KCB, renowned for its diversity and growth in the region is currently looking to strengthening its business development team with the aim of responding to growing client needs in order to enhance client relationships and increase shareholder value.
To this end the following challenging position has arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.
Divisional Director -Treasury
Job Ref No TREASURY01/2010
The Position
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Group Businesses the successful candidate will head the group’s treasury and will have the following key responsibilities:
* Strategic planning and execution of group and country treasury strategies to ensure group targets are met.
* Provide effective management of the treasury services that the group offers in the local and international money markets, bonds & fixed income markets as well as the derivatives market;
* Generate a higher volume of quality business from existing and new clients, leading to a higher return on assets and investments;
* Drive acquisition and growth of liabilities from institutional clients.
* Raise client service levels and ensure seamless customer service.
* Achieve optimum liquidity levels and managing risk and the ALCO process
* Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies (and where appropriate development of) group treasury policies related to, inter alia, cash and bank management, FX, hedging etc.
* Fostering excellent relationships with regulators and other stakeholders;
* Ensuring that a high level of staff development and motivation is achieved.
The Person
In order to be considered for the above position, all applicants should have:-
* A University degree from a recognized university in a relevant field, preferably with an MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualification;
* Professional Banking qualification or equivalent;
* Minimum 10 years proven working experience in banking, five of which must be as a Head of Treasury in a large bank or financial institution.
* Proven track record in strategic planning and money market management.
* Expert knowledge of principles, practices and techniques associated with cash management, banking, accounting procedures and concepts and investment management.
* Comprehensive understanding of all Treasury products including foreign exchange, money markets, derivatives and fixed income
* Ability to build and maintain Business relationships
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
The above position is a demanding role for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.
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 respective job title or ref no in the subject field to recruitment @ kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by 17th February 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Divisional Director -Treasury Job: Kenya Commercial Bank
