Jobs Kenya

Company Details: Company Information Standard Chartered Kenya, whose official name is Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited, but is sometimes referred to as Stanchart Kenya, is a commercial bank in Kenya.

  • Head, Corporates Execution Sales, Financial Markets

    Head, Corporates Execution Sales, Financial Markets

    The Role Responsibilities
    Job Summary
    The role involves leading the Corporates Execution Sales team which is responsible for supporting a portfolio of corporate clients in managing their various risks including foreign exchange, interest rate, commodities, credit, etc. Further responsibilities listed below
    Strategy

    To build clear objectives for the team and business focus.
    To train and enhance knowledge skills to increase professional competencies.
    To set up clear and coherent sales strategy and plan.
    To put clear succession plan in place.

    Business

    To set up calling plan across existing and potential clients.
    To monitor business performance on an ongoing basis vis-a-vis budget. To take proactive measures to achieve it.
    To conduct a competition scan periodically to determine the Bank’s standing in the market place and communicate to the seniors.
    To set up new revenue streams by exploring new market niches and selectively introduce new products. Identify new product opportunities and to capitalise on SCB’s core footprint and expertise.
    To work closely with Commercial Corporate and Investment Banking teams with a view to deepen existing client relationships and pursue new strategic clients by offering FM solutions.
    Interpret and implement client strategy (and exceptions) – including appropriateness and suitability – at the country level in Kenya consistent with the Global FM Strategy.

    Processes

    Ensure that all FM Sales processes in Kenya are adhered to inline with approved policies and procedures.
    Value added solutions.
    Pre-deal check.
    Enterprise and Appropriateness Framework.
    Term-sheet: Completeness controls, Issuance, Client Acknowledgement.
    Check for any customer disputes regarding alleged mis-selling.

    People and Talent

    Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values.
    Set appropriate tone and expectations from their team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
    Ensure the provision of ongoing training and development of people, and ensure that holders of all critical functions are suitably skilled and qualified for their roles ensuring that they have effective supervision in place to mitigate any risks.
    Set and monitor job descriptions and objectives for direct reports and provide feedback and rewards in line with their performance against those responsibilities and objectives.
    Employ, engage and retain high quality people.

    Risk Management

    The ability to identify, assess, monitor, control and mitigate risks to the firm. Also, an awareness and understanding of the main risks facing the firm and the role the individual plays in managing them.
    The ability to interpret the firm’s financial information, identify key issues based on this information and put in place appropriate controls and measures.
    Responsible for the risks and hold responsibility as mentioned under ORF – mentioned as “Country Failure Owner”.
    Execute transactions in line with the policies.

    Governance

    Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the firm operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
    Deliver effective governance, oversight and controls in the business, challenge fellow executives effectively, and work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner.

    Regulatory and Business Conduct

    To ensure compliance with the highest standards of regulatory and business conduct and compliance practices as defined by internal and external requirements.
    This includes compliance with local banking laws, other applicable laws (e.g. laws governing securities activities, company law) and anti-money laundering regulations and guidelines.
    Responsible for the conduct of individuals in Corporates Execution Sales team ensuring behaviours set out in the Group Code of Conduct are followed and achieves the outcomes.
    Take personal responsibility for understanding the risk and compliance requirements of the role. Understand and comply with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws and regulations, including those governing anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions; the Group’s policies and procedures; and the Group Code of Conduct. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk and compliance matters.
    Embed the Group’s values and code of conduct to ensure that adherence with the highest standards of ethics, and compliance with relevant policies, processes and regulations among employees form part of the culture.

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    scb.taleo.net

  • Specialist, Group PEP and Sensitive Client Unit

    Specialist, Group PEP and Sensitive Client Unit

    As such, this role would suit a team player who has:

    relevant experience in financial crime risk management; a sound understanding of potential financial crime risk factors posed by clients and an inquisitive mind that will ask the right questions to fully understand the risk posed in each individual case;
    a proven ability to analyse information from multiple sources, and use it to form well-reasoned, coherent and evidenced assessments and recommendations;
    sound judgement and the confidence to use it to propose creative solutions to nuanced problems, and to challenge others, including senior stakeholders, to find collaborative solutions as needed;
    strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex issues in clear concise language to senior management, both orally and in writing, and the confidence to challenge where needed;
    the ability to prioritise effectively and experience of leading projects or workstreams independently; and the flexibility and resilience needed to lead a network of peers across different countries, which will include both senior and junior colleagues.

