior to submission to Credit. Provide market intelligence and client insights to inform product development and pricing decisions.
- Track Trade sales performance, pipeline activity and product utilisation against agreed targets. Prepare and contribute to Trade performance reports and management updates.
- Ensure Trade sales and structuring activities comply with regulatory, credit, AML and sanctions requirements. Work closely with Trade Operations and Credit Support to ensure accurate execution and processing of Trade transactions.
- Trade Finance & Product Knowledge
- Deal Structuring & Credit Understanding
- Financial Acumen
- Customer Needs Analysis
- Operational & Sales Planning
- Pursuing Goals
- Seizing Opportunities
- Making Decisions
- Meeting Timescales
- Team Working
- Providing Insights
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA or equivalent). Professional Trade Finance or Banking certifications (advantageous)
- 7–10 years’ experience in Trade Finance, Transactional Banking or Commercial/Corporate Banking with strong exposure to Trade sales, client solutioning and deal structuring. Proven ability to originate, structure and execute Trade Finance solutions, working closely with Client Coverage, Credit, Global Markets and Operations teams.
- At least 5 years’ experience in Trade sales, relationship management or solutioning roles
- Proven experience in: Trade deal structuring, Client engagement and sales execution, Credit interaction and risk assessment, Revenue and balance sheet delivery
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Vacancy title:
Manager Trade Sales: Trade & Africa–China Banking
Jobs at:
Standard Bank
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 27 2026
Duty Station:
Hannington Road | Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview
Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking
Company: Stanbic Bank Uganda
Location: UG, Central Region, Kampala, Hannington Road
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80451523A-0001
Date Posted: 10/04/2026
Job Description
To drive and deliver Trade Finance and Africa–China Banking sales outcomes for Business and Commercial Clients in Uganda, in support of the country Trade strategy. The role is accountable for the execution of Trade sales, deal origination and structuring, client engagement, pipeline management and team leadership.
Lead and manage a team of Trade Specialists, act as second-in-command to the Head of Trade & Africa China Banking, and provides leadership continuity, execution oversight and acting cover where required.
Lead the origination and structuring of Trade Finance solutions in collaboration with Client Coverage, Trade Products, Global Markets and Credit.
Actively support complex and high‑value Trade transactions, ensuring commercially sound and compliant structures. Review Trade deals prior to submission to Credit and provide guidance to improve quality, turnaround time and approval outcomes.
Provide technical guidance and quality assurance on Trade structures prepared by Trade Specialists prior to submission to Credit. Provide market intelligence and client insights to inform product development and pricing decisions.
Track Trade sales performance, pipeline activity and product utilisation against agreed targets. Prepare and contribute to Trade performance reports and management updates.
Ensure Trade sales and structuring activities comply with regulatory, credit, AML and sanctions requirements. Work closely with Trade Operations and Credit Support to ensure accurate execution and processing of Trade transactions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA or equivalent). Professional Trade Finance or Banking certifications (advantageous)
7–10 years’ experience in Trade Finance, Transactional Banking or Commercial/Corporate Banking with strong exposure to Trade sales, client solutioning and deal structuring. Proven ability to originate, structure and execute Trade Finance solutions, working closely with Client Coverage, Credit, Global Markets and Operations teams.
At least 5 years’ experience in Trade sales, relationship management or solutioning roles
Proven experience in: Trade deal structuring, Client engagement and sales execution, Credit interaction and risk assessment, Revenue and balance sheet delivery
Additional Information
Technical Competencies:
- Trade Finance & Product Knowledge
- Deal Structuring & Credit Understanding
- Financial Acumen
- Customer Needs Analysis
- Operational & Sales Planning
Behavioural Competencies
- Pursuing Goals
- Seizing Opportunities
- Making Decisions
- Meeting Timescales
- Team Working
- Providing Insights
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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