Afreximbank 2026 New York Summit at Global Career Company in undefined

Exciting Career Opportunities with Afreximbank – New York Recruitment Summit

Location: New York, United States

Summit Date: 21 September

About Afreximbank

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a leading Pan-African multilateral financial institution established to finance, facilitate and promote intra- and extra-African trade.

Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, Afreximbank operates across Africa and the Caribbean and plays a critical role in supporting trade development, industrialisation, investment and economic transformation across the continent.

As part of its continued growth and long-term talent strategy, Afreximbank will engage high-calibre mid- to senior-career professionals interested in long-term career opportunities across Africa and the Caribbean to build a strong pipeline of experienced African and Caribbean professionals interested in contributing to the Bank’s mandate and exploring future career opportunities across its operations.

Global Career Company will be hosting an exclusive Afreximbank Recruitment Summit in New York on 21 September.

Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to meet Afreximbank representatives, learn more about the Bank’s mandate and strategic priorities, discuss their professional experience and career aspirations, and explore potential future career opportunities within the organisation.

Career Opportunities

We are interested in professionals with experience across the following areas:

Finance & Capital Markets – Treasury, Investment, Structured Trade Finance, Commodity Finance and Capital Markets
Client Relations & Business Development – Corporate Coverage, Regional and Non-Regional Client Relations, Business Development and Trade Facilitation
Credit & Risk Management – Credit Risk, Enterprise Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk and ESG
Compliance & Regulatory Management – Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, AML, Governance and Controls
Export Development & Trade Finance – Project Finance, Structured Finance, Export Development, Trade Finance and Industrial Development
Finance & Treasury – Financial Management, Treasury, Accounting, Financial Planning and Investment Management
Human Resources & Organisational Development – Talent Management, Organisational Development, Workforce Planning, Learning & Development and HR Strategy
Information Technology & Digital Transformation – Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Networks, Enterprise Architecture, Data Science and Digital Transformation
Legal & Governance – Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Investment Funds, Governance, Board Advisory and Regulatory Affairs
Research, Strategy & Trade Intelligence – Economics, Trade Research, Strategy, Policy Analysis and Business Intelligence
Project Management & Infrastructure Development – Infrastructure Finance, Project Development, Project Management and Investment
Trade Facilitation & Investment Promotion
Product Development and Development Impact

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for experienced African and Caribbean professionals currently based in New York or within travelling distance of New York who can physically attend the Recruitment Summit on 21 September.

Successful candidates should demonstrate:
• African or Caribbean nationality and a strong interest in contributing to Africa’s economic and trade development.
• Willingness to relocate to one of Afreximbank’s locations across Africa or the Caribbean, depending on future career opportunities.
• Relevant academic qualifications in Finance, Economics, Business, Law, International Trade, Technology, Engineering, Human Resources or related disciplines.
• Strong professional experience within banking, development finance, financial services, investment, trade, technology, consulting, professional services, multinational organisations or related sectors.
• International, emerging-market or African market experience would be advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required. Additional proficiency in French, Portuguese or Arabic is highly desirable.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend in-person half-day sessions in New York, which include engagement with Afreximbank’s HR leadership and senior recruitment managers, a strategic presentation, networking, and an individual interview.

Requirements

Functional Areas of Interest

Candidates should have strong expertise in one or more of the following:

Trade & Corporate Finance
Treasury, Capital Markets & Advisory
Export Development & Project Finance
Risk, Compliance & Governance
Strategy, Trade Intelligence & Research
Digital, Technology & Transformation
Client / Relationship Management

Who We’re Looking For

African or Caribbean professionals
Mid- to senior-career professionals (typically 5–15+ years’ experience)
Proven track record in specialist or leadership roles
Ideally holders of two relevant degrees (Finance, Economics, Law, Business, Technology, etc.)
Fluency in English (French, Portuguese, or Arabic is highly preferred)
Willingness to relocate to Africa or the Caribbean

Potential Relocation Locations

Successful candidates may be considered for roles based in:

Cairo
Nigeria
Zimbabwe
Cameroon
Uganda
Côte d’Ivoire
Barbados

Benefits

Key Benefits (Role-Dependent)

Tax-free USD remuneration
Relocation support
Diplomatic privileges (where applicable)
International, multicultural working environment
Career progression across Africa

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit their CV via this platform.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to confirm availability, eligibility, and next steps.

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