Cytonn Investments is an independent
investment company, offering privately placed Alternative Investment Solutions
to Global Institutions, High Net Worth investors and the Kenyan Diaspora
interested in investing in the East African region.
Web Application Development / IT Internship
Reports to: Director
of Information Technology
Summary: Cytonn
Technologies is inviting applications from talented computer science (and
related) graduates for its unique internship program. As a fresh computer
science graduate, joining the workforce can be daunting, due to the gap between
what you have learnt and what industry needs.
At Cytonn Technologies, we are
bridging this gap by providing you an opportunity to develop your career from
the ground up and turn your newly learnt computer science knowledge into a tool
that is sought after by industry.
Your productivity is driven by your
passion and excellent knowledge of your subject. You bring your passion and
aptitude, we sharpen your skills and show you how to learn and lead.
The 12-week internship program is an
intensive deep dive into the real world of application development and
technology management for the real world.
To succeed, you need to be sharp,
talented, detail oriented and tenacious.
This internship is unique because it
gives you the opportunity to learn in a real business environment in the
context of investment banking in a company led by young, dynamic and creative
executives with worldwide exposure.
Training is run by a US experienced
instructor and linked with various online learning resources and professionals.
Interns develop applications that solve real world business problems.
In addition to technical skills
interns learn essential communication and entrepreneurial skills needed to
succeed in industry and learn to work in a high efficiency productive
environment that guarantees ability to fit in multiple work cultures.
At the end of the internship,
successful interns, who exhibit a high aptitude, creativity and teamwork will
be eligible for full time employment.
Those who do not get hired stand a
very high chance of getting absorbed into the job market. Past graduates of
this training have moved on to gainful employment. This training will define
your future.
Skills Required
- A grade of B+ and above in KCSE (or
equivalent) with good grades in math and languages.
- Computer Science (or related) degree with a
minimum of upper second-class honors.
- Candidates must have completed their degrees
no more than one year ago.
- Candidates expecting to complete their
degree work in the next few months are eligible as long as they will be
available for the training
- Solid foundational skills of computing and
algorithms
- Basic foundational knowledge of web and
Internet infrastructure, databases, networking and programming.
- Appreciation of web interfaces
- Team work
- Ability to learn fast and search for knowledge
- Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per
minute
- Ability to work long hours to complete
requirements
- A passion for computing and software and
engaging learning experiences, as well as desire to make a difference in a
highly productive environment.
All applications should be made ONLY
online on the Company website cytonn.com/careers
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 28th of July 2015.
Business Manager, Cytonn Technologies
Reports to: The Board, Cytonn Technologies
Summary: Cytonn Technologies (CT) is the technology
affiliate of Cytonn Investments Management Limited, an independent alternative
investment management firm based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Cytonn Technologies is a respected
technology solutions provider that offers innovative, differentiated and
efficient technology products and support, web-based solutions and integrated
business solutions.
Cytonn Technologies is seeking a dynamic Business Manager to formulate and execute its strategy, build and retain client relationships in the technology industry, identify emerging opportunities and manage current client accounts to ensure maximum revenue whilst bringing in new business through a variety of lead generation activities.
To succeed, the Business Manager
needs to be sharp, talented, detail oriented and tenacious.
The successful Business Manager will
have a proven track record of successes in their career, excellent
communication skills with a proven track record in Strategy, Sales, Marketing
and PR.
The successful candidate will have a
unique opportunity to participate in both a strong incentive structure and
equity ownership plan.
Skills Required
- A grade B+ and above in KCSE (or equivalent)
with good grades in languages
- A bachelors degree in marketing, business
administration or related fields is essential with a minimum of second
class honors upper division
- Minimum of 3 years experience in Business
Development
- A proven track record in management and
implementation of successful growth initiatives
- Team player with ability to comfortably relate
with cross cultural teams
- Should possess outstanding communication
skills (writing and verbal) and management presentation skills
- Ability to work long hours to complete
assignments under minimum or no supervision
- A self starter with superior sales and
marketing, planning and organizational skills
Responsibilities
1. Strategy Formulation and Execution
- In collaboration with CT leadership formulate
the overall CT strategy
- Develop and manage an execution plan for
strategy implementation
- Identify and map resources for strategy
execution
- Develop partnerships for business growth
locally and globally
2. Marketing
- Develop marketing strategy
- Provide leadership for all CT marketing
efforts
- Identify local and global market opportunities
for CT products and solutions
- Periodically conduct market surveillance to
identify market trends, client needs and align to CT solutions and
products
- Grow CT technology to a market leadership
position while maintaining a strong competitive edge
- Lead generation: Successfully source and
convert potential prospects for the entire market
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of customer
and market needs such as customer experience expectations and work with
all teams to ensure successful product sales
- Build, manage and maintain a substantial
pipeline and ensure that all pipeline activity is accurately documented
- Generate marketing material
3. Personnel Management
- As a team lead, identify talent to grow CT
portfolio and revenue streams.
- Develop a plan for sustainable capacity
development in line with Cytonn’s goal of graduate development
- Advise senior management on staffing needs and
gaps
- Manage CT staff while ensuring they add value
to their respective roles
4. Operations Management
- Oversee day to day operations of CT
- Oversee client relationships and ensure
quality delivery
- Develop and manage budget(s)
How to Apply
If you feel that you possess the above
qualifications and would like to be considered for this job, please visit our
Careers page atwww.cytonn.com/careers and
apply by the end of day on 1st August 2015.
