View Vacancy - International Export Finance Manager - UKEF (KAZ21.534)

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The British Embassy in Kazakhstan is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic, trade, and consular interests overseas. and is now looking for an International Export Finance Manager (IEFM), with a remit to support development of prospects in parts of the wider Eastern Europe and Central Asia region (including Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, etc.).

About the International Network

The International Export Finance Manager (IEFM) will be a member of the UKEF’s growing international network, based out of the British Embassies in strategic locations. Forming a key part of UKEF’s international business development activities, the network is the first point of contact for various counterparties in-country. Find an international export finance executive - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

About the role

The role of the IEFM is to raise the profile of UKEF in strategic markets, whilst developing understanding and creating influence around our financial products and services as a key enabler to UK exports.

Roles and responsibilities

The IEFM will act as the eyes and ears of the UKEF on the ground, supporting the objectives to grow UKEF supported export wins by focussing on 5 key areas of activity:

Build Awareness of UKEF Support Capabilities

  • Support actions to raise the profile of UKEF internationally through engagement with the business community, government and other stakeholder organisations;
  • Support the delivery of UKEF marketing plans, ensuring that messages are appropriate to the audience. Remove complexity and build understanding; 
  • Support the development and implementation of PR activities that educate the business community on UKEF products.

Build and Share Market Knowledge

  • Develop detailed knowledge of public and private sector frameworks and organisations, including their strategic business planning and development objectives based on UKEF priorities. Present findings for strategic consideration;
  • Build knowledge of host government trade policy, priority sectors and upcoming large projects;
  • Support timely export intelligence and insight, enabling opportunities for UKEF;
  • Enable sharing of UKEF advice and guidance within local DIT teams;
  • Leverage expertise, knowledge and networks of local staff, business chambers, and other local channel;
  • Map and stay aware of market competition (Export Credit Agencies and supply chains);
  • Gather intelligence of local commercial banking sector focus and appetite for risk.

Establish and Maintain Stakeholder Relationships

  • Build effective business networks and develop calling plans to enhance the profile of UKEF;  
  • Develop mechanisms to record and coordinate business outreach activities;
  • Develop regular contacts with local sponsors, banks, public sector, government bodies and UK business to identify export opportunities that could benefit from UKEF support.;

Create and Deliver Strategic Plans

  • Support UKEF country strategic planning, aligned to organisational objectives, supporting cross-government campaigns where ‘leading with finance’ could be an important driver.

Progress Business Development Opportunities

  • Assist UKEF local campaign activities;
  • Engage the UK regional Export Finance Manager (EFM) Network to ensure seamless coordination between the UK supply chain and local sponsor;  
  • Support the development of UKEF local relationships with providers of trade finance and risk mitigation products (e.g. banks, credit insurers, brokers, and others) and to introduce customers / sponsors who require their services;
  • Support UKEF collaboration with the local DIT team to help develop innovative export solutions for UK companies.

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of ECA instruments and experience of trade finance;
  • Current and relevant commercial skills well versed in contracting and finance;
  • Experience in modern international trade practice;
  • Cultural awareness of the relevant market;
  • Business knowledge of the relevant markets;
  • Functional knowledge of local business community and trends;
  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications;
  • Fluency in English and Russian, both written and spoken (minimum of C1 CEFR framework level language*) - Kazakh would be an advantage.

Experience:

  • Capability to work independently in a sector servicing exporters in financial and credit risk products; or in relevant role in exporting business;
  • Experience of developing relationships and building influence with multiple stakeholders in public and private sectors;
  • Experience of navigating emerging / growth markets with the ability to support complex financial service projects.

Skills:

  • Evidence of advisory and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to coordinate and contribute to strategy development and business planning;
  • Excellent relationship development skills, capable of operating at all organisational levels;
  • Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate level qualification or significant relevant professional experience;
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of UKEF’s credit risk policy and environment;
  • An understanding of the regulatory macroeconomic and political situation in the relevant markets;
  • Capability to track trade flows and local UKEF statistics and performance;
  • A good understanding of UKEF’s product range;
  • Background in commercial contracting and finance.

Skills:

  • Ability to access diverse stakeholders and key decision makers in government and business networks;
  • Ability to stand in for Senior Counsellor on occasion, as required;
  • Strong analytical capabilities.

Experience:

  • Maturity to understand realistic expectations for the potential for UK Supply Chain to benefit from prospective projects in relevant markets;
  • Experience of working in international markets with an understanding of the UK trade agenda.
19 December 2021
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Fixed Term, Full-time
36
12 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Kazakhstan
Nur-Sultan
British Embassy
1
USD
2,557 USD (gross monthly)
1 February 2022

This is a full-time position of 5 working days (36 hours net) per week, 12 months contract.

Salary will be USD 2,557 per calendar month (gross). Please note that it is the employee’s responsibility to pay individual income tax.

Employees are entitled to annual leave entitlement pro-rata based on 25 days total per calendar year. In addition, the Embassy observes up to 14 days public holidays marking different Kazakh and UK holidays. The Embassy provides medical insurance for the job holder and two dependants.

There will be learning and development opportunities available and an excellent benefits package with a flexible and friendly employer.

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a professional background check and security clearance, and is expected to commence employment as soon as possible. The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for the Kazakhstan in order to apply. All applicants should have the right to live and work in Kazakhstan. The British Embassy does not sponsor applications for work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Kazakhstan are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service based on Kazakhstan employment law.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 of the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We kindly advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application.

Only applications completed and submitted before the closing of the deadline will be considered. 

*Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1/C2 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.