    Risk Management

    Evaluating the specific financial crime risks associated with high risk clients. This will include providing direction on any extra due diligence, account reviews or transaction analysis that may need to be undertaken to enable a deeper understanding.
    Designing control frameworks for each client that is designated as “Sensitive”, which includes tailoring control options to the particular risks identified, ensuring that these are applied, and monitoring the client’s activity on an ongoing basis to ensure that the financial crime risk remains within tolerance.
    Working with the wider-High Risk Client Unit and Financial Crime Compliance teams in the countries, regions and client segments with a view to ensuring consistency of approach and spreading “best practice” across the network.
    Providing feedback and lessons learned to inform ongoing development and refining of policy standards and control options

    Processes

    Contributing to and/or leading on specific projects on behalf of the team, as required. Such projects may include design and development of new policies and procedures, assurance activities, watchlist management, and targeted reviews of groups of high risk clients.

    Business

    Providing advice to the front line on the classification and risk assessment of PEPs and other high risk clients. This includes playing a central role assessing and evaluating clients escalated from country teams.
    Working with the business to agree the approach for such clients, and providing written recommendations to senior management and client committees.

    People and Talent

    As part of the PEP and Sensitive Clients Unit (PSCU) team act collaboratively and openly with HRCU and other teams across the business and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC). In particular, ensure that the AME branch of the PSCU builds strong working relationships with Integrated Intelligence and Investigations (i3); Command, Control, Communication, Coordination (C4); Sanctions; FCC segment; region and country teams.

    Regulatory & Business Conduct

    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
    Help the PEP and Sensitive Client Unit achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.]
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

    Key Stakeholders

    Business Segment Relationship Managers within countries in the AME region
    Chief Operating Office (COO) functions in Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), Commercial Banking (CB), Private Banking (PVB) and Retail, particularly the process teams for CDD within those teams
    High Risk Client Unit teams
    Regional CFCC teams
    Country CFCC teams
    Segment CFCC teams
    FCC and HRCU Senior Management

    Apply via :

    scb.taleo.net

  • Relationship Manager for Investors, CCIB

    Relationship Manager for Investors, CCIB

    Role Responsibilities 

    To establish RM would be responsible for Origination and would work closely as a team with the CA and CCM in deepening relationships and driving revenue growth.
    The RM is overall responsible for post deal account maintenance and managing the risk associated with the portfolio. He has an overview on CCM who holds direct responsibility for post transactional activities and the CA for credit related activities
    RM would be responsible for Origination and would work closely as a team with the CA and CCM in deepening relationships and driving revenue growth.
    The RM is overall responsible for post deal account maintenance and managing the risk associated with the portfolio. He has an overview on CCM who holds direct responsibility for post transactional activities and the CA for credit related activities.

    Business
    Origination

    Identify prospect and convert in line with Bank’s appetite.
    Ensure quality of the sales pitch and lead them with the clients. Also review the Term sheets before delivering to clients.
    Work with CA and obtain all pre-deal clearances.
    Effectively use CRM for managing a healthy pipeline and also a record of client calls and discussions.
    Oversee CCM to ensure smooth on-boarding of client after thorough completion of documentation and other processes.
    Senior client calling and briefing on a regular basis for account maintenance and deal negotiation. Also engage senior internal stakeholders for marketing, credit and any other pertinent issues. 

    Client on-boarding & deal execution

    Work closely with CA, product partners, GAM/FAM and analyze a) wallet size b) determine appropriateness of the product and c) work out a comprehensive account plan.
    Successfully negotiate and close out pricing and other deal dynamics with client
    Oversee the quality & turnaround of credit proposal and ensure faster delivery. Work with CA for resolving Credit queries.
    Oversee the CCM to ensure all documentation and security creation are completed on time to ensure smooth execution of transaction.
    Liaising with Legal/external counsel/CRC in preparation and execution of non standard complex transactions along with product partners.
    Work with CDD team to ensure proper completion of eCDDs.

