Gulf African Bank is
one of the few fully Shariah compliant banks operating in this region. Our
products address the needs of not just Muslims, but everyone in the market.
Some of our innovative products have won awards, and our customer service has been labeled exceptional.
We are more than just a financial service provider – we are a real partner in business.
We are currently inviting applications for the following vacant position:Some of our innovative products have won awards, and our customer service has been labeled exceptional.
We are more than just a financial service provider – we are a real partner in business.
1. Head of Corporate Banking
Key Responsibility:
Reporting to the General Manager – Business, the Head of Corporate Banking will be responsible for the business growth, service delivery and administration of day-to-day operations of Corporate Banking Department.
Main tasks:
- Develop
Corporate Banking business in line with the Bank's business strategy and
meet profit targets.
- Participate
in developing products that meet customers' needs and are satisfactory to
Shariah law.
- To
provide a superior level of customer relations to promote sales and
service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation.
- To
provide leadership, training and supervision of day-to-day operations to
the department.
- Ensuring
the provision of high quality and timely service to customers.
- Adhere
to internal credit policies related to Corporate Banking and Product
Development.
- Maintain
control of the team through setting goal sheet targets and action plans to
measure performance.
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
- A
masters degree from a recognized university
- Minimum
15 years working experience in general management and banking exposure
- Understanding
of Islamic Banking is critical
- Islamic
Banking experience is an added advantage
- Strong
leadership capabilities
- Ability
to execute strategy and deliver expected results
- Thorough
knowledge of relationship management
- Sufficient
knowledge in banking products, managerial and interpersonal skills with a
sound business acumen.
2. Senior Credit Administration Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Risk, the Senior Credit Administration Manager will have the responsibility of ensuring that the pre and post-disbursement processes of approved credit facilities in the Bank are done within agreed SLAs and inconformity with Islamic banking, the Bank's Credit Policy and CBK Prudential Guidelines.
Main Tasks:
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Risk, the Senior Credit Administration Manager will have the responsibility of ensuring that the pre and post-disbursement processes of approved credit facilities in the Bank are done within agreed SLAs and inconformity with Islamic banking, the Bank's Credit Policy and CBK Prudential Guidelines.
Main Tasks:
- Ensure
offer letters and master financing documents upon approval by the
Management Credit Committee (MCC) are prepared within agreed SLAs.
- Ensure
all documentation is in compliance with approved checklists and facility
approval conditions prior to disbursement.
- Ensure
that booking of credit facilities in the core banking system is done in
strict adherence to the bank's Credit Policy, Islamic banking canons and
CBK prudential guidelines.
- Ensure
that security documents are safely stored in fire proof cabinet at all
times. Any movements in and out should be recorded in the security
register.
- Ensure
that customers receive a superior level of service as per the agreed SLAs.
- Generate
MIS reports that monitor the compliance with approval conditions and
ticklers.
- Lead,
support and develop the Credit Administration team of staff.
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
- A
university degree preferably in a business related or legal field
- A
minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership position in Credit
Administration role in a Commercial Bank
- Assertive
and resilient with ability to lead the team to deliver results under
pressure
- Excellent
report-writing skills and analytical abilities
- Have a
flair of attention to detail and a service mind-set
- Knowledge
of Shariah banking principles will be an added advantage
- Sound
knowledge of banking and understanding of internal Credit controls and
processes
3. Corporate Relationship Officer
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Corporate Relationship Manager, the Corporate Relationship Officer will assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with existing and potential Corporate customers while rendering quality service in accordance with the Bank's goals to attain growth, profitability and customer satisfaction.
Main Task:
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Corporate Relationship Manager, the Corporate Relationship Officer will assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with existing and potential Corporate customers while rendering quality service in accordance with the Bank's goals to attain growth, profitability and customer satisfaction.
Main Task:
- To
assist Relationship Managers manage corporate customer relationships
within an assigned portfolio as well as developing the portfolio through
increasing span of current relationships and searching new business
through referrals.
- To
process credit applications for facilities including analysis of financial
statements, industry structure, management expertise, risks, and to make
recommendations regarding financing request, in consultation with the
relevant Relationship Manager.
- To
visit with corporate clients and prospective clients as and when required,
interview and analyze the financial structure of customers and prospects
and recommend products or applicable services.
- To prepare
reports on existing facilities for revision, renewal and approval by
immediate supervisors including call reports made to existing and
prospective corporate accounts and reports on utilization of limits and
account conduct.
- To
liaise with support function departments in order to facilitate for
corporate clients transactions.
- Adhere
to general banks legal and regulatory procedures including as it pertains
to "know your customer".
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
- A
university degree preferably in a business related field or a diploma in
finance related fields with at least three years working experience
- Qualification
in Accounting will be an added advantage
- Ability
to research and analyze financial statements
- Good
knowledge of asset products, services, policies and procedures as well as
cost accounting, financial and statistical analysis.
- Ability
to use various interpersonal styles and communication methods, depending
on customer and situation, to gain their acceptance of a product or service.
- Computer
literate; fluency in Microsoft Office programs, Excel analysis.
- Effective
oral and written communication skills.
- Ability
to establish and maintain effective work relationships and contacts with
professional and business organizations and develop teamwork with
co-workers on other related units.
- Strong
problem-solving, negotiation & follow-up skills
4. SME Relationship Assistant, Mombasa
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the SME Relationship Manager, the SME Relationship Assistant will assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with existing and potential SME customers while rendering quality service in accordance with the Bank's goals to attain growth, profitability and customer satisfaction.
Main Task:
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the SME Relationship Manager, the SME Relationship Assistant will assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with existing and potential SME customers while rendering quality service in accordance with the Bank's goals to attain growth, profitability and customer satisfaction.
Main Task:
- To
assist the SME Relationship Manager with day to day management of the SME
Portfolio.
- To
assist in processing credit applications for facilities.
- Preparation
of periodic Head Office Returns
- To
attend to branch walk-in clients
- To
liaise with support functions for disbursement of facilities
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
- A
university degree preferably in a business related field
- Banking
Diploma or evidence of ongoing studies will be an added advantage
- Advanced
application of Ms Excel, power point and word
- Ability
to carry out basic analysis of financial statements
- Interpersonal
skills and ability to work without supervision.
- Effective
oral and written communication skills
Applications for these positions should be sent with detailed
CVs and names of three referees to reach us on or before Friday 2nd March 2012
through our recruitment e-mail recruitment@gulfafricanbank.com.
Hard copy applications will not be accepted
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified two weeks after closing date
Hard copy applications will not be accepted
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified two weeks after closing date