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  • Manager, CIB Credit

    Manager, CIB Credit

    Manage a portfolio of counterparty credit risks associated with lending, trading, and investing activities, with the primary objective of assessing and managing risk within acceptable parameters as well as manager a team of other Credit Analysts.
    Job Purpose

    Ensure the effective management of Credit Portfolio Allocated.
    Demonstrate complete ownership and thorough understanding of the risk profile of the credit portfolio allocated.
    Formulation and recommendation and/or evaluation of credit proposals, with a comprehensive risk assessment for new or increased facilities, as well as annual risk reviews on the existing portfolio base. This will usually entail visiting the customer and engaging at MD (Managing Director), FD (Financial Director) or FM (Financial Manager) level, and where necessary. Present applications to Credit committees consisting of Exco members.
    Coordinate and ensure that the post-approval implementation of facilities and legal documentation is in accordance with the conditions of sanction.
    Follow up and address non-adherence to terms and conditions of sanction by counterparties; to consider the inherent risk therein and to make recommendations as to action to be taken to regularise or mitigate such increased risk
    Coordinate research in respect of industry and market risk in relation to counterparty exposures on the underlying portfolio.
    Articulate credit appetite based on risk appetite for sector and give guidance structure of deals and documents (legal and collateral) required.
    Complete effective financial analysis of counter party credit risks.
    Undertake quantitative and qualitative financial analysis to develop a comprehensive understanding of counter party risks for new or increased facilities. Conduct annual risk reviews on the existing portfolio base.
    Make timeous, sound and pragmatic recommendations and decisions in managing accounts within portfolio.
    Effective Management and completion of all other required administration.
    Daily management, escalation and control of portfolio irregularities.
    Participate in projects as delegated from time to time.
    Management of excesses on portfolio.
    Keep abreast of industry specific knowledge and key developments.
    Participate in and remain abreast of market developments.
    Stay attuned to industry and market risk developments and trends in relation to counterparty exposures and their impact on the underlying portfolios.
    Ensure an efficient and effective leadership and staffing process.
    Oversee the moderation and relative distribution of performance appraisals in line with overall business performance for the area.
    Together with Human Capital for the area, determine the people strategy for the area with a focus on talent management, resourcing, development and retention.
    Ensure efficient and effective stakeholder engagement.
    Proactively develop and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
    Hold primary relationship with clients and handle all aspects of client interaction including coordinating and execution of transactions.
    Work closely with front office to secure deals by providing the appropriate structuring advice at the appropriate DA (Delegated Authority) level.

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Undergraduate Degree in Business Commerce or equivalent.
    Masters Degree in Business Commerce will be an added advantage
    3-4 Years in corporate credit through conceptual and practical knowledge of credit procedures, policies and standards, as well as a thorough understanding of products and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risk. Understanding of Basel and broader regulatory and compliance requirements.

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    Good understanding of vanilla lending and derivative products and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risks, including the documentation required/presented to manage that risk.
    Well developed knowledge of financial markets, global economy and appropriate regional geographies in which portfolio operates.
    Good understanding of accounting (both management and financial accounting) to analyse financial strengths and weaknesses of clients and identify potential risks to credit proposals.
    Understanding and working knowledge of risk systems monitoring and its related procedures for analysing the account behaviour of clients and identifying trends and shifts in credit risk profiles.

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise
    Technical Competencies

    Risk Analysis
    Risk Measurement
    Risk Identification

    Apply via :

    careers.peopleclick.eu.com

  • Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance Manager (Kenya)

    Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance Manager (Kenya)

    Roche is seeking a Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Manager to service Diagnostics, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The role will entail managing the regulatory and quality functions for Diagnostics in the export regions and to support the export distributors in country.

