We are looking to place a dynamic,
creative and self –driven experienced professional with a wide degree of
creativity and latitude and looking to excel in the world of IT Business
Analysis.
Then look no further; Make your move
towards IT Business Analysis within the Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The
Kingdom Bank” the place for those looking to new horizons.
The bank has initiated huge and very
important transformation initiatives that are expected to drive the bank to the
next level.
The Principal IT Business Analyst
role is one of the key roles that will be supporting the transformation
programs.
This role is required to translate
business requirements into IT solutions which align with strategy, standards
and industry best practice.
This role will also lead other
business analysts and will be in the fore front to ensure that the key business
initiatives are executed on time and delivered first time right.
The focus of the Principal IT
Business analyst is to review and analyze an organization’s business, including
its business intentions, business services, business processes, organizational
structure and information needs.
his analysis is then used to help the business implement changes that lead to business improvements.
his analysis is then used to help the business implement changes that lead to business improvements.
These business changes may include
extensive stakeholder engagement activities to improve existing organizational
structure, existing business services and service delivery mechanisms, existing
business processes and in some cases the introduction of automation using ICT
solution.
The Business Analyst is a conduit
between the business units, organizational stakeholders and solutions delivery
teams.
The role holder will also liaise with
key stakeholders to develop a solid understanding of how the business is
currently operating and the future goals of the business.
The Role
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to carry out:
- Business process improvement: Analyze business
processes; identify alternative solutions, assesses feasibility, and
recommends new approaches. Contribute to evaluating the factors which must
be addressed in the change program. Help establish requirements for the
implementation of changes in the business process.
- Business analysis: Take responsibility for
investigative work at high level for strategy studies, business
requirements specifications and feasibility studies as well as prepare
business cases which define potential benefits, options for achieving
these benefits through development of new or changed processes, and
associated business risks. The role also includes specifying effective
business processes, through improvements in information systems,
information management, practices, procedures, organization change and
applying or monitoring the use of required modelling and analysis tools,
methods and standards, giving special consideration to business
perspectives.
- Stakeholder relationship management: Develop
and maintain one or more defined communication channels and/or stakeholder
groups, acting as a single point of contact. Gathers information from the
customer to understand their needs (demand management) and detailed
requirements. Facilitate open communication and discussion between
stakeholders, using feedback to assess and promote understanding of need
for future changes in services, products and systems.
- Data analysis: Set standards for data analysis
tools and techniques, advises on their application, and ensures
compliance. Manage the investigation of corporate data requirements, and
co-ordinates the application of data analysis and data modelling
techniques, based upon a detailed understanding of the corporate
information requirements, in order to establish, modify or maintain data
structures and their associated components.
- Solution architecture: Uses appropriate tools,
including logical models of components and interfaces, to contribute to
the development of systems architectures in specific business or
functional areas. Produces detailed component specifications and
translates these into detailed designs for implementation using selected
products. Within a business change program, assists in the preparation of
technical plans and cooperates with business assurance and project staff
to ensure that appropriate technical resources are made available.
Provides advice on technical aspects of system development and integration
(including requests for changes, deviations from specifications, etc.) and
ensures that relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and
practices are applied correctly.
- Technical specialism: Maintains an in-depth
knowledge of specific technical specialism, and provides expert advice
regarding their application. Can supervise specialist technical
consultancy. The specialism can be any aspect of information or
communication technology, technique, method, and product or application
area.
- Evaluating system specifications for business
requirements. Determines requirements, designs, builds, tests, implements,
maintains and enhances business systems as well as ensure that proposed
solutions comply with architectural best practices.
- Research how IT systems are used and look at
ways to improve use and efficiency. Analyzes, detects, identifies and
corrects technical problems and deficiencies, monitors and collects data
on system performance. Plans, develops and implements backup and recovery
procedures.
Required skills and competencies:
- BSC in Computer Science, Information Technology
and/or related fields as well as Project management or Business analysis
professional training
- 4+ years of relevant business analysis and
solution design/architecture working across multiple technology platforms
and delivery.
