Dealer, Money Market & Fixed Income Unit - KCB Job Vacancies

Dealer, Money Market & Fixed Income Unit
Job Ref:TREASURY06/2010

The Position

Reporting to the Head, Money Market & Fixed Income Unit, the successful candidate will provide efficient and effective support for managing a profitable portfolio through market operation as per ALCO guidelines

Key Responsibilities
  • To ensure that Investment is made as per ALCO decisions
  • To satisfy our existing clients’ investment management needs and attract new clients through profitable market operations
  • To generate income for the Bank through target investments as per plan.
  • To ensure that the Bank complies with interest rate and liquidity mismatch risk guide lines of CBK and the Bank.

  • Ensure increase in income and volumes from customers through, offer of innovative solutions and profitable trading in Fixed Income Market.
  • Actively contribute to improvements in quality/efficiency of treasury products delivery process.
  • Actively identify and market clients with potential to grow revenues from sales of treasury products and services.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining client call and visit schedule and follow up on report action points.
  • Keeping customers informed on what is happening in the market and concluding deals with them.
The Person

In order to be considered for the above position, all applicants should have:-
  • A University degree from a recognized university in a relevant field, preferably with an MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualification.
  • At least 3 years general banking experience with at least a minimum of 2 years in a direct foreign exchange and money market trading and treasury operations in a dynamic dealing room
  • A good understanding of micro and macro economics to interpret likely currency and interest rate trends both locally and on the international markets
  • Good understanding of the CBK and Banking Acts and their implications on the organization.
  • Strong all round knowledge of all bank products in the bank is critical due to the level of contact the job holder has with the Bank’s high end customers
  • Comprehensive understanding of the Treasury function from end to end including the back office processing component
  • Comprehensive understanding of all Treasury products including foreign exchange, money markets, derivatives and fixed income
  • A strong understanding of risk management
The above position is a demanding role for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the respective job title or ref no. in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be c
onsidered your application must be received by 21st October 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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