    Among other duties, the role will entail:

    Quality System Management

    Conduct management reviews of the Quality Management System (QMS) by presenting and tracking performance against standards.
    Implement quality systems in line with ISO and Divisional standards by reviewing and understanding divisional SOP’s, analyze their impact in the local environment and effecting relevant aspects.
    Maintain the QMS by analyzing processes and identifying discrepancies against requirements and implement updates.
    Address changes by evaluating the impact of change and identifying the correct processes, agreeing the action plans with the impacted parties and implementing the change using the appropriate SOPs and/or change processes.
    Implement CAPA management by identifying the probable root cause, identifying the relevant corrective and/or preventative actions, executing the identified action and evaluating the effectiveness.
    Conduct quality risk assessments by implementing the quality risk management SOPs, identifying risk areas and risk mitigation measures, advising on measures to be implemented, implementing risk mitigation measures and tracking effectiveness.
    Manage data integrity by implementing relevant SOPs and documentation practices, reviewing data and documentation, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective action daily
    Support quality audits by performing self-inspections, performing external audits, identifying audit queries, drafting audit reports, engaging with the relevant parties to implement corrective action and following up on agreed actions in line with the audit plan.
    Support the recalls process by liaising with the distributor to facilitate recall, contacting customers and reconciling the returned goods.
    Perform the annual product quality review by implementing the SOPs in line with the plan and drafting the summary annually.
    Maintain knowledge on PQS by participating in training, reading and understanding SOPs and attending other learning platforms.

    Case Management and Governance

    Manage cases received by analyzing and identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action in line with Case Investigation Resolutions.
    Complete case reviews on a monthly basis by assessing sampled cases against the required standards and support case owners to resolve.
    Create awareness on case management by facilitating training based the relevant standards.
    Act as deputy LSO in the territory

    Regulatory Affairs

    Support the registration of products by compiling, submitting and following-through on all Marketing authorisations with relevant authorities in line with in country guidelines.
    Maintain authorized products by submission of variations and renewals and supplementary marketing authorisations.
    Maintain licensing requirements by collating records of new products and updating regulators on the new products.
    Support registration of electronic products by submitting and following through of the application to the relevant authority.
    Establish relationships with regulatory authorities, with local industry medical device and IVD through attendance of meetings and working with industry peers to lobby Ministry of Health on matters of a regulatory nature.
    Engage product managers on laws and regulation that would affect business process by providing the changes.

    Post Market Surveillance

    Report all adverse events with Regulatory authorities and facilitate recalls by investigating the recall, preparing and submitting communications, answering queries and providing additional information where applicable.
    Support product notifications (safety board notifications and quality notifications) by identifying customers affected by the notifications, communicating the notification details, facilitating that corrective action is implemented and providing feedback to the Safety Board.

    Supply Chain Management

    Support the release of commercial product batches that are affected by deviations to the local applicable market by reviewing compliance with the local regulations, Roche guidelines and the marketing authorization and required KPI’s, identifying anomalies and providing recommendations and feedback.
    Support the returns process by implementing the SOP, evaluating returned goods and accompanying information and deciding on the disposition as required.
    Support the supply chain performance by monitoring the 3PL quality KPIs on a monthly basis and as required.

    Contract Management

    Assist with oversight of warehouse and distribution providers by monitoring compliance with the required standards and in line with the quality agreement, implementing the SOPs, identifying areas of concern and addressing these with the service providers until resolved. 
    Monitor and support the implementation of local Roche SOP’s, analytical methods and working instructions at the contract laboratory by drafting required documentation, monitoring implementation, addressing any areas of non-conformance or non-compliance and implementing corrective action.

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Liaise with internal and external stakeholders by providing input on quality standards and procedures, liaising with them on procedures and building skills in the quality standards and procedure requirements.

    You, as an ideal candidate, will have the following skills, experience and education:

    Required Qualification: NQF 7 in Sciences related degree or equivalent.
    Required Experience:  3 – 5 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device environment in a Regulatory and Quality Assurance Management role. Demonstrated experience in maintaining and upholding rules and SOPs is required as well as knowledge of regulatory frameworks and regulations.

    Apply via :

    roche.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Demand Planning Analyst

    Demand Planning Analyst

    Roche in Johannesburg, Nairobi or Lagos is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to build sales forecasts (instruments, reagents, consumables) in cooperation with the countries in South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa region, which will be used as basis in the Sales and Operations Planning. The role will involve managing the supply of Finished Goods, reagents /consumables, instruments and packaging Materials (PM) (excluding spare parts). Ensuring that these are systematically delivered to local 3PL facilities complete in quantity, in good quality condition, on the most economical and timely basis (Distribution costs, costs of inventory, scrap costs). The role will ensure the continuous improvement of thesales forecasting processes, systems and interfaces to distributors.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Among other duties the role will entail:

    Demand Forecasting:

    Planing future market demands in cooperation with countries, marketing and other S&OP stakeholders; maintaining data in SAP APO, providing input to Sales and Operations through demand review meetings with countries.
    Preparing background information (demand history, sales trend and seasonality) to support sales forecasting.
    Liaising with Marketing to include relevant information on supply chain disruptions (bottlenecks, allocations) or product lifecycle changes (phase-in, phase-out).
    Working with the Sales and Marketing teams to integrate market intelligence into the forecast.
    Preparing and supporting the Forecast Review process.
    Measuring and reporting on forecast accuracy.
    Leading root-cause analysis into major forecast variances.
    Leading initiatives to improve forecast accuracy.
    Developing and monitoring SAP settings  for “consuming the forecasts” and accepting orders.
    Working with the New Product Development team to forecast sales of new products and changes in product lifecycle (phase-in and phase-out).
    Monitoring and reporting on significant variances between sales forecasts, budgets and business plans.
    Coordinating with production planners (global planners or divisional logistic hub) in handling exceptions.
    Ensuring that the sales forecasting systems are used effectively.
    Providing input to the development of inventory policies and parameters.

    Liaison with Material Master Administrator

    Ensuring that material setup in SAP when requested by local Marketing or when the product is launched globally and needs to be added it in affiliate’s assortment.
    Continuous maintenance and updates of master data, according to the life cycle of each individual item.

    Liaison with Inbound Logistics Manager and Inventory Controllers

    Warehouse coordination and communication: coordinate stock movements, claims and issues with the warehouse.
    Shelf Life Monitoring – Guarantee that stock in the warehouse meets the predefined minimum shelf life (MSL). Define MSL per product, whenever applicable.
    Informing Marketing and other internal stakeholders about the MSL per product.
    Liaising with Inventory Controllers to ensure that products that are blocked or under investigation by quality department are under quarantine (not available for sales orders).
    Prevention of local supply chain vulnerabilities (e.g. supply interruption, write-offs, expiries) and apply CAPA thorough liaison with other Suppy Chain roles (e.g. Inbound Logistics Manager, Inventory Controller) and considering forecasted demand and outputs from stakeholders (global planning communications, country reviews, marketing, Sales and Operation Planning process).

    Customer Relationship Development

    Develop robust planning procedures in close collaboration with the logistics proxy in the countries, develop robust planning procedure and liaison with distributors.
    Developing and roll-out Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the sales forecasting processes for South Africa, East Africa, West Africa and rest of SADC and for each country of the region.
    Development and roll out standards on S&OP process that guarantee smooth processing. 

    IT Improvements and Testing

    Developing and requesting IT improvements in SAP with local and/ or global IT department.
    Processing of tests for changes in SAP, coordinated by global or local IT.

    You, as an ideal candidate, will have the following skills, experience and education:

    Essential: Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration
    Preferred: BTech or related degrees as per the above (NQF Level 7)
    Experience: 2-3 years technical support services experience – medical diagnostic industry experience is preferred.
    The successful candidate needs to be in possession of a valid drivers license and have a valid passport (within 3 months of employment)

    Qualifications & Experience Required:

    BSc degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration or equivalent (based on professional experience)               
    At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain / Demand Planning
    Expert in SAP/APO module would be an advantage           

    Must have knowledge of:

    Demand forecasting
    Sales and Operation Planning

    Apply via :

    roche.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Sales Operations Intern – 6 Months

    Sales Operations Intern – 6 Months

    Job Description

    Support existing sales operations team
    Order planning and entry in the SAP system
    Sales analysis and reporting
    Ensuring contract and compliance documentation for some processes
    Improving existing sales processes
    Gain extensive ERP (SAP) knowledge

    Desired Skills and Experience

    Your competencies and qualifications:

    Education:

    Tertiary qualification : Business related field

    Experience and Skills:

    Experience with ERP system(s)
    Excellent knowledge of Ms Office
    Customer oriented
    Strong Business Acumen

    Your personal Characteristics and skills:

    Good communication skills
    Detail Driven
    Team Play
    Problem solving skills

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Programme Manager, Africa

    Programme Manager, Africa

    Are you looking for an opportunity where you can combine your hands-on project management skills with creativity and your skills in stakeholder engagement? Do you have a good international business and healthcare understanding as well as a strong intercultural awareness? Join our highly passionate and motivated team as our new Programme Manager responsible for our programmes in Africa and change lives of people with haemophilia and allied disorders in the developing and emerging parts of the world.

    The Job

    To strengthen the NNHF team we are looking for a highly dedicated and motivated individual to take responsibility for the foundation’s programmes in Africa, to contribute to our overall programme portfolio and strategy as well as our international initiatives and platforms to leverage learnings. A critical success factor within your job will lie in your ability to build strong relationships in a complex and diverse stakeholder environment.

    Your Main Responsibilities Are

    In this position you will report to the General Manager of the NNHF based in Zurich and work closely together with the NNHF Communications Manager, other Programme Managers located in different regions, local programme partners and community stakeholders.

    Management and proactive development of a growing international programme portfolio and related innovative programme and service offering.
    Sustainable local impact creation, measurement and communication – making a difference to the haemophilia community worldwide. Including acquisition, internal processes, budget management and controlling, progress monitoring and reporting of local outcome and impact of programmes.
    Leverage learnings within the NNHF team, amongst partners worldwide and with other international stakeholders through various initiatives and platforms.
    Congress representation and preparation and hosting of programme related events.

    Qualifications

    University education leading to MSc degree or higher, preferably in public health, international relations, medicine, social sciences, business administration, and/ or economics.
    You have a solid international working experience in science, business, development work or management consulting with emphasis on healthcare; experience in corporate social responsibility, international non-profit work or policy development and advocacy is an advantage.
    You are fluent in English; fluency in French, Portuguese, Swahili and/or another major world language is an advantage.
    We expect that you possess strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) and strong cross-cultural skills, intercultural awareness and positive team spirit.
    As stakeholder management is an important part of the job, you should be able to have strong cross-functional relationship and trust-building skills; capability of being a good ambassador and an excellent project manager with systematic working style.
    Resourcefulness in solving problems and diligence in operating in a complex stakeholder environment will be part of your daily work.
    You are willing to travel globally, mainly within Africa, ~30-40% of the time.

    If you believe you are qualified for this position and would like to join our team, please:

    Apply via :

    info@nnhf.org

    ordisk.com

  • Manager, CIB Credit

    Manager, CIB Credit

    Manage a portfolio of counterparty credit risks associated with lending, trading, and investing activities, with the primary objective of assessing and managing risk within acceptable parameters as well as manager a team of other Credit Analysts.

    Job Purpose

    Ensure the effective management of Credit Portfolio Allocated.
    Demonstrate complete ownership and thorough understanding of the risk profile of the credit portfolio allocated.
    Formulation and recommendation and/or evaluation of credit proposals, with a comprehensive risk assessment for new or increased facilities, as well as annual risk reviews on the existing portfolio base. This will usually entail visiting the customer and engaging at MD (Managing Director), FD (Financial Director) or FM (Financial Manager) level, and where necessary. Present applications to Credit committees consisting of Exco members.
    Coordinate and ensure that the post-approval implementation of facilities and legal documentation is in accordance with the conditions of sanction.
    Follow up and address non-adherence to terms and conditions of sanction by counterparties; to consider the inherent risk therein and to make recommendations as to action to be taken to regularise or mitigate such increased risk
    Coordinate research in respect of industry and market risk in relation to counterparty exposures on the underlying portfolio.
    Articulate credit appetite based on risk appetite for sector and give guidance structure of deals and documents (legal and collateral) required.
    Complete effective financial analysis of counter party credit risks.
    Undertake quantitative and qualitative financial analysis to develop a comprehensive understanding of counter party risks for new or increased facilities. Conduct annual risk reviews on the existing portfolio base.
    Make timeous, sound and pragmatic recommendations and decisions in managing accounts within portfolio.
    Effective Management and completion of all other required administration.
    Daily management, escalation and control of portfolio irregularities.
    Participate in projects as delegated from time to time.
    Management of excesses on portfolio.
    Keep abreast of industry specific knowledge and key developments.
    Participate in and remain abreast of market developments.
    Stay attuned to industry and market risk developments and trends in relation to counterparty exposures and their impact on the underlying portfolios.
    Ensure an efficient and effective leadership and staffing process.
    Oversee the moderation and relative distribution of performance appraisals in line with overall business performance for the area.
    Together with Human Capital for the area, determine the people strategy for the area with a focus on talent management, resourcing, development and retention.
    Ensure efficient and effective stakeholder engagement.
    Proactively develop and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
    Hold primary relationship with clients and handle all aspects of client interaction including coordinating and execution of transactions.
    Work closely with front office to secure deals by providing the appropriate structuring advice at the appropriate DA (Delegated Authority) level.