    Account Management & portfolio quality

    Along with the product partner, push for line utilization of complex and structured transactions. Oversee the CCM in ensuring high utilization of regular WC facilities.
    Review Failed Trade status, EAR, ASTAR CCRT, etc with the CA to ensure discipline and quality in portfolio
    Review the excess/past due situation with CCM to ensure they are regularized and also facilitate approvals wherever required.
    Review and monitor the client profitability to ensure there are no revenue leakages.
    Attend various internal or external sales/ non sales meetings like EAR, CAT, MTM calls, Portfolio Review Meeting and convene the consortium meetings where we are the lead bank.
    Maintain record of Confidentiality Agreement (Sales Team Leader to maintain file & copies will also be held by signatories to the agreement)
    Overall responsible and accountable for the credit quality of the assigned/acquired portfolio.
    Ensure you remain alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank’ efforts in combating it by adhering to the key principles in relation to: identifying your customer, knowing your customer, reporting suspicions, safeguarding records and not disclosing suspicions to customers.

    Processes

    Ensure adherence to all internal/regulatory policies & regulations

    Risk Management

    Request necessary information from clients to complete periodic CDD reviews
    Resolve documentation issues (discrepancies, waivers, collateral shortfall)
    Inform clients of relevant changes to regulations
    Be proactive in ensuring compliance with Bank policies and procedures and lead preparation of client files for audit purposes

    Governance

    Own regulatory outreach (informing clients of new regulations; requests for additional data for AML/ sanctions/ FATCA compliance etc
    Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of the Group’s arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight and controls in the business and, if necessary, oversee changes in these areas
    Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
    Responsible for delivering ‘effective governance’; capability to challenge fellow executives effectively; and willingness to work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner.

    CDD, ESRA, FM Appropriateness

     RM to own CDD, ESRA and FM Appropriateness review activities for their clients; supported by IMO where applicable

    Regulatory & Business Conduct

    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
    Lead the CCIB Kenya to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles
    Adhere to local regulator [CBK] prescribed responsibilities and Rationale for Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters. Own 1st line risk oversight (financial crime, sanctions, fraud etc)
    Support internal audits and regulatory audits
    Proactively track and follow-up on regulatory / compliance issues
    Escalate issues internally as needed (e.g. to CFCC, Credit Risk)

    Key stakeholders
    External

    Clients (including at senior level) / Trade associations, etc
    legal firms
    Accountants etc

    Internal

    GAM/FAM
    Sr stake holders (FM/TB/CA/CRC/Credit, etc)

    Key Measurables – To be read with individual Job Objectives

    Maximising Revenue (including RoRWA)
    Nil Provisioning
    Cross Sell
    New clients addition & franchise building
    Quality of calling including ideating deals originated
    Quality of portfolio including Credit and other hygiene factors.

    Our Ideal Candidate
    Qualifications

    A Degree in Business/Commerce/Economics is preferred however a degree in a science or other related field where analytical skills are gained is acceptable.
    Minimum of Three years’ experience as a Relationship Manager in a Corporate Banking  is preferred
    Risk & AML certified as stipulated by Bank policy for Relationship manager
    Languages: English and/or local language skills as relevant to country requirements

    Role Specific Competencies

    Risk Management and Internal Controls (SIF)
    Business – Strategy and Business Model (SIF)
    Business – Market Knowledge (SIF)
    Business – Products and Processes
    Business – Business Partnering
    Business – Process Management
    Business – Business Partnering

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    scb.taleo.net

  • Head, Communications, D&I and Wellbeing

    Head, Communications, D&I and Wellbeing

    JOB SUMMARY
    A strong senior strategic communications consultant and practitioner who will work with HR and business leaders to define, develop and deliver communications strategies that:

    Advance the Global Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) agenda
    Highlight the competitive advantage of Standard Chartered’s unique diversity
    Link D&I, wellbeing and work flexibility (for example, hybrid working)
    Coordinate with business, function, region and market Corporate Affairs and Brand & Marketing (CABM) teams to understand and manage the complex dynamics involved with D&I priority work
    Tell human stories to reinforce D&I, wellbeing and work flexibility as important parts of our Employee Value Proposition and Employer Brand
    Job locations: UK (London), Singapore, Hong-Kong, Kenia (Nairobi) and Dubai. 

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Strategy

    Serve as strategic consultant and advisor to HR leaders and other key senior leaders across the Bank who play a leadership or sponsorship role in the strategies and programmes that drive the Group D&I and wellbeing agendas.
    Create and deliver, in partnership with the content creation and digital channels teams, communications strategies for employees that promote Standard Chartered’s D&I and wellbeing efforts (including hybrid working).
    Create and deliver to external stakeholders, in partnership with the media relations, content creation, digital channels, employer brand, and country CABM teams, a narrative that conveys Standard Chartered’s employer brand, including its innovative and leadership position on workplace topics including flexible working,
    Identify HR executives and other internal influences as spokespeople and support them with external engagements which could include media relations, social media and thought leadership/executive engagement.
    Advise on positioning, presentation and timing of D&I and wellbeing BAU and change initiatives being considered by HR for Group, partnering with change communications resources in CABM for high-priority HR change initiatives.
    Provide strategic and tactical communications advice on proactive communications and issues management, demonstrating an authentic leadership style.
    Synthesise themes and issues from the external environment and surface risks and opportunities to HR clients and other partners in the Bank.
    Practice effective risk management, escalating issues when needed.

