
Fintech • Recruitment • Cryptocurrency
Black Pen Recruitment is a leading global recruitment agency specialized in FinTech talent acquisition. Based in Cape Town, the company focuses on sectors such as Cryptocurrency, Digital Banking, and Blockchain technology. With a commitment to find the best candidates across Africa and beyond, Black Pen Recruitment employs advanced headhunting techniques and a customer-centric approach to ensure a successful hiring experience for businesses of all sizes.
March 10

Fintech • Recruitment • Cryptocurrency
Black Pen Recruitment is a leading global recruitment agency specialized in FinTech talent acquisition. Based in Cape Town, the company focuses on sectors such as Cryptocurrency, Digital Banking, and Blockchain technology. With a commitment to find the best candidates across Africa and beyond, Black Pen Recruitment employs advanced headhunting techniques and a customer-centric approach to ensure a successful hiring experience for businesses of all sizes.
• Our client is poised to transform cross-border payments for businesses by taking a unique approach. • Their mission is to empower businesses of every scale with personalized and limitless financial access. • To date, our client has successfully facilitated this for more than 250 businesses, managing transactions exceeding $500 million. • With offices strategically located in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, the UK, US, Canada, and Dubai, our client is committed to redefining the landscape of international financial solutions. • Our client is seeking an exceptional Head of Trade Finance to lead their financial strategy, develop innovative financial products, and drive their capital raising initiatives. • This strategic role is critical to their continued expansion and will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial infrastructure of our growing organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CFA designation strongly preferred) • Advanced certification in international trade finance (e.g., CIBS, ACCA) is a significant advantage • Minimum of 5 years in senior financial roles, with specific expertise in any of the following: Investment banking, Private equity, Private credit and International trade finance • Proven track record of: Structuring complex financial products, Successful capital fundraising and Credit risk management • Demonstrated experience in emerging market financial ecosystems • Advanced in financial modeling and risk assessment capabilities • Proficient in financial software and data analytics platforms • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments • Strong network in banking and investment communities.
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience • Performance-based incentive package on revenue generated • Professional development opportunities • Comprehensive health insurance • Flexible public holidays, get days off to celebrate your birthday and swap days off according to your values and beliefs • Competitive salary, they tailor their compensation for the best because their people are their greatest asset • Premium healthcare plan, giving you the best because they care • Employee pension • They offer hybrid yet flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team.
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