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  • Relationship Manager Trade Finance (Business Banking)

    Relationship Manager Trade Finance (Business Banking)

    Job description
    Job Purpose
    To grow and retain a portfolio of high value commercial banking relationships by performing a proactive, mobile, value adding financial partnership role, ensuring that close personal attention is givento providing a full array of customised Trade Finance solutions and services tailored to meet the growth needs and potential of the portfolio.
    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    To understand customers businesses and to anticipate the requirements through a consultative selling process.
    To match customers needs with product capabilities through presentation of tailored demonstrations and proposals.
    To negotiate terms and conditions with customers to maximize revenue and profitability.
    To provide structured solutions to meet the specific trade finance requirements of our customers and prospects.
    To undertake a disciplined product-oriented sales management process.
    Develop innovative relevant Trade Product programs to meet differentiated customer needs
    To monitor, track and report on sales activity on a periodic basis and to ensure action is taken to meet sales targets.
    To provide technical product expertise to the sales team and conduct joint calls to ensure joint sales goals are met, new revenue opportunities are identified and customer feedback on product andcompetition is obtained.
    Ensure adequate pricing of Trade products on a revenue/expense basis and ensure full collection of fees and commissions, whilst growing this revenue line
    To ensure smooth deal implementation and adherence to high levels of service quality.
    To identify opportunities for cross selling and referrals to other product lines through developing a good understanding of client needs.
    Facilitate customer service issues and to ensure a high level of post sales service is made available to the clients at all times. Maintain ongoing contact with customers to ensure targeted level of utilization.
    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.

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    Business related University Degree Qualification
    Relevant business related qualification particularly in the Commercial field

    Experience
    Ability to understand, interpret and conduct financial statements analysis will be an added advantage Awareness/knowledge of the full range of Banking products and services (including Operational products, Electronic Banking, Treasury, Foreign Trade.
    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Good knowledge of trade finance products available globally, their features, applications and potential improvements and to combine these with the ability to translate these into the local market
    In-depth knowledge of the local market, customers and competitors
    Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization both internally & externally
    Ability to keep abreast on changes in the market, customer requirements, competitors responses and the bank’s ability to use information to identify new business opportunities.
    Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills.
    Comprehensive knowledge of banking operations.
    Organizational and people management skills.
    Strong analytical skills
    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.
    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 Solution and Recoveries Manager

    Business Solution and Recoveries Manager

    Risk Management: understanding all risks – from the economic to the political – that could affect our global business, and offering guidance to all parts of the bank
    Job Purpose

    To assist Business and Credit with the end-to-end remedial management of enterprise wide distressed debt exposures in the Personal and Business Bank environment, both in house (referred by Account Executives and Credit Evaluation Managers) or under formal Business Rescue proceedings (as per Chapter 6 of the new Companies Act) within assigned Personal-to-Holder mandates;
    To pro-actively attend to the recoveries process and the protection of the bank’s asset base on non-performing loans with values across the entire product spectrum;
    To proactively represent Business Support and Recoveries at CRC committee level;
    To innovate and design alternative credit risk management / rehabilitation and recovery methods aimed at optimal efficiency and effectiveness;
    To reduce the cost of delivery and to conform to end-to-end value propositions;
    To effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders in order to optimize returns for the Bank;
    To uphold and maintain the Bank’s core values;
    To provide innovative solutions (involvement of outside consultants, restructuring, recommending sale of non-core assets etc) in an effort to minimise impairments and to retain business

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Credit Support

    Provides a full recommendation to business, credit and the customer regarding a restructure or if not possible, recommends legal action to protect the bank’s position.
    Compiles monthly watch list reports for presentation to Credit Review Committee at the various regional and product specific Credit Review Committee meetings.
    Attends monthly Credit Review Committee meetings for areas of responsibility and recommends remedial action for those relationships not handled in the Business Support space.
    Provides input regarding contracts entered into with customers where the scope falls outside of the bank’s existing documentation, when engaging with attorneys.
    Provides recommendations on restructure strategies, if possible when interacting with Business Rescue Practitioners / Turnaround Specialists.
    Participates in Business Rescue Committee of Creditors and any court proceedings arising during the Business Rescue proceedings in order to protect the bank’s interests.