    Business

    Create and deliver—in partnership with the content creation and digital channels teams—compelling communications that support D&I and wellbeing commitments support colleague retention and attraction as part of a strong Employee Value Proposition.
    Ensure that tone and messaging of D&I and wellbeing communications are aligned with the corporate narrative when we engage and communicate internally and externally.
    Partner with the media relations team lead on issues management communications as needed, including staff and external communications; partner with internal teams as needed on client and regulatory communications.

    Processes

    Accountable to risk control owners and/or Group policy owners for the implementation of policies and control standards set by them, ensuring compliance, and operating within risk tolerance and risk appetite and building a culture of good conduct.   

    People & Talent

    Collaborate with other CABM teams to execute successful communications strategies
    Play an active role as part of the CABM and People & Culture Communications Leadership Teams, supporting other colleagues and role modelling the Bank’s valued behaviours.

    Risk Management

    Identify, report and escalate issues, risks, business intelligence to leadership.
    Stay abreast of the external environment and work with control partners as needed to issue. communications guidance on D&I topics where cultural differences may result in reputational issues.
    Lead by example and set appropriate tone and expectations from the team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.

    Governance

    Ensure that tone of voice, messaging, and behaviours are aligned with the corporate narrative when we engage and communicate internally and externally.

    Regulatory & Business Conduct

    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. 
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
    Achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles: Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment. 
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

    Key stakeholders

    Applicable Group MT members/function leads and function Management Teams
    Function and Group employees
    Other CABM teams
    External stakeholders including media, prospective employees, regulators, government officials, customers

    Other Responsibilities

    Serve on HR & Culture Communications, People & Culture Communications and CABM working groups and committees as needed. Serve as the lead communications consultant and practitioner for the Global D&I Council. Use the Internal Communications Community of Practice to share priorities and communications initiatives from Group that Business, Function, Region and Market communicators need to know about, making specific asks for support and activations where needed.
    Take on special assignments to support CABM and People & Culture Communications priorities as needed.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A successful track record of advising senior management on how to effectively communicate, considering risks, opportunities, and the greater context of the company’s strategy
    A skilled storyteller with the ability to distill multiple, complex narratives into engaging content for internal and external audiences
    Experience developing strategic plans to communicate programmes and initiatives that reinforce the employee value proposition and the employer brand, and that strengthen company culture. Experience supporting D&I, wellbeing, hybrid working and other “future of work” initiatives preferred.
    Experience of working for a global organisations across geographies and cultures to set and deliver proactive communications strategies
    The ability to think through desired outcomes of communications strategies and tactics
    The ability to identify potential reputation or culture risk from a function’s strategies, programmes or communications, and to raise these concerns effectively
    A track record in creating and developing content to support or enhance a strategy/narrative, including strong storytelling skills
    Understanding of internal and external content strategies and communications channels, including social media channels
    Experience in issues management
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Experience in corporate communications, PR and/or journalism
    Ability to develop effective and collaborative working relationships
    Experience managing multiple stakeholders, including senior management and third-party vendors, across multiple locations
    Experience in external communications, including media relations

    Role Specific Technical Competencies

    Consulting
    Effective Communications
    Establishing and Maintaining Trust
    Written Communications
    Data Gathering and Analysis
    Business Ethics
    Planning:  Tactical, Strategic
    Organisational Communications
    Manage Change

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    scb.taleo.net

  • Principal, Transaction Banking Sales

    Principal, Transaction Banking Sales

    The Role Responsibilities
    To drive origination of “new to bank” revenues and Transaction Banking (TB) product/market penetration with assigned portfolio of Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (CCIB) clients at regional, or local markets 
    Drive growth in revenues, liabilities, assets, and contingents anchored by a growing pipeline, cross-sell, optimal returns and commercialization of TB Cash, TBFX, trade and working capital products
    Up-tier and strengthen relationships with major and key clients (may include New to Bank) through positioning ourselves as value add and consultative partner – help the clients to achieve their finance needs and goals through provision of solutions that address client needs and demonstrate value in the relationship.
    Strategy

    Awareness and understanding of the Group’s CCIB business strategy and model appropriate to TB Sales Role: 
    Products: Growth of capital lite suite; transform with sustainable trade finance; grow origination and distribution. 
    Build wallet share in Kenya for CCIB business. 
    Establish leading positions in Kenya as high returns market and lead digital banking for CCIB clients.  

