Are
you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual
respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?
Portfolio
Manager
We are looking for a dynamic, creative and self-driven professional to fill the Portfolio Manager position at Co-op Trust Investment Services Ltd.
The
role holder will be responsible for selling investment products; will be
required to ensure growth of assets and client relationship management.
The role
The role
The
successful jobholder will be expected to:
- Ensure
client portfolios are aligned to the stated investment view and adhere to
client mandates.
- Help
to grow assets under management by both participating in business
development efforts and by growing client portfolios.
- As
the first point of contact for the assigned portfolio, will be required to
improve client engagement and the relationship, retention and value
generation.
- Manage
portfolio risks, regulatory compliance and adherence to internal policies
and procedures.
- Develop
and implement initiatives for maintaining strong relationships with
existing customers as well as develop new relationships that guarantee a
portfolio of customers.
- Spearhead
the development of products, solutions and services that are tailored to
meet customers’ needs and requirements.
- Implement
investment strategies encompassing asset allocation and security selection
for different asset classes.
- Evaluate,
monitor and prepare reports on investment performance.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
The
successful jobholder will be required to possess the following qualifications:-
- Degree
in a Business related course with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in
investment portfolio management, Client service or a Sales and Marketing
role.
- CFA
Charter holder, Qualified Accountant, Professional Marketing courses or
any other relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Excellent
understanding of financial statements i.e. Profit and Loss, balance sheet
and cash flow statements with an understanding of key accounting ratios
and modeling techniques.
- Good
presentation, report writing and communication skills as well as the
ability to set and meet stretch targets and deadlines.
- Result
driven with a track record of demonstrable networking, selling and
influencing skills as well as ability to identify new opportunities.
How to Apply:
If
you are confident that you fit the role and person profile and you are keen to
add value to your career then please forward your application enclosing
detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference
number PM/1/CT/2015 by 12th October 2015
Support Officer – Card and E-Channels
We are looking for a self-driven
experienced professional to enhance our ICT support services.
The role holder will be responsible
for the day to day support/supervision and administrative management of the
Standard File Interchange, Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, Transmaster front
end ATM Clients, Card production, Sacco Interfacing and roll-out as well as
projects relating to card products and all other systems managed by the unit.
The role
The role
The successful jobholder will be
expected to:
- Ensure that all systems used by the unit are
properly managed and meet business needs as well as provide business
reports at all times.
- Establish and maintain sound backup and
recovery policies and procedures.
- Maintain the required system configuration and
parameterization by ensuring that change control procedures are
maintained.
- Engage in software installation, upgrades and
system enhancements in collaborations with vendors and also evaluate and
assess technical requirements for systems implementation.
- Identify and fix technical problems associated
with systems and system failure.
- Ensure monthly review of passwords changes and
removal and ensuring that there is no sharing of passwords and access.
- Ensure that policies, procedures and
guidelines for information processing and outputs are well documented and
well understood.
- Perform housekeeping for the client software
installed in Card Business.
- Implement and maintain database security
measures as well as applications tuning and performance monitoring.
Qualifications, Skills &
Attributes
The successful jobholder will be
required to possess the following qualifications:-
- A University Degree in Computer Science or
related field from a recognized University.
- A higher Diploma in Computer Science will be
an added advantage.
- At least 5 years working experience with 2
years in the IT Department.
- Hands-on experience in Cards, ATMs and
E-Business systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving
skills as well as an excellent communicator with ability to work without
supervision.
- Self-motivated with high level of integrity,
commitment, and excellent leadership and Project management skills.
- Detailed technical knowledge in IT, cards
& plastics, e-banking and understand current trends.
How to apply:
If you are confident that you fit the
role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then
please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number ICT/1/2015 by 9th
October 2015
Bancassurance Direct Sales Representative
We are looking for a dynamic,
creative, self-driven and highly motivated experienced professional with a good
Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of bancassurance, keen, aware
of market patterns and with a genuine interest of the Insurance Industry.
The role holder will be responsible
for the development and execution of sales and marketing programs in line with
the Bancassurance strategy as well as generation of business from the Bank’s
existing Corporate, Asset Finance and Personal Banking portfolios.
The role
The role
The successful jobholder will be
expected to:
- Prospect and market various insurance products
to prospective clients and advice customers on the adequacy of cover
requested for in relation to the policies available.
- Oversee the operational aspects of
Bancassurance business at the branch i.e. underwriting, claims, finance
and customer service as well as preparation quotations, negotiating terms
for customers and closing sales.
