Senior
Business Development Manager, Trade Finance
Job
Ref: CORP
17/2014
The Position: Reporting to the Head, Trade Finance & Financial Institutions, The Senior BDM will be responsible for creating value for the Bank through the development and marketing of KCB’s Trade Finance proposition and the management of associated risks within approved appetite.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Position: Reporting to the Head, Trade Finance & Financial Institutions, The Senior BDM will be responsible for creating value for the Bank through the development and marketing of KCB’s Trade Finance proposition and the management of associated risks within approved appetite.
- Providing
leadership to assigned team of Business Development and Compliance
Managers.
- Marketing
the Group’s Trade Finance products and services.
- Maximization
of utilization of the trade finance facilities availed to Clients in
assigned portfolio, in partnership with Corporate Relationship Managers
and Retail SME/Business Bankers.
- Deal
origination, structuring and placement of trade facilities
- Creation
and development of business opportunities through market intelligence,
participation in trade forums/conferences and other channels
- Trade
finance product and process innovation
- Providing
expert advice, as a Trade Finance Specialist, to our Clients, Relationship
Teams and the Regional businesses on trade finance products and
transactions.
- Providing
and sustaining assurance that the risks associated with transactions under
the Structured Trade Finance portfolio remain within approved appetite.
- Providing
technical support to Shared Services (Trade Operations) Team.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
- A
university degree from a recognized University preferably in a business
related discipline. An MBA, CPA and/or ACCA qualification will be an added
advantage.
- 4
years management level experience in Trade Finance Sales and Operations, 3
years of which must have involved Structured Trade Finance.
- Relationship
Management Skills will be an added advantage.
- French
or other foreign language skills will be a strong added advantage.
- Experience
in development and marketing of Trade Finance products.
- Experience
in managing relationships that have significant Trade Finance exposure.
- Understanding
of Trade Finance Operations.
- Ability
to work well with minimum supervision
- Ability
to deliver excellent results under pressure
- Excellent
interpersonal skills
- Persuasive
oral and written communication skills
- Marketing
and negotiation skills
- Commercial
awareness
- Good
leadership and planning skills
- Excellent
Credit Skills
Vacancy: Documentation Manager
Job Ref: CS 09/2014
Job Ref: CS 09/2014
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Legal Documentation Manager, the position will be responsible for handling perfection of Legal / Credit Documentation relating to approved facilities by providing high level quality support to Credit Division, business teams and related units while providing independent control over the credit documentation process.
Key Responsibilities
- Issuance and processing of Banking Facility
Letters upon receipt of duly approved
- Credit Approval, observing turn-around time
and high standards of accuracy.
- Ensure the appropriate security documentation
on the Bank’s Standard forms have been properly prepared before dispatch
to the customer.
- Issue Compliance Certificate jointly with the
Senior Manager, Documentation within agreed TAT on receipt of the last
outstanding security document.
- Liaising with external legal counsel and other
service providers on security documentation process and ensuring that
security documentation and other conditions of sanction have been
perfected/ completed prior to authorizing the drawdown of facilities (unless
there is a waiver in place).
- Liaising with Branch Managers on all
outstanding approval conditions and answering all queries relating to
pending compliance certificates
- Issue deficiency reports upon receipt of
Credit Approval and/or duly accepted Letters of offer.
- Prepare instructions to and follow up Banks
external lawyers in the preparation of security documents on behalf of the
Bank
- Processing of instructions by business for
limit realignment.
- Confirmation that security documents have been
perfected and that all completion documents are in place prior to advising
on lodgement of securities.
The Person
- Law degree from a reputable learning
institution
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a
current practicing license
- 3 years post admission experience
- 3 years’ experience in handling general legal
matters in a reputable institution/legal firm
- Must have a minimum of 2 years practical
experience in credit documentation
- Must have excellent facilities drafting skills
- Must have good knowledge of all bank’s products
on offer for retail customers
- Must have the ability to prioritize work and
deliver high quality output within tight deadlines
- Must have attention to detail
- Must have ability to thrive under work
pressure
- Must have high follow through ability
- Must have strong interpersonal, negotiating
and communications skills
- Should have excellent organisational skills
and analytical and computer skills
Foreign Exchange Trader, Trading Desk
Job Ref: TREASURY
03/2014
The Position: Reporting to the Head of Foreign Exchange trading – Treasury Division, this position calls for proactive position taking on the spot, swap and forward books in order to generate income from FX Trading.