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Undergraduate Degree in Business Commerce or equivalent.
    Masters Degree in Business Commerce will be an added advantage
    3-4 Years in corporate credit through conceptual and practical knowledge of credit procedures, policies and standards, as well as a thorough understanding of products and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risk. Understanding of Basel and broader regulatory and compliance requirements.

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    Good understanding of vanilla lending and derivative products and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risks, including the documentation required/presented to manage that risk.
    Well developed knowledge of financial markets, global economy and appropriate regional geographies in which portfolio operates.
    Good understanding of accounting (both management and financial accounting) to analyse financial strengths and weaknesses of clients and identify potential risks to credit proposals.
    Understanding and working knowledge of risk systems monitoring and its related procedures for analysing the account behaviour of clients and identifying trends and shifts in credit risk profiles.

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Technical Competencies

    Risk Analysis
    Risk Measurement
    Risk Identification

    Apply via :

    careers.peopleclick.eu.com

  • Institutional Sales Trader

    Institutional Sales Trader

    Job Details

    Our international team provides trading, sales, structuring and risk management solutions for our clients across global financial markets. This includes FX, commodities, equity, credit, fixed income and debt instruments. We also offer market insight, trading services, analytics and new financial products across a number of asset classes.

    Job Purpose

    To manage and execute all aspects of the Sales Trading process related to the sale, receipt and transmission of orders for diverse types of Equities and Fixed Income products to a local & global institutional, corporate and Financial institution client base, to meet equities sales targets while ensure alignment with the requirements and standards of Stanbic Bank and SBG Securities.
    To ensure growth in company revenue by providing responsive, pro-active, proficient and efficient services to existing and potential clients in order to grow market share and retain existing business.

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Client
    Maintain and grow diverse global institutional client relationships (local institutions, international banks & brokers) and build a foundation of trust with clients by demonstrating an understanding of the client’s organization, strategy, and needs, clearly articulating desk ideas, and being responsive to clients’ needs. Use that understanding to develop a long-term partnership, ensure the effective representation of the clients’ business, helping clients build more effective businesses and unlocking greater value for clients and their investors
    Act as the dedicated point of contact for clients, working closely with our offshore trading desks them to facilitate best execution. Engage clients throughout the day and provide consultation, explanation and market color on trade performance review/analysis, and market structure. Respond quickly and with expert precision to ad-hoc demands.
    Work closely with Equities Sales Specialist to ensure comprehensive client coverage, participating in client initiatives and on client technical sales meetings. Provide day to day support to the Equities sales specialists(s) and clients, by receiving and responding to daily client queries, live trading queries, and by monitoring client flows.
    Where required, find the other side of the trade (i.e. finding a buyer or seller, depending).
    Ensure that integrity and honesty is always maintained in all client dealings.
    Product
    Work closely with research & sales teams to produce and disseminate market colour / conditions, liquidity themes and their applicability to the Equities offering, including the proactive creation and dissemination of indications of interest (IOIs), over various messaging methods, ensuring heavy disclaimers that recommendations are not compliance supported or sanctioned.
    Establish a high degree of competence with clients around executing trades. Work very closely with the Offshore trading team to discuss / understand the best way / strategy to implement / execute trades to mitigate risk, minimize slippage and communicate this clearly to the client-side trader to add maximum value
    Work closely with operations to assure the delivery of first-class post trade service by the GM Operations team (trade bookings, amendments, give-ups, settlements) and to maintain daily operational efficiency while minimising market risk and firm exposure. Where the trade can go on for days, engage with the client to keep the client up to date, confident and satisfied with delivery. Make sure operational management of clients is cost effective and effort is proportional to revenues
    Risk, regulatory, prudential and compliance
    Monitor, measure, benchmark and evaluate all functional processes, tools and systems. Recommend improvements / changes to systems and processes, based on the market and industry trends, economic analysis and client feedback, to continuously improve policies, processes and systems, overall functional efficiency and experience. Implement changes and improvements where required
    Own and drive risk and control for area of responsibility, ensuring all activities are managed within the appropriate risk, controls, and regulatory parameters of the bank. Adhere to product risk limits and internal and external rules to ensure an optimum contribution to the bank in terms of profitability and risk control.
    Keep management informed of any changes in the product portfolio or changes in legislation that may affect SBG’s operations. Advise client on required regulatory compliance and ensure the involvement of required specialists
    Corporate Broking trading desk support
    Deliver ad-hoc and day-to-day equity market conditions, investor views and trading intelligence to Corporate C-suite and Investor Relations teams to cement relationships, optimize cross selling opportunities and portfolio Flow sales revenue in the corporate client base
    Facilitate distribution and settlement of primary ECM transactions
    Collaborate with the Capital Markets- and sales teams to successfully distribute- and settle primary equity capital raised to institutional clients.
    Manage the public-side (institutional clients) Syndication of African ECM transactions, acting as a bridge between corporate and institutional clients in the public engagement of ECM transactions
    Manage coordination, communication and settlement of public-side ECM transactions with internal (ECM, sales, sales-trading, research, legal, compliance, back office) and external (investors and syndicate desks of other banks) counterparties