    Business
    Revenue & understanding client:

    Complete ownership of client level revenue for cash, trade, working capital and TBFX. 
    Complete ownership of client and product level returns aligned to CCIB returns strategy for cash, trade, working capital and TBFX. 
    Drive growth in revenues, liabilities, assets, and contingents anchored by a growing pipeline, cross-sell, optimal returns and commercialization of TB Cash, TBFX, trade and working capital products. 
    Drive business momentum through initiatives on increased penetration of existing client portfolio and supporting growth through new to bank clients. 
    Deep understanding of clients’ business needs, footprint, buying centers and decision-making process. 
    Own Account Plan commitment and ensuring client level targets are met. 

    Connectivity: 

    Build full access to trade finance, working capital or cash management decision makers through active client calling.  
    Increase client penetration and revenues for the bank by actively promoting the bank’s network and product capabilities. 

    Ideation/Pitches:

    Take the lead in identifying explicit and implied client needs, engaging key influencers and decision makers, developing solutions and leading proposals and pitches to clients. 
    Maintain a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the bank’s comprehensive integrated channels capabilities and their application to client needs – use this knowledge in structuring solutions. 
    Facility structuring for Trade and working capital deals. 
    Development of cash, liquidity and transactional TB FX flow solutions. 
    Respond to Requests for Proposals (RfP’s) or proposals and clients pitches on cash, trade and working capital solutions. 

    Execution: 

    Manage the execution through to revenue realization (as per scorecard metric of completed implementation and deal closed). 
    Drive engagement with clients/other units to ensure revenue realization if any issues surface. 
    Document negotiation for new to bank business.   

    Processes

    Ensure all processes across TB CB are followed in the country in  line with approved policies and procedures.
    Ensure that any post sales service issues identified are managed appropriately by Client Service Group or Premier Service Management
    Ensure client has access to self help tools (e.g. S2B Info Manager) 
    Where necessary, raise customer complaints timely in the relevant systems for tracking and resolution.   

    People and Talent
    Client Team: 

    Pro-actively lead TB opportunity development with the client and engage CCIB RMs, ARM’s and Credit Analysts. 
    Execute activities in line with TB sales pipeline policy. 3.  Regular inspection and update of pipeline across the portfolio/segment assigned for all TB Products.    

    Risk Management

    Manage all TB Sales risks in the Country (incl. through BRFs & CORCs), conform to global standards, improve risk metrics, e-enablement & culture, and ensure no failed audits (internal & external). 
    Adhere to good sales practices in relation to relevant policies, behaviors (per Culture, Conduct & Behaviors) and FOSAF. 
    Ensure appropriate TB inputs are incorporated in BCA/Term sheet/Pre-Screening review/Credit Workshop  

    Governance

    Build strong knowledge of local regulations and initiatives of local industry bodies to ensure the business is ahead of the regulatory change agenda. 
    Proactively engage business & functional partners / stakeholders to drive the origination sales agenda with clients 
    Promote the SCB brand and exemplify the values of the Group in all undertakings, including adherence to the Group Code of Conduct. Anti-money Laundering: Ensure compliance with all client due diligence (CDD), anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions policies and procedures  

    Regulatory and Business Conduct

    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. 
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
    Lead the [country Kenya / business unit CCIB / function/TB Sales team] to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.] 
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

    Key stakeholders
    Internal:

    Country / Regional Head of Transaction Banking Sales
    Country Head, CCIB
    Segment Heads
    Country and Regional Heads of TB Products
    Country CCIB Relationship Management Teams 
    Credit Officers 
    Trade, working capital & Cash Operations team including, Service teams

    External: 

    Clients
    Industry Bodies in Cash management, Trade and Working Capital 

    Our Ideal Candidate

    Certification in advanced Trade, working capital / Cash 
    Practitioner with Advanced / Expert Cash and or Trade, working capital knowledge.
    Structuring Solutions and ability to handle documentation.
    Strong credit understanding and experience.
    Seen as an industry expert in Cash and/or Trade, working capital.
    Market Intelligence: ability to anticipate global trends in market and impact on strategy and plans. 
    Understanding of how to work effectively within a matrix / network organisation.
    Capable of analysing working capital and funding needs of clients

