Commercial Bank Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: IT Officer

Job Code: ITO/FCB/160224
 
Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: General Manager – Business Development and Communications
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:
 Our client is a leading commercial bank in Kenya looking to recruit an IT Officer.

Job Summary:
 To resolve core banking system issues and apply lasting solutions in coordination with the support of the vendor. 
 

Ensure critical database backup and restoration is performed. Monitor critical software and hardware application to ensure compliance of DC and DR standards are met as per the bank’s policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Universal:
  • Monitor CBS related issues rose in Helpdesk and fix them within turnaround time.
  • Manage CBS and its related Database management and performance monitoring
  • Plan, monitor and support Data Center and DR requirement for BCP continuity
  • Check Production Server, CBS, DB and its related audit logs as per compliance.
Core Banking System Support:
  • Ensure smooth operation of Core Banking System and its related services.
  • Monitor and resolve all CBS related issues wedged in the helpdesk.
  • Coordinate and Raise issues in OFSS-MOS and support vendor for resolving new and pending issues while planning for permanent fix of the problem.
  • Ensure proper front end and backend debugs and spools are shared as per the resolution requirement.
  • Apply Data correction patch and permanent fixes in UAT to promote them in LIVE after confirmation from respective department, OFSS and operation team with RFC.
  • Maintain patches apply form and RFC form with proper approval from escalated personnel/department while applying any data correction patch/permanent fix in live.
  • Manage and Create CBS, DB and OS approved users with assign roles as per RRF form or confirmation from the HR department.
  • Manage Bank CBS parameter and opening of the new branches as per the approval and IT Policy.
  • Monitor and Ensure proper EOD/EOQ/EOY is performed and have its logbook and proper checklist followed
  • Troubleshoot issues during the transaction batch upload.
  • Manage and monitor all the external integration channels with CBS to ensure its smooth operation of internet banking, mobile banking, remittance, branchless banking, ATM Online Switch etc
  • Manage and initiate new test interface channels in UAT and ensure proper transactions is simulated before deploying them in LIVE.
  • Define and manage all third party external port with the CBS.
Database Administrator and Disaster Recovery (DBA):
  • Ensure proper backup of CBS/FCDB database and recovery.
  • Check data consistency and data synchronization between LIVE and DR site. (Manually copy archive logs and apply in DR in case of log gap).
  • Monitor and Manage data file usage, its growth and ensure its availability and redundancy for future planning.
  • Manage database parameter, its user access and implement to improve database security as per the compliance.
  • Manage and monitor database tuning and its performance.
  • Manage and ensure daily database backup in tapes and transferred to secure location, Tripureshwor Vault while updating the tape in/out logbook, archive logbook and system logbooks are properly updated.
  • Guarantee Critical and Essential servers are backup and available during disaster.
  • Ensure DR Drill is performed and reviewed – Switch Over at least twice a year.
  • Ensure virtualization environment to reduce power and resource consumption and run application smoothly.
  • Ensure backup of all critical applications are taken on regular interval and monitor/maintain HA in DR Site.
Data Centre Support (System Administration & Data Centre In charge):
  • Monitor and Manage standard temperature inside data center, Entrance logs, hardware In/Out logs and have its surrounding like AC, Fire Extinguisher properly setup.
  • Ensure DC servers; devices and other necessary equipment are properly deployed.
  • Prepare and Plan for the development and enhancement of current and future requirement for Data Center devices and services through scalability, availability and virtualized environment.
  • Monitor and Manage power backup in UPS, battery and ensure dual power supply to critical and essential servers.
  • Manage and Administer Essential, Sensitive and Elective servers and its application as per the IT Policy
  • Performing and enact routine check of systems software and application in the DC server
  • Manage data spacing for file system and other mount system
  • Manage routine backup of the non – critical system as per compliance.
  • Ensure security standards and its policies are met for each server, application running within DC & DR
  • Manage and coordinate with vendors for any modifications to be done in DC & DR
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Educational Background:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, ICT or equivalent
Professional Experience:
  • At least 5 years’ experience in Banking or projects
  • Experience in developing and implementing ICT plans/strategies
  • Teamwork skills
  • Entrepreneurial drive and business vision
  • Knowledge of contracts and agreements
  • The ability to analyze a project’s prospects
Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Understanding of complex information and requirements
  • Good prioritization skills and be flexible enough to adapt plans
  • Great IT skills combined with a good head for business
  • Ability to explain complex systems in simple terms
  • An ability to work to tight deadlines and within constraints
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong leadership and decision making skills
How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on:
 IT Officer

Job Title: Risk Manager

Job Code: RM/FCB/160224
 
Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: Managing Director
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:
 Our client is a leading commercial bank in Kenya looking to recruit a Risk Manager.

