Managing Director
Reporting to the KCB Group Regional Businesses Director and the KCB Bank South Sudan Ltd Board of Directors, this position is responsible for the general management of the KCB Bank South Sudan Ltd, formulation and implementation of strategy and plans to drive the growth, profitability and relevant market share increase in a manner that substantively contributes to the KCB Group Plc strategy and plans.
Application Developer
Risk Manager
Special Assets Manager
Reporting to the KCB Group Regional Businesses Director and the KCB Bank South Sudan Ltd Board of Directors, this position is responsible for the general management of the KCB Bank South Sudan Ltd, formulation and implementation of strategy and plans to drive the growth, profitability and relevant market share increase in a manner that substantively contributes to the KCB Group Plc strategy and plans.
Responsibilities
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Provide overall business and Company
Executive Committee Leadership as well as develop and implement the Company
Business Strategy.
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Championing modern and seamless end
to end banking services delivery through use of information technology to match
with the emerging industry trends to grow business, profits and manage change.
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Drive profitability, growth and
relevant market share whilst ensuring the KCB brand is strong and prominent.
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Leverage the opportunities provided
by KCB Group to generate business and referrals for business across the Group.
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Build partnerships with strategic
business units and stakeholders through effective communication and networking
as well as ensure compliance to statutory banking requirements.
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Promote customer centric culture to
provide exceptional service delivery at all business levels.
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Embed strong risk excellence culture
and adherence to internal controls and procedures.
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Ensure recruitment and maintenance of
good quality asset book
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Provide input in the development,
implementation and compliance with KCB credit policies and to also adhere to
best practices and prudential regulations.
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Monitor and respond to economic,
business and political trends and their impact on the Country Banking industry.
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Develop new Banking Products and
Services to meet the Market needs and expectations.
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Maintain corporate image, which
promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance.
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Develop a High Performing, Motivated
Cross-Cultural Team that will deliver business targets.
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Prepare and present KCB Subsidiary
periodic business strategy and performance updates as well as Market
environment assessments to the Country Board of Directors.
Qualifications
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University Degree preferably in
Business related field. Having a post graduate and or Banking qualification
will be an added advantage.
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8-10 years’ experience in commercial
banking with at least five years in a senior to top management position.
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Working knowledge of geopolitical and
economic landscape, the regional banking Industry, latest market trends as well
as challenges.
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Excellent Cross-Cultural People
Management skills, Team Motivation and Leadership Competence.
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Risk management and internal controls
knowledge and competence
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Networking and interpersonal skills
with proven people, leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
How to Apply
The above positions are demanding
roles for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the
successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly dmonstrate your abilities
to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and
submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application
must be received by Friday
8th March, 2019.
Qualified candidates with disability
are encouraged to apply.
Application Developer
Reporting to the Lead Applications
Developer, the application developer (integration support engineer) shall build
and customize applications, systems and interfaces to support the bank’s
digital platform, internal processes and other business units. The developer
will interact with third party service providers as well as other internal
digital financial services units.
The holder must demonstrate a strong
understanding of and high regard for hand-held devices and web solutions as
business delivery channels for both bank corporate and retail customers as well
as for online agency banking services.
Responsibilities
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Developing designated software within
the Bank to ensure that the software needs are met within the agreed timelines.
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Documenting system developments in
accordance to the application development policy.
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Defining designated business
functional and technical requirements that would guide procurement of various
software needed by the Bank
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Customizing and implementing acquired
software to enable automated functionality.
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Specifying and ensuring application
controls are incorporated during design of the software in order to check on
risk exposure.
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Defining and testing the software or
systems after development to ensure that the set functional and security
parameters are in place.
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Build interfaces between systems.
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Drive and deliver on the team goals
and objectives by offering effective participation.
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Defining and reviewing test strategy
and an operational test plan methodology.