    Role Specific Competencies

    Client Relationship Management
    Perseverance and Follow-Through
    Sales Proposals and Presentations
    Strategic Sales Planning
    Sales Closing and Agreements
    Knowledge of Product Line

    Apply via :

    scb.taleo.net

  • Graduate – Client Coverage Intern – CPBB Intern – Financial Markets

    Graduate – Client Coverage Intern – CPBB Intern – Financial Markets

    Your training
    Our programme provides a comprehensive grounding in corporate and commercial banking. You’ll work directly with a diverse range of business and corporate customers alongside Corporate, Financial Institutions and Commercial Bankers. You’ll be able to explore how your skills can adapt to different areas of our business, while developing new skills to help kick-start your career in the CCIB Client Coverage.
    Your career progression
    At the end of your 18-month programme, you’ll join a role within our CCIB Client Coverage team. Areas include:

    Credit Analysis
    Relationship Management
    Client Management

    What you ‘ll do over 18 Months

    Induction – these are classroom sessions, case studies, and tailored technical training split by business functions.
    12 month training rotation – you’ll spend five months in your focus area and go on to broaden your experience with two months rotations in Financial Markets, Transaction Banking and Risk.
    6 month business rotation – your last rotation will be six months in your focus area within CCIB Client Coverage. It’s your opportunity to find the team you fit into best and begin your Standard Chartered career.

    Eligibility
    We’re interested in people with diverse backgrounds and encourage students from all degree disciplines to apply to our programmes. 
    For our Graduate Programme, you must 

    Be in their final year of study for a university degree or higher, or have graduated in the last two years, and
    Have the permanent legal right to work in the country you’re applying to 

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  • Chief Operations Officer, Agritech

    Chief Operations Officer, Agritech

    The Role Responsibilities
    The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will manage and handle the daily business operations of the company, working closely with department heads and supervisors to support the day-to-day activity of employees.
    The COO will be responsible for 

    Ensuring that the Operations strategy cater’s for the company’s needs. Understand the market dynamics and build this into Agritech’s operations design. Troubleshooting and sharing lessons learnt.
    End-to-end management of Agritech’s operations with the objective of efficient and effective processes. 
    Oversee and direct the entire operations division of a company (may include but not limited to the packhouse operations, logistics, quality assurance team and all sourcing activities)
    Ensure proper management of resources, distribution of good and services to Agritech’s customers, and supply chain.
    Ensure agreed strategies are implemented and compliance with regulatory authorities is maintained
    Provide leadership in achieving profit objectives.
    Supervise the establishment and implementation of service and quality standards
    Certify that appropriate internal systems, policies, procedures and controls are in place to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations
    Maintain consistent and effective communication with the Chief Executive Officer, implementing his or her directives

    People and Talent

    Responsible for the management of the entire operations-force.
    Identifying and improving individual and team metrics in order to drive performance and achieve Agritech’s KPIs.
    Operations team spirit and morale up with open communication and good energy.

    Risk Management

    Take personal responsibility for understanding the risk and compliance requirements of the role.
    Understand and comply with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws and regulations, including those governing anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions; the Group’s policies and procedures; and the Group Code of Conduct. 
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk and compliance matters. 

    Regulatory and Business Conduct

    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. 
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
    Lead the Agritech to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.] * 
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
    Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with Articles of Association (or equivalent) 

    Key stakeholders

    Venture Lead/CEO, Agritech Kenya
    Commercial Lead, Agritech Kenya
    Risk and Compliance Agritech Kenya
    Finance Lead, Agritech Kenya
    CTO, Agritech Kenya

    Other Responsibilities

    Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in Agritech, Kenya team]; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; Multiple functions (double hats); [List all responsibilities associated with the role]

    Our Ideal Candidate

    University degree preferably in Business Administration & Operations Management. MSc/MBA is a plus.  
    10 years operational leadership experience or a similar role.
    Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
    Demonstrated experience in implementing internal controls, policies, and procedures is desired
    Demonstrated experience in the areas of fresh produce sourcing and operations, logistics and packhouse operations.
    Motivator and effective leader who displays professionalism coupled with business acumen
    Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving

    Role Specific Competencies

    Operations Management
    Financial Management
    Project Management
    Customer Service
    Strategic Management
    Risk Management

    Apply via :

    scb.taleo.net

  • Manager, Financial and Regulatory Reporting

    Manager, Financial and Regulatory Reporting

    The Role Responsibilities
    Strategy

    Awareness and understanding of the Group’s and Kenya’s business strategy.

