Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. Reporting to the Head, Trade Finance, the position will be responsible for the implementation of the Trade Finance strategy and for growing the assigned Trade Finance client portfolio, and maximizing business volumes and revenues while ensuring compliance with all internal procedures and operational controls as well maintaining high level of customer satisfaction. .

Key Responsibilities:
• Grow Trade Finance business volumes and revenues, manage assigned client portfolio from deal origination; structuring and credit approval through to contracting and placement while ensuring that the process is efficient.
• Provide advisory services, as a Product specialist, on Trade Finance solutions, transactions and services to clients, internal business units and all other relevant stakeholders.
• Prospect for ‘new to bank’ clients in conjunction with Business Units of the Bank to offer innovative and customised solutions.
• Champion the delivery of consistent, seamless and trusted customer service to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
• Participate in the preparation of account plans covering all aspects of local and international Trade Finance in liaison with relevant Business Units of the Bank.
• Enhance the uptake of KCB’s Trade Finance products and services by existing and new clients through providing technical product expertise and conducting joint calls in partnership with relevant Business Units in the bank.
• Engage Relationship Managers and provide all product support needed for timely submission of quality credit proposals involving Trade Finance.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications;
• University Degree preferably in a Business related field from an institution recognized by CUE is required.
• Master’s degree or Professional qualifications in a relevant field preferably CPA/ ACCA / AKIB or Trade Finance certification will be an added advantage.
• Have at least 5 years’ management experience in Trade Finance with below responsibilities covering:
 Structured Trade Finance
 Sales, deal origination and execution.
 Relationship Management and Customer Service
 Financial Analysis and Business Performance Management
 Trade Finance Operations
 Credit Management
• Thorough knowledge of Corporate Banking & Trade Finance Products & Services with extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
• Deep understanding of Trade Finance Instruments
• Excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and develop strong business relations.
• A good understanding of Risk, Compliance policies and procedures.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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