    Credit Recoveries

    Complies with all statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements.
    Maintains the highest ethical standards to prevent market abuse.
    Engages with attorney firms when legal action deemed necessary.
    Attends insolvency inquiries on behalf of the bank.
    Assesses and analyses business and account risks of non-performing accounts.
    Takes ownership of identified non-performing accounts until the risk has been reduced to the satisfaction of the Bank and to strive to do so in agreed time frames.
    Maintains all records required by the unit to ensure continuity and effective management of its objectives. Housekeeping and maintaining of Bank and departmental records.
    Raises provisions timeously to cater for possible losses that the bank may suffer.
    Ensures legal costs are kept to a minimum and within agreed annual budget.
    Attends to and controls realization of all securities.
    Compiles informative brief of instructions to attorneys.
    Any delegated ad-hoc functions.

    Risk management

    Identifies risks associated with specific industries and alerts internal customers to take appropriate action. 
    Acts within delegated authority levels and refers matters to the appropriate level if outside of the personal-to-holder delegated authority.

    Relationship management

    Develops and maintains healthy working relationships with all the relevant parties and key stakeholders, both internal and external to the Bank to ensure co-operative, collective management of a Business Support matter.
    Engages with all necessary stakeholders to either successfully rehabilitate a client within the shortest time period possible, alternatively if it is not possible for the company to so continue in existence, work with all necessary stakeholders to ensure that the re-organisation results in a better return for the bank and circumvent would result from the immediate liquidation of the company.

    Key performance measures

    Deliver portfolio results on key measures (Non-performing loans; pre-NPLs; Credit Loss Ratio)
    Clean audits by Internal and External auditors.

     
    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    Undergraduate Business Degree. 
    Business / Legal / Accounting or related credit / risk qualification 
    A second degree will be an added advantage

    Experience 
    Minimum 5 years Banking experience, particularly pertaining to credit risk management, banking processes with regard to banking products and the operation thereof. Broad knowledge of applicable Acts and Bank Manuals
    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Credit Assessment
    Knowledge of collateral
    Negotiation skills
    Conflict Management
    Risk Management ability
    Knowledge of risk management in respect of distressed debt customers
    Legal/accounting/business knowledge
    Required to have sufficient knowledge of credit /risk procedures to critically analyse information to ensure quality recommendations for a restructure/recovery.
    Computer Literacy – ability to use the various software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

  • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

    Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

    Job Purpose
    The role contributes to business unit success by developing, planning and executing Field communication strategies, both internal and external, that deliver positive relations with key stakeholders, ensures stakeholder awareness and understanding of Tullow Kenya activities, and enhance the reputation of Tullow in Kenya.
    Key Responsibilities

    Identifying and defining business priorities and needs in relation to communication, public relations and reputation management
    Identifying and assessing stakeholder environment and defining communications strategies that simultaneously addresses: accountability and transparency;media management; reputation management within the public domain and within Tullow Kenya BV.
    Ensure consistency of message from Tullow Kenya by working collaboratively with the Government and Public Affairs team.
    Manage Field Communications initiatives including media monitoring, community monthly newsletters and all field internal communications
    Liaise with Government and Public Affairs Team and Tullow Group to ensure that Tullow Kenya’s external communications builds and maintains brand awareness in line with the business objectives.
    Support the development and implementation of a consistent policy and approach to external corporate events including corporate sponsorships and donations etc.
    Identify media opportunities to promote awareness of Tullow’s Oil and Gas activities.
    Develop and/or review communications such as press releases, speeches, publications or events to convey the desired Tullow image.
    Compile crisis communication policy and serve as the principal contact for incoming communication from the media.

    Job Qualifications

    Degree in Business, Political Science or Communication studies
    At least 5 Years experience in corporate or public relations and/or communications
    Experience in media management
    Experience in development and utilisation of development communications
    Experience in working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural workforce in a remote location.
    Effective communication and organization skills.
    Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity
    Self motivated and uses initiative and judgment to attain the best results
    Establishes priorities and works with minimal direction
    Experience managing a field communications team

