Head Corporate Credit Job at National Bank - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Head Corporate Credit

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Banking , Category: Management ]

 

Jobs at:

National Bank

Deadline of this Job:
03 April 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Job Ref No. HR/038/2020
Division: Credit
Reporting to: Director Credit
Position Scope: Reporting to the Director Credit the role holder will be responsible for credit approvals for corporate loans through analysis of credit applications in accordance with the Bank’s lending policies, CBK Prudential Guidelines and best practice to achieve quality growth in the retail asset book in line with the strategic plans. .

Key Responsibilities
• Spearheading a team of Corporate Credit professionals, whilst supporting creation of Credit Policy, Strategy and Mandate
• Support in development of risk appetite guidelines and policy/procedures and credit discretion with sign off approval/ signatory authority on top-end credit decisions
• Develop and enhance the Credit Reporting & Monitoring framework which meets the requirements of various external & internal stakeholders
• Assist the Director Credit in carrying out responsibilities pertaining to Board Credit Committee which includes preparation of the information pack and responding to data/ analytical requests from the Committee
• Assist the Director Credit in the review of Credit Policies & Standards in order to ensure that these reflect the best practice
• Contribute proactively to various risk related projects and initiatives owing to synergies (e.g. stress testing, IFRS 9); especially on aspects pertaining to credit measurement
• Contribute to system enhancement and implementation projects in the credit risk space (e.g. Credit Management System) by providing requirements and design inputs, particularly with regard to credit risk recognition and measurement.


Job Skills: Not Specified


Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science or related fields from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant ( CPA- K) or its equivalent
• Eight (10 years’ experience in Credit function out of which 5 years should be at Head or senior management level in a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of Credit analysis and policies
• Good understanding of Risk Management principles
• Good understanding of Basel III and evolving regulatory guidelines in this space
• Possess strong problem solving skills (hypothesis-driven thinking, analytical, quantitative etc.)
• Business acumen/ commercial awareness; ability to thoroughly and independently assess business strategies, alignment and implementation plans.
• Leading teams; capable of empowering and leading teams to meet Bank goals
• Leading change; proven change management capability to drive and align teams to strategy.
• Innovation; able to keep up with trends of meeting the demands of internal and external customers and controls thereof.


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Education Experience: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria for the above role, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae through the link provided below.
Please indicate your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
To be considered, submit your application on or before by 3rd April 2020.
  https://nbk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the recruitment and selection process.
National Bank of Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 3rd April 2020
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 23-03-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-03-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 23-03-2065
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