- Experience of design thinking methodologies.
High level and low level solution design of large applications and
Excellent software development skills – Java, Spring framework, JBoss,
WebSphere Application Server, C#, Oracle databases, SQL server, DevOps,
SOA/ESB, Cloud based solutions, Android
- Experience on systems like Mobile money
transfer, USSD/SMS, ERP, CRM, core banking system and other systems in a
financial services ecosystem will be an added advantage
- A wild duck - out of the box thinker, Logical,
analytical and investigative mind, as well as creative abilities with high
level of mathematical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
- Entrepreneurial flair with strong business
acumen and excellent communication skills. Is influencing and
results-oriented.
- Ability to handle complex information with
accuracy and attention to detail.
- Displays personal drive and integrity -
Promotes and adopts a positive and balanced approach to work and Keeps a
professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
- A self-starter and a pace setter. Able to work
independently and as a team. Good team working and interpersonal skills
required to enable working closely with staff at all levels throughout an
organization, including managers and IT specialists.
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 PIBA/2/HRD/2015 by
24th December, 2015
IT Business Analyst
You are brilliant, you drive results
in a big way and you get things done. You are self-driven and have great
follow-through.
You have cultivated your technical
and soft skills and established a respect for business and process analyses and
the importance of data in informing business decisions.
You are highly analytical with a keen
interest in IT Business Analysis. Does this sound like you? You are what we are
looking for.
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?
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?
Then look no further; Make your move
towards IT Business Analysis within the Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The
Kingdom Bank” the place for those looking to new horizons.
Join our Business Change Management team within the ICT Department and make your mark!
Join our Business Change Management team within the ICT Department and make your mark!
The IT Business Analyst’s key role is
to work closely with the business to implement changes that lead to business
improvements with the focus being to review and analyze the bank’s business,
including its business intentions, business services, business processes and
information needs.
The role also involves defining
software requirements and specifications and guiding program design and
development.
The Role
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to carry out:
- Business process improvement: This will
involve analysis of business processes, identification of alternative
solutions, assessing feasibility, and recommending new approaches; evaluating
the factors which must be addressed in the change program and helping
establish requirements for the implementation of changes in the business
process.
- Business analysis: Take responsibility for
investigative work at high level for strategy studies, business
requirements specifications and feasibility studies as well as prepare
business cases which define potential benefits, options for achieving
these benefits through development of new or changed processes, and
associated business risks. The role also includes specifying effective
business processes, through improvements in information systems,
information management, practices, procedures, organization change and
applying or monitoring the use of required modelling and analysis tools,
methods and standards, giving special consideration to business
perspectives.
- Stakeholder relationship management: Develop
and maintain one or more defined communication channels and/or stakeholder
groups, acting as a single point of contact. Gathers information from the
customer to understand their needs (demand management) and detailed
requirements. Facilitate open communication and discussion between
stakeholders, using feedback to assess and promote understanding of need
for future changes in services, products and systems.
- Data analysis: Set standards for data analysis
tools and techniques, advises on their application, and ensures
compliance. Manage the investigation of corporate data requirements, and
co-ordinates the application of data analysis and data modelling
techniques, based upon a detailed understanding of the corporate
information requirements, in order to establish, modify or maintain data
structures and their associated components
- Examining existing business models and flows
of data, discussing findings with the business, and evaluating system
specifications for business requirements. Determines requirements,
designs, builds, tests, implements, maintains and enhances business
systems as well as ensure that proposed solutions comply with architectural
best practices.
- Research how IT systems are used and look at
ways to improve use and efficiency. Analyzes, detects, identifies and
corrects technical problems and deficiencies, monitors and collects data
on system performance. Plans, develops and implements backup and recovery
procedures.
Required skills and competencies:
- BSC in Computer Science, Information
Technology and/or related fields as well as Project management or Business
analysis professional training
- 2+ years of relevant business analysis and solution
design/architecture working across multiple technology platforms and
delivery.