  • Program Coordinator

    Program Coordinator

    Location: Gwassi, Homa Bay County
    Reporting to: Agribusiness Senior Program Manager
    Closing Date: 21st June, 2018 COB
    Position
    The Program Coordinator will support the achievement of the program’s agricultural production, agro-industry and marketing objectives, principally through leading the program’s capacity building strategy with program partners and beneficiaries in these areas; overseeing efforts that lead to increased and improved linkages between small farmers, civil society organizations, government and the private sector; and managing the monitoring and evaluation component. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the entire program coordination at Gwassi level and supervision of the SMEs integrated in HACA programs. The Program Coordinator will provide the requisite HACA representation at Gwassi level in addition to the day to day coordination of the partnership. S/he will also be responsible for the convening of the quarterly Multi Stakeholder Platform and the Gwassi level Program Steering Committee.
    Main tasks and responsibilities

    Program management and coordination
    Develop and oversee the implementation of annual program plans and budgets in close cooperation with targeted SME’s
    Improve/develop the capacity of SME’s/farmers’ associations to identify sustainable agro-based economic opportunities and implement a demand-driven, commercialization approach based on access to markets
    Develop or facilitate training modules for partners related to the key decision making tools to provide technical capacity to SMEs to improve their understanding of business-related concepts
    Responsible for Program Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (PMEL) system to measure profitability and relevant business indicators of targeted SMEs and households. Subsequently oversee program’s PMEL system in liaison with the PMEL Officer, ensuring the provision of quality data on a timely basis for internal project management and external reporting purposes
    Provide technical support in the establishment of a marketing database to keep farmers, their organizations and SMEs informed of the prevailing market prices of various agro-industrial products and commodities that GICEP focuses on
    Provide targeted technical assistance to projects through field visits and other methods to foster continuous improvement in quality, programmatic and financial performance
    Engage in lobby and advocacy initiatives to inform practice and influence policy
    Strengthen partnership & collaboration linkages with key Stakeholders at Gwassi & County Levels
    Responsible for the Multi Stakeholder Platform/Program Steering Team at Gwassi level to strengthen linkages between civil society organizations, government representatives and the private sector
    Maintain working relations with relevant government line ministries and private sector/research institutions to coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in agriculture development and marketing
    Prepare quality and timely project progress reports as per donor requirements

    Qualifications

    Degree in a relevant field (advanced degree added advantage): Degree in agricultural economics, marketing or business administration, or related field
    Over 5 years’ experience in agro-business development, preferably in agribusiness planning and analysis
    Demonstrated capacity to work with private sector players (financial institutions, exporters, buyers, traders, transporters, input suppliers or processors)
    Familiarity with commonly used tools for market analysis and program design such as sub-sector analysis, gross margin analysis and business planning
    Experience in: community-based programming, small to medium scale agro-enterprise management, externally funded development programs, market-oriented projects and dealing with local interlocutors (local NGOs, government ministries)
    Good verbal and communication skills and fluency in English

  • Manager, Advisory Manager,Transactional Solutions

    Manager, Advisory Manager,Transactional Solutions

    Investment Banking provides clients with a range of advisory and financing solutions. Specialising in high-growth emerging markets, our expert advisers work on mergers and acquisitions, capital restructurings and empowerment deals, as well as arranging finance for acquisitions, client projects and property transactions.
    Job Purpose
    Originate and execute investment banking transactions in East Africa adding to the profitability of the three Stanbic Banks in the region.Support the creation of a Sustainable Advisory business in East Africa.
    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Strategic Focus

    Understands the overall strategies of the Standard Bank Group, Standard Bank Africa and the three Stanbic Banks in
    East Africa, and how Investment Banking supports these strategies
    Develops and nurtures strategic relationships with clients to ensure that the strategy and business objectives of the client and Stanbic Bank are aligned.
    Business Acumen and Market Understanding
    Aware of and has an intimate understanding of the activities of traditional and non-traditional competitors.
    Understands the operating environment for investment banking transactions in the region.
    Understands the key drivers for advisory business in the focus segments for SBG and the clients operating out of East Africa.

    Client Profitability and Risk Management

    Conforms to the Bank’s risk policies and procedures.
    Monitors markets and pre-empt risk for both the client and the Bank.
    Demonstrates general understanding of all areas of risk associated with Advisory business.
    Drives a culture of proactive compliance – ensures that integrity, due skill, care and diligence is displayed always and observes proper standards of market conduct and acts in accordance with these standards.
    Works closely with CIB Heads/Regional Corporate Finance Head Head/Managing Directors in East Africa; and Product
    Specialists in Corporate & Investment Bank Johannesburg and Standard Bank London Limited to initiate structure and close advisory transactions.
    Looks to cross sell other Bank products on the back of relationships established with client CEOs, CFOs and other client senior managers
    Demonstrates intimate knowledge of the regulatory environment in the region affecting Advisory transactions including those emanating from Capital Market Authorities, Securities Exchanges, and Competition Authorities.
    Good understanding of legal and tax implications on transactions.

