Banking Jobs in Kenya - KCB

Position: Foreign Exchange Trdaer
Location: Nairobi
Responsibilities
  • Drive foreign currency trading in major currencies- proprietary trading.
  • Drive Market making in USD, KES and other currencies where applicable.
  • Provide competitive quotes to the FX sales team and cover client flows.
  • Manage Counter Party Limit exposure management and Risk Management.
  • Ensure Technical analysis for profitable position taking.
  • Build and maintain productive and strategic relations with counter parties, regulators customers, Sales, ALM, Traders and stakeholders to drive the development and delivery of business solutions and revenue growth for the portfolio.
  • 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.
  • Ensure accurate bookings and trade confirmations.
  • Positions and profit reconciliations in liaison with market risk, finance and back office departments.
  • Liaise with other subsidiaries on maximization of group trading income
  • Ensure compliance to the Bank’s policies, procedures, limits and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related field from an Institution recognized by Commission for University Education is required.
  • Certificate in Foreign Exchange and Money Market Dealer (ACI) is a requirement.
  • Master’s Degree in Business related field will be an added advantage.
  • At least Five (5) years’ experience in a busy Dealing room with outstanding performance in below:
    1. Client quoting,
    2. Market making
    3. Managing Spot and Swaps.
  • Must have experience in using FX trading platforms.
  • Thorough understanding of local and global market regulations applicable to foreign exchange.
  • Good understanding of various limits that apply to FX Trading and knowledge of risk management and its application to financial markets.
  • Thorough Knowledge of the end-to-end processes of Treasury products and services
  • Should have excellent high quality interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and strong business relations.
  • Should be innovative in identifying develop and harnessing new and existing opportunities for hedging/trading to maximize business revenue.
  • Analytical skills and excellent flair for numbers.
In the event that you are invited to interview for any positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents
  • National I.D.
  • KRA Pin Card
  • Birth Certificate of self
  • Passport Photo (White Background)
  • NSSF Card
  • NHIF Card
  • Police Clearance Certificate (less than 5 Months old)
  • Academic and Professional certificates, including official transcripts
  • Certificates of Service from previous employers as applicable
How to Apply
The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment Portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.
Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply. 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Position: Head of Business Innovation
Location: Nairobi
Responsibilities
  • Generate strategies that deliver a pipeline of products and processes to ensure a sustainable stream of innovative solutions to continuously deliver top line growth by leveraging complex/ambiguous opportunities.
  • Manage new product and process development projects to maximize speed to market and drive organization alignment.
  • Use customer insights to identify potential new product and process opportunities and market dynamics.
  • Provide leadership, creative and strategic oversight throughout the process.
  • Use judgment, influence and gatekeeping to prioritize and stop less viable projects early to avoid unproductive consumption of resources.
  • Develop product positioning/repositioning strategies for entire portfolio in order to drive retention/ culling decisions.
  • Drive new product and process development via collaboration with peers across the organization and working closely with the executive management team.
  • Responsible for direct management of new product and process development personnel to include establishment of objectives, key work assignments, and performance management.
Qualifications
  • University degree in a Business, Marketing or a similar discipline from an institution recognized by Commission of Higher Education is required.
  • Professional qualification in CIM is a requirement.
  • Minimum of 8 years’ Marketing experience with proven performance in a Senior Management role
  • Minimum of 5 years’ Senior management experience in Product and Process innovation and execution
  • Financial management; has Business acumen, an investor / owner’s mind-set and approach to business; willingness to take commercial risks and mitigated operational risk
  • Have strong relationship and communication skills; problem-solving intrinsics and have energy to sustain program momentum over an extended period
  • Can deploy a broad range of leadership styles; must have C Suite level gravitas and credibility.
In the event that you are invited to interview for any positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents
  • National I.D.
  • KRA Pin Card
  • Birth Certificate of self
  • Passport Photo (White Background)
  • NSSF Card
  • NHIF Card
  • Police Clearance Certificate (less than 5 Months old)
  • Academic and Professional certificates, including official transcripts
  • Certificates of Service from previous employers as applicable
How to apply
The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment Portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.
Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply. 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Position: Capital Investment Banking Analyst
Location: Nairobi
Responsibilities
  • Analysing and synthesizing financial and operating information about companies and sectors in order to gain insights and develop opportunities for Clients.
  • Building detailed financial models in support of Debt and Equity Investment Banking transactions.
  • Perform valuation analyses using various methodologies including Discounted Cash Flow and market multiples.
  • Originating development of marketing materials in support of client presentations.
  • Drafting client deliverables such as information memoranda and term sheets.
  • Participating in the execution of Investment Banking transactions by developing responsive and innovative transaction structures in support of Investment Banking transactions.
  • Undertaking detailed economic, sectorial and company research and analysis in support of Investment Banking transactions.
  • Attend client meetings in support of origination and execution of Investment Banking transactions.
  • Development and updating of financial models and Valuations.
  • Drafting of marketing materials including Client proposal and presentations.
  • Undertake research on assigned topics in support of Investment Banking transactions.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business related field from a reputable University recognized by CUE is a requirement.
  • Professional qualifications in CFA/ CPA or MBA / MSc Finance is an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years’ experience is required in Investment Analysis having covered below areas:
    • Financial modelling and Business valuation.
    • Research and Report writing
    • Experience in Investment Banking/ Finance/ Advisory is an added advantage
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of Brokerage and Advisory business environment, regulations and operations.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of both fundamental and technical analysis of a company
  • Excellent knowledge of the fixed income and equities market.
