Website: Website http://www.imbank.com

  • Scrum Master

    Scrum Master

    JOB PURPOSE
    At iCube, we are building solutions that will position I&M Bank as a market leader in banking. While lots of companies talk about “digital revolutions” or “delightful experiences,” we’re focusing on building the stuff that matters, delivering value in a fast, iterative manner that allows us to optimize and meet customer needs.
    Scrum has the power to transform project management across every industry, every business, and even across life in general. It’s a solid and successful Agile framework that’s been applied to a variety of projects and teams.
    Scrum values commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect among its members, and therefore a Scrum Master is responsible for implementing these principles into every aspect and action of the team. The Scrum Master is an Agile champion and ambassador who works with teams across the organization to understand the value of delivering work more efficiently using Agile framework(s).
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Sprint planning, scheduling, forecasting and reporting (including burn down and risk escalation)
    Ability to coach the team on Agile values and principles understanding their role within the team but work collaboratively with shared goals at the heart of all work
    Support the team so that a safe to fail environment is created and collectively you are all responsible for outcomes
    Identify blockers and work with the Digital Manager to remove them and optimize team performance
    Continuous improvement and reflective learning is built into the DNA of the team through your leadership and via ceremonies like retrospectives
    Ability to collect, analyze and present data to communicate activity and progress externally, and encourage the maturity and abilities of the team internally
    Coach the team on the purpose and importance of Agile ceremonies along with the outcomes to be completed by the team
    Challenge the team so that they are always striving for improvement
    Coach the team to build a shared understanding of success factors and Definition of Done
    Ability to be pragmatic in your approach and challenge in an appropriate way to drive outcomes
    Identify and coach others to be future scrum masters across the organization

    QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:

    Experience in leading projects in a SCRUM environment
    Understanding of agile behavior’s, principles, tools and techniques: e.g. collaboration, team information management, continuous integration and deployment, agile delivery frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
    A minimum of 3-5 years of work experience as a Scrum Master
    Continual investment in developing your own skills through community events and supporting other Scrum Masters
    Tertiary qualifications in IT and or Business
    Certified in relevant Agile courses

    COMPETENCIES

    Excellent skills in leading a team including coaching and providing feedback
    High level of flexibility with the ability to influence and adapt to change
    Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship skills
    Strong facilitation skills to support agile ceremonies
    Strong problem solving skills
    Business value mindset
    Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills
    Continuous improvement and innovation mindset that results in creativity, acting with agility and thinking outside current boundaries
    Strong ability to partner across multiple disciplines and navigate a matrix organization

    Knowledge

    Knowledge of Agile values, principles and practices
    Knowledge of various Agile frameworks
    Knowledge of upcoming Scrum enhancements within the Agile environment
    Knowledge of services in client’s industry

    If you believe you meet the above requirements log onto our website www.imbank.com and click on careers and apply for the position. Your application should reach us as soon as possible but not later than 23rd  April 2021.

    Apply via :

    imbank.bamboohr.com

  • Junior UI Designer 

Senior UI Designer 

Senior UX Designer 

Junior UX Designer

    Junior UI Designer Senior UI Designer Senior UX Designer Junior UX Designer

    JOB SUMMARY:
    The Junior UI Designer will be responsible for creating end-to-end product designs that will deliver distinctive digital experiences for I&M’s customers and employees.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    As a Junior Designer, you will report to the Design Lead or the Senior UI Designer and shall be responsible for:

    Designing and delivering elegant and delightful product experiences as part of a cross-functional Agile product team.
    Making deliberate design decisions that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks.
    Translating the user experience journeys into smooth and intuitive interactions.
    Exploring solutions and refining concepts via wireframes and detailed high-fidelity designs.
    Driving the implementation of the visual style and brand positioning relative to design guidelines.
    Researching, identifying and articulating customer needs, ensuring all interactions are intuitive and easy for customers
    Building prototypes and designing tests to validate the products ability to meet customer needs, behaviours and mental models.
    Collaborating with other designers within and cross-team to problem solve design challenges and maintain a level of design consistency and coherence across client organization products.
    Clearly articulating proposed design and key decisions with Product Owners.
    Must be a team player capable of working closely with the Design lead, UX designers and developers across various products.

    COMPETENCIES   REQUIREMENT:
    Qualification

    Design Diploma or any other relevant course/ qualification in design studies

     Experience

    1-3 years of demonstrated experience in creating and implementing UI design
    Experience with designing quality digital products
    Experience with user-centred design that spans mobile and web interfaces
    Experience with a diverse set of software such as the Adobe XD, InVision, Sketch, Zeplin, and other tools for Graphic / Visual Design
    Basic coding skills that help make your vision a reality is a plus
    Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tight deadlines efficiently

    Knowledge

    Knowledge of agile values, principles and practices
    Knowledge of services in client’s industry
    Awareness of current design trends

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  If you believe you meet the above requirements log onto our website http://www.imbank.com and click on careers and apply for the position. Your application should reach us as soon as possible but not later than 9th April 2021.

