KCB Jobs in Kenya

Employee Relations Manager
 
Job Ref: HR 13/2014
 
Department: HR
 
Location: Kenya
 
Purpose: Reporting to the Head, Employee Relations and Wellness this position implements the disciplinary and grievance handling policies and procedures for an assigned Business Units Portfolio taking into account application of law, organization values, operational policies and procedures. 

It implements staff recognition programs and interventions that support delivery of business objectives in line with the organization values.

Key Responsibilities
  • Formulates input to the Employee Relations and Wellness HR Strategy relating to the assigned Business Units Portfolio.
  • Implements the Group HR Policies, procedures and processes relating to the assigned Business Units Portfolio (refer to the Policy Execution Matrix) and provides staff and line management with guidance on matters arising thereof.
  • In liaison with the Forensic Department and or other concerned Departments, line management and staff, investigate or coordinate the investigation of staff cases relating disciplinary and grievance matters and see to their conclusion and or determination.
  • Manage staff separation procedures and communication, ensuring that internal policies and related statutory requirements are observed/fulfilled.
  • Internally manage law suits filed against the Bank involving former staff; includes liaising with the internal legal department for technical legal advice / guidance, collating appropriate case documentation and evidence, contacting witnesses to corroborate the organisation’s legal position.
  • Managers and Maintains relationships with INTERNAL / EXTERNAL customers/ stakeholders /suppliers relating to the assigned Business Units Portfolio: Heads of HR Departments, Survey Consultants, Trade Unions/Committees, Medical, Wellness and Safety Providers and Consultants, Industry bodies (e.g. Kenya Bankers Association, Federation of Kenya Employers), Lawyers, Functional Directors, Heads of Departments, Branch Managers, staff and line managers,
  • Prepare substantive management papers, reports, recommendations, opinions, briefs, presentations, proposals, meeting minutes relating to the assigned Business Units Portfolio.
  • Provides secretarial support for business and or staff committees, schemes, initiatives or forums relating to the assigned Business Units Portfolio. (Disciplinary and Grievance Handling Committees, Appeals Committees, Union/Management Meetings, Staff Recognition Panels, Staff Visits and Engagement Forums).
  • Maintain accurate and consistent data, records and statistics relating to the assigned Business Units Portfolio.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • A University degree from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education in HR or a Business–related field.
  • A professional HR qualification or equivalent – Certificate, Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma.
  • An MBA will be an added advantage.
  • 5 years of Human Resource Management experience; with at least 3 years management in Employee Relations and or Industrial Relations.
  • Sound understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.
  • Knowledge of Labour and Employment Laws and HR Regulatory Guidelines
  • Leadership, customer service, communication, planning & organizing, and people management skills.
  • Computer Literacy
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. 

Staff Welfare Manager
 
Job Ref: HR 14/2014 
 
Department: HR
 
Location: Kenya
 
Purpose: Reporting to the Head, Employee Relations and Wellness this position is responsible for the management of the Staff Medical Scheme (in liaison and partnership with the KCB Insurance Agency), Staff Wellness Programs, Staff Bereavement Benefits, Employee Assistance Programs and the HR processes for staff loan appraisals within the Credit process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate the annual review of Schemes, Programs, Initiatives and Benefits relating to Staff Welfare and implement / coordinate approved outcomes within policy and approval mandates.
  • Manage the HR processes of staff loan appraisals within the Credit process.
  • Act as the primary HR reference contact for staff and line management and proactively support the delivery of Schemes, Programs, Initiatives and Benefits relating to Staff Welfare.
  • Implements the Group HR Policies, procedures and processes relating (refer to the Policy Execution Matrix) and provides staff and line management with guidance on matters arising thereof.
  • Respond to staff and line management enquiries on Staff Welfare matters.
  • In liaison with Employee Relations Managers and the Health and Safety Manager, develop and sustain an enabling work environment for staff, implement staff welfare, health and safety, schemes, initiatives, policies and procedures.
  • Manages and or maintains relationships with INTERNAL / EXTERNAL customers/stakeholders/supplies relating to own HR Area: Staff, Staff, Line Managers, Finance Department, Procurement Department, KCB Foundation Department, Medical Scheme/ Health and Safety Providers, KCB Insurance Agency.
  • Provides secretarial support for business and or staff committees, schemes, initiatives or forums relating to own. (Staff Welfare Committees, Health and Safety Committees, Medical Scheme Committees, Staff Visits and Staff Welfare Engagement Forums).
  • Maintain accurate and consistent data, records and statistics of Schemes, Programs, Initiatives and Benefits relating to Staff Welfare.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • A University degree from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education in HR or a Business–related field.
  • A professional HR qualification or equivalent – Certificate, Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma.
  • An MBA will be an added advantage.
  • 4 years of Human Resource Management experience; with at least 3 years management in employee wellness, health & safety.
  • Sound understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.
  • Knowledge of Labour and Employment Laws and HR Regulatory Guidelines
  • Customer service, communication, planning & organizing, and people management skills.
  • Computer Literacy.
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.

