KCB Head of Assets and Liabilities Management Job in Kenya

KCB is looking for qualified individuals to fill the following key position:

Head of Assets and Liabilities Management
 

Job Ref: TREASURY 03/2015
 

Department: Treasury
 

Location: Kenya
 

The Position: Reporting to Director Treasury the role holder will be required to drive the Group ALM processes and generate Treasury revenue through strategic positioning of Assets and liabilities, ensure optimal pricing, effectively manage Liquidity, interest rate risks among other risks inherent to the Group balance sheet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the ALM team performance, development and motivation for the team and ensure strategies are executed and monitored for optimal revenue


• Lead the execution of both strategic and tactical management responsibilities


• Drive the use of cash flow forecasting process for the group as part of liquidity management and carry out liquidity scenario analysis.


• Advice on funding diversification to ensure an optimal funding mix is achieved.


• Support subsidiaries’ ALM process and make visits to optimize group performance.


• Actively participate during group ALCO and make presentations on market trends, bank’s cash flow projections and other ALM issues for decision making


• Engage regulators on emerging issues and ensure the bank meets regulatory requirements.


• Actively engage businesses regarding lending pipelines and give input on both pricing and funding solutions.


• Drive the FTP process to ensure the bank adopts the best pricing for both assets and liabilities as per the overall bank strategy.


• Relay macro-economic shifts or trend changes to relevant parties promptly to drive the right decisions for both assets and liabilities.


• Supervision of Treasury accounting related activities including: Derivatives, Fx Swaps, Fcy Loans, Investments, Forex settlements and other activities encompassing all treasury activity.


• Managing foreign currency exposure risks of the bank.

The Person:

• A University degree from a recognized university in a Business related field.


• ACI Dealing Certification is required.


• An MBA or Master’s degree or relevant professional qualifications in a relevant field will be an added advantage.


• A minimum of 6 Years’ Experience in Assets and Liability Management including 4 Years covering Fixed Income


• Experience in Treasury Back Office will be an added advantage.


• Experience in General Banking


• Good understanding of dynamics of Financial Markets and local and regional regulatory environment.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  

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 job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke

To be considered your application must be received by July 3, 2015.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.