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  • Legal Manager – Commercial Unit 

Officer Assurance Audit (Nairobi) 

Branch Manager

    Legal Manager – Commercial Unit Officer Assurance Audit (Nairobi) Branch Manager

    REF:MCU/3/2021–LEGAL MANAGER-COMMERCIAL UNIT  
    PURPOSE:
    The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Bank’s interests are safeguarded and secured from legal and contractual liability and also assist in conducting legal research and reviewing of existing and new statutes as well as advising on the new legal issues arising to ensure statutory and contractual compliance by the Bank
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    The Incumbent will report to the Senior Manager-Legal and will be responsible for:

    Providing Statutory and contractual compliance by advising the relevant Bank functionaries on the compliance requirements of new laws and regulations;
    Liaising with relevant subsidiary/division/department/unit of I&M where legal risks have been identified, to develop mitigating measures and implement remedial action.
    Formulating legal compliance checklists and matrixes to be used for undertaking legal compliance reviews and liaise with the various regulators to ensure compliance by the Bank.
    Conducting legal risk analysis and providing legal support for new and ongoing Bank projects and preparing appropriate legal risk reports for use by management.
    Providing advice and legal opinions on legal issues, risk and regulatory compliance and contract management strategy
    Supervising and coordinating the review of Contracts that the Bank may enter into with third parties
    Drafting and reviewing Contracts and Agreements on new products, security documents and other relevant documents;
    Follow up on the preparation of all Leases in regard to the premises owned by the Group Companies.
    Perusing and approving Licenses for ATMS, Bill Boards, Car parking’s etc.
    Ensuring registration of the bank’s IP;
    Ensuring proper and accurate lodgement of all security documents received in both the manual registers as well as electronic registers within stipulated time frame.
    Ensuring Bank policies are complied with pertaining to movement of security documents
    Ensuring that physical securities / documents are held in good order and properly arranged in the Securities Room.
    Ensuring adherence to the Bank’s Policy and procedures in the safety of securities/custodial process

    Assisting in supervising and coordinating the continual review and updating of internal legal and banking documents as well as procedures; and
    Supporting the planning, organisation and conducting of internal and external staff training sessions on legal issues.

     QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:
    Academic Qualifications

    Master of Law degree in Corporate Governance / Financial Services / Commercial/ Trade Law or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
    Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution; and
    Diploma of Law from the Kenya School of Law.

    Professional Qualifications

    Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public;
    Admitted to the Bar; and
    Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

    Experience

    At least 8 years’ relevant experience in law and in banking.

    Generic Competencies

    Ability to write complex letters, comprehensive reports and to perform complex calculations.

    Skills and attributes

    Strong planning and organization skills;
    Strong people management and decision making skills;
    Good communication and negotiation skills; and
    In-depth knowledge of the Banking regulatory law.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • Investment Advisor

    Investment Advisor

    PURPOSE:
    The Job holder will assist the Head of Wealth Management to enhance business growth, drive initiatives that increase client value and income for the unit.
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    The Incumbent will report to the Head of Wealth Management and will be responsible for:

    Origination of advisory transactions.
    Assisting in the evaluation and processing of new investments for clients.
    Liaising with the Head of Wealth Management and the team to ensure successful execution of client transactions.
    Assisting in the preparation of investment strategies, annual plans and policies.
    Supporting in the communication of the wealth management philosophies, vision, process and delivery to team members, clients and prospective clients.
    Increasing the visibility of the investment process both internally to investment partners and externally to clients, prospects and centre of influence.
    Developing, recommending and executing the investment objectives, risk tolerance and strategies for the client portfolio.
    Overseeing settlement and portfolio reporting.
    Developing the Investment Policy Statement for clients and prospects.
    Preparing commentaries to be distributed to clients.
    Conducting and preparing due diligence reports for off-shore funds and managers for distribution internally and externally.
    Coordinating teams of professionals including accountants and lawyers as necessary for target transactions.
    Liaising with strategic partners in the execution of client transactions.
    Overseeing the development and training of the team and manage time constraints and deadlines while ensuring a high level of quality on all transactions.
    Assisting in any other administrative related assignments within the Company.
    Performing other job – related duties or special projects as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelors’ degree in Economics, Finance or Business or related field
    Achievement of all CMA qualification requirements including the CISI exam requirements.
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Wealth Management and or Investment Banking.
    Demonstrated experience in wealth management theory, associated investment strategies and instruments and characteristics of various marketplaces.
    Ability to prepare client and new business presentation material, including strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and presentation software.
    Exceptional analytical and quantitative background.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid research skills.
    Ability to find and contact potential clients, with ability to build (or utilize existing) extensive network of potential clients and referral sources.
    Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work across functions and levels of seniority.
    Initiative – must be a self-starter, able to work independently with drive and motivation.
    Prior experience in investment banking / wealth management and/or knowledge of the process and client expectations.

    If you believe you meet the above requirements log onto our website www.imbank.com and click on careers and apply for the position. Your application should reach us as soon as possible but not later than 19th March 2021. Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application.

