KCB Head of Securities and Documentation Job

Job Description

KCB is looking for qualified individuals to fill the following key position:Head of Securities and Documentation

Job Ref: CS 04/2015
 

Department: Legal
 

Location: Kenya
 

The Position: Reporting to the Company Secretary the job holder will be responsible for the management and custody of documentation and securities post-loan approval for KCB Group Facilities through provision of legal advice, management of external lawyers, perfection of securities, approval of disbursements and safe custody of securities.Key Responsibilities:

Lead and Direct Department Team

Develop and execute the annual departmental plan and budget within approved limits

Develop and maintain Business Continuity, Risk, Compliance Management & Regulatory Controls for Department

Relationship Management of stakeholders of the Securities and Documentation Department: International Businesses, Retail Branch Network, Corporate Banking, Credit Division, Mortgage Division, External Lawyers

Drive development of or the implementation of securities and documentation policies, standards, regulatory or industry determined procedures, staff work measures and service level agreements.

Responsible for data integrity, turnaround time and accuracy efficiencies of the Department Operations.

Oversight management of Letters of Offer, perfection and custody of all the Bank’s securities

Provide legal advice to Stakeholders in respect of securities documentation

Manage the approval of loan disbursements as per approved lending conditions

The Person:

Bachelors Degree in Law from a university recognised by Commission for University Education

Must be an Advocate of the High Court.

LLM will be an added advantage

8 Years Experience in similar role covering the following;

4 Years Loan Documentation/Conveyancing

4 Years Legal

Experience in Banking Operations and Credit

Familiarity with the financial industry and knowledge of regulatory guidelines.

Good Leadership Skills

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

How to Apply

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.