UI and Visual Designer Internship
Reports to: Director of Information Technology
Summary: Cytonn
Technologies builds functional and visually appealing business oriented
applications.
As part of the Cytonn Young Leaders
program, we are looking for a design intern to learn design the Cytonn way and
to help imagine, prototype, build, and refine the experiences that define our
applications.
As a member of the Cytonn
Technologies application team, you will work with various teams within Cytonn
and with partner companies to review, revise and build web interfaces bringing
unparalleled beauty and intuitive user experiences.
In addition, you will be involved in
other aspects of design essentially touching UI, UX and visual design to build
a solid design career.
This internship is based in Nairobi.
We are looking for creative individuals with innate design sense and with a keen eye and up-to-date with modern design trends and willing to give back to the design community. Your work must be clean, modern and inspiring.
Mastery of all aspects of design is
not necessary but we prefer an intern who is not locked to one line.
Skills Required
- A grade of B and above in KCSE (or
equivalent).
- A diploma in design or equivalent. Candidates
expecting to complete their course work in the next few months are
eligible as long as they will be available for the training and ready to
take on a full time position thereafter.
- Passion for design and problem solving.
- A portfolio. If you do not have any sample
design work that you have done in the past then you should not apply.
- Ability to design outstanding web user
interfaces for business oriented websites.
- Experience designing and building products and
features for mobile or desktop, native or web.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production
oriented dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated Proficiency in Photoshop,
Illustrator, Fireworks or other design tools.
- Interest in entrepreneurship, passion for
business product systems.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage
workload and deliver on critical project deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, building good
working relationships with an excellent work attitude.
Desired (added advantage, not
required)
- Visual design and data visualization skills.
- Knowledge of company branding principles.
- HTML and CSS skills and other frontend
technologies.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not looking for software engineers, computer
scientists, programmers or web developers. Only designers who spend
considerable time working with Photoshop, Illustrator and equivalent software
need to apply. While knowledge of frontend development is a plus, it is not a
requirement.
Responsibilities
- Identify and articulate user needs, build
prototypes and wireframes do user research and refine solutions.
- Design beautiful and elegant graphics and
interfaces as part of the Cytonn Technologies team.
- Research trends in design and update all
Cytonn interfaces and products to a high standard.
- Collaborate with the software applications
team to design and develop client websites and desktop applications.
- Develop a design standard and maintain design
consistency and coherence across all Cytonn and customer products.
How to Apply
If you feel that you possess the
above qualifications and would like to be considered for this job, please visit
our Careers page atwww.cytonn.com/careers and
apply by the end of day on 28th July 2015.
The company is looking to employ a
young, energetic, passionate, creative and hardworking individual looking to
join the team as a Business Development Interns.
Key Roles
Key Roles
- Identify and cultivate new business
opportunities
- Provide quantitatively driven reports on the
success of promotional campaigns
- Update client database
- Conduct Industry and Customer Analyses on
behalf of the Investment and Business Development teams
- Work with the Marketing team to ensure
availability and distribution of marketing materials
- Assist with general queries and requests from
client, consultants and internal groups
- Comply with all corporate policies and procedures
- Training financial advisors on investments and
prospecting for clients
Experience / Skills Required
- Marketing/Business Administration
undergraduate degree with a second upper and must have had a B+ and above
in high school
- Proven experience in customer and market
research
- Strong IT skills in all Microsoft Office
packages
- Excellent data analytical skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail and
follow-through
- Ability to carry out assigned projects to
completion
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Ability to maintain solid relationships with
staff members, clients and consultants
How to Apply
Applications to be done through our careers page atcytonn.com/careers.
Applications to be done through our careers page atcytonn.com/careers.
Deadline: 31st July 2015
Jobs: Private Wealth Advisors
The company is looking to employ
energetic, highly organised and detailed individuals to join the team as
Private Wealth Advisors.
The successful candidates will have a
unique opportunity to participate in both a strong incentive plan and huge
growth opportunities.
Top performing Financial Advisors get
the opportunity to travel, covering global institutional clients and the
diaspora in our key investor markets in the US, UK , Australia and Africa at
large.
Key Roles
- Understand Cytonn’s unique investment
solutions in Real Estate, Private Equity and Structured Products
- Identify and cultivate appropriate prospective
clients, and follow up on new business opportunities
- Interview prospective clients to determine
their financial objectives, taking into account current income, expenses,
insurance coverage, tax status, risk tolerance, and other information
needed to develop a financial plan
- Work with clients to develop a financial plan
as the basis of providing sound financial advice
- Deliver personalized and timely client service
and administration that is responsive to client needs
- Identify, recruit, train and grow a team of
Private Wealth Analysts to assist with the client coverage and all aimed
at meeting their individual and company targets.
- Collaborate with the product development team
to ensure our products stay relevant to evolving client needs and emerging
market trends
- Handle customer complaints and resolve
problems
- General management, administration and
reporting responsibilities relating to client coverage
Experience / Skills Required
- A bachelors degree and must have had a B- and
above in KCSE
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office –
PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- At least one year of sales experience. Having
worked in a financial services company will be an added advantage
- Good data analytical skills
- Complex problem solving abilities
- Ability to multi-task, with great accuracy,
organization, attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to carry out assigned projects to
completion
- Strong communication skills - verbal and
written skills
- Ability to cultivate solid relationships with
staff members, clients and consultants
- Ability to work effectively both individually
and in a team
How to Apply
Applications to be done through our
careers page at cytonn.com/careers.
Deadline: 31st July 2015
Deadline: 31st July 2015
