Banking Jobs in Kenya

Position Title: Head of Risk - Banking

Description:
 Reporting to the Managing Director and the Group Chief Risk Officer, the job holder will provide risk oversight to the bank by developing and implementing an integrated risk management framework to identify, evaluate, manage, measure and monitor bank-wide risk management; additionally, will give assurance to the Board and Group, that risks for the subsidiary are identified, measured, managed and reported in line with the country Regulator’s requirements and Group standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership for the risk function, overseeing implementation and functioning of the Enterprise Risk
  • Management framework and engaging various business teams to embed the risk culture.
  • Customize Group policies & procedures to suit the local environment, specifically as regards to strategic, reputational, operational, market and credit risks as well as Ethics and compliance.
  •  Monitor and analyzes risks within the company's business units and reports on these risks to the Board
  • Monitor all operational risk management activities of the organization.
  • Ensure the risk management policies and strategies are in compliance with applicable regulations and strategic obligations of the bank.
Position Requirements:
  • A Business related Degree preferably in Business or science related.
  • Possession of an MBA, Professional qualifications e.g. CPAU, CA, ACCA, ACIB and etc. will be an added advantage.
  • 7 years’ broad banking experience with at least 3 years’ experience as a leader in a risk management function.
  • Knowledge of bank-wide business functions/ processes in Operations, Credit, Treasury, Human Resources, IT, etc. as well as banking products and services.
  • Specialized training in risk management and a strong conceptual awareness of Basel II requirements.
  • Strong leadership skills and governance awareness.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
  • A dynamic, proactive, decisive person, who can be a change agent
How to Apply:

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Position Title: Security Manager - Banking
 
Description: Reporting to the Head of Operations & IT, the position will be responsible for the oversight of physical security and safety of Bank premises and assets (Branches, Business Offices, DR site, Document Archives, Employees, Cash-in- transit, Fixtures & Furniture, Business Equipment, Vehicles, Computers, and Machinery) and Customer Safety.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement and enforce of Corporate security policy, standards, controls, processes and regulatory determined procedures for Physical Security and Safety.
  • Develop and execute the annual security unit Plan and budget within approved limits.
  • Develop and maintain Business Continuity plans, Risk, and Compliance Management & Regulatory Controls for Business Requirements regarding Security and Safety.
  • Carry out physical security surveys in order to determine lapses and recommend on how to overcome them.
  • Relationship Management and engagement of Key Stakeholders: Head of Operations, Security Services Providers (Guarding, Electronic Security) Law Enforcement Agencies (Police, Intelligence), Branch Managers and Statutory bodies.
  • Periodically review implement and monitor security policy as and when deemed appropriate.
  • Advice the Health and Safety Committee, Business Continuity Management Committee (HR, Facilities) on matters of physical security.
  • Drive Security Programs/Initiatives during the business cycle.
  • Incident Management and Reporting of Physical and Safety matters (e.g. Emergency Responses, Crisis Management, Investigations, Crime Scene Management).
  • Oversight Management of security at corporate events and the whole Bank through efficient deployment of security officers and/or electronic security systems.
  • Conduct security awareness programme for the Bank employees
  • Prepare and present Security Briefing, Analysis and Reports to the Senior Management and provide security and safety advisory to staff.
  • Key liaison person with the country law enforcement agencies on matters of interest to the bank including investigations and provision of security and intelligence.
  • Responsible for the running of Cash in transport (CIT) services.
  • Responsible for the Bank’s archives.
Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Security Related field or Equivalent qualification.
  • Master’s Degree in Strategy will be an added advantage
  • MUST have training in investigations or intelligence from reputable institution.
  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the field of Security at management level
  • Demonstrated knowledge in law enforcement
  • Experience in carrying out investigations
  • Knowledge and experience in managing security in the banking or corporate sector is desirable
  • Knowledge in health and safety management
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Position Title: Credit Support Manager - Banking
 
Description: Reporting to Head of Credit, the Job Holder will formulate recovery strategies on non- performing facilities, develop action plans on a continuous basis.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Reduce non-performing Loans through aggressive recoveries and viable restructurings.
  • Contribute to bank profit through write backs.
  • Ensure compliance with credit policies and BRB prudential guidelines on nonperforming debts.
  • Implementing exposure/recovery strategies and action plans for each nonperforming debt for the Bank.
  • Minimize recovery cost and time to the lowest level possible.
  • Manage provisions within unit budget.
  • Regular customers’ visits and submission of monthly recovery progress for each.
  • Close monitoring of the recovery progress for loans with lawyers/courts.
  • Managing the Credit support team.
  • Ensure provisions on all asset classes are proper and adequate.
Job Requirements:
  • Should have a University Degree in a business related field. Professional qualifications (AKIB/CPA/ACCA) or MBA is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 4 years general banking experience in the following areas :
1.    Consumer & Business Lending
2.    Credit Administration
  • Excellent interpersonal communication
  • Strong influencing & negotiation skills
  • Excellent critical thinking, decision making and learning skills
  • Excellent planning, organizing and problem solving skills
  • Ability to be accurate and methodical when producing reports and preparing advice
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Candidates from all over Eastern Africa are encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted