Job Openings at Consolidated Bank of Kenya

Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited was incorporated on 7th December, 1989 . This was in an effort to stabilise the financial sector through the acquisition of nine insolvent institutions and thereafter restructuring them into a viable, professionally run commercial bank. The Bank enjoys an independent, dynamic, result oriented culture and a flexible and i...

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• Open Jobs
  1. Branch Managers - 3 Posts
  2. Business Development Manager – Trade Finance
  3. IT Risk Officer
  4. Manager, Credit Administration
  5. Manager, Credit Analysis
  6. Procurement Manager
  7. Relationship Managers– Corporate Banking - 2 Posts
• Method of Application

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience7 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldBanking&nbsp

Job Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the Bank’s strategy at branch level in terms of 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 reviews.
• Provide guidance and leadership to staff and be responsible for their training and development.
• Manage the performance of staff to ensure delivery of set targets through diligent performance management.
• 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

• Holder of bachelor’s degree in a business related field from a recognized university.
• Possession of professional banking qualifications such as AKIB and/or CPA (K) will be added advantage.
• At least 7 years’ experience in general banking, 3 of which should have been in branch management.
• Should have experience in Credit Analysis and administration.
• Should have thorough knowledge and understanding of the banking industry.
• Should have excellent inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relations.
• Should have strong leadership and people management skills with demonstrated competencies in championing high performance management.
• Should have excellent planning, organization, problem solving and analytical skills.

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience7 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldBanking&nbsp , Finance / Accounting / Audit&nbsp

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Head of Corporate Banking, the Business Development Manager – Trade Finance will be responsible be responsible for effectively growing and managing the trade finance portfolio across the Bank so as to achieve sustained business growth and meet revenue targets.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve set sales performance targets in trade finance, international banking services and other capital financing products.
• Formulate and implement sales strategies in trade finance and international business.
• Develop customized international trade finance solutions so as to maximize profitability on international business.
• Enhance internal and external trade finance profiles to promote business and generate new sales opportunities.
• Provide solutions that meet customers’ needs while adhering to the regulatory framework and the Bank‘s credit policy.
• Recommend and propose improvements in trade finance and international business products in order to remain competitive in the market.
• Ensure maximum utilization of trade finance facilities provided to clients and originate new trade finance deals/repeat business from these clients.
• Research and disseminate up-to-date market intelligence to different business units to ensure that opportunities are realized and risks mitigated.
• Work closely with various units to improve service delivery, aimed at a better customer experience.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Holder of a bachelor’s degree in a business related field.
• Possession of professional banking qualifications such as AKIB, ACIB or Trade Finance certification will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years’ working experience in banking, five (5) of which should be in Trade Finance and international business.
• Should have solid knowledge of trade finance products, import/export finance, commodity finance.
• Should possess strong credit risk management skills.
• Should have excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and develop strong business relations.

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience5 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldICT / Computer&nbsp

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Head of Risk & Compliance, the IT Risk Officer will be responsible for providing continuous independent risk management oversight on the Bank’s Technology investments and Information Security framework with regard to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the IT infrastructure, processing systems, and related resources in line with the Bank’s Information Security and Risk Management policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing the risks and exposures related to cyber security and determining whether they are aligned to the institution’s risk appetite.
• Monitoring current and emerging risks and changes to laws and regulations.
• Collaborating with system administrators and others charged with safeguarding the information assets of the institution to ensure appropriate control design.
• Maintaining comprehensive cyber risk registers.
• Ensuring implementation of the cyber and information risk management strategy.
• Safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
• Ensuring that a comprehensive inventory of IT assets is established and maintained.
• Quantifying the potential impact by assessing the residual cyber risk and considering risks that need to be addressed through insurance as a way of transferring cyber risk.
• Reporting all enterprise risks consistently and comprehensively to the Board to enable the comparison of all risks equally in ensuring that they are prioritized correctly.
• Conduct red team exercises (accurate simulation of cyber-crime attacks).
• Ethical hacking

Qualifications and Competencies

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Information Technology or related field from a recognized university.
• Possession of professional qualifications such as CISM, CISA, Security+, CASP, CCNA security or CISSP
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Should have a minimum of five years’ relevant working experience, with two years’ experience in IT Risk or Information Security.
• Should have experience and knowledge of best practice IT controls and thorough
• understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Should have experience in ethical hacking, control design, operation and effectiveness testing.
• Should have thorough understanding of security practices, the design of secure systems and the operation of security processes and technology. 

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience7 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit&nbsp

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Head of Credit Management, the Manager, Credit Administration will be responsible for ensuring credit processes and procedures are in place and are followed to ensure that the Bank is protected from its exposure to credit risk. He/she will ensure completeness of loan documentation, compliance with all approval conditions and credit policy requirements as well as portfolio quality management through monitoring and reporting to management and the Regulator.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Oversee sanctioning of disbursements after ensuring compliance with approval conditions.
• Oversee handling and safe custody of security documents to facilitate creation of the
• Bank’s Securities register, maintenance of the securities as well as discharge of the securities.
• Oversee preparation of Letters of Offer in compliance with conditions of approval.
• Oversee handling, maintenance and custody of credit files.
• Maintain a diary system to ensure that all covenants, credit documentation and collaterals are up to date in terms of insurance, rates, rents, revaluations.
• Oversee the timely preparation of accurate reports to the Head of Credit, Management,
• Auditors, Credit Reference Bureaus and the Regulator (statutory reporting).
• Oversee portfolio monitoring to ensure that loans are properly booked according to performance as prescribed in the Credit Policy and CBK Prudential Guidelines.
• Oversee the monitoring of the Portfolio in providing triggers and changes in performance of the loan Book.
• Provide leadership to and motivate Credit Administration staff.
• Participate in the regular review of the Credit Policy to ensure it captures any changes and development in Banking regulation as well as Legislation that affects the Business of lending.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Be a holder of bachelor’s degree in a business related field from a recognized university.
• Possession of professional banking or Accounting qualifications will be added advantage.
• Should have at least seven (7) years’ experience in banking, three (3) of which should be in managerial/supervisory position in a credit role.
• Should have thorough understanding of CBK regulatory framework and IFRS 9 financial standards.
• Should possess advanced excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally.
• Should have strong analytical ability and keen eye for detail. 