- Experience on systems like Mobile money
transfer, USSD/SMS, ERP, CRM, core banking system and other systems in a
financial services ecosystem will be an added advantage
- Experience of design thinking methodologies.
High level and low level solution design of large applications and
Excellent software development skills – Java, Spring framework, JBoss,
WebSphere Application Server, C#, Oracle databases, SQL server, DevOps, SOA/ESB,
Cloud based solutions, Android
- A wild duck - out of the box thinker, Logical,
analytical and investigative mind, as well as creative abilities with high
level of mathematical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
- Entrepreneurial flair with strong business
acumen and excellent communication skills. Is influencing and
results-oriented.
- Ability to handle complex information with
accuracy and attention to detail.
- Displays personal drive and integrity -
Promotes and adopts a positive and balanced approach to work and Keeps a
professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
- A self-starter and a pace setter. Able to work
independently and as a team. Good team working and interpersonal skills
required to enable working closely with staff at all levels throughout an
organization, including managers and IT specialists.
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 ITBA/2/HRD/2015 by 24th December, 2015
Relationship Manager – Government &
Public Sector Banking
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?
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The
Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced professional and innovative individual with imagination and determination to deliver a clear vision and first class services in the Public Sector Portfolio.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced professional and innovative individual with imagination and determination to deliver a clear vision and first class services in the Public Sector Portfolio.
If you have an excellent sales track
record in this area with solid credit experience, this opportunity should be
your next career move.
Reporting to the Head-Government
& Public Sector Banking, the Relationship Manager will be charged with the
responsibility of establishing and deepening value driven cordial banking
relationships with all clients within the target market segments.
He/she will aim to increase the
Bank’s visibility among the target clients, to achieve the profit targets as
set by the bank, and work closely with product teams to identify cross-selling
opportunities and undertake the preparation of analysis or credit proposals as required.
The Role
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to:
- Build and nurture strategic relationships with
the clients to ensure that the Bank maximizes on the Business potential /
wallet size of the Customer.
- Continually recommend improvements and
adaptations to existing systems, processes and structures in order to
ensure current and future viability of the relationships.
- Continuously monitor and nurture the
relationships to ensure that clients are always satisfied with the Bank’s
services and solutions.
- Develop forecasts/quantify the expected
business from prospective clients based on comprehensively done and
updated account plans.
- Package winning value propositions targeting
major relationships with huge potentials for cheap deposits, quality
assets, and substantial Non -funded revenues.
- Identify key contacts and key business
influencers’ within the clients’ business and foster a relationship to
ensure cutting edge information about the client’s business objectives,
opportunities and threats for proactive management.
- Ensure an intimate understanding of the
client’s industry and business; analyze their modus operandi, management
practices and market conditions affecting the long term sustainability and
viability of the business and sector.
- Introduce specialist skills on specific
products and product mix at the appropriate time and level in order to
create solutions which effectively satisfy client needs.
- Initiate and monitor customer/Bank contact at
all levels, ensuring that customers enjoy the highest standards of
service.
- Proactively monitor markets and pre-empt risks
for both the Bank and the client wi timely identification of potential
problem accounts and formulating appropriate risk mitigating strategies
- Keep abreast of developments in the market; be
aware of projects to be carried out by parastatals, government ministries
and developmental agencies and their various sources of funding with a
view to market for collection business from cash rich corporates with
large collections volumes.
Desired Skills and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business related field:
Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or any
other relevant field from a recognized university.
- A minimum 3 years' experience as a
Relationship Manager managing clients in the public sector segment.
- Knowledgeable in Trade Finance transactions
and its associated processes with experience in corporate lending
especially to state owned institutions.
- Excellent understanding of credit, business
and industry-associated risks profile of diverse industries.
- Analytical and presentation skills for
pitching proposals and responses to Request For Proposals and for
preparing credit applications
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/GPSB/2015 by 24th December, 2015.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