    Business

    Awareness and understanding of the wider business and regulatory environment which the business operates.

    Processes
    Statutory and Regulatory Reporting

    Preparation and submission of financial reports and regulatory returns in accordance with IFRS, statutory and regulatory requirements.
    Draw the Senior Manager, Reporting’s attention to any areas of non-compliance.
    Monitor compliance with regulatory limits and draw Senior Manager, Reporting’s attention for action to avoid breaches.
    Advise Finance Management of emerging trends and themes from regulatory reporting.
    Contribute to the preparation of the statutory accounts.
    Respond expediently to any queries that may arise.
    Actively engage with the delivery of the Aspire programme for Kenya.
    Liaise with the external auditor, internal auditors and market regulators in matters pertaining to audit, reporting and Bank`s inspection.

    Finance Operational Risk and Controls

    Compliance with the Financial Control Substantiation and Reconciliation Policy(FCSRP) to ensure integrity of financial and regulatory reporting.
    Lead initiatives targeted at strengthening the control environment.
    Support the Global Business Services teams to comply with FCSRP .

    Management Information

    Prepare management reports for senior management.

    Regulatory & Business Conduct

    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
    Actively contribute as a member of the Reporting team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.]
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

    Key Stakeholders
    Internal :

    Various usiness departments.
    Global Business Services
    Finance Operation Risk Group
    Internal Auditors

    External contacts:

    External Auditor
    Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
    Capital Markets Authority(CMA)
    Nairobi Stock Exchange(NSE)
    Central Depository & Securities Exchange (CDSE)
    Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA)
    Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA)
    Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC)

    Our Ideal Candidate

    University degree.
    Accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).

    Role Specific Competencies

    Strong Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SQL and PowerPoint knowledge.
    Prior experience should demonstrate analytical capability.

    Apply via :

    scb.taleo.net

  • Manager, Manager, Financial Controls

    Manager, Manager, Financial Controls

    Role Responsibilities
    Processes and Risk Management

    Ensure adherence to the risk management framework, Financial Controls Reconciliation and Substantiation policy and other relevant policies and regulations in the identification, assessment, mitigation, control and monitoring of risks. In this regard, ensure sufficient traction and follow through management actions to mitigate identified risks and Audit assurance exceptions, escalating issues to the relevant Business Heads, Unit heads, Unit Operational Risk managers and Country Operational Risk as required.
    Perform the Residual Risk Ratings, Key Risk indicator and other Key Performance Indicators and reports for the Finance processes.
    Business Continuity Plan (BCP): As the Finance Alternate Departmental Continuity Coordinator (ADCC) below tasks apply: –
    Annual preparation of the BCP, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), obtain necessary approvals and load in the system.
    Review of the BCP and BIA to update any changes in the year.
    Quarterly circulation of the updated Call tree list of contacts to the Finance team.
    Quarterly testing of the Call tree, preparation of the post-test reports and uploading in the SharePoint post the approvals
    Handling the adhoc Business resilience team requests.
    Review of the risk exceptions from various forums including Finance Operations Risk Team Meeting (FORTM), Executive Risk Forums and those raised through other forums and follow through for closure.
    Hold Service Review Meetings (SRM) and collaborate with the GFS testing, Record to Report and assurance teams in Global Business Services, India (GBS) to monitor financial control exceptions and provide guidance to staff in monitoring and resolution of the exceptions
    Preparation of the Finance Operational Risk Group (FORG) pack, circulation and presentation in the FORG meeting as per the terms of reference.
    Facilitate the design and implementation of Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) key control standards (KCS) and related key control self-assessment (KCSA), Control Self-Test (CST) and monitoring plans for compliance and operational risk management as the need arises.
    Obligations register maintenance and ensuring all key regulatory requirements, as interpreted and communicated by country Legal & Compliance via the Obligations Workflow Lifecycle System (OWLS) online platform are cascaded to the various units on a timely basis and that sufficient actions are undertaken to comply with these requirements.
    End User Computation (EUC) register maintenance and update.
    Track, escalate and report financial control issues to risk committees and liaise with relevant parties to resolve the issues in a timely way.
    Prepare risk presentations, input and papers to relevant Committees, forums as required.
    Prepare risk papers/presentation to the Board Committee as required.
    Lead and coordinate training efforts to promote risk management and compliance culture within Finance and awareness of Financial Controls Policies.
    Monitor and provide guidance to businesses and functions in complying with control standards.
    Represent Finance in Risk Management workgroups, meetings and forums including Information Cyber Security (ICS), East Africa FORTM (Finance Operational Risk Team Meeting), Africa FORM (Finance Operational Risk Managers), AME FRC (Finance Risk Committees), Outsourcing Committee, among others.
    Preparation of the M7 vs GL reconciliation for Finance.
    Finance Conduct Plan implementation.

