Group Head of Transaction Banking and Trade Finance

The Group Head: Transaction Banking is responsible for defining and executing the Group-wide strategy for corporate payments, cash management, collections, liquidity solutions, and trade finance capabilities across all operating countries in the Corporate, Commercial and Business Banking segments. The role drives sustainable revenue growth through transaction volumes, fee income, CASA balances, and increased client wallet share. It ensures a consistent, scalable, and competitive transaction banking and trade offering across the Group, positioning the Bank as the preferred partner for corporate and regional clients. The role partners closely with Corporate Banking teams to deliver integrated client solutions, while enabling cross-border trade and transactional flows across the network. Reports to: Group CEO Key Responsibilities: 1. Transaction Banking & Trade Strategy • Define and implement a Group-wide Transaction Banking and Trade Finance strategy aligned to overall Group objectives • Identify opportunities to grow cross-border payments, trade flows, & regional liquidity solutions • Drive standardisation of products, service models, and client experience across all markets 2. Revenue Growth & Commercialisation • Drive growth in: Transaction banking fee income Trade finance income (LCs, guarantees, supply chain solutions) CASA balances and operating accounts • Increase corporate client wallet share through integrated transaction and trade solutions • Support acquisition of large corporates, multinationals, and regional clients 3. Product Development & Innovation • Lead development and rollout of: Payments and collections solutions Cash and liquidity management offerings Trade finance and supply chain finance solutions Digital and API-enabled banking capabilities • Partner with Technology and Operations to modernise platforms and improve client experience • Ensure products are scalable, client-centric, and aligned to market needs 4. Regional Integration & Cross-Borde