Senior Manager IT Applications & Asset Management
Senior Relationship Manager, Regional Markets
Senior Business Development Manager, Trade Finance
Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating
holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with
effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya –
incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 – and all KCB’s regional units in
Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB
Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation and all associate companies.
Senior Manager IT
Applications & Asset Management
IT Service Delivery and Relationship Management Department
supports all other System Application except Core Banking system. It
also manages all the assets by monitoring and manage Annual Operating Expenses,
Annual Project Budgets and Annual Licenses budget for the Applications
supported.
The job holder will ensure the management of Core Enterprise
Business Applications (except core banking system) and IT Assets are fit for
purpose by effectively contributing to their acquisition process, stability,
security, integrity, and efficient operation in order to maximize the benefit
of IT Application systems investments.
Responsibilities:
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Understand the strategic direction of
the enterprise and the supporting IT systems and architectures in line with
emerging technological trends and utilize this knowledge to educate both IT and
the business on opportunities to build better IT solutions that support and
drive business decisions.
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Contribute to the architecture and
technology needs of the organization based on new and emerging technologies,
and establish priorities and strategies consistent with business goals and
economic viability.
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Develop and maintain the strategic
and annual asset management plans aligned with the business strategy and
budget, and in consultation with Procurement and Finance where applicable,
develop asset needs assessment, acquisition management, operational and
disposal plans.
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Responsible for assembling project
plans and teamwork assignments of the IT Applications and Assets Management
Team, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying
resource needs, performing quality and performance reviews; and escalating
functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately.
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Responsible for tracking key project
milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of
customers; coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise that
impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.
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Develop risk management procedures,
business continuance scenarios, contingency and disaster recovery plans for the
managed central and distributed IT Applications to maintain operations during
downtime and/or major disasters. Identify and makes recommendations regarding
critical points of failure. Develop and implement procedures for business
continuance and disaster recovery plans. Proactive in building processes to
minimize/eliminate downtime.
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Develop Requests for Proposals (RFP).
Review proposed systems software for fitness for purpose and compliance with
applicable quality assurance standards before acquisition or implementation
Negotiate and manage vendor contracts and SLAs for Information Technology
services.
·
Define and implement IT Application
Delivery and Support plans and goals in support of the Business strategy and
goals of the organization.
Qualifications
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the
following:
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Bachelor’s degree in Information
Technology or related field of study.
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Professional qualifications such as
MCSE or MCITP.
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Project Management is added
advantage.
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6 years supervisory experience in
Information Technology with hands on experience in:
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Internet Technologies.
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Operating Systems.
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Database Management.
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Hardware Management.
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Knowledge on the principles and
practice of IT Assets lifecycle management.
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Experience in methods &
techniques for installation, administration, monitoring, upgrading and problem
resolution of central application software systems.
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Knowledge and experience in basic
budgeting, contracting, purchasing practices, policies and procedures in an IT
environment.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills
including teamwork, facilitation and contract negotiation.
The above position is 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.
How to Apply
Senior Relationship Manager, Regional Markets
Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating
holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with
effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya –
incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 – and all KCB’s regional units in
Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB
Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation and all associate companies.
Senior Relationship
Manager, Regional Markets
The Position:
Reporting to the Head, Regional Markets, the position will be
the principal contact between a designated portfolio of Regional Markets
customers and the Bank in order to drive business, manage profitability growth
and maximize revenue. This position will be responsible for the management of
Client relationships to deliver products and services from our Corporate
offices in Mombasa.
Responsibilities:
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To implement the Regional Markets
Sector Strategy in line with the overall Corporate Banking Strategy; to ensure
achievement of profitability targets through revenue maximization and prudent
cost management.
·
Drive sustainable growth through the
delivery of innovative and customized financial solutions to meet identified
customer needs.
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To build and maintain productive
strategic relations with Customers/ Suppliers/ Line manager/ Stakeholders to
drive the development and delivery of business solutions and revenue growth for
the Regional Markets sector.
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Ensure strong cross-selling of
existing and new products to existing and new clients; and in this process,
maintain effective liaison with all relevant Business Units in the Bank.
·
Champion the delivery of consistent,
seamless and trusted customer service to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
·
Ensure timely submission of quality
credit proposals in conformity with the Credit Policy guidelines and
requirements.
·
Maintain the quality of assigned
portfolio within stipulated Non-Performing Loans (NPL) and Portfolio at Risk
(PAR) parameters.
·
Ensure timely 68preparation of
relevant reports and daily monitoring of accounts to ensure facilities have
accurate interest rates within the approved limits and taking remedial actions,
in line with policy.