    Regulatory & Business Conduct

    Display exemplary conduct and live by the .
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
    Lead the Kenya Financials Controls unit to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles:
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

    Key stakeholders

    Collaboration with the various stakeholders including relevant Business Heads, Unit heads, Unit Operational Risk managers, Internal and External Auditors, Business Resilience team, R2R Controllership team, GBS and Assurance Team GBS other Finance Operational Risk Managers in the region and Country Operational Risk to address pertinent risk issues and share best practice.

    Qualifications

    University degree

    Apply via :

    scb.taleo.net

  • Associate, Financial Markets Sales

    Associate, Financial Markets Sales

    The Role Responsibilities
    Business 

    Develop a thorough appreciation of each allocated customer’s business, and understanding of their potential needs for Treasury products, through regular liaison with SCB’s principal RM for each customer as well as through direct contact with the customer. 
    Establish and maintain a constructive relationship with the decision maker(s) for Financial Markets products for each allocated customer, through regular calling, visits, entertainment etc., with the objective that the customer always calls SCB when in need of products we are able to supply 
    Ensure speedy and positive response to all requests from customers for a specific transaction, or for more general advice, or introduction to a more appropriate contact within SCB, whether or not the request is from the specifically allocated group of customers 
    Drive account planning and active management of key clients In Kenya to develop the FM wallet. 
    Liaise with Operations concerning customer feedback received on service delivery quality, in order to seek improvements in service delivery where viewed as necessary from the customer’s perspective 
    Active dialogue with key clients – knows their needs / get involved to address key issues  
    Work closely with stakeholders to drive strategic client agenda 
    Work closely with the Trading desks to ensure risk is managed and transferred adequately, the Bank continues to respond to market changes in a timely manner and efficiency on pricing client transactions. 
    Deliver on Kenya FM Sales budget 

    Processes 

    As Per Financial Markets Sales Policies and Procedures 
    Ensure that all FM Sales processes are adhered to in line with approved policies and procedures  
    Ensure that all FM Sales processes & controls conform to the group standard, and where they deviate approval is sought from the appropriate governance forum. 
    Ensure that FM Sales processes and controls are monitored and reported in line with the group operational risk framework. 

    Risk Management 

    Liaise with Operations concerning customer feedback received on service delivery quality, in order to seek improvements in service delivery where viewed as necessary from the customer’s perspective. 
    Where applicable, ensuring that Market Risk and Counterparty limits are not exceeded. 
    Maintain an adequate control environment and operational procedures to prevent loss arising from non-adherence to controls. 
    Be aware of and comply with data confidentiality requirements 
    Ensure portfolio owners are responsible for all trades booked to the portfolios. Ensure to book trades only in authorised portfolios / accounts. 
    Observe Personal Account Dealing policy and procedures  
    Ensure that all business or transactional related conflicts of interest touching on my portfolio of clients are identified and mitigated as necessary. 
    Drive business in a controlled manner; active ownership of key risk / control matters, with quick / effective escalation.  
    Ensure compliance with EAF guidelines, monitor utilisation of each customer’s trading limits with SCB and ensure all trades booked are within approved client trading limits. Where necessary, obtain specific pre-approval for any excess likely to arise as a result of a particular transaction 

    Governance  

    Ensure adherence with the highest standards of ethics, and compliance with relevant policies, processes and regulations to form part of the culture 

    Regulatory & Business Conduct  

    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.  
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. 

    Our Ideal candidate
    Role Specific Competencies

    Client Pitching 
    Forwards and Futures Hedging
    Credit Derivatives
    Commodities OTC 
    Foreign Exchange 
    Interest Rate Options- Caps and Floors
    Interest Rate and Currency Swaps
    Money Markets
    Structured Derivative Notes and Swaps
    Cross-Selling

    Apply via :

    scb.taleo.net