Head of Corporate and Investment Banking
Full time Bank Profile posted 7 months ago in Corporate Banking Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Career Level Executive
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Experience 8 Years +
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Gender N/A
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Industry Banking
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Qualifications/Experience
- Business Degree and a Relevant Masters’ Degree will be an added advantage
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), an added advantage.
- 10 years of experience at the Executive or Senior Management level leading major deals, managing large teams, and building a robust client network.
- Knowledge of Structured Trade Finance.
- An excellent working knowledge of Domestic and Foreign money markets and the foreign exchange market.
- Extensive knowledge of Project Management principles.
- A good appreciation and knowledge of Risk Management, covering Operational Risk, Market Risk, Counterparty Risk, and Credit Risk
- Previous experience in a Banking environment and proven experience in managing staff.
Key Result Areas
- Responsible for formulating the strategic direction of the Corporate and Investment banking division.
- Management & acquisition of clients in the Bank’s target market so that the bank & portfolio continues to grow.
- Prepare and agree on a Corporate Banking Strategy with the Country Executives that encompasses and supports the Wholesale Banking SBU vision.
- Disseminate the objectives and strategies of the plan to staff.
- Continuously monitor & review strategy.
- Work to maintain an orderly and efficient marketplace within the country drawing on support from the Central bank, local banks, and regulatory authorities.
- Investigate, develop, and promote new Corporate Banking products and services as required by internal customers and external customers of the bank.
- Play a leading role in the development of new products.
- Promotion of new products and services.
- Ensure effective management of Corporate Banking so that satisfactory audit outcomes are achieved.
- Proactively encourage and foster a performance culture within Corporate Banking embedding customer service and meeting targets.
- Manage and monitor business levels.
- Management of the credit approval system to ensure that the facilities are properly approved.
- Ensure appropriate approval is granted for any exceptions.
- Financial Performance- Responsible for Corporate Banking, Vehicle Asset Finance, and International Banking Budgets so that the Bank remains profitable.
- Strive to achieve a zero-defect operational standard.
- Provide support and assistance to internal and external auditors of the bank.
- Proactively manage all risks associated with the creation of assets.
- Ensure the financial objectives of the department are met.
- Maximize revenue generation and Minimize costs.
- Ensure adherence to the Credit Policy
- Maintain a healthy constant touch with clients and ensure their mandates to the bank are actioned on time so as to build client loyalty and first-to-mind banker of choice
- Define the targets and responsibilities of managers and manage and implement the performance contracts of all managers.
- Maintain and foster a focused, top-class work culture of all Corporate Banking employees.
- Ensure that staff pursues goals and training to maximize their potential.
- Identify and develop succession planning at all levels in the management hierarchy and include cross training as part of a defined staff development plan.