Consolidated Bank is Kenya’s SME bank
of choice that provides flexible financial solutions that support our customers
in achieving success.
The Bank is well positioned, with
presence in majority of the country’s business hubs to continually offer pleasant
and convenient services.
We seek to recruit a qualified,
experienced, competent and highly motivated individual for the following open
vacancy:
Overall Purpose: Reporting to the
Head of Treasury the successful candidate will be responsible for generating
revenue through active trading and management of the various treasury products
while mitigating underlying risks, to ensure growth of the bank’s forex
business on a sustainable basis.
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Pricing of clients’ currency
transactions as requested by the Corporate dealer.
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Identifying and employ the most
appropriate currency trading strategy for the bank.
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Manage FX exposure and maintain bank
balances on deposit in foreign banks to ensure funding for foreign exchange
position settlement.
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Negotiate prices for purchase and
sale based on demand, supply, and stability of currency.
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Refer to international bank market
rate to determine foreign exchange rates.
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Establish local rates based upon
international bank rates, size of transaction involved, stability of market,
and bank’s balances available to fund customer requirements.
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Monitor FX positions and cover
exposures and funding requirements as per the bank’s policies.
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Monitor international bank market
rates to determine foreign exchange rates for the retail business.
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Keep up to date with market
information and monitoring trends in currency pairings.
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Assist the Back Office department
with settlement queries as required.
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Prepare reports as and when required.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
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A Degree in Commerce, Finance,
Banking or other related subject.
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Be a member of ACI Kenya
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Four years treasury expertise in
analysis and trading in various forex market instruments
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Experience in foreign exchange
interbank trading.
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Expertise in use of Bloomberg,
Reuters and/or other dealing platforms,
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A Sound knowledge of business at both
corporate and industry level, along with a firm understanding of economic
principles, financial markets and instruments.
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Possession of an ACI dealing
certificate will be an added advantage.
Overall Purpose: Reporting to the Company Secretary and Head of
Legal Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the
following:-.
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Interpret legal texts for the Bank
and assist management in interpreting and applying statutes, rules and
regulations to ensure compliance of the Bank.
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Participate in preparing and/or
represent the Bank in judicial proceedings regarding enforcement of laws, rules
and regulations.
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Protect members and stakeholders
rights, privileges and interests in intellectual property and other product
innovations, processes through patents and copyrights and take the necessary
action to protect and preserve such rights from infringement.
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Assist the Company Secretary and
Legal Manager in researching legal precedents, investigating facts, preparing
legal documents/reports/correspondence.
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Negotiate contracts, leases, formal
agreements and other legal instruments between the Bank and other parties.
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Facilitate effective and timely
security perfection.
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Maintain legal data-base of the Bank
including recording information on on- going cases for the Bank, monitoring of
the cases and liaising with the advocates and the business to ensure successful
completion of matters.
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Maintain an updated legal library.
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Review of legal forms and documents
to ensure they are appropriate for business.
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Provide support in planning and
coordinating the annual general meeting (AGM).
Qualifications and Competencies
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Holder of LLB degree from a
recognized University.
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Post-graduate diploma in Law and
professional qualifications such as CPS will be an added advantage.
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Be an advocate of the High Court of
Kenya in good standing.
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Minimum three years experience in
providing legal services in a commercial environment.
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Strong communication, analysis
writing and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili.
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Proficiency in computer applications.
Relationship Manager, Government and
Institutional Banking
Overall Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Corporate Banking, the successful
candidate will be responsible for coordination and overall management of
deposits and other liability accounts for Government, Parastatals and
Institutional Banking.
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To market and maintain new and
existing Central Government, County Government, quasi Government and other
institutional clients as well as market Consolidated Bank as a banking partner
among these institutions.
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To increase the Bank’s visibility
among institutions through an aggressive calling program, obtaining feedback,
recommending and implementing appropriate solutions in line with
procedures/policies to satisfy needs, improve satisfaction levels and enhance
service delivery.
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Focus on marketing and establishing
key banking relationships and partnerships with NGO’s, schools, churches and
other institutional clients to enhance wallet share and enhance relationships.
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Manage portfolio growth for
Corporate, Institutions, Parastatals and Government Ministries and departments
ensuring that the bank maximizes its returns from the relationships and clients
remain completely satisfied.
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Drive and deliver exceptional sales
targets by identifying and meeting customers’ needs individually and as team.
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Grow current and fixed/call deposits
account business from assigned institutional relationships.
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Enhance customer retention and grow
other business lines contributing to overall bottom line through cross selling
other bank products.
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Building relationships by identifying
clients’ needs, and achieve business targets.
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Manage, lead and develop staff
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Prepare month-end business report
detailing performance results.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
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A degree in Economics, Commerce,
Business Management or other business related subject
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Ten years of commercial banking
experience, 4 of which should be in institutional banking and/or liabilities
management.
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Knowledge of banking products
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Skills in sales, marketing and
customer service and liabilities management would be a definite advantage.
Key Skills and Competencies
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Well developed ability to manage
business relationships
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Strong networking and relationship
building capacity
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Self driven, posses high levels of
integrity
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Maintain high levels of
confidentiality in all dealings.
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High level sales and marketing skills
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Strong communication and
interpersonal skills (oral and written)
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Leadership and management skills
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Analytical skills
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their
applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates,
detailed CV indicating work experience, daytime contacts and addresses of 3
professionally relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Friday, 22nd May
2015.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Ltd
P.O. Box 51133 – 00200
Nairobi
Consolidated Bank is an equal opportunity employer.
Only successful candidates will be
contacted.
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