Afreximbank Assistant Manager Performance Management Cairo Egypt

Reference Number: LJBLRAMPM 0015

Nature & Scope

The role holder working under the direct supervision of the Senior Manager (Performance Management) will be responsible for supporting the provision of analytical input to the performance management process of the Bank and its Subsidiaries through the provision of services to stakeholders. This will involve interacting with various stakeholders to assist in identifying and analyzing monitoring information required for effectively analyzing and reporting on their performance in line with the enterprise’s overall strategy.

As a member of the Performance Management team which is responsible for the management of the Group’s performance management cycle the role of the position holder will be to contribute to the strategic and day to day coordination and implementation of strategic and business planning performance planning and alignment performance monitoring performance analysis and performance reporting. The role holder will therefore support the work of the team in the provision of professional input to the performance planning monitoring and reporting process across the entire Afreximbank group by assisting in distilling strategic goals into annual plans in a clear and insightful manner. The right person for this job will have proven experience in general strategic planning and implementation with a specific focus on performance management analysis and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The job position working under the direct guidance of the Supervisor will:

• Serve as a support base for the overall business performance monitoring analysis and reporting for the Bank and its Subsidiaries;
• Provide analytical support in the development of longterm strategic plans and annual business plans / objective plans as documented in scorecards within the given time frame;
• Actively support the Strategy performance analysis and reporting processes including competitive analysis market analysis trend analysis etc.;
• Under the direction of the Senior Manager the role holder will assist in the monitoring evaluating and reporting on the implementation of strategic plans and strategic initiatives for the Bank including the preparation of monthly quarterly and yearend performance reports as may be required;
• Support the strategic planning associated with new business initiatives and other strategic efforts across the Bank and its Subsidiaries;
• Support clusters / divisions / functions in the Bank and Subsidiaries in preparing and signingoff scorecards at the start of each planning cycle in line with the laid out guideline to facilitate the cascade of strategic objectives from one Tier of the Enterprise to another. This includes supporting divisions and departments to prepare for the annual ‘challenge and build’ workshop.
• Provide support in the implementation of the Balanced Scorecard methodology by the Afreximbank Group including the annual upload and periodic update of the Enterprise’s Performance Management System;
• Provide support in the Objectives Validation Process across the Bank and for all Subsidiaries to ensure proper cascade and alignment of objectives across all tiers;
• Support the data gathering process for performance analysis and reporting. This will include drawing reliable and timely financial and nonfinancial data and information from a range of sources to provide analysis and insights. This is one of the most critical areas of this role. The role holder is required to be adept at mining for information manipulating data and producing reports using modern tools and technology including AI enabled systems to produce reports for monitoring performance trends and assisting management to make informed decisions for career development and reward.
• Monitor and proactively analyse on an ongoing basis internal and external events that affect the Enterprise so as to provide ideas for positioning and strategic planning;
• Provide first line of support on technical queries addressed to the Performance Management team by the stakeholders within the Bank;
• Support the Supervisor with relevant research interpretation and communication of research findings;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills Knowledge and Attitude

• Good written editorial and oral communication skills including report preparation skills;
• Very strong analytical skills with great attention to details;
• Demonstrable organizational capabilities including the ability to manage workload with limited supervision to attain goals;
• Ability to multitask proactive and able to use initiative appropriately. Willingness to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Enterprise’s objectives;
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Afreximbank Group's other working languages is an added advantage (French Arabic and Portuguese).

Qualification and Experience

• First degree and a post graduate degree in relevant fields from a recognized University;
• Significant experience of up to 5 years in a relevant fields such as Strategy and Business Planning professional or Performance Management professional preferably in the consulting or financial services industry;

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Fixedterm Contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo Egypt
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Lara Joubert at

Lara Joubert

Recruitment Specialist – Banking and Finance Africa

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.