·
Ensure compliance to the Bank’s
policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
·
Lead, motivate, and continuously
develop a credible high performing team.
Qualifications
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the
following:
·
University Degree preferably in a
Business related field from an institution recognized by Commission of Higher
Education.
·
Master’s degree or Professional
qualifications in a relevant field preferably CPA/ ACCA or AKIB will be an
added advantage.
·
8 years’ experience in managing
Regional Markets (Coast, Western, Rift & KCB Subsidiary) Portfolio with
below responsibilities:
o Sales; deal origination and execution of customized financial
solutions
o Relationship Management and Customer Service
o Financial Analysis and Business Performance Management
o Product Development and Portfolio Management
o Credit Management
o Transaction Banking & Product Services
o Cash Management
o 4 years’ experience in Project Management, Asset Based Financing
& Trade Financing
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Advanced knowledge of Corporate
Banking Products & Services within Banking Industry.
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Willing to be located in Mombasa.
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Excellent interpersonal and
negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and
develop strong business relations.
·
Advanced leadership skills with
demonstrated competencies in championing high performance management.
·
A good understanding of Risk,
Compliance policies and procedures.
How to Apply
Senior Business Development Manager, Trade Finance
Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is
registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a
licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding
company oversees KCB Kenya – incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 –
and all KCB’s regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and
South Sudan. It also owns KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation and
all associate companies.
Senior
Business Development Manager, Trade Finance
The Position:
The Trade Finance Unit is responsible
for developing and growing Trade Finance business in the Bank. With a team
of Trade Product Specialists, its services and products are availed to all
customer segments from Retail to Corporate Banking in partnership with business
and relationship teams across the Bank. The unit also serves as a Centre
of Trade Finance expertise for the KCB Group.
Reporting to the Head Trade Finance,
the position will be responsible for the implementation of the Trade Finance
strategy, growth of Trade Finance incomes and business volumes through
effective management of the assigned portfolio of Trade Finance clients across
a spectrum of sectors whilst ensuring high level of customer satisfaction and
compliance to internal procedures and operational controls.
Responsibilities:
·
To implement the Trade Finance
strategy in line with the overall Corporate Banking Strategy; to ensure
achievement of profitability targets through revenue maximization and prudent
cost management.
·
Drive the growth of Trade Finance
incomes, business volumes and manage assigned portfolio from the process of
deal origination, structuring and credit approval to contracting and placement
to ensure that the process is finalized within optimal time.
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Participate in the preparation of
annual business development plans covering all aspects of International Trade
Finance.
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Provide expert Advisory services on
Trade Finance products, services, solutions and transactions to Clients, Sales
and Colleagues and all other relevant stakeholders.
·
Build and maintain productive and
strategic relations with customers/ suppliers/ line manager/ stakeholders to
drive the development and delivery of business solutions and revenue growth for
the portfolio.
·
Prospect for ‘new to bank’ clients in
conjunction with Relationship Managers and offer innovative and customised
solutions.
·
Champion the delivery of consistent,
seamless and trusted customer service to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
·
Provide leadership to assigned direct
reports and continuously develop a high performing team.
·
Develop, implement and manage a range
of innovative Trade Finance products and solutions so as to meet customer requirements
and achieve business objectives.
·
Enhance uptake of KCB’s Trade Finance
products & services by existing and new clients by providing technical
product expertise and conducting joint calls in partnership with other relevant
business units.
·
Track customer and competitor
activity; analyse relevant market and industry data to identify opportunities
for innovation and business growth.
·
Ensure timely submission of quality
credit proposals in conformity with the Credit Policy guidelines.
·
Ensure compliance with the Bank’s
policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
For the above position, the
successful applicant should have the following:
·
University Degree preferably in a
Business related field from an Institution recognized by Commission of Higher
Education.
·
Master’s degree in Business or
professional qualifications in a relevant field preferably CPA/ ACCA / AKIB or
Trade Finance certification will be an added advantage.
·
Have at least 8 years’ management
experience in Trade Finance with below responsibilities:
o Structured Trade Finance
o Trade Finance Operations
o Sales; experience in deal origination and execution
o Relationship Management and Customer Service
o Financial Analysis and Business Performance Management
o Product development
o Credit Management
o Team management
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Advanced knowledge of Corporate
Banking & Trade Finance Products & Services in Banking Industry.
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Expertise understanding of Trade
Finance Instruments
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Excellent interpersonal, and
negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and
develop strong business relations.
·
A good understanding of Risk,
Compliance policies and procedures.
Other Duties:
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Deputize the Head, Trade Finance.
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Product training to Bank staff across
the Group on Trade Finance products
How to Apply