Head of Business Banking Job in Kenya

Mar 4, 2016

Our Client a Banking institution seeks to recruit a self-driven individual to the position of Head of Business Banking.  

The successful candidate will be tasked with the development and marketing of Shariah compliant Banking products and services.

Build a high quality assets portfolio and grow wallet share of customer’s business transactions. 

He/she will be responsible for managing a team of Senior Relationship Managers and Relationship Managers.

The successful candidate will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Formulate marketing strategies of Business Banking (SMEs) customers for the purpose of acquiring deposits and providing finance;


• Plan and finalize annual marketing strategy to achieve financial & non-financial goals;


• Identify and segment target market and develop new business to broad base the portfolio and pursue growth opportunities;


• Build and maintain a high – quality portfolio of business banking clients;


• Ensure customer retention strategies are employed;


• Enhance the Bank’s profitability;


• Monitor changes in regulatory guidelines and oversee implementation of operational procedures and policies to ensure compliance with all guidelines; and


• Ensure efficiency in business processes and controls to minimise risk exposure.

Desired Competencies

• Drive for success;


• Networking & negotiation;


• Business development;


• Problem solving;


• Coaching, people development and passion for performance;


• Strong financial acumen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business, major in Finance, Marketing or Economics;


• Post Graduate degree or MBA in Finance/Strategy will be an added advantage;


• 8 years’ experience in Banking with at least two as a Senior Relationship Manager in Business Banking.


• Knowledge of relevant Shariah policies and processes will be an added advantage;


• Strong understanding of credit process & ability to prepare high quality credit applications; and


• Detailed knowledge of relevant bank policies.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and up to the challenge please visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm 9th March 2016.