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience7 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit&nbsp

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Head of Credit Management, the Manager, Credit Analysis will be responsible for supporting the growth and sustained quality loan portfolio through sanctioning quality credit proposals. He/she will also support the development and review of credit products and review of credit processes.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Provide oversight for the Credit Analysis team to ensure all applications received are adequately analyzed for their suitability and decisions communicated to the proposers or recommended for approval by the Management Credit Committee within SLA.
• Ensure adherence to the Bank’s credit risk underwriting criteria as stipulated in the policies and procedures and ensure exceptions are escalated.
• Formulate, implement and ensure compliance to credit analysis strategies and policies.
• Review the credit policy from time to time and make recommendations to the Credit Committee.
• Develop credit information for use by Credit Officers and/or Committee in the making of lending decisions on new, renewal and extension of loans.
• Liaise with credit referencing companies on prospect/commitment clients and report underperforming files.
• Address customer financing needs through offer of suitable credit products.
• Monitor developments in the market place in respect to credit matters and provide feedback to management on Credit Policy and Credit products Review.
• Secretariat of the Management Credit Committee.
• Propagate and perpetuate a positive risk culture through communication, training, workshops, coaching and mentoring of all credit staff in the Bank

Qualifications and Competencies

• Be a holder of bachelor’s degree in a business related field from a recognized university.
• Should possess professional in banking such as AKIB or in Accounting such as Certified Public Accounting (CPA-K).
• Should have at least seven (7) years’ experience in Credit Analysis, three (3) of which should be in managerial/supervisory position.
• Should have sound knowledge of the Banking Act and the regulatory framework in the Financial Services industry.
• Should possess excellent credit analysis and financial analysis skills.
• Should have excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Should have great interpersonal skills, good customer service orientation and commercial awareness. 

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience7 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain&nbsp

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing the Procurement function and coordinating the overall procurement of goods, works and services in the Bank. The holder of the position will be at the forefront regarding the implementation and development of procurement strategies. He/She will be responsible for ensuring that the Bank business operations continue uninterrupted by providing efficient, quality and cost effective management of procurement services in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop annual procurement plans for the Bank and advise the Bank on matters related to procurement.
• Provide professional advice on procurement matters to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Work closely with other heads of departments to identify the most economic and reliable sources of goods and services.
• Prepare and submit various regulatory reports.
• Accountable for inventory management.
• Administer existing contracts, monitor contract escalations and pricing mechanisms.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance.
• Monitor activities against department objectives and submit performance reports to Management.
• Identify procurement process improvements and facilitate implementation.
• Develop the department’s human resources by enhancing professional development, performance management, training and development.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Purchasing & Supply Management or any other business related field from a recognized university.
• Should possess professional qualifications in Purchasing and Supply Management from the
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management.
• Must be a registered member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience at managerial level.
• Experience in public procurement will be an added advantage.
• Experience with an automated procurement system will be an added advantage.
• Must possess excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Should be a team player with good analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Should demonstrate high ability and creativity in cost management strategies.
• Should be dynamic, self-motivated and results oriented.

   

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience7 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldBanking&nbsp , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development&nbsp

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Head of Corporate Banking, the Relationship Manager – Corporate Banking will be responsible for building and maintaining positive business relationships with existing and potential corporate customers, provide personalized and efficient customer service, marketing and selling bank’s products, identifying opportunities for business growth, and resolving customer complaints.

Key Responsibilities

• Market for business including new assets and liabilities in both public and private sector.
• Develop and package winning value propositions targeting major relationships with huge potential for cheap deposits, quality assets, and substantial non-funded revenues.
• Analyze clients’ business and cash flows to make informed decision on level of borrowing.
• Prepare Credit Summaries for approval by the Credit committee and Board of Directors.
• Credit monitoring and control.
• Meet with clients, determining their needs and requirements, providing strategic advice, and managing their assets accordingly.
• Maintain good client/bank relationships for client satisfaction, thus ensuring mutual benefit of both client and the bank.
• Conduct risk analysis, preparing financial, asset management, and investment reports, reviewing policies, and developing strategies to maximize asset growth.
• Prepare management reports.
• Create, organize, and manage client portfolios of assets and liabilities, increasing their value, and minimizing risks.
• Monitor asset performance and recommend corrective measures
• Keep abreast of developments in the market; be aware of projects to be carried out by parastatals, government ministries and developmental agencies and their various sources of funding with a view to market for collection business.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Be a holder of bachelor’s degree in a business related field from a recognized university.
• Possession of professional banking qualifications such as AKIB and/or CPA (K) will be added advantage.
• Should have at least 7 years’ experience in Banking 3 of which should be as a Relationship Manager managing corporate clients.
• Should have excellent skills in Sales, Marketing and Customer service management.
• Should have strong analytical and presentation skills for pitching proposals and responses to request for proposals locations.
• Should have knowledge of various Bank products and services

Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their application in HARD COPIES quoting the title of the position applied for on the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed Curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and the contact information of three referees to:

The Head of Human Resources

Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited

P.O. Box 51133 - 00200

NAIROBI

All applications should be sent through the above address ONLY, and received no later than 5.00p.m. on Thursday, 6th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.