Job Purpose: The role holder will be responsible for identifying Trade finance opportunities, supporting portfolio growth, monitoring the performance of the portfolio and marketing the bank’s trade finance product offering Key Responsibilities: To onboard new trade finance clients for the bank To collaborate with branches across the bank’s network to increase Trade finance business. To produce and maintain continuous progress reports on the growth of the Trade Finance portfolio within the bank. To undertake Marketing initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders with an objective of growing the Trade finance customer base. To increase utilization and uptake of Trade finance products by existing customers. To effectively manage and expand the relationships with existing Trade finance clients and bringing in new partnerships so as to ensure business growth. To advise clients on appropriate Trade Finance solutions as provided within the bank’s credit policy. To oversee the assigned Trade finance portfolio and adhere to the bank’s acceptable PAR. To ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as with the Bank’s internal policies and procedures while executing assigned duties and responsibilities. Sales & Business Development Responsible for Trade Finance sales and business development. To omplete business opportunities and monitor business’s activities in line with the Bank’s strategic and annual business plans. To Adopt to a focused relationship management approach, that increases the flow of business to the Trade Finance department. To Ensure full compliance with the Bank’s Credit Policy, Central Bank of Kenya guidelines and appropriate provisions of the Banking Act with respect to lending. To Enhance relationship marketing and management with customers and other partners, at a profit, so that the both the customer and bank objectives are met achieved by a mutual exchange and fulfillment of the brand promise. Strategic Marketing To build the GAB Brand with an objective of making the bank a preferred Trade finance partner. To regularly update the Bank’s product proposition to ensure it is competitive. To support other business teams with organizing and participation in Trade Finance events & forums.