I&M Bank Jobs in Kenya


I&M Bank is seeking to recruit qualified individuals for the following position:

Foreign Exchange Trading Manager
To provide leadership and accountability in management of the staff and all activities relating to Foreign exchange trading in the Bank’s Treasury.

Job Summary:
 
To provide leadership and accountability in management of the staff and all activities relating to Foreign exchange trading in the Bank’s Treasury.

Duties and Responsibilities
 
The Manager – Foreign Exchange Trading reports to the Head of Treasury and is directly responsible for:
  • Undertaking Foreign exchange trading activities in the SPOT and FORWARD market and managing open currency positions in line with internal policies and Central Bank of Kenya regulations.
  • Training upcoming dealers and entrants into the dealing room on foreign exchange trading.
  • Analyzing currency markets and devising trading strategies that generate value to customers and the bank.
  • Relationship management on behalf of the bank with Local and International counterparts.
  • Responsible for delivering the financial target objectives for the respective income streams attributed to the foreign currency trading function.
  • Principal liaison point between Treasury Front office, Risk Middle office and Head of settlements for all Inter-bank foreign exchange transactions, positions and reports.
  • Timely preparation of periodic Management information reports and analysis of trading data.
Personal Skills/Attributes:
 
An articulate person of good Integrity with good spoken and written communication skills able to express themselves clearly and present concise and accurate reports within defined deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • A minimum of a University Degree in a Business or Finance related discipline; Possession of the ACI Dealing certificate is a definite advantage.
  • A minimum of 4 years in active treasury environment as a foreign exchange dealer.
  • Excellent MS Excel worksheet computation skills and good knowledge of MS OFFICE suite.
  • A good knowledge of international markets and trading trends plus ability to analyse local and global economic trends
  • The environment is a modern dealing room set up equipped with Real time trading consoles that access global markets and a risk management system and the optimal management of these systems requires an experienced hands on person with requisite skills.
  • In addition to Foreign exchange trading skills, an operational understanding of SWIFT is necessary.
Manager, Diaspora Banking

Ref:  MRM/09/2012

Job Summary:

The job holder will be responsible for devising strategy and executing all required actions for setting up and performance managing the Diaspora Banking Services of the Bank. 

This will be a leadership role that will require strategic thinking, market knowledge and  execution capabilities to build up and run the business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Manager – Diaspora Banking will report to the General Manager, Marketing & Product Development and will be responsible for:
  • Strategising the positioning, product/service offering range and marketing of the Bank’s Diaspora Banking Services
  • Operationally setting up the product/service offering delivery including tie-ups with external service providers as required
  • Gradually building up the business team
  • Planning and execution of the marketing strategy including devising the communication strategy, setting up distribution arrangements internationally, participation in overseas activations etc.
  • Setting up and managing the Diaspora servicing team
Personal Skills/Attributes:
  • Leadership skills with good interpersonal skills
  • Smart, articulate, intelligent with attractive personality and impeccable communications skills
  • Ability to make decisions
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Graduate, MBA preferred
  • Exposure to Diaspora Marketing in overseas locations preferable
  • Experience in banking,  product development and management preferred
  • Good  coordination, marketing & communication skills
  • At least 7 years’ experience in  a marketing and servicing  function in a leading Commercial Bank  of which at least 4 years  should be in  managing the Diaspora Banking Services .  
  • Only candidates currently working in a similar function in a Commercial Bank should  apply. 
  • Persons handling restricted functions within a Diaspora Banking Unit need not apply as the position requires an overall business manager with complete awareness and experience of the whole business including products, marketing and servicing.
  • Above 30 years of age
If you believe you meet the above requirements, please send your application together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, present position, contact and names of three referees. 

Your application should reach the below address on or before 25th October, 2012. 

Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application

The Human Resources Manager
I&M Bank Limited
I & M Tower, Kenyatta Avenue
P.O Box 30238 – 00100, 
Nairobi

Or email: recruit@imbank.co.ke 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
 
I&M Bank is an equal opportunity employer