About The Role

Role Purpose

Responsible for the delivery of the Bank’s Network Management strategy across Anglophone Africa, with focus on the expansion, onboarding and ongoing maintenance of correspondent banking and non-bank financial institution providers in the region.

Role Responsibilities

Regional Strategy & Implementation for Anglophone Africa

Work closely with the Head of Network Management Africa to translate the Target Operating Model into actionable plans for Africa.
Ensure the region’s strategy aligns with global objectives, with a specific focus on high-growth markets and addressing unique challenges and opportunities within this region.

Network Expansion & Market Analysis

Support the global initiative to expand CAB’s settlement network by identifying additional payment channels relevant to Anglophone Africa markets, such as mobile payments, local ACH systems, and Instant Payments.
Collaborate with the Front Office to assess market needs and implement innovative payment solutions that drive revenue growth in the region.
Conduct corridor, currency and capability analysis to identify coverage gaps and prioritization opportunities based on client demand and strategic objectives.
Prepare country assessments, briefing notes and recommendations for senior management and internal governance forums.

 
Partner Onboarding & Relationship Management:

Facilitate end-to-end onboarding of new correspondent banks and non-bank financial institution partners across Anglophone Africa.
Compile credit applications for new prospects and existing banking partners,
Coordinate due diligence documentation, approvals and onboarding conditions throughout the onboarding lifecycle.
Manage partner relationships, including periodic reviews and service discussions.
Oversee contract negotiations with partner banks and NBFIs within Africa, ensuring that agreements reflect global pricing strategies, meet regional service level requirements, and comply with local regulations.
Build and nurture strong relationships with local partners and financial institutions, ensuring seamless client engagement and prompt issue resolution ensuring CAB is recognized as a strategic and trusted partner in the region.

Payments & Infrastructure Enablement

Enable local and cross-border payment capabilities across Anglophone Africa, including clearing systems, ACH-type schemes and FX settlement. Maintain a strong understanding of end-to-end payment flows, settlement structures and infrastructure dependencies in the markets in Anglophone Africa.

Risk, Governance & Controls

Ensure full compliance with the complex regulatory environments of Anglophone Africa, acting as the first line of defence against regulatory risks.
Support preparation, maintenance and periodic refresh of Country Risk Assessments and correspondent banking reviews.
Liaise with Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime teams to ensure all activity aligns with internal policy, regulatory expectations and risk appetite.
Monitor regulatory, geopolitical and market risk developments across Anglophone Africa and escalate issues appropriately.

Stakeholder Engagement & Delivery

Prepare high-quality management information, network status updates and internal reporting. Coordinate with Sales, Trading Desk, Payments Operations and Treasury Operations teams to support operational queries and escalations related to partner banks and payment flows.
Support senior colleagues with materials for governance committees, management forums and strategic initiatives.
Provide regional insights and thought leadership to ensure that partnerships align with both local market demands and global strategic priorities.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study would be advantageous but not essential.
French and Portuguese language skills strongly preferred.

Experience

Preferably 10+ years in a Network Management function
Significant experience covering emerging markets
Detailed understanding of SWIFT message formatting and exception handling
FX or payments Operational background would be advantageous

Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
Contributory personal pension plan: - Minimum: Employee 2% and Employer 7%. Employer matches contributions in 1% increments to a maximum of: Employee 5% and Employer 10%
Life Assurance – 4 times annual salary
Group Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance – this may include cover for partner and or children at company cost. Cover includes Optical, Dental and Audiology
Discretionary Bonus
Competitive Annual Leave
2 Volunteering Days
Benefit Hub