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    A Bachelors’ Degree in Business Commerce, Finance, Economics or a relevant field of study;
    Relevant CISI and ICIFA exams
    2 years experience within stock exchange/investment banking environment
    Seasoned sales trading / dealing experience within an Equities business, selling across cash equities and fixed income across market segments. Demonstrated ability to form and maintain strong client relationships. 
    Experience successfully distributing and settling ECM deals (IPO’s, Rights issues, ABB’s etc.)

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Product Knowledge – knowledge and understanding of the features, benefits and pricing of the equities- and associated other product suite and services on offer to clients;
    Local Market Knowledge – expertise on the opportunities, competitive environment, regulations, and risks related to doing business in a particular country.
    Customer understanding – ability to analyze customer needs by engaging with them, analyzing their business objectives and their financial position
    Client retention – ability to retain existing customers or clients, diagnose their needs and present product feature and benefits to retain their business Risk/ Reward Thinking.
    Effective business communications – the ability to communicate information and ideas in a clear and concise manner appropriate for the audience to explain, persuade, convince and influence others to achieve the desired outcomes
    Financial industry regulatory framework- Insight into and understanding of the various laws and regulations regulating the financial services industry

    Apply via :

    careers.peopleclick.eu.com

  • Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Consultant

    Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Consultant

    We are looking for a talented Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Consultant. The consultant will develop a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan for the S4PKe Programme. The consultant will work closely with Leonard Cheshire’s Programmes Technical Lead for Economic Inclusion and Innovation as well as the S4PKe team to deliver the assignment. The consultant will also liaise closely with Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) which is one of the partners in the S4PKe consortium.

    The GESI Strategy and Action Plan should meet the following requirements:

    Logically structured, concise, well presented and understandable to the intended audience
    Apply the Prosperity Fund Gender and Inclusion Framework for Programme Development, (to be provided), ensuring the programme is at least level 1 (minimum compliance), yet aiming for impact at empowerment (level 2) and where possible, transformational change (level 3).
    Clear impact analysis ensuring the programme aims to address identified social inclusion issues, and demonstration of how gender and social inclusion considerations have influenced decisions on priority regions and sectors, including marginalised groups, indigenous communities, disabled people.
    Clearly links impact analysis to proposed programme interventions and activities, explaining rationale for interventions and activities, and clearly explaining the level of ambition for each intervention or activities, as per the Prosperity Fund Gender and Inclusion Framework.
    Clear risk analysis and mitigation plans on gender and social inclusion.
    Clear baselines and indicators for interventions and activities.
    Clear key performance indicators for monitoring linked to MREL plan and including G&SI-disaggregated data and G&SI-specific indicators. As a minimum, programmes should collect disaggregated data by sex, age and income quintile and to include at least one KPI on gender.
    Clearly identify and allocate financial/human resources for implementation of the Strategy and Action Plan, with narrative on how G&SI-related activities have been costed in.
    The GESI Action Plan format is flexible but at a minimum should include key activities, timelines, responsibilities and any budgeted costs.
    Submission of the GESI Strategy and Action Plan should be in 3 phases: (a) Outline of GESI Strategy and Action Plan (b) Draft GESI Strategy and Action Plan (c) Final GESI Strategy and Action Plan.