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React quickly to application development
related security incidents to regain customer confidence
1. Develop applications and interfaces
2. Expands knowledge and capabilities to continually add
value and progress within the Bank Digital Financial Services team
Qualifications
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Degree in Information Technology,
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field
from an Institution recognized by the Commission for University Education
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3 years’ experience of Development in
a cross-platform, multi-tier environment with a bias in System Integration with
Telcos, Mobile Money Systems and ecommerce APIs e.g. Paypal, Mastercard, Visa
among others
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3 years’ experience of programming
language such as PHP, Python and/or Java, Angular Js, Vue Js is required
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2 years’ working experience in Web,
Mobile or POS application development & have demonstrable record of
accomplishment in development of digital products and solutions.
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2 years’ experience in integrating
with third party APIs preferably using REST, SOAP and TCP/IP protocols
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Experience in Core Banking System
programming would be an added advantage.
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2 years’ Relational database and SQL
development experience
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Open source framework experience such
as Struts, Spring, Caster, Quartz, DWR, JQuery
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Message based application development
using JMS, MQ Series/Rabbit MQ.
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Development experience using
RAD/Eclipse/Netbeans tool
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Web services standards and related
technology knowledge (XML, XSD, WSDL SOAP, Rest etc.)
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Knowledge in Administration of
application server (WebSphere, TC Server, Jboss, Tomcat) and MQ Series
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In-depth knowledge of software
development life cycle.
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Knowledge of IBM product suite (IIB,
WMQ, Datapower, BPM and/or ODM) would be an added advantage
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Strong passion for coding, and
technical aptitude, including the ability to understand detailed technical
information
The above position is a demanding
role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the
successful candidate.
How to Apply
If you believe you can clearly
demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to
our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application must be received by
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Risk Manager
Responsibilities
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Review industry rules and regulations
ensuring Capital Market Authority, Nairobi Security Exchange & Central
Depository Settlement Corporation regulatory requirements are compiled with
and/or operationalized in the business.
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Continuously monitor changes /
reviews in the regulatory framework ensuring that contractual documents;
policies and procedures are up to date and complied with.
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Monitor all Brokerage transactions
and advise on their potential adverse implications for KCB Capital while
ensuring the implementation of mitigating strategies.
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Continuously review and confirm that
all Risks aspects (Credit, Market, Legal and Operational Risks) affecting the
Business have been identified, assessed and controlled.
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Prepare reports for Management review
as well as for the Regulators within the stipulated guidelines and timelines.
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Review all complaints lodged by
clients and counterparties and recommend actions to address any weakness in the
Internal Systems that led to actions causing the complaint.
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Conduct surprise checks to monitor
and ensure adequate operational control standards are in place.
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Provide continuous training /
engagements to the Business team and other stakeholders on regulatory issues
pertaining to KCB Capital.
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Monitor the Company’s Risk Register
& KRIs ensuring adequate and relevant Business Continuity Plans are
maintained and tested regularly.
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Support the business in driving its
strategic plans including formulation of annual plans. Calculation of
Risk-Based Capital as per CMA requirements.
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Coordinate improvement of the
Company’s risk matrix to capture all the inherent risks and their mitigating
controls.
Qualifications
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Business related degree from an
institution recognized by Commission for Higher Education.
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Professional qualification in ACCA /
CPA (K) / CFA / AKIB or MBA is an added advantage.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in
Financial Services Industry; 2 years’ of which must have been in a compliance,
monitoring & reporting role as per CMA, NSE & CDSC regulatory requirements.
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Minimum of 2 years’ working
experience in operations role that is regulated by Capital Markets Authority,
Nairobi Security Exchange and Central Depository Settlement Corporation
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Sound appreciation of Risk Management
with a thorough knowledge of Brokerage / Investment Banking products &
services; internal controls, operations and regulatory environment
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Experience in Stakeholder management
and Relationship Building within Brokerage / Investment Banking sector
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Team player with demonstrated work
ethics; consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism.
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Effective prioritization skills to
meet a complex set of business demands and demonstrate delivery against
multiple objectives.
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Assertive, self-motivated with the
desire to succeed in a fast-paced financial services environment.