Vacancy: Senior Manager, Business Architecture

Job Ref:
 IT 01/2015
 
Department: IT
 
Location: Kenya
 
The Position:Reporting to Head, Group Enterprise Architecture, the position is responsible for IT business process architecture (information and process design, modeling, mapping, documentation, improvement and\or enhancement) of all IT Systems in use by the Bank. 

Participate in IT System(s) procurement, development, implementation and review to ensure that Business Process Architecture standards and methods are applied in line with Bank policy and best practice

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive adoption of business process and information modeling into IT planning.
  • Collaborate with Business Units to define and promote business process modeling throughout the enterprise
  • Drive implementation and enterprise adoption of process governance as well as a process measurement system
  • Organizes information by translating business process and issues into effective conceptual and logical data models
  • Liaise with the Business subject matter experts in the development of business architectural framework developing a clear roadmap of Business solutions
  • Provide, evaluate and present information that will facilitate effective and timely decision-making through written and oral communication materials that effectively summarize findings with recommendations on Business platform
  • Lead effort to work with business leaders to identify business capability needs and IT integration
  • Facilitate the identification and analysis of the Bank’s business drivers to deliver enterprise business, information, technical and solution architecture requirements.
  • Assess the current Business framework to detect critical deficiencies and recommend for improvement in line with the IT strategy and delivery priority of the IT systems and programs.
  • Function as a liaison to Business and IT partners in order to gain a broad understanding of industry trends and innovations, and their impact on technology
  • Build and maintain repository for deliverables, methodologies, and business development documents
  • Provide an analysis to determine best path for solving business problems/opportunities that may include process improvement visa Vis information technology systems enhancement
  • Provide architectural oversight of projects and ensure that  requirements are in alignment with business strategies and business architecture roadmap/framework
The Person
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related or IT field from an institution recognized by Commission for University Education.
  • IT Certification (CCNA, MCSE, UNIX).
  • Master degree  is an added advantage
  • Minimum of 6 years in IT out of which 4 should be in management in IT Banking Systems Implementation & Support.
  • Expert knowledge of business process modelling
  • Implementing / managing a process framework and governance on enterprise level
  • Knowledge of WAN & LAN design, implementation and monitoring
  • Project  Management Skills
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Knowledge of Network Security Implementation & Design
  • Knowledge and application of the organizations products, services and policy
  • Knowledge of legal requirements
  • Knowledge of policy and procedures
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.

Vacancy: Head of Brokerage
 
Job Ref: CBOK 04/2015
 
Department:Investment Banking

Location:
 Kenya
 
The Position:Reporting to the Head of Investment Banking, the Head of Brokerage will lead the Bank’s brokerage business, drive revenue growth, volumes, profitability and create competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement long and short term strategies for the brokerage business including preparation of business plans and annual budgets
  • Achieve business targets in terms of volumes, market share and profits across all business segments
  • Responsible for maintaining the leadership position of Bank brokerage business in terms of market share, volumes, profits and ensure continuous growth.
  • Plan and implement the development of the brokerage business to foreign/ domestic institutions, corporate bodies and High Net Worth (HNW) individuals
  • Be the primary contact/ focal point with Foreign Institutional Investors and build a strong foreign institutional customer base
  • Plan and lead the development of new service delivery channels and other tie-ups to enhance market share
  • Leverage synergies from the existing cross-border investments of the and spearhead expansion into the region
  • Maintain and develop excellent relationships with important customers
  • Formulate & review training programs and the on-going product/ other relevant refreshers for the brokerage team
  • Ensure compliance in line with the Banks policies, standards and all statutory regulations.
  • Lead, manage, coach, develop and inspire direct/indirect reporting team.
The Person