- Ensure all collaterals and assets that have
the Bank interest are properly and comprehensively insured and the Bank’s
interest properly noted.
- Ensure that the Bank, customers and staff
insurable assets insured under the branch are renewed on time and that the
premium is paid up.
- Carry out market research and provide customer
feedback to our head office Bancassurance team for the development of new
products and enhancement of existing ones to suite the various market
segments.
- Train customers and branch staff on insurance
translating to business conversion.
- Ensure that all queries on technical insurance
issues from customers and branch staff are addressed promptly while
providing technical guidance.
- Prepare relevant production and financial
reports.
Qualifications, Skills &
Attributes
The successful jobholder will be
required to possess the following qualifications:-
- University Degree preferably in a business
field from a recognized University.
- Knowledge of the basic principles and
practices of bancassurance.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
capacity with strong analytical and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a diversified
set up and in a highly collaborative team environment.
- Proven ability to respond quickly,
independently and appropriately to competing priorities under tight
deadlines, excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and advocacy
skills.
- Knowledgeable in compiling data and preparing
a variety of reports as well as ability to verify the accuracy of
documents and information presented.
How to apply:
If you are confident that you fit the
role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then
please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number BO/3/RB/2015 by 9th
October 2015
Risk Manager
Highly adaptable, dynamic, thorough and experienced in banking operations, with a degree of self-drive and latitude to excel in Risk Management; Does this sound like a match for you?
Then this position within our Risk Management
department presents you with the perfect opportunity to grow and develop an
exciting career that will allow you to Implement Business Continuity Planning
and Management for the entire bank and enhance disaster preparedness by
conducting appropriate periodic reviews of the operating manuals, staff
training, BCP testing and maintenance of the same.
The role will also require you to
keep abreast of recent developments in Risk Management and promptly follow up
and escalate key risk issues.
The Role
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to:
- Take custody of the Bank’s main Business
Continuity Plan (BCP).
- Ensure that the Bank has up-to-date business
continuity/disaster recovery plans, & supporting procedures by
reviewing the Business Continuity Management (BCM) policies, procedures
and controls & recommending changes. This will also involve ensuring
that plans are updated to reflect changes in business strategy & the
Bank’s risk profile.
- Ensure the running and effectiveness of the; Business
Continuity Management Team (BCMT), Crisis Management Team (CMT) and
Occupational Safety and Health Act Team (OSHA).
- Oversee the business continuity plan exercise
and maintenance on a regular basis, or as may be determined by the Bank’s
Business Continuity Management Team.
- Ensure that all Business units and the
branches update their customized Business Continuity Plans and conduct
fire drills at least once a year. Also, be the custodian of all updated
business units and branch BCPs.
- Ensure implementation of the BCP by
periodically conducting a Risk Management Assessment on the Bank to
identify the critical functions.
- Conduct Business Impact Analysis, (at least
once a year) on the identified critical functions.
- Continuously assess the effectiveness of the
facilities available at the Leadership & Management Centre as an
alternate site for the Bank’s critical functions in conjunction with ICT
and other critical departments
- Ensure maintenance & communication of the
Business continuity duty officer roster and also update & communicate
the call trees for the entire bank network
- Enhance the risk culture by creating awareness
& educate all staff bank-wide on Business Continuity Management
through various channels.
- Ensure that all business continuity incidents
are reported, resolved promptly and captured in the relevant risk logs.
- Conduct regular research on Business
Continuity Management and ensure that emerging best BCM practices are
embraced by the bank, compile pertinent analytical reports for
presentation to the Business Continuity Management Team
- Keep abreast of recent developments in Risk
Management especially on Business Continuity Management.
Skills, Competencies and Experience
The successful candidate will be
required to have the following skills and competencies:
- Degree in Business and/or Law or equivalent
from a recognized institution
- Risk specific professional qualifications from
recognized risk management institution(s)
- 3 years’ experience in Risk Management
especially within the Banking Industry.
- Membership to the Business Continuity
Institute and ACIB/AKIB certification is an added advantage.
- Good knowledge and experience in Banking
Operations with sound general IT knowledge
- Adaptable, analytical and problem solving
competencies.
- Articulate with excellent communication and
report writing skills.
- A team player and a leader with excellent
interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized, thorough, quality conscious
with a structured and disciplined approach to risk.
How to apply:
If you are confident that you fit the
role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then
please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number RM/CS/2015 by 7th
October, 2015
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
