The successful applicant should possess the following:

• Strong leadership skills predicated on (i) integrity and credibility; (ii) sincerity and honesty; (iii) a high sense of professionalism; (iv) forward looking and open-mindedness; and (v) competency and a record of achievement;
• Deep understanding of the social and economic development challenges of Saint Lucia;
• Excellent strategic thinking, visioning, problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Effective management and delegation skills;
• Strong negotiation, public relations and presentation skills;
• An understanding of issues in organisational development and related human resource management matters;
• Ability to interface effectively with stakeholders at various levels (including Staff, Customers, Board of Directors, Heads of Government Departments, and Agencies; Ministers, Representatives of Regional and International Institution);
• Strong communication skills (verbal, writing and interpersonal);
• Alignment and commitment to the core values of the SLDB;
• Good grasp of development finance, development economics; development banking, micro-financing or commercial banking or lending;

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Post-graduate qualification in Finance, Banking, Economics, Management or other related discipline with at least five (5) years of experience at a senior level in a lending or project financing environment; OR
• Professional qualifications in Accounting, Banking or Finance and training and experience in project financing, with a minimum of eight (8) years experience at a senior level in a financial institution or project financing environment

Compensation