The Board of Directors of Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited wishes to recruit a Chief Executive Officer.
The Chief Executive Officer should be a high caliber, results oriented and self driven professional who will be expected to spearhead growth and diversification strategies to accelerate profits and shareholder value.Implementing the Board’s policy decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Bank’s vision, mission, goals and objectives through agreed performance targets.Implement the Bank’s strategic plan with reviews to realign the plan to contemporary changing situations.Ensure first class customer service driven through people, ICT and continuous service research and innovation.Ensure continuous product innovation and diversification covering a diverse customer range including individuals, retail SME’s and corporate clients.Continuously monitoring economic, business regulatory and other related trends to determine their potential impact on plans and operations of the Bank and initiating the necessary logistical steps.Forge strategic alliances with key stakeholders designed to market mutually beneficial and profitable products and services.Judicious cost management and cost containment without hampering growth.Prudent investment and risk mitigation strategies.Staff motivation and development to ensure retention of highly motivated and committed human capital.Masters degree and any other relevant qualifications.Senior business leadership training will be an added advantage.Possess a minimum of 10 years senior management experience, the last 5 of which should be in banking and or financial institutions.Should have extensive industry knowledge of the financial sector, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with highly demonstrable competencies in building shared vision, championing customer focus and managing people in a multi-cultural environment.Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.Should possess good knowledge of ethics, governance and operations of boards.Should be a member of a relevant professional body.The position offers a competitive remuneration package.
Interested candidates should send their applications, curriculum vitae, accompanying copies of certificates and testimonials to the following address:
The Chairman
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited
Consolidated Bank Building
23 Koinange Street
P.O. Box 51133- 00200-City Square, Nairobi
Kindly quote the reference No. CBKL/EXEC/001/2013 on the envelope.
If delivery is by hand or courier, the addressed application should be delivered to the Consolidated Bank Head Office reception located on 6th Floor of Consolidated Bank Building 23 Koinange Street.
Applications should include telephone Number(s), names and addresses of three referees together with details of current or past remuneration.
Applications should reach us on or before 2nd May 2013.

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Consolidated Bank seeks recruit competent and highly motivated individuals for the following positions:

Corporate Dealer

Reporting to the Treasury Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing client relationships and executing forex and money market transactions and ensuring clients have access to up to date market and pricing information.

Key Responsibilities

Selling and marketing of foreign exchange, money markets and other Treasury products to corporate customersRelationship management for the Bank’s Treasury corporate customersTo ensure efficient and prompt management of orders and execution of forex and money markets transactionsProviding continuous market update of product performance to assist corporate customers in making accurate investment decisionsLiaising with external intermediaries for execution of orders, settlement of trades and building relationships.Holder of Bachelors degree in Commerce, Finance, Banking and/or any business related field.Must be members of ACI Kenya in good standing.Must have a minimum of 4 years working experience in a busy Treasury department, two of which must be as a corporate dealer.Must possess sound knowledge of Financial markets and instruments, as well as banking business at both corporate and industry level, along with a firm understanding of economic principles, financial markets and instruments.Must be self-driven; possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and negotiation skills.Branch Manager

Reporting to the Head of Retail & SME, the successful candidate will be responsible for running an effective and efficient branch leading to higher staff engagement, customer satisfaction, profitability and growth in line with the Bank’s strategy.

Key responsibilities

Implement the Bank’s strategy at branch level i.e. growth in customer base with concurrent growth in branch liabilities and assets.Oversee customer service delivery, maintenance and improvement of Retail Banking service standards in order to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.Formulate and implement branch business plans, forecasts and budgets and ensure their control and periodic reviewsDevelop a high performing team committed to achieving success through each other.Implement and monitor the operational risk management guidelines for the branch.Support marketing initiatives and monitor and provide regular feedback on products performance.Maintain the look, feel and physical security of the branch premises as well as staff and customers.Qualifications and competencies
Be a holder of Bachelors degree in Business related fieldProfessional banking qualifications such as AKIB will be added advantageKnowledge of operational procedures, procedures and legalities relevant to branch operationsAt least 5 years’ managerial experience in the banking industryStrong selling, communication and presentation skillsAbility to lead teams and deliver business resultsCredit Officer

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Credit Officer will be responsible for growing a quality loan book by ensuring quality service delivery to customers while enhancing bank profitability.

Key Responsibilities

End to end responsibility for preparing a credit proposalInteracting with the clients for gathering approval requirements, financial statements and other inputs for performing the analysis.Working with the Branch Managers to structure credit solutions, and then take end to end responsibility for facilitating credit approval and delivering product to the client - preparing high quality credit proposals, addressing credit concerns, supporting credit middle office in getting documents executed, ensuing compliance with internal and various regulatory policies .Monitoring clients on an ongoing basis and preparing quarterly performance reviews for all borrowing clientsProviding all other post approval credit support as requiredQualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance related field.Good understanding and implementation of the credit policy and customer care.Lending and customer care experience to create a balance between credit risk and customer service.At least three (3) years experience in a credit function of a financial institutionStrong analytical skillsExcellent communication and presentation skills, with outstanding reporting skillsSolid understanding of financial reporting and ability to interpret financial informationInterested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, daytime contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Friday, 4th February 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Head of Human Resources
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Ltd
P.O. Box 51133 - 00200
Nairobi

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Consolidated Bank seeks to recruit a competent and highly motivated individual for the following position:

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER (LIABILITIES)
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Banking, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordination and mobilization of deposits and liability accounts for the Bank.

Key Responsibilities
• Preparation of action plans and programs for mobilizing deposits, opening of accounts and obtaining new profitable corporate business.
• Consulting and advising customers on appropriate investment options.
• Marketing for deposits in both local and foreign currencies from corporate customers.
• Consulting with the customers with a view to identifying their special needs and designing facilities that would best suit their requirements.
• Carrying out regular visits to existing and potential corporate clients and continuously assessing the quality of service given to each corporate customer.

Qualifications & Competencies
• Holder of Bachelors degree in Finance and/or business related field
• Professional qualifications in Accounting, Marketing and/or Banking such as CPA(K), CIM, ACIB or AKIB will be an added advantage
• Five years experience in a banking environment three of which should have been in liabilities/relationship management
• Must be self driven with strong communication skills and able to work with diverse teams

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, daytime contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Wednesday, 15th December
2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Head of Human Resources
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Ltd
P.O. Box 51133 – 00200
NAIROBI

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