National Bank Chief Finance Officer, ICT Director, Chief Risk Officer and Credit Director Jobs in Kenya

Looking for high performing leaders

 
Our client, National Bank of Kenya (National Bank) is a major player in Kenya’s banking industry. 

It is one of the largest banks in the country giving financial services to all sectors of the economy. 

The Bank covers the financial landscape and continuously responds positively to the needs of its customers, shareholders and the economy besides offering traditional financial services and products. 

National Bank has taken a leading role in the issuance and promotion of modern delivery and payment systems. 

The Bank has also been involved in the stock market playing multiple roles as an arranger, underwriter and placing agent.

The Bank is also an appointed fiscal agent, registrar and market-maker in the secondary market.
 

The Bank rebranded in 2013 with its’ new slogan as “Bank on Better.” This is a brand promise to customers, shareholders as well as stakeholders. 

In keeping with this promise, National Bank is seeking to recruit highly competent, motivated and professional individuals to fill the following key positions:

Chief Finance Officer
 

Reporting to the Managing Director / CEO, the position is responsible for providing financial strategic leadership in the bank, providing efficient management of resources (stewardship) and providing support in the development and implementation of the corporate strategy of the Bank. 

To be appointed for the role, the successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or a related discipline. A Master’s Degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage. 

Relevant professional certifications e.g. ACCA, CPA as well as membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK are a pre-requisite.

Director, Information Communication and Technology
 

Reporting to the Managing Director/CEO, the position is responsible for developing and managing ICT strategies that are aligned to the corporate strategy to enable the business to achieve strategic and operational goals, and lead the organisation’s ICT capability to maximise returns from ICT investments to improve operational effectiveness.

To be appointed for the role, the successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems or a Business related discipline. A relevant professional ICT qualification is a pre-requisite. 

Chief Risk Officer
 

Reporting administratively to the Managing Director / CEO and functionally to the Board Risk Committee, the position is responsible for overseeing all matters relating to Governance, Risk, Compliance and Control Frameworks in the Bank and ensuring that these are present and operating effectively. 

To be appointed for the role, the successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or a related discipline and a Master’s Degree in Business or a related discipline. 

Relevant professional certifications e.g. ACCA, CPA, CISA, CRMA are a pre-requisite.

Director, Credit
 

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the position is responsible for management of the Bank’s credit function and providing leadership and guidance in all matters relating to credit management, credit approvals, monitoring and controlling the credit portfolio, as well as debt recovery to ensure that loan losses are minimized.

To be appointed for the role, the successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Finance or a Business related field as well as a professional credit management qualification.

For more details on the qualifications, experience and person specifications required for the positions above, visit our website www.pwc.com/ke/en/executive-search.html and send your application to reach us by Friday 17 June 2016.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to the roles.

Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three referees.

Only applications received online will be processed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form is not allowed.