How to Apply
The above position is a demanding
role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the
successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities
to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and
submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application
must be received by Friday, 8th March 2019 https://irecruitment.kcbgroup.com/OA_HTML/IrcVisitor.jsp
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Special Assets Manager
Reporting to the Head Special Assets,
the position will be responsible for the implementation of the Special Assets
Sector strategy including delivery of turnaround strategies to a portfolio of
predominantly Corporate customers experiencing financial stress.
The role holder will make
recommendation on cases above discretion, monitoring the objectives, strategies
and actions that need to be adopted to address business-risk issues, reduce the
Bank’s risk and achieve long lasting turnaround solutions so that the customer
can be returned to acceptable Credit Risk profile.
Responsibilities
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To implement the Special Assets
Sector strategy in line with the overall Corporate Banking Strategy; to address
Business risk issues in Corporate portfolio in conjunction with the Corporate
Unit Heads/ Relationship Managers.
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Review and understand complex Early
Alert and Recovery Corporate client’s relationshipsBe the reference point for
Corporate Relationship and Credit teams for discussions on cases or where more
general input from turnaround “specialist” is required.
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Support the Corporate and Credit
Director in the early identification of problem accounts.
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Communicate key Risks on Deals both
internally and externally in a professional manner.
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Manage customer relationships
ensuring Business and Banking risk issues are addressed in a timely manner.
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Lead detailed negotiations with
customers, obtain commitment to implement appropriate strategies and actions to
improve Business and Bank risk concerns. Monitor customers’ progress by
appraising results revealed by their reporting.
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Sanction new lending propositions,
strategies and actions demonstrating well thought out decisions and judgement
for deals within discretion, undertake analysis and recommendations for
decision above discretion.
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Proactively develop and manage
relationships with key stakeholders including regulators, build and develop
relationship across the bank to breakdown silos and maximize business growth.
Represent the Bank in lenders meetings for syndicated or problem accounts.
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Develop a network of Professionals
contacts in order to maximize benefits in the development of Turnaround/Exit
strategies & solutions.
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Manage the Service Level Agreements
with the relevant stakeholders including Accountants, Turnaround managers,
Solicitors and Property professionals in preparation of instructions and review
of results.
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Ensure compliance to the Bank’s
policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Ensure sufficient IFRS9 and
Regulatory impairment is recognized for portfolio under control.
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Share ‘Lessons Learned’ with
Corporate Relationship and Credit teams.
Qualifications
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University Degree preferably in a
Business related field from an Institution recognized by Commission of Higher
Education.
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Master’s degree or professional
qualifications in a relevant field preferably CPA/ ACCA /CFA/ AKIB will be an
added advantage.
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Have at least 8 years’ management
experience in Special Assets Unit / Business Support & Recovery Unit;
having had 6 years’ experience with below key responsibilities:
1. Credit and Risk Management
2. Relationship Management
3. Financial Analysis and Business Performance Management
4. Corporate Portfolio management: Credit / Loan
Restructuring / Legal & Security Structures
5. Management of Delinquent Accounts / Recoveries
6. Leadership and Team management
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Thorough knowledge of Corporate
Banking Products & Services with extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
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Excellent interpersonal, and
negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong business
relations.
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A good understanding of Risk,
Compliance policies and procedures; Products, Credit Policies, Standards and
Procedures
The above position is a demanding
role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the
successful candidate.
How to Apply
If you believe you can clearly
demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to
our Recruitment Portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application
must be received by Monday, 18 March, 2019
Qualified candidates with disability
are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted
NB: In the event that you are invited
to interview for any positions, we will require that you provide us with the
following documents:
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National I.D.
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KRA Pin Card
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Birth Certificate of self
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Passport Photo (White Background)
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NSSF Card
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NHIF Card
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Police Clearance Certificate (less
than 5 Months old)
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Academic and Professional
certificates, including official transcripts
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Certificates of Service from previous
employers as applicable