Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in Harare is looking for a Client Relationship Manager to join their team for a job vacancy within the financial industry.

Job Purpose:

To manage and grow a portfolio of clients within the mining and extractive industries by providing strategic financial solutions, fostering long-term relationships, and supporting the sector’s unique banking needs. The role involves deep industry knowledge to align banking services with the capital, operational, and regulatory requirements of mining clients.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage relationships with key clients in the mining sector, including mining companies, suppliers, and service providers.
  • Understand the operational cycles, financing structures, and risk profiles specific to the mining industry.
  • Structure, negotiate, and manage tailored financial solutions including project financing, trade finance, equipment leasing, and working capital loans.
  • Monitor industry trends, commodity prices, and regulatory changes to proactively manage client relationships and risks.
  • Cross-sell a full range of banking products including treasury services and investment banking solutions.
  • Serve as the client’s primary liaison with internal stakeholders including credit risk, legal, operations, and investment teams.
  • Conduct site visits and due diligence where necessary to evaluate project feasibility and customer needs.
  • Support the bank’s sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives as they relate to the mining sector.
  • Ensure full compliance with KYC, AML, and all relevant sector-specific regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global and local mining operations and establish the bank’s presence in mining-related events and forums.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to deepen wallet share through cross-selling of insurance, savings, and other group services and products.

 

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong relationship management skills, with a focus on mining customers.
  • Understanding of mining value chains and mining-finance principles.
  • Credit appraisal and portfolio management expertise in the mining context.
  • Knowledge of mining policies and market dynamics
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse client base, from smallholders to large mining entities.
  • Proficiency in digital banking solutions and mining platforms is an added advantage.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
  • 3–5 years of experience in banking, with a focus on mining finance.
  • Experience in working with mining projects is an asset.
  • Professional certification in mining finance, or credit analysis is a plus.

 

If you qualify, please email your CV in plain MS Word format to: [email protected]