Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose
is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa
socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services
that maximize their opportunities.
Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the
roles outlined below:
1. General Managers Operations
1. General Managers Operations
5 Positions
The Position
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the role holders will
be in charge of leadership in the department with overall responsibility for
growth of the balance sheet, P&L, Agency Banking, Risk Management and
compliance.
compliance.
He/She will be expected to aggressively drive the business on a
balanced score card and deliver business growth and profitability targets by
identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with the branch network
as well as providing leadership to the branches, key head office support units
and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Develop
organizational & departmental objectives and participate in policy
formulation.
- Drive
business growth and development of the bank.
- Manage
Bank operations by ensuring that the units deliver on the balance sheet,
P&L, quality loan book and Agency Banking targets.
- Ensure
100% compliance to the Banks policies and procedures.
- Budget
planning, control and evaluation of operations department.
- Understand
and provide clear direction of the department.
- Ensure
continuous quality training, mentorship and capacity building for all team
members.
- Build
and develop a high performing culture for all team members through
embedding performance development and coaching.
- In
conjunction with the Banks leadership agree on challenging performance
objectives and measures for the team while providing regular feedback on
honest assessment and achievement.
- Provide
leadership and ensure total employee engagement in the department.
- Evaluate
and lead on ways of achieving quality, effective and efficient operations.
- Work
cross functionally with other departments and key service providers to
ensure seamless service to our customers.
- Complete
and maintain balance score card statistics.
- Promote
the Banks brand image..
Candidate’s Profile and Qualifications
- A
Bachelor and a Masters degree in an appropriate discipline from a
recognized institution
- At
least 10 years banking experience, three of which must have been at a
senior management level of a commercial bank.
- Holders
of professional banking qualifications such as AKIB, ACIB will have an
added advantage.
- Proven
track record in achieving targets.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Excellent
people management skills.
- Good
financial analytical skills.
- Strong
leadership and communication skills.
- World
class customer service skills.
- Ability
to motivate others to adopt new ideas and bring about change.
- Must
be computer proficient
- Must
have an innovative and result oriented attitude necessary to succeed in a
dynamic environment
- Strategy
formulation and execution skills
- Motivational
and inspirational skills
2. HR Relationship Managers
2 Positions (Operations & Credit Departments)
The Position
The role holders will be reporting to the Director of Human
Resources.
They will be in charge of the HR roles in the
Operations and Credit departments with an overall responsibility of assisting
and advising the departments on the modern HR practices and assist in the
management of the Human Capital in the function.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The role holders will be expected to provide direction in
partnership with functional business leadership teams and HR colleagues on the
HR agenda by:
- Influencing,
shaping and contributing to the development of the functional business
area’s agenda and strategy, particularly during the medium term plan
process and translating this agenda into action via a fully integrated HR
plan.
- Contributing
to the leadership of the functional business area by bringing in external
best practices through leadership and challenging the status quo.
- Being
an active influential partner through coaching and challenging the
business to effectively diagnose and implement world class HR solutions
that transform the business and deliver stretch goals.
- Leading
business leadership teams through interpretation and execution of the
Group’s people agenda by turning strategy into real action plans that are
aligned to the Group and functional business area objectives.
- Excelling
at bringing together best practices within the HR community (HR Specialist
Practice and Business Partners) and the resources within the business
areas in order to shape and brilliantly execute the people agenda in a
timely manner.
- Challenging
and provoking business leaders on employee engagement by addressing people
issues, building organizational capability which delights customers and
ensures shareholder satisfaction.
- Developing
organizational & departmental objectives and participating in policy
formulation.
- Ensuring
continuous quality training. mentorship and capacity building for all,
team members.
- Building
and developing a high performing culture for alt team members through
embedding performance development and coaching.
- In
conjunction with the departments leadership, agree on challenging
performance objectives and measures for the team and providing regular
feedback on honest assessment and achievement.
- Providing
leadership and ensuring total employee engagement in the department.
Candidates Profile and Qualifications
- A
Bachelors and a Masters degree in an appropriate discipline from a
recognized institution
- At
least 5 years working experience. 3 of which must have been at a
commercial bank in a similar or related role.
- Holders
of professional qualifications such as HND in Human Resources Management
will have an added advantage.
- Must
be computer proficient.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Excellent
people management skills
- Strong
leadership skills
- Excellent
communication skills
- Good
influencing and negotiation skills
- Excellent
interpersonal skills
- Highly
developed coaching and feedback skills
- Proven
organizational and resource management skills
- Proven
team working skills
- Performance
development skills
- Strategy
formulation and execution skills
- Motivational
and inspirational skills
If you meet the above requirements, submit your application
quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 30th
November 2012.
Please include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant
certificates, testimonials, current pay, daytime telephone contact and email
address.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.
We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives,
insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.