Tebelo Hlabeli
Senior Trade Finance Specialist
Midrand
Summary
Tebelo is a senior trade and working capital specialist at Absa CIB. With more than 18 years’ experience in diverse financial services, Tebelo has experience across trade finance, international banking, trade policy, development finance, receivables finance, structured trade, and commodity finance. Tebelo specialises in providing innovative solutions to corporate and business banking customers in South Africa.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Trade Finance Specialist
Absa Corporate And Investment Banking
Sandton
2023.09 - Current
- Acquiring of new to bank clients under trade and working capital product, increasing payouts by 20% per year.
- Accomplished diversified product book of selective receivable finance, trade loans, CFC overdrafts, receivable finance and inventory finance.
- Evaluating credit/risk profile of companies and structure suitable financial solutions for them.
- Monitoring performance of account/client on regular basis.
- Assist credit managers in client financial and credit analysis and giving information in preparation of credit applications.
- Liaise with risk/legal/operations on proposals, documentation & ensure smooth delivery & execution of transactions and monitor and handle exceptions/covenants.
- Strategically advise in forex, trade finance and international banking products.
- Led successful sales presentations to prospective clients, resulting in increased partnerships and collaboration opportunities.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in industry.
Senior Trade Finance Officer (Copper and Cobalt)
IX Metals
Sandton
2023.01 - 2023.08
- Responsible for management banking relationships, relationship with inland logistics, material allocations, shipping and off takers, successful execution of IXM finance needs.
- Negotiated reduced bank finance costs to improve profitability by circa 3%.
- Secured increased credit limits for African trade flows.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Manager Trade Sales
Standard Bank Of South Africa
Rosebank
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Trade Finance – Trade invoice finance and open account supply chain finance,
- Trade Suite – selling logistics services to importing clients.
- Trade club – selling business to business validated trade platform.
- Africa/China Value Proposition – positioning proposition to prospects importing from China.
- Traditional trade finance – Foreign guarantees, documentary credit and documentary collection.
- Structure trade solution – Transferable LC’s, B2B LC’s & Guarantees, Escrow accounts and assignment of proceeds.
- Stakeholder’s support – strategic support to various stakeholders with execution and technical assistance.
Manager: International Banking and Rest of Africa
Standard Bank of South Africa
Rosebank
2016.01 - 2019.01
- New business acquisition.
- Retention of existing business.
- Providing traditional trade training.
- Linking SA based client to Stanbic stakeholders within rest of Africa region.
- Assisting with structured trade and working capital solutions.
- Revolving trade facilities.
- Industry / sector research.
- Exchange control advisory.
- Advice on various forex payment channels (manual and electronic).
- Traditional trade finance.
- Foreign guarantees, documentary credit and documentary collection
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering pipeline of future leaders within organization.
Business Development Manager: Trade Finance
First National Bank Commercial
Johannesburg
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Traditional trade finance, Transferable LC’s, B2B guarantees and LC’s, Escrow accounts, Selective invoice discounting, revolving trade facilities, new business acquisition.
Education
M.D. - Development Finance
University of Stellenbosch Business School
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2022.02 - 2024.03
Post Graduate Diploma - Management Practice
University of Cape Town GSB
Cape Town 2009.02 - 2010.12
B.Com - Economics And Finance
University of Natal
Durban 2000.02 - 2003.03
Skills
Customer relations
undefinedDegrees
- 2023, Masters in development finance, University of Stellenbosch Business School
- 2010, Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice (Trade Law and Policy Analysis), University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
- 2002, B Comm (Economics and Finance), University of Natal (Durban)
Certification
2003, Registered Persons Examination, South African Institute of Financial Markets
Personal Information
- ID Number: 810627 5056 080
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: 409900037XNG
Timeline
Senior Trade Finance Specialist
Absa Corporate And Investment Banking
2023.09 - Current
Senior Trade Finance Officer (Copper and Cobalt)
IX Metals
2023.01 - 2023.08
M.D. - Development Finance
University of Stellenbosch Business School
2022.02 - 2024.03
Manager Trade Sales
Standard Bank Of South Africa
2020.01 - 2022.01
Manager: International Banking and Rest of Africa
Standard Bank of South Africa
2016.01 - 2019.01
Business Development Manager: Trade Finance
First National Bank Commercial
2015.01 - 2016.01
Post Graduate Diploma - Management Practice
University of Cape Town GSB
2009.02 - 2010.12
B.Com - Economics And Finance
University of Natal
2000.02 - 2003.03
2003, Registered Persons Examination, South African Institute of Financial Markets
2017, Regulatory Exam 5, The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services
2020, Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP), International Chamber of Commerce Academy (ICC)
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