    The timeframe for this consultancy is from 1st December to 30th December 2020. The consultant should ensure the completion of the GESI Strategy and Action Plan within this timeframe. The level of effort for this assignment is approximately 20 days.

    Please submit an Expression of Interest which should include the following:Please respond with your Expression of Interest to Marjorie.Okora@leonardcheshire.org by COB 27th November 2020.

    Apply via :

    Marjorie.Okora@leonardcheshire.org

  • Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking – Chinese Speaking (Nairobi)

    Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking – Chinese Speaking (Nairobi)

    Job Purpose

    To grow and retain a portfolio of high value commercial relationships by performing a proactive, mobile, value adding financial partnership role, ensuring that close personal attention is given to
    providing a full array of customised financial solutions and services tailored to meet the growth needs and potential of the portfolio.

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Profitable Growth in Sales

    Providing advice on, promoting, selling and structuring a wide and diverse range of financial solutions customised to best meet the financial needs of high value commercial customers.
    Selling includes acquiring and opening new business accounts on a face-to-face basis, as well as Cross-selling additional value added solutions to the existing portfolio to assist clients in growing their businesses
    Identifying and taking ownership of sales leads generated for associate Group company stakeholders e.g. Vehicle and Asset Finance; Electronic Banking; Bancassurance/wealth management (where available) etc. to ensure a quick and knowledgeable response.
    Mining and analysing customer data to identify and plan for expansion and/or additional business opportunities.
    Developing and implementing a client calling schedule to visit all clients in the portfolio.
    Identifying opportunities to migrate top-end relationships.

    Customer Service Quality and Efficiency

    Providing a central advisory/information/ query handling service point for the portfolio.
    Performing a proactive liaison role between customers and back office service fulfilment and credit functions.
    Interacting frequently and closely with all clients to analyse and establish ongoing needs and to assist clients to better understand their financial requirements.
    Accurately and efficiently processing customer mandates/ documentation requirements for financial facilities.

    Lending Support and Risk Management

    Planning and implementing annual credit reviews for the portfolio.
    Explaining and structuring/ customising credit loan facility options, parameters and qualifying criteria.
    Supporting customers in the completion of credit application information requirements, e.g. balance sheets, financial statements and management accounts.
    Motivating and processing non-scored credit applications.
    Notifying customers regarding the approval/ decline of credit loan facilities.
    Exploring alternative solutions in the event of declines from Credit.
    Monitoring of daily referrals to ensure that client facilities are managed within the parameters set by Credit. Exercising discretion regarding account conduct based on a close knowledge and understanding of client activities.
    Managing and controlling industry sector, client exposure, and securities held to contain risk.

    Compliance with Legislation

    Compliance with general banking and Credit policies and procedures.
    Ensure compliance with KYC requirements.
    Responsible for the implementation and adoption (within Branch, Department or Section) of all Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions related requirements contained in policies, procedures and processes. This includes the consideration and approval of PEP on-boarding and continued business engagement in instances where no adverse information is available.

    People Management

    Managing the Account Analyst to ensure that work standards and quality work output targets are set, achieved and maintained.
    Managing the performance contribution of support staff.
    Identifying strengths and development areas and ensuring that support staff receive the requisite learning and skills development interventions.
    Proactively coaching and mentoring subordinates

    Key dimensions of the job (to be completed by each Portfolio)

    Size & Complexity of Portfolio: 74 – 90 relationships
    Customer contribution: Above R70,000 per annum
    Annual revenue: Typically greater than US$800,000 per annum
    Lending: Non-scored
    Growth Potential: High growth potential, low share of wallet
    Service: Proactive partnership with personal attention
    Location: Serviced at customer premises

    Important relationships

    Building ongoing close relationships with high value customers in the portfolio, as well as with various commercial business associations, is a critical requirement for the purpose of generating ongoing credibility, income and positive sentiment for the bank.
    The attainment of work results is critically affected by the ability to proactively market and sell complex specialised and/or customised financial structures and solutions in a highly competitive environment.
    Strengthening and leveraging well developed internal networks with group specialists and specialist consultants from associated Group companies & Business Units e.g. CIB, Agriculture, Electronic Banking, Bancassurance / Wealth (where available) and Vehicle and Asset Finance etc, is critical to the successful development of customised and tailor-made financial solutions that span the full spectrum of multi-product offerings.
    Leveraging internal networks with the Business Centre, Retail Branch staff, back-office Account Support/ fulfilment centre staff, Retail Credit Centre and Business Banking management stakeholders, as well as Group Legal specialists (when needed) is central to the successful delivery of a simpler, better faster service.
    The relationship with Credit needs to be an excellent one.