Key Responsibilities
The Position: Reporting to the Head of Foreign Exchange trading – Treasury Division, this position calls for proactive position taking on the spot, swap and forward books in order to generate income from FX Trading.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive foreign currency trading in major
currencies- proprietary trading.
- Drive Market making in USDKES and other
currencies where applicable.
- Provide competitive quotes to the FX sales
team and cover client flows
- Counter party Limit exposure management
- Ensure Technical analysis for profitable
position taking.
- Relationship management with counter parties
and regulators.
- Interpretation of market fundamentals for
proper positioning of the spot, swaps and forward books.
- Gather market intelligence and offer advisory
to the other desks on global and regional markets
- Positions and profit reconciliations in
liaison with market risk, finance and back office departments.
- Liaise with other subsidiaries on maximization
of group trading income
The Person
- Bachelor’s Degree in any Business related
field from a recognized University.
- Certified Foreign Exchange and Money Market
Dealer (ACI).
- Master’s Degree in Business related field will
be an added advantage.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a business related
field or Mathematics.
- Possession of ACI dealing certification
- At least four (4) years of general banking
experience of which two (2) years at Managerial position which should have
been spent in busy dealing room.
- Good knowledge of risk management and its
application to financial markets.
- Thorough Knowledge of the end-to-end processes
of Treasury products and services.
- Experience in using FX trading platforms.
- Analytical skills and excellent flair for
numbers.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Excellent Team player
Vacancy: Relationship Manager -
ABF & IPF Corporate Division
Job Ref: CORP 18/2014
We advise that the following exciting job opportunity exists in the Asset Based Finance & Insurance Premium Financing Department within Corporate Division.
We advise that the following exciting job opportunity exists in the Asset Based Finance & Insurance Premium Financing Department within Corporate Division.
Members of staff who satisfy the
conditions and requirements listed below are encouraged to apply.
The Position
Reporting to Head, Asset Based Finance and Insurance Premium Finance.
The Position
Reporting to Head, Asset Based Finance and Insurance Premium Finance.
This position will be responsible for
liaison between customers and the Bank, to market for Asset Based Finance and
Insurance Premium Financing business for the Bank and ensure growth in the ABF
& IPF portfolio in order to maximize the Bank’s revenue.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the growth of ABF incomes and business
volumes through marketing and selling Vehicle and Asset Finance, Leasing
and Insurance Premium Financing Products.
- Sustain customer relationships and improve
Customer Service delivery.
- Undertake credit appraisal and risk assessment
of proposals in order to give an indication in principle within a
competitive turnaround time.
- Follow up with the clients to obtain all the
relevant documentation for a full credit appraisal.
- Liaise with the respective Corporate Relationship
Managers (CRM’s) to ensure all the terms of the Service Level Agreements
are adhered to and that decisions on the facility applications are reached
within the agreed time frame.
- Covenant Tracking for ABF Facilities.
- Work closely with CRM’s, Branch Sales Teams,
Marketing and other functional units to drive the success and adoption of
ABF & IPF products.
- Structure deals in agreement and according to
the clients’ cash flows and prepare term sheets.
- Create awareness of ABF products to the
business through educational seminars, workshops and other forums.
- Maintain strategic working relationships and
alliances with motor dealers, suppliers and insurance Companies and other
relevant companies in their respective regions.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
- A University degree from a recognized
university in a relevant field, preferably with an MBA or other relevant
postgraduate qualification;
- Minimum 3-4 years proven working management
experience in Relationship Management. 2 years of which must be in ABF and
IPF.
- Experience in credit analysis
- Consistent High performer
- Knowledge of Kenyan banking laws and the legal
framework around Banks’ lending policies.
- Proficient financial analysis skills
- Good networking and negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely,
both orally and in writing
- Strong client relationship management skills
- Proven leadership and management skills
The above position is demanding for
which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful
candidates.
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 job title/reference in the
subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke
To be considered your application must be received by Aug. 22, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To be considered your application must be received by Aug. 22, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.