11/03/2024

According to the decision of the Supervisory Board, the competitive selection for the position of the Chairperson of the Management Board of JSC “State Export-Import Bank of Ukraine” is announced (hereinafter – Bank).

BANK BACKGROUND:

JSC Ukreximbank is a Ukrainian bank, 100% state owned, that plays a critical and unique role in the financial system of Ukraine. Currently, the Bank is the third largest bank in Ukraine in terms of assets. Historically focused on export/import operations, the Bank has developed, of all Ukrainian banks, the largest foreign network of correspondent banks and provides a wide range of specialist products to support export growth for its clients.

Today, the Bank provides a wide range of banking services to public and private sector enterprises in such areas as the military-industrial complex, aircraft construction, implementation of infrastructure projects, energy, etc. The Bank plays a leading role in financing the country's transformation through the implementation of strategic projects and programs.

The Bank is an experienced and active participant in international capital markets. Due to its unique position in the national financial system, the Bank is a key financial agent of the Government of Ukraine and a priority partner of international financial organizations in Ukraine.

One of the key functions of the Bank is the facilitation and servicing, on behalf of the Government of Ukraine, of the loan agreements entered by the Government of Ukraine and Governments of other countries. The Bank acts as an agent of the Government of Ukraine and carries out the servicing of loans provided by international financial institutions in accordance with the terms and conditions of such agreements.

During the war, Ukreximbank met the primary needs of communities in the areas of security and defense, providing support to the population, eliminating the consequences of missile strikes, and finances modern reconstruction and modernization projects. The bank, as the largest corporate investment bank of Ukraine, also started working with international financial organizations to attract financing for the reconstruction of infrastructure objects affected by russian aggression and implemented a number of successful projects for financing cities during the war.

Please follow the link (Consolidated annual management report) to get detailed information about Bank’s current business model, strategic goals and priorities. Bank’s site with financial and statistical reporting: https://www.eximb.com/ua/bank/financial-information/.  

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the position of the Chairperson of the Management Board must meet the following general criteria:

• have a university degree;
• have at least five years of experience in the banking and/or financial sector(s) in total, including at least three years on senior managerial positions (chief executive officer, member of the management board or the board of directors, head of a department);
• managing experience in leading a mid- large- sized bank(s) focused on corporate clients. Preferably including at least ten years of leading operations in corporate lending markets and capital markets, project finance, and export finance;
• have banking experience in at least several of the following fields, including but not limited to: corporate and/or medium enterprises lending, infrastructure finance, international trade finance, documentary transactional business, domestic and international capital markets, non-performing loans resolution, and treasury;
• possess professional knowledge in best practices of corporate governance, including Principles of Corporate Governance for Banks of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and Principles of the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation on Corporate Governance in State-Owned Enterprises;
• successful track record of cooperation with the supervisory boards and a diverse stakeholder community;
• demonstrate professional suitability in the meaning of the Banking Licensing Regulation, approved by NBU’s Management Board Resolution No. 149 dated 22 December 2018, which provides, inter alia, the presence of a set of knowledge, professional and managerial experience required to properly perform the duties of the Chairperson of the Management Board, subject to the business plan and strategy of the Bank, as well as the functional load and areas of responsibility of the Chairperson of the Management Board;
• have impeccable business reputation in the meaning given in the Banking Licensing Regulation, approved by NBU’s Management Board Resolution No. 149 dated 22 December 2018;
• have no criminal records other than conviction that expired or was properly quashed;
• have not been prohibited from holding the relevant office or conducting some types of activities;
• native Ukrainian speaker, business competency in English will be a significant advantage.
• should not have relations (including business or family relations) with or have worked for sanctioned entities and people, with the russian federation and the republic of belarus, as well as individuals and legal entities associated with the russian federation and the republic of belarus;
• should have Ukrainian citizenship and be eligible to get access and authorization to state secrecy in accordance with the legislation.

Candidate for the position of the Chairperson of the Management Board that meets the following criteria to experience, competencies, drivers and traits will have an advantage:

• Having an additional education/degree in General Management/ Business/ Administration/ Banking/ Economics and Finance and others, and/or professional qualification/membership of professional association(s).
• Proven business development skills and experience in managing teams in generating growth in commercial and financial results while effectively managing risk.
• Highly organized individual who can operate at both a strategic level and at a detailed, tactical level.Dynamic, forward-thinking leader. Self-confident but also self-aware.
• Able to articulate the vision and values to every level of the team and inspire all to achieve the vision.
• Action-oriented, decisive, and able to make timely decisions. A strong change agent who is a good listener and respectful of others.
• A courageous leader who leads by example. A person with integrity whom others respect and want to follow.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and willingness to act quickly to rally his team around the common vision for the bank’s growth and development. Hands-on team player with a roll-up-the-sleeves attitude yet can effectively delegate.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to lead and motivate employees, work directly with key customers, and represent the bank across all stakeholder groups.

A candidate for the position of the Chairperson of the Management Board must have the following characteristics:

• Balances Stakeholders - will anticipate and appreciate the varying needs of all parties invested in outcomes
• Managerial Effectiveness – the ability to build concerted transparent management systems; the ability to manage a team under pressure of crisis, limited resources and external negative attention effectively.
• Strategic Vision - demonstration of ahead vision - a broad view of the problem, events, activities, ability to predict future significance and consequences. The ability to formulate strategic priorities and specific objectives, able to bring the organization to a new level and provide companies a strategic advantage and sustainable development.
• Highest integrity standards – demonstrates ethical conduct, transparency, accountability, and commitment to compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Engages and Inspires - creates a climate in which people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation achieve its objectives
• Manages Conflict - handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum noise
• Change Management – successful action under uncertainty, the ability to initiate and lead the change process, being responsible for the results of changes. To motivate employees to initiate and implement changes. Ability to overcome skepticism and refusals effectively.
• Agile approach - a structured, collaborative, adaptable manager who will navigate networks, align execution, and will have an adaptable approach and demeanor.

SELECTION PROCESS STAGES:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All documents and information obtained during the competition for the position of Chairperson of the Management Board by Talent Advisors LLC (Odgers Berndtson) from the applicant and by the relevant applicant, including the fact that the applicant has submitted his/her candidacy for participation in the competition (hereinafter - Confidential Information) are confidential. Talent Advisors LLC (Odgers Berndtson) starts processing the information received from the applicant for the position of the Chairperson of the Management Board only after obtaining a scanned copy of the signed consent to the processing of personal data per the attached form.

In order to determine the order of processing, namely collection, registration, accumulation, storage, renewal, use and dissemination (including distribution, sale, transfer), of the Confidential information and to ensure its confidentiality, the applicant admitted to participation in the competition for the position the Chairperson of the Management Board should sign a non-disclosure agreement with Talent Advisors LLC (Odgers Berndtson) in the form to be provided by Talent Advisors LLC (Odgers Berndtson).

Representatives of International financial organizations and G7 embassies will be invited to join the selection process as independent non-voting observers.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

The candidates interested in participating in competitive selection, shall send the initial package of documents to alina.demchenko@odgersberndtson.com by 18:00 pm Kyiv time on 1 April 2024.

Please find the list of documents needed at the following link.

CONTACT DETAILS:

e-mail: alina.demchenko@odgersberndtson.com