Various Job Opportunities in Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB)

Procurement Manager, Property, Facilities and Office Equipment
 
Job Ref: LOG 02/2016
 
Department:Procurement
 
The Position:Reporting to Head, Procurement, the job holder will be required to  manage the procurement process within the category by offering commercial advice and authorization of contracts, purchase commitments and expenditure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify the category strategy, establish and lead cross functional teams to implement
  • Develop, implement and manage the procurement plan for the category; consolidation of Requirements, timing and sourcing methods
  • Optimize procurement spend within the category and ensure value for money and generate savings
  • Develop and maintain Business Continuity, Risk and Compliance Management & Regulatory controls for Category.
  • Use leading practice procurement tools to develop and implement the sourcing strategies
  • Relationship Management and engagement of Key Stakeholders for Category: continually monitor and understand internal stakeholder activities and requirements to offer effective procurement support within the category
  • Ensure that the KCB’s Social/Corporate Responsibility policy is invoked within the entire procurement process for the procurement category
  • Manage and develop supplier relationships to deliver performance on costs, service and quality
  • Provide input to facilitate review of policies, procedures and processes to align them to best procurement practices, and implement the standards, controls, processes and procedures.
  • Manage the Supplier Contract Calendar for the Category; Review expiries, inclusions, retirements, cancellations.
The Person:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Related field from a university recognized by Commission for University Education.
  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent is required.
  • Master degree  is an added advantage
  • A minimum 6 Years’ experience covering:
1.    3 years experience in Procurement Startegy Management
2.    2 years experience in Logistics
3.    3 years experience in Supplier management
4.    2 years commercial experience (negotiation, market analysis)
  • Appreciation of regulatory framework and internal policies.
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Demonstrate leadership ability capacity.
  • Strong Business and Financial Analytical skills.
  • Superior communication and inter-personal skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
  • Effective planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  


Auditor, Credit, Treasury and Legal Audits
 
Job Ref: AUD 04/2016
 
Department: Audit
 
The Position: Reporting to Audit Manager, the job holder will be required to provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes to add value and improve organization’s operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Contribute in conducting risk assessment for, and the development of annual internal audit plans for assigned audit assignments
  • Perform audit procedures to give assurance on effectiveness and efficiency of control environment, and compliance to KCB Group policies and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Prudential guidelines.
  • Review and evaluate the systems of internal controls and assess their adequacy and effectiveness in management of risks
  • Documents the results of audit work in accordance with internal audit guidelines and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
  • Review and evaluate the system of internal controls and assess their adequacy and effectiveness and propose value adding recommendations for improvements.
  • Document findings and communications on the results of work performed, for review by the Audit manager.
  • Implementing / managing a process framework and governance on enterprise level
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
The Person:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in LLB or Business Related field from a university recognized by Commission for University Education.
  • Possession of CPA/ACCA, ACI and CIA/CISA/ACIB qualification is an added
  • Diploma in Law for the Kenya School of Law is an added advantage.
  • Master degree  is an added advantage
  • Proficiency in the use of audit management software e.g. TeamMate
  • A minimum 4 Years’ experience covering 2 years in Internal Audit and 2 years in Credit, Treasury and/or Legal Audit.
  • Appreciation of Banking regulatory framework and internal policies.
  • Knowledge of Audit Standards.
  • Appreciation of the Bank’s Credit and Treasury products and services.
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Demonstrate leadership ability capacity.
  • Strong Business and Financial Analytical skills.
  • Superior communication and inter-personal skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
  • Effective planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  



Fixed Income Dealer, KCB Capital

Job Ref: 
KC 03/2016
 
Department: KCB Capital
 
The Position:Reporting to the Head of Brokerage, the position will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely execution of fixed Income trades for clients, while ensuring compliance to CDSC, CMA & NSE trading regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Grow the client base and revenue as per the set targets.
  • Develop and implement trading strategies.
  • Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and that trades conform to regulations of NSE.
  • Ensure appropriate response and resolution of queries and requests by clients within agreed timelines
  • Provide market and investment information to clients.
  • Execute orders in a timely and efficient manner
  • Monitor active orders for risk and optimal tactic selection
  • Manage order flow from clients, ensuring smooth processes and swift transactions
The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
  • University Degree preferably in a business related field.
  • NSE ATS Certificate is mandatory.
  • Professional qualifications (CFA/KIB/ACIB/CPA/ACCA) or MBA is an added advantage.
  • At least 4 years’ proven fixed Income trading  experience in  an Investment Bank or Brokerage
  • Experience in using Bloomberg and Reuters terminals will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of brokerage and advisory business environment, regulations and operations.
  • Excellent knowledge of the fixed income market.
  • Excellent, high quality interpersonal, presentation, problem solving, negotiation skills with the ability to positively and clearly communicate with a variety of constituents.
  • Ability to network through all open channels with large technological dependency for the target market.
  • Proven excellent analytical, planning, organization and execution skills.
  • Ability and flexibility to travel widely and be accessible to customers from different global time-zones.
  • A good understanding of risk, credit policies and procedures.

The above positions are demanding roles 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 May 13, 2016.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.