Dealer, Money Market & Fixed Income Unit - KCB Job Vacancies

Dealer, Money Market & Fixed Income Unit
Job Ref: TREASURY06/2010

The Position

Reporting to the Head, Money Market & Fixed Income Unit, the successful candidate will provide efficient and effective support for managing a profitable portfolio through market operation as per ALCO guidelines

Key Responsibilities

To ensure that Investment is made as per ALCO decisionsTo satisfy our existing clients’ investment management needs and attract new clients through profitable market operationsTo generate income for the Bank through target investments as per plan.To ensure that the Bank complies with interest rate and liquidity mismatch risk guide lines of CBK and the Bank.Ensure increase in income and volumes from customers through, offer of innovative solutions and profitable trading in Fixed Income Market.Actively contribute to improvements in quality/efficiency of treasury products delivery process.Actively identify and market clients with potential to grow revenues from sales of treasury products and services.Assist in developing and maintaining client call and visit schedule and follow up on report action points.Keeping customers informed on what is happening in the market and concluding deals with them.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.At least 3 years general banking experience with at least a minimum of 2 years in a direct foreign exchange and money market trading and treasury operations in a dynamic dealing roomA good understanding of micro and macro economics to interpret likely currency and interest rate trends both locally and on the international marketsGood understanding of the CBK and Banking Acts and their implications on the organization.Strong all round knowledge of all bank products in the bank is critical due to the level of contact the job holder has with the Bank’s high end customersComprehensive understanding of the Treasury function from end to end including the back office processing componentComprehensive understanding of all Treasury products including foreign exchange, money markets, derivatives and fixed incomeA strong understanding of risk managementThe 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 21st October 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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