    Relationship Building

    Develops and maintains relationships with clients at Chairman, CEO and CFO level, and ensures other Bank seniors are also brought into these relationships.
    Establishes and maintains sound relationships with the various relevant regulatory authorities in East Africa.
    Appropriately balances technical input and marketing skills to address client environment and needs.
    Builds relationships across all hierarchical levels within and outside the Bank in order to develop a credible and relevant network, to ensure leading edge financial and market information.
    Service Delivery
    Provides advisory services to clients to grow value and achieve higher return on investment
    Originates deals – participates in client service teams and other forums to identify potential transactions that clients may wish to pursue and manages the preparation of, and provides input to, pitch presentations and attends pursuit meetings with clients
    Executes and manages all stages of the deal process for mandated buy-side and sell-side M&A deal processes:
    Reviews and builds financial models, conducts valuation and pricing analyses of merger & acquisitions and other transactions, including estimating the value of the proposed benefits of the M&A opportunitycompletes strategic investment analyses and advises clients on negotiation and deal strategy
    Oversees and manages due diligence processes
    Advises and helps clients identify risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas
    Advises clients on commercial and corporate finance mattes to be included in deal documentation

    People Management

    Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a team with a flat structure.
    Ensures that Investment Banking staff with whom there is interaction remain highly motivated.
    Manages expectations with clients, the Global Advisory team, Head: Investment Banking East Africa and the Heads of
    Investment Banking in the three East African countries, proactively keeps these seniors fully in the picture regarding
    Investment Banking developments
    Provides on the job coaching to junior Investment Banking staff in the Team.

    Financial Management

    Understands the budget and target setting process and provides relevant and accurate input into this process.

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    Finance accounting or a Business Management degree
    Previous participation in Advisory transactions.
    Relationship management principles and practice.
    Planning skills – knows how to leverage the expertise of the team.
    Experience in client management.

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions experience.
    Sound understanding of the Investment Banking operating environment.
    Communication and Relationship facilitation
    Clear oral and writing ability is required for explaining and interpreting data and business information. Ability to motivate plans and tactics, business cases, options, benefits and systems/ operational issues at executive level.
    Very quick learner and ability to multi-task under great time pressure and for long hours.
    Comfortable with conducting presentations/ arguing/ negotiating business cases in group forums.

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  • Compliance AML Analyst Head of Business Banking Credit

    Compliance AML Analyst Head of Business Banking Credit

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Review and monitor transactions generated by customers to identify suspicious transactions.
    Profiling of alerts based on reported violation, value of the transaction etc. to isolate high risk alerts;Ensuring that branches review and close AML alerts generated by both OMNI and MOD systems;
    Conducting quality assurance/ testing on closed alerts;
    Receiving of suspicious transaction reports and conducting a first level review with subsequent escalation to The Compliance Manager Financial Intelligence Unit (South Sudan) and in its absence to the Bank of South Sudan;
    In liaison with business units, conduct bi-annual review of customer categorization to ensure accuracy in categorization and generation of quality alerts;
    In liaison with business units, conduct review of KYC held for high risk accounts (Category A) on an annual basis;
    In liaison with the Compliance Manager, conduct semi-annual review of thresholds for transaction monitoring.

    Conduct Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Financing of Terrorist (AML/CTF) Compliance training.

    Compile the annual training plan and submit to the Compliance Manager by 31st December of each calendar year;
    Conduct at least two training sessions for branches per calendar year focusing on Compliance, AML/ CFT;
    Provide monthly update to the Compliance Manager on training sessions held and copies of attendance sheets;
    Provide annual training review report to the Compliance Manager as per the format provided;
    Serve as a central point for reference for information on AML/ CFT measures and practices; andCascade changes in AML/ CFT requirements to teams and identify compliance challenges and escalate the same to the Compliance Manager.

    Screening of customer names (SDN alerts) in OMNI system

    Review and resolution of real time detection alerts generated by Safewatch monitoring system;
    Review of SDN alerts generated by OMNI system;
    Escalate to the Compliance Manager any true matches generated from the screening for reporting to the Financial Intelligence Unit and in its absence to the Bank of South Sudan;
    Recommend to the Compliance Manager for “whitelisting” of known false matches; and
    Monthly review of “whitelisted” accounts to assess if they still qualify for “whitelisting”.

    Compliance monitoring and review:

    Ensure branches complete quarterly Compliance Self Assessments;
    Review of the completed Compliance Self Assessments and escalate any noted gaps; and
    Conduct back testing to ascertain that AML/ CFT controls at branches are working as required

    Reporting and record keeping entailing:

    Submission of monitoring reports to the Compliance Manager as required;
    Maintenance of records related to AML/ CFT duties specified above including training records, review reports for back testing, supporting documents used to resolve alerts, legal briefs, and review of contracts as may be assigned thereto etc.

    Job Description
    Compliance and AML/CFT Projects
    In consultation with Compliance Manager, and in liaison with Compliance Kenya, effect the execution of projects related to Compliance, AML/CFT; andKeep track of project timelines and submit status report to management for final advise/execution.
    Preferred Qualification And Experience

    Undergraduate degree in business; a degree in Law would be preferred added advantage
    Minimum 2 years of experience in the AML/ CFT field in the banking industry; legal knowledge would be preferred added advantage

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and business environment of the banking industry.
    Understanding of business unit needs and ability to translate them into risk management solutions.
    On-going awareness of regulatory requirements related to banking
    Basic skills in preparing legal briefs on new/upcoming legislations /regulations /guidelines

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  • Transactional Banker – Private Banking Vehicle & Asset Finance Sales Fulfilment Consultant Home Loans Consultant Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking Business Development Officer – Stanbic Insurance Agency (Sial) – Western Region

    Transactional Banker – Private Banking Vehicle & Asset Finance Sales Fulfilment Consultant Home Loans Consultant Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking Business Development Officer – Stanbic Insurance Agency (Sial) – Western Region

    Job Details
    Retail & Business Banking
    Job Purpose
    Provide an efficient and technically proficient personal banking back-up and routine support service to a portfolio of executive banking clients, thereby ensuring speed and quality of product and service transactions in strict compliance with laid down risk management controls and credit procedures.Contribute to the achievement of sales and client retention targets by constantly monitoring the status of existing  accounts.
    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Internal support for all aspects of the Relationship Manager’s portfolio.
    Sales leads: provides Relationship Manager with leads and cross-selling opportunities.
    Customer satisfaction survey: provide service to clients whereby the service does not involve pricing changes or major adjustments to clients’ total portfolio mix.
    Portfolio management: ensure that the records are kept in order and up to date.
    Effect the opening and processing of account related documentation by following up the status of transactions/account applications/queries or requests with the relevant internal support areas through to conclusion.
    Credit management: motivate credit applications and all credit related issues for the Relationship Manager in line with credit policies and practice

    Preferred Qualification and Experience
    Degree holder from a recognized University (min – 2nd class upper or equivalent).
    Experience

    3-4 years general banking experience, with exposure to executive banking.
    Branch frontline and sales support experience.
    Good knowledge of banking products/investment options and the documentation requirements underpinning these

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Understanding of the Private banking market and how the businesses in this sector operate
    Sound knowledge of executive banking processes, products and related documentation.
    General credit knowledge, including an understanding of securities and balance sheets.
    Understanding of behavioural and application scoring systems.
    Clear understanding of the executive banking value proposition and delivery strategy.
    Basic knowledge of competitor products.
    Knowledge of support functions in the business & executive banking markets.
    Portfolio knowledge.
    Attendance of applicable SBA training courses, e.g.. communication skills, product knowledge,  credit training, sales skills.

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  • Key Accounts Manager Human Resources Administrator Logistics Intern

    Key Accounts Manager Human Resources Administrator Logistics Intern

    Job Description
    Functional Area: Automotive Aftermarket Corporate success at Bosch is determined by innovation capability and an edge in know-how. Accept with us the challenge of new tasks by your willingness to permanently learn something new. Robert Bosch East Africa is a growing business in the Bosch Group located in Nairobi, Kenya. We operate in the business divisions Automotive Aftermarket, Power Tools, Security Systems, Packaging Technology, and Thermotechnology.
    Your responsibilities:

    Developing Bosch business within each channel partner to ensure targets
    Sells parts and promotes bytes and services in the assigned territory.
    Introduction of new products, follow-up and stock suggestion.
    Implement and manage warranty policy.
    Understanding of distribution and sales plan on account plan/district level.
    First point of contact for customers
    Launching of all new products
    Analyse relevant market inputs

    Your personal Characteristics:

    Good communication skills
    Smart sales personal
    Focused on market vosts and sales activities
    Willing to travel
    Networking & relationship

    Your competencies and qualifications:
    Education:
    Tertiary qualification:
    Commercial economics, Business Administration, Sales and/ or Marketing
    Experience and Skills:

    Minimum 3 years’ experience
    Relevant communication skills:
    English and local dialect preferred
    Ability to be a salesman and build customer relationships
    English speaking, reading and writing
    Availability to travel within Kenya and other African countries
    Excellent negotiation skills
    High level sales drive / orientation.
    Experience in distribution
    ERP knowledge
    Good analytical skills
    Able to take decisions and create a direction for future development

    Reference: RBKE-KAM

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  • Investment Banking Analyst

    Investment Banking Analyst

    Job description
    Job Details
    Investment Banking provides clients with a range of advisory and financing solutions. Specialising in high-growth emerging markets, our expert advisers work on mergers and acquisitions, capital restructurings and empowerment deals, as well as arranging finance for acquisitions, client projects and property transactions.
    Job Purpose
    To assist and support investment specialists in the origination, development and successful execution of Diversified Lending & Leverage transactions in East Africa. Perform a research, analysis and administrative function.
    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Insight

    Support deal selection, origination and negotiation, e.g. assist in developing presentations, funding appraisals, motivation and various other documentation (e.g. term sheets)
    Perform price and viability assessments under supervision
    Conduct financial analysis and due diligence
    Assess client risk profiles via account monitoring to ensure alignment with the Bank’s risk profile
    Responsible for information gathering and research
    Ability to generate ideas, understand and keep abreast of market nuances/developments
    Superior problem-solving and numerical skills

    Stakeholder engagement

    Ability to engage clients, along with transaction leaders, in the problem-solving process
    Be sensitive to client culture and tailor solutions to suit the specific client
    Interact with other divisions within the Standard Bank Group across geographies to provide multi-disciplinary solutions to clients, and ensure successful origination, structuring and execution of opportunities timeously
    Build lasting professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

    Technical proficiency

    Under direct supervision, review and accurately interpret financial statements (balance sheets, cash flow statements, income statements). Calculate and understand financial and other associated ratios
    Build basic financial models accurately representing the economics of the transactions
    Read industry journals, magazines, newspapers and online sources to follow targeted companies and economic developments
    Collect information and perform research on the various competitor trends
    Conduct data gathering and various input activities related to transactions
    Maintain a database of sector, client and transaction presentations / documents
    Develop an understanding of various deal structuring methods
    Keep abreast of changes in the relevant laws and regulations, and understand the implications
    Comply with legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice

    Planning

    Must possess strong time management skills and able to effectively handle a large number of deliverables in parallel
    Execute assignments within tight and specified timeframes in line with business and client expectations

    Team partnership

    Ability to manage one’s own activities and effectively work within a team

    Preferred Qualification And Experience

    A relevant (commercial or similar) post-graduate qualification from an accredited institution
    At least 6-12 months of relevant experience (debt, private equity, economics, corporate finance, corporate development roles)
    At least 24 months within Standard Bank Group
    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise
    Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
    Strong financial modelling and report writing skills

  • Project Facilitator – Western Kenya

    Project Facilitator – Western Kenya

    Job Description

    Salary negotiated depending on experience 
    40 hours per week, 1 year Fixed Term Contract
    Send a Cow Kenya (SACK) is looking for a project facilitator to implement Send a Cow Kenya activities in the field efficiently and effectively according to objectives of the Integrated farm systems and donkey welfare project. The Project facilitator will be on the forefront of project implementation, working daily and directly with farmers, farmers groups and other stakeholders in the project area. He/she will establish and maintain relationships with Farmer Groups, liaise with stakeholders and spearhead capacity building to the beneficiaries. Reporting to the Project Officer, Integrated Farm Systems & Donkey Welfare project. 
    Does this sound like you? If so we would love to hear from you.
    Applications close 11th May 2018 at 1.00pm East Africa Time with the successful candidate starting by 1st June 2018.