Vacancies in Banking in Kenya

We are a leading commercial bank providing rewarding long-term careers to deserving professionals and are seeking to recruit for the following positions:

I. Product Manager
Ref: PM/1/12/2009

The Product Manager will report to the General Manager - Marketing and Product Development and will be responsible for:

• Generating, evaluating and crystallising new banking product ideas
• Developing and launching of new technology driven retail and corporate banking products
• Upgrading of existing banking products
• Lead managing new product implementation projects
• Performance managing existing products

Qualifications and competencies:

• Graduate, MBA preferred
• At least 5 years experience in banking of which at least 2 years experience in banking product development
• Good Knowledge of banking regulations and processes
• Good knowledge of banking ICT systems

II. Relationship Officers
Ref: RO/2/12/2009 (various openings)

The Relationship Officer will report to the Branch Manager and will be responsible for:

• Growing and exploiting business opportunities
• Managing existing and new relationships effectively
• Identifying the sale and effectively closing it
• Ensuring quick turn around time on relationship service delivery
• Enhancing and facilitating customer service
• Managing the credit portfolio effectively
• Participating in product development and marketing initiatives

Qualifications and competencies:

• A graduate from a recognized university
• At least 2 years practical experience as a relationship person in marketing and managing existing banking portfolio.
• Excellent communications, analytical and reporting skills
• Marketing, business development and relationship management skills
• Relationship management skills
• Computer literacy
• Team player

NB: Person not having experience in handling banking credit relationships need not apply

III. Asst. Manager - Credit
Ref: AM/3/12/2009

The Asst. Manager - Credit will report to the Manager - Credit and will be responsible for;

• Reviewing, analysing and vetting credit -applications from branches.
• Reviewing letters of offer for sanctioned facilities
• Participating in reviewing of the Bank’s credit policy and guidelines
• Identifying early warning signals through review of accounts
• Supervising the team

Qualifications and competencies:

• At least 7 years experience in banking out of which a minimum of 5 years practical experience in a similar position
• Graduate from a recognized university
• AKIB Qualification
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Banking Act and CBK Prudential Guidelines on Lending
• Strong analytical skills, keen on details and report writing skills.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver within the agreed timelines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead teams
• Knowledge and hands on experience in handling of Finacle Core Banking Software is an added advantage.
  

IV. Credit Officers
Ref: CO/4/12/2009 (3 positions)

The Credit Officer will report to the Asst. Manager – Credit and will be responsible for:

• Basic security documentation
• Maintaining records relating to credit applications
• Preparing various reports relating to credit
• Post sanctions credit administration follow-ups e.g. renewal of insurance, valuation reports, compliance to covenants etc.
• Monitoring of loan portfolio through preparation of reports and identification of delinquent accounts

Qualifications and competencies:

• A minimum of 3 years practical experience in loans and advances
• Graduate from a recognized university
• AKIB Qualification
• Strong accounting background and proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate good report writing skills
• Knowledge and hands on experience in handling of Finacle Core Banking Software is an added advantage.

V. Human Resources Officer
Ref: HR0/5/12/2009

The Human Resources Officer will report to the Assistant Manager - Human Resources and will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the recruitment and placement of staff
• Providing support to the line managers in the mentoring and coaching process
• Preparing letters of appointment and effectively managing the Bank’s induction program
• Updating job descriptions and periodically carrying out job profiling
• Conducting exit interviews and analysing feedback for management use
• Conducting Training Needs Assessment and in liaison with Assistant Manager, Human Resources, preparing the Bank’s training plans.
• Maintaining and continuously updating the recruitment data base
• Assisting in the management of various HR initiatives

Qualifications and competencies

• Graduate from a recognized university. Possession of a Higher National Diploma in Human Resources, will be preferred.
• At least a minimum of 3 years practical experience in HR.
• Computer literacy.

If you believe you have the required credentials and fit the required profile, please write in confidence with a detailed CV and indicating your contact numbers and current salary level, quoting the reference number.

Your application should reach the following address on or before the 25th January 2010.

DNA/486
P. O Box 49010 - 00100, GPO
Nairobi

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