Equity Bank is the region's leading Bank 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.
General Managers, Credit- 12 Positions
The Position
Reporting to the Director of Credit, the role holders will be in charge of leadership of the Credit Department with an overall responsibility for growth of a high quality Loan Portfolio.
He/She will, be expected to aggressively drive the business on a
balanced score card and deliver Loan growth and portfolio quality targets by
identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with the branch network
as well as providing leadership to the branches and key Head Office support
units.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing
organizational & departmental objectives and participating in policy
formulation.
- Formulation
and execution of the Bank’s lending strategy.
- Drive
portfolio growth across all the business sectors.
- Drive
and maintain a high quality loan portfolio.
- Manage
the Bank’s Lending operations by ensuring the branch units deliver on the
growth and quality of the loan book targets.
- Ensure
100% compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures.
- Build
and develop a high performing culture for all team members through
embedding performance development and coaching.
- Measure
and evaluate staff performance against key performance indicators.
- Establish
and maintain close working relationships with other departments and ensure
smooth running of credit operations in the Bank.
- Participate
in the Executive Credit Committee.
- Manage
and create relationships with key customers and external stake holders
like development partners, auditors and regulators.
- Participate
in credit systems review, development and implementation of new credit
innovations.
- Ensure
continuous quality training, mentorship and capacity building for all the
team members.
- Provide
leadership and ensure total employee engagement in the department.
- Evaluate
and lead on ways of achieving quality, effective and efficient credit
operations.
- Ensure
high standards of customer service, create and maintain lasting business
relationships and partnerships with both new and existing clients.
- Promote
the Bank’s brand image.
Candidate’s Profile and Qualifications
- A
Bachelors and a Masters degree in an appropriate discipline from a
recognized institution
- At
least 10 years banking experience, 3 of which must have been at a senior
level or as the Head of Credit in a Commercial Bank.
- Extensive
experience in Credit administration, Credit Underwriting and Credit Risk
management.
- Proven
track record in achieving targets.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Excellent
people management skills
- Excellent
credit analysis skills
- Strong
relationship/ marketing skills
- Good
financial analytical skills
- Strong
leadership and communication skills
- Good
influencing and negotiation skills
- Strong
interpersonal skills
- Highly
developed coaching and feedback skills
- World
class customer service skills
- Proven
organizational, team-working and resource management skills
- Performance
development skills
- Strategy
formulation and execution skills
- Motivation
and inspiration skills
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.
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
- 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 Bank’s 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 Bank’s 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 Bank’s brand image.
Candidate’s Profile and Qualifications
- A
Bachelor and a Masters degree ¡n 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 If you meet the above requirements, please submit
your application with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, current remuneration,
e-mail address and daytime telephone contact to jobs@equitybank.co.ke
by 30th April 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.
We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives,
insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.