First Capital Bank Zambia
The Senior Manager: Financial Institutions supports the Group Head: Trade & Financial Institutions in executing the Group’s Financial Institutions (FI) strategy across all operating markets.
The role focuses on managing and strengthening correspondent banking relationships, supporting development finance institution (DFI) partnerships, and enhancing access to international banking networks. It plays a key role in supporting the growth of cross-border capabilities and ensuring effective coordination of FI activities across the Group.
The role is based in Lusaka and works closely with country teams and Group functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Institutions Strategy Support
Support the implementation of the Group FI strategy across subsidiaries
Identify opportunities to expand correspondent banking and DFI partnerships
Contribute to initiatives that strengthen the Group’s international banking network
Correspondent Banking Relationships
Support the management of relationships with:
o Global correspondent banks
o Regional banking partners
o Multilateral institutions
Assist with the coordination of:
o Credit line renewals
o Risk participation agreements
o Trade and funding facilities
DFI & Funding Coordination
Support engagement with DFIs and development partners
Assist in coordinating access to:
o Trade finance lines
o Funding programmes
o Risk-sharing facilities
Work with country teams to support effective utilisation of these facilities
Group Coordination & Country Support
Act as a point of coordination between Group and country teams on FI-related matters
Support countries in aligning their requirements with available FI lines and partnerships
Preparation of materials for key FI engagements and initiatives
Risk, Compliance & Governance
Support adherence to:
o Sanctions requirements
o AML/CFT standards
o Counterparty and country risk policies
Assist in monitoring FI exposures and utilisation levels
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Support tracking and reporting of:
o Correspondent banking lines and utilisation
o DFI facilities and deployment
Contribute to the development of dashboards and management reports
Stakeholder Engagement
Support the Group Head in preparing for:
o External FI engagements
o Internal governance forums
o Collaboration with countries and FCSSL on FI relationships
- You are a natural relationship builder with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- You are comfortable operating across borders, institutions, and diverse teams
- You combine analytical thinking with a disciplined, execution focused work style
Experience in:
- Financial Institutions / Correspondent Banking
- Exposure to regional or multi-country banking environments advantageous
- A degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, or a related discipline
- You bring 8–12 years of experience within Financial Institutions, Correspondent Banking, or Trade Finance
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