The
Client
Our
client is a medium sized stock brokerage licensed by the Capital Markets
Authority (CMA) in Kenya and is a member of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(NSE).
They
offer personalized brokerage services to their clients through a pioneering
brokerage approach to service delivery while leveraging on innovative use of
technology and extensive research.
Our
client now seeks to fill the position of Chief
Executive Officer.
The
Role - Chief Executive Officer
The
firm seeks a dynamic individual with the requisite investment experience,
exposure in people development and the strategic ability to catapult the firm
to the next level of growth.
The
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall management of all
aspects of the organization from operations to business development.
Reporting
to the Group Managing Director and Board of Directors, the CEO will oversee all
strategic and tactical matters as they relate to running the brokerage.
Key
Responsibilities:
1.
Planning
- Collaborate
with the board to define and articulate the organization’s vision and to
develop strategies for achieving that vision
- Create
annual operating plans that support strategic direction set by the board
and correlate with annual operating budgets; submits annual plans to the
board for approval
- Develops
and monitors strategies for ensuring the long-term financial viability of
the organization
- Develop
future leadership within the organization
2.
Management
- Oversee
the operations of organization and manage its compliance with legal and
regulatory requirements
- Create
and maintain procedures for implementing plans approved by the board of
directors
- Promote
a culture that reflects the organization’s values, encourages good
performance, and rewards productivity
- Offer
direction and leadership to human resource management according to
authorized HR policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws
and regulations
- Evaluate
the organization’s and the staff’s performance on a regular basis
- Ensure
that the Board of Directors has sufficient and up-to-date information.
3.
Financial management
- Oversee
staff in developing annual budgets that support operating plans and submit
budgets for board approval
- Prudently
manage the organization's resources within budget guidelines according to
current laws and regulations
- Ensures
that staff practices all appropriate accounting procedures in compliance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Attributes
of the Ideal Candidate:
- A
self starter who shows initiative, high levels of energy, drive,
creativity and innovation.
- Ability
to drive projects to completion, follow through is key.
- Decisive
decision making & negotiation skills, keen attention to detail, proven
track record of steady progress within financial services
management.
- Demonstrate
high level of leadership and managerial skills.
- Ability
to clearly communicate a vision for organizational success that motivates
others.
- Strong
business acumen with the ability to establish effective relationships with
other senior executives and encourage team work.
Educational
Background
- Masters
in Business Administration degree with a major in economics, finance or
mathematics.
- CFA,
CPA(K) or ACCA
Other
Qualifications
- Relevant
work experience of at least seven (7) years in Management, five (5) of
which must be at a senior managerial level in a reputable Financial
Services organization with demonstrated high degree of professional
competence;
- Excellent
business awareness within the financial services industry. Prior
experience in the Investment Banking, Retail Marketing, Corporate Finance,
Treasury & Bond Trading desirable;
- Organised,
numerate, analytical with at least three years hands on experience using
reputable financial management software;
- Very
familiar with Capital Markets Authority regulations;
- Ability
to prioritise and delegate on a wide range of deliverables at once;
- Demonstrated
administrative capability required for formulation of policies, good
interpersonal relations, high leadership qualities and integrity.
How
to Apply:
If
you are qualified, up to the challenge and can deliver please apply via our
Careers page on www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php
Deadline
for application is Friday 22nd June, 2012.
Please
note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