For the above position, the successful applicants should have the following minimum qualifications: -
  • A holder of a degree from an institution recognized by Commission for University Education.
  • An MBA or Master’s degree or relevant professional qualifications in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • Have at least 8 years management experience in brokerage in a major financial institution or a brokerage house and must have:
  1. Experience in Brokerage transactions and equity trading.
  2. Experience Client relationship and contacts
  3. Experience in Team management
  • Experience in deal origination and marketing would be desirable.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the brokerage function, market offerings products and services
  • Should have a thorough knowledge of Banking products, services and the financial services Industry.
  • Should have excellent, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to positively and clearly communicate with a variety of constituents.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish new client relationships and generate new business.
  • Excellent planning, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Should have strong leadership skills.
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. 

Documentation Manager 
(2 Positions)
 
Job Ref: CS 01/2015
 
Department: Legal
 
Location: Kenya
 
The Position:Reporting to the Legal Documentation Manager, the Documentation Manager will manage documentation and security perfection process for Retail and Mortgage business ensuring all securities taken are adequate and meet the legal and regulatory threshold, in line with the Bank’s policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide point of reference to Business teams on legal issues pertaining to loan documentation and manage conveyancing activities.
  • Drafting and issuance of facility letters, modifications, rescheduling and renewals upon receipt of duly approved credit approvals; observing agreed timelines and high standards of accuracy within applicable Law, Bank policies and regulations.
  • Offer day to day legal and technical advice to Business and Credit teams before, during and after appraisal of Credit facilities on structuring of credit facilities and securities resulting to cost effective and legally compliant security models.
  • Manage vetting and/or review of security documents for completeness and clarity ensuring that Legal Risks are anticipated and adequately covered and that drafts received comply with Bank standards within agreed timelines.
  • Continuously engage with external Lawyers and other service providers on security documentation process ensuring that security documents and other conditions have been perfected/ completed within the agreed TAT, prior to drawdown of facilities.
  • Issuance of Compliance Certificates for purposes of disbursement of loan facilities upon confirmation that all collateral and non -collateral requirements as per the management and/or Board Credit committee approvals have been fully complied with and Bank’s interest fully protected.
  • Maintain MIS with respect to  TAT, exceptions and security movement required  for tracking of documents, performance and exceptions to ensure  follow up of the exceptions and or deferral granted by Credit are fully resolved and all  securities called for in approvals are duly perfected and received  .
  • Conduct continuous training and engagement with the Business team and other stakeholders on legal issues pertaining security instruments and how to operationalize them to ensure they are within applicable Law, Bank policies and regulations.
  • Monitoring changes in Laws and Case Law to ensure that the Bank’s security documents are up to date and comply with those changes and advise Business units on changes and how to manage any risks posed.
  • Negotiate terms of service, Bank to Bank undertaking terms from other financier to ensure the terms can be fully complied with  and the Bank’s position is protected and follow up to ensure compliance with the terms to avoid exposing the Bank to legal suit, reputation risk and financial loss.
Qualifications and Requirements

For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
  • Bachelors’ degree in Law from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education; Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
  • Legal practicing license is required
  • Masters of Law or Master’s Degree is added advantage
  • 4 years’ experience in Legal Practice; 3 of which must have been experience acquired Post Admission to the Bar.
  • 2 years’ experience in Credit and Legal documentation
  • Team leadership skills.
  • Persuasive oral and written communication skills
  • Great Interpersonal skills
  • Strong Relationship Management, Planning and Organizing skills
  • Commercial awareness
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. 


If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke

To be considered your application must be received by March 27, 2015.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.