  • Conceptual and analytical skills: flair with figures, and strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information
  • 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 planning, organization and execution skills.
  • A good understanding of Risk, Credit policies and procedures.
In the event that you are invited to interview for any positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents
  • National I.D.
  • KRA Pin Card
  • Birth Certificate of self
  • Passport Photo (White Background)
  • NSSF Card
  • NHIF Card
  • Police Clearance Certificate (less than 5 Months old)
  • Academic and Professional certificates, including official transcripts
  • Certificates of Service from previous employers as applicable
How to Apply
The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment Portal and submit your application with a detailed CV. 
Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Position: Senior Finance & Strategy Manager
Location: Nairobi
Responsibilities
  • Lead the strategic planning process, set up reporting and performance monitoring systems across all KCB Insurance Agency Units
  • Lead the quarterly reporting process including Board Pack preparation, BSC metrics and analytical reviews on the performance
  • Preparation of Financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting standards ensuring all relevant assumptions are applied.
  • Working capital management i.e. Efficient management of current assets (cash, receivables, inventory) and current liabilities (payables, accruals) and investment management
  • Manage the reporting cycles ensuring monthly (month-end) reporting including validation of balances reported in financial reports, provision business analysis data and output reports to support decision making. Regulatory and Statutory reporting ensuring all internal and external compliance requirements are adhered to e.g. to the IRA, CBK, CMA, NSE & Group Reporting
  • Provide business analysis for new products, new ventures and projects to support the decision making process and track progress.
  • Management of the annual audit process in liaison external auditors and internal auditors and remedy material weakness and resolve significant deficiencies within the agreed timelines.
  • Embed and implement robust controls and review processes through balance sheet reviews/substantiation in order to identify risk issues, track aged items and ensure closure and/or escalation of issues.
  • Ensure adequate controls are in place for revenue assurance, expenditure and fixed asset cycles. Provide profitability positions for all cost/revenue centres.
  • Scanning the regulatory environment for legislative and regulatory changes, and preparing impact analysis that provide insights for decision making;
  • Embedding financial and data controls, verifying the integrity of reports with the General Ledger and underlying transaction processing systems;
  • Leading, mentoring and developing an astute finance team in delivering the finance strategy aligning finance activities with the overall strategy and delivering a business support culture with a customer focus.
  • Lead in continuous improvement of the design, processes and financial systems in meeting the emerging needs in both reporting & control environments.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option), Economics or related field from an institution recognized by Commission for University Education.
  • Professional Qualifications in Accounting (CPAK/ACCA) is required.
  • Possession of a postgraduate degree, or relevant professional qualifications (CFA) will be an added advantage.
  • At least 8 years’ finance experience, 4 years of which should be in a senior management position within a finance function in the Insurance Industry.
  • Knowledge of Insurance Industry commercial, statutory and regulatory dynamics
  • Demonstrate excellent Leadership Skills and people management.
  • Excellent Financial analysis and performance management skills.
  • Proven Track record in delivering results.
In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with the following documents:
  • National I.D.
  • KRA Pin Card
  • Birth Certificate of self
  • Passport Photo (White Background)
  • NSSF Card
  • NHIF Card
  • Certificate of Good Conduct (less than 5 Months old)
  • Academic and Professional certificates, including official transcripts
How to apply

Position: Capital Research Analyst
Location: Nairobi
Responsibilities
  • Act as a Consultant to Dealers by understanding the financial markets and providing them with actionable research findings of key market trends and opportunities.
  • Summarize market research results and present findings to both internal and external for trading insights.
  • Ensure the integrity of data gathering; the correct interpretation of market research findings.
  • Produce industry / role – specific research as necessary.
  • Conduct strategic analysis of market, market segment and regional / country trends.
  • Review the forecast methodology, construct and maintain forecasting models.
  • Analysing and synthesizing financial and operating information about companies and sectors in order to gain insights and develop opportunities for clients.
  • Build detailed financial models in support of Capital Markets investment instruments.
  • Perform valuation analysis using various methodologies including DCF and market multiples
  • Originate Capital Markets research reports in support of client investment ideas.
  • Undertake detailed economic, sectorial and company research & analysis in support of Capital Markets products.
  • Monitor Securities market performance and interpret financial reports as necessary.
Qualifications
  • University degree in a Business related field from an institution recognized by Commission of Higher Education is required; Professional qualification in ACCA / CPA (K) / CFA / AKIB or MBA is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Services Industry particularly in Investment Banking or Corporate Finance.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal, social and presentational skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of both fundamental and technical financial analysis of a Company.
  • Experience working with Investment Banking products, Bloomberg and Reuters platforms
  • Demonstrated sound knowledge of Brokerage and Advisory business environment
  • Results and Achievement Oriented: Goal oriented with willingness to put in long hours when required
  • Conceptual and Analytical Skills: Flair with figures, and strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information
  • Assertive, self-motivated with desire to succeed in a fast-paced financial services environment.
In the event that you are invited to interview for any positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents
  • National I.D.
  • KRA Pin Card
  • Birth Certificate of self
  • Passport Photo (White Background)
  • NSSF Card
  • NHIF Card
  • Police Clearance Certificate (less than 5 Months old)
  • Academic and Professional certificates, including official transcripts
  • Certificates of Service from previous employers as applicable
How to Apply
The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, click here to apply and submit your application with a detailed CV. 
Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.