Job Summary:
 To evaluate the bank’s operations and find ways to optimize performance through risk management, control and governance processes and check that the bank is adhering to industry regulations. 
 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the bank’s objectives and goals to be met
  • Design and implement information systems controls in alignment with the organization’s risk appetite and tolerance levels to support business objectives
  • Monitor risk and communicate information to the relevant stakeholders to ensure the continued effectiveness of the enterprise’s risk management strategy
  • Develop and implement risk responses to ensure that risk factors and events are addressed in a cost-effective manner and in line with business objectives
  • Identify, assess and evaluate risk to enable the execution of the enterprise risk management strategy
  • Monitor and maintain information systems controls to ensure they function effectively and efficiently
  • Coordinate the development and ongoing maintenance of other IT policies and procedures
  • Serve as liaison to auditors, consultants, and the bank Compliance Committee regarding documentation and review of information compliance
  • Participate in IT projects and initiatives to bring pro-active risk management focus into solutions
  • Ensure that all regulatory, legal and other aspects of brokerage business are met
  • Monitor all brokerage transactions and advise as to their potential adverse implications for the bank’s Capital
  • Limited and what mitigation strategies might be put in place to prevent such outcomes
  • Monitor all operational, market and credit risk aspects for the bank’s Capital
  • Certify that all reports regarding the above compliance and risks are submitted in a timely manner where they are required by the relevant stakeholders
  • Report all key exceptions observed that are not corrected to Legal Risk and Compliance Manager, and Chief Internal Auditor
  • To facilitate policy review and development on need basis
  • Calculation of Risk Based Capital as per CMA requirements
  • To provide oversight for reporting compliance to regulator
  • To coordinate the improvement of the company’s risk matrix to capture all the inherent risks of the business and their mitigating controls
  • To support the business in driving its strategy plans including formulation of annual plans
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned
Educational Background:
  • University Degree preferably in a business related field.
  • Professional qualifications (CFA/KIB/ACIB/CPA/ACCA) or MBA is an added advantage
Professional Experience:
  • At least 3 years’ proven experience in a Risk Function of an Investment Bank or Brokerage
  • Teamwork skills
  • Entrepreneurial drive and business vision
  • Knowledge of contracts and agreements
  • The ability to analyze a project’s prospects
Key Skills and Competencies:
  • Knowledge of operations of the Capital Markets Authority, Nairobi Security Exchange and Central Depository Settlement Corporation.
  • Strong knowledge of the regulatory environment, brokerage risk, policies and procedures.
  • Have thorough understanding of Capital Markets products and services.
  • Experience and relationships with Capital Markets regulatory authorities
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of brokerage and advisory business environment, regulations and operations.
  • Knowledge of the fixed income and equities market.
  • Excellent, high quality interpersonal, presentation, problem solving, negotiation skills with the ability to positively and clearly communicate with a variety of constituents.
  • Ability to network through all open channels with large technological dependency for the target market.
  • Proven excellent analytical, planning, organization and execution skills.
  • Ability and flexibility to travel widely and be accessible to customers from different global time-zones
How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on:
 Risk Manager

Job Title: Head of Internal Audit

Job Code: HIA/FCB/160224

Number of Positions Open:
 1

Reports To: Managing Director
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:
 Our client is a leading commercial bank in Kenya looking to recruit a Head of Internal Audit.

Job Summary:
 To evaluate the bank’s operations and find ways to optimize performance through risk management, control and governance processes and check that the bank is adhering to industry regulations. 


Also responsible to provide objective and independent assurance on efficiency and effectiveness of the banks internal controls in mitigating current and evolving risks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct regular audit reviews of the operations of the bank as per the improved annual audit plans and report to the Board Audit Committee
  • Provide regular reports and follow up on audit findings and that have been discussed by the board audit committee on quarterly basis
  • Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the bank’s objectives and goals to be met
  • Report risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the Board Audit Committee and provides recommendations for improving the bank’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance
  • Liaise with external auditors and CBK inspectors while conducting an audit of the bank as appropriate
  • Evaluates information security and associated hazard exposures
  • Evaluates regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal counsel
  • Evaluates the organization’s readiness in case of business interruption
  • Maintains open communication with management and the audit committee and engages in continuous education and staff development
  • Test banking models and document the findings
  • Provides support to the company’s anti –fraud programs and evaluate financial records and fraud invest
  • Perform any assigned duty by the management
Educational Background:
  • Professional Qualification in CPA/ACCA is required.
  • Other qualifications like CISA/CIA will be an added advantage.
  • A Masters in Business Administration is an added advantage.
Professional Experience:
  • 9 years’ experience in External and Internal Audit and 3 years’ experience in banking industry
  • Teamwork skills
  • Knowledge of business acumen
  • Intercultural competence
Key Skills and Competencies:
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills,
  • Strong management and administrative skills
  • Effective planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
  • Strong Business and Financial Analytical skills.
  • Initiative and self-drive.
  • Superior communication and inter-personal skills, including report writing
How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on:
 Head of Internal Audit

Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume.

Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only