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    Relevant Business related Degree from recognised University, particularly in the Commercial field (Business flavour)

    Experience

    Previous portfolio relationship management experience (5-7 years in total) as a Business Manager and/or Account Executive managing a portfolio is preferable. This experience provides an understanding of how businesses operate, as well as understanding the business risks, industry risks and financial requirements pertaining to the commercial market.
    A minimum of 6 months previous working experience in Credit is preferable to gain practical exposure to lending principles and to establish credible relationships.

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Strong numerical skills and financial acumen to analyse, evaluate and identify trends in complex consolidated financial statements, balance sheets and ratios.
    A sound understanding of cash – flow cycles pertaining to the industry being analysed.
    A good knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications (e.g. Excel) to capture and analyse financial data.
    Good knowledge of general banking practices and procedures.
    A good understanding of the principles and practices of business economics and the current business economic environment.
    A good current knowledge of different industry sectors and sector risk profiles/ trends; this includes an understanding of the impact of climactic conditions on the agricultural market (if there are agric clients in the portfolio).
    A thorough knowledge of multi-level products available to business banking customers (features & benefits) and pricing structures.
    A good knowledge of financial investment options, vehicle and asset finance and electronic banking options for lead generation purposes.
    Good knowledge of Personal Banking product offerings.
    A good knowledge of competitor offerings and structures.
    A sound knowledge and understanding of Credit principles and practices, including an understanding of credit application, securities and balance sheet requirements.
    A strong working knowledge of the terms and conditions of multiple legal entities (companies, close corporations, sole proprietorships etc.) in the commercial market and the legislative restrictions & requirements governing these from a financial services perspective.
    Sound understanding of current taxation laws as they apply to the portfolio of customers.

    Negotiation skills.

    A good working knowledge of administration processes and procedures pertaining to Business Banking transactions.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Knowledge of how to use the Group Reference Guide to access/ look up relevant information.

    Business Knowledge and Contribution

    Risk Management
    Project Management
    People Management
    Financial Management
    Change Management
    Knowledge Management

    Inter-personal Competencies

    Delivering Results
    Serving Our Customers
    Communicating with Impact
    Working in teams
    Building Relationships
    Leadership

    Apply via :

    careers.peopleclick.eu.com

  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (3 Months Maternity Cover)

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (3 Months Maternity Cover)

    About the Role

    We are looking for a maternity cover to work alongside the Leonard Cheshire Kenya team and i2i consortium partners in monitoring, evaluation and learning of the three-year project in Kenya. This person will ensure consortium data collection processes, analysis and reporting are in line with the MEL framework and advise partners of progress against agreed deliverables. They will be responsible for the coordination and management of relationships with consortium partners within the programme and assisting in data collection and analysis, under the supervision of the MEAL Manager.

    The MEL Officer will be accountable to the Programme Manager in Kenya and to the i2i MEAL Manager in the UK for reports against all deliverables as defined in MEL framework.

    Leonard Cheshire as a lead partner is implementing a 3-year UKAid funded Innovation to Inclusion (i2i) Project that is designed to develop, test, validate and share learning from interventions that will directly improve waged employment in the private sector for men and women with disabilities in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.The consortium includes Action Network for the Disabled Kenya (ANDY), CBM, APDK, European Disability Forum (EDF), International Labor Organization (ILO), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Global Disability Innovation Hub, World Bank and Plan International. The consortium is supported by other implementing partners, including Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs), private companies, relevant government agencies and government staff.

    About you

    You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, experience in MEL methodologies and be able to plan strategically, bringing understanding of quantitative and qualitative. You must have experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

    What we offer

    Fair and competitive pay rates within the sector
    Substantial annual leave with the possibility of buying or selling leave
    Medical insurance
    Travel insurance

    Further information

    We seek candidates with genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with disability.

    Apply via :

    ardcheshire.org