    Apply via :

    imbank.bamboohr.com

  • Manager, Process Re-engineering 

Assistant Manager Credit Collection

    Manager, Process Re-engineering Assistant Manager Credit Collection

    REF: MPR/2/2021–MANAGER PROCESS RE-ENGINEERING
    PURPOSE:
    In line with the process re-engineering team mandate, the role holder is responsible for executing end to end process reviews to drive radical changes in key customer facing and impacting processes: Eliminate, Simplify, Standardize and Automate to deliver a set of highly digitised processes that support the migration of transactions to electronic channels in line with the organisation’s strategic goals.
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    The Incumbent will report to the Head of Process Re-engineering and will be responsible for:

    Supporting functions across the organisation in redesign (zero base approach), automation of processes, drive business efficiency, process optimization and reengineering.
    Analyzing (As-is) core business processes and workflows, identifying gaps and proposing measures (to-be/ radically improved processes and workflows) to achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, cycle times and quality while ensuring that customer-centricity across processes is accomplished.
    Championing process improvement and reengineering approaches that are technology led (intelligent process automation) to conduct process modernization projects across the organization that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
    Driving processes that build cross-functional competencies and ensure end-to-end responsibility for a process and facilitate BPR engagements enabling the stakeholders arrive at the most ideal processes.
    Implementing and managing processes for measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations across the group.
    Championing compliance to established SOPs, business processes and best practice guidelines.
    Monitoring established processes to continuously track post implementation projects benefits
    Collaborating with stakeholders during the visioning and concept development of a product.
    Scoping requirements and create a roadmap
    Translating business requirements to technical specifications for the development team
    Working with relevant internal stakeholders to analyse the needs, research and align product roadmap to strategic goals
    Championing process changes from a customers’ voice while taking the business aspects into consideration

    QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:
    Academic and Professional Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
    Knowledge and certification in Business Processes Management.
    Certification and experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and Project Management
    Lean Six Sigma Certification – Black Belt

    Experience and Skills

    Five (5) years of working experience in Business Process Analysis.
    Established experience in using Lean six sigma tools
    Project Management skills and familiar with Agile principles.
    Strong skills in Process Mapping and Business Process Reengineering with good knowledge of Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN), Experience creating and evaluating process flows and maps.
    Excellent analytical skills with hand on experience using VISIO/ EDRAW and R/SPSS/SAS/STATA.
    Strong collaboration and facilitation skills within cross functional teams.
    Good understanding of Operational Risk Management.
    Adequate experience in general management and stakeholder management.
    Ability to work and deliver on the assigned tasks/scope autonomously
    Jira and Confluence skills a plus
    Knows how to define an MVP and product road map
    Good leadership and decision making skills
    Good understanding of banking operations

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  If you believe you meet the above requirements log onto our website www.imbank.com and click on careers and apply for the position.  Your application should reach us as soon as possible but not later than 9th March 2021. Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application.

    Apply via :

    imbank.bamboohr.com

  • Legal Manager – Commercial Unit

    Legal Manager – Commercial Unit

    REF:MCU/2/2021–LEGAL MANAGER-COMMERCIAL UNIT 
    PURPOSE:
    The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Bank’s interests are safeguarded and secured from legal and contractual liability and also assist in conducting legal research and reviewing of existing and new statutes as well as advising on the new legal issues arising to ensure statutory and contractual compliance by the Bank
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
    The Incumbent will report to the Senior Manager-Legal and will be responsible for:

    Providing Statutory and contractual compliance by advising the relevant Bank functionaries on the compliance requirements of new laws and regulations;
    Liaising with relevant subsidiary/division/department/unit of I&M where legal risks have been identified, to develop mitigating measures and implement remedial action.
    Formulating legal compliance checklists and matrixes to be used for undertaking legal compliance reviews and liaise with the various regulators to ensure compliance by the Bank.
    Conducting legal risk analysis and providing legal support for new and ongoing Bank projects and preparing appropriate legal risk reports for use by management.
    Providing advice and legal opinions on legal issues, risk and regulatory compliance and contract management strategy
    Supervising and coordinating the review of Contracts that the Bank may enter into with third parties
    Drafting and reviewing Contracts and Agreements on new products, security documents and other relevant documents;
    Follow up on the preparation of all Leases in regard to the premises owned by the Group Companies.
    Perusing and approving Licenses for ATMS, Bill Boards, Car parking’s etc.
    Ensuring registration of the bank’s IP;
    Ensuring proper and accurate lodgement of all security documents received in both the manual registers as well as electronic registers within stipulated time frame.
    Ensuring Bank policies are complied with pertaining to movement of security documents
    Ensuring that physical securities / documents are held in good order and properly arranged in the Securities Room.
    Ensuring adherence to the Bank’s Policy and procedures in the safety of securities/custodial process
    Assisting in supervising and coordinating the continual review and updating of internal legal and banking documents as well as procedures; and
    Supporting the planning, organisation and conducting of internal and external staff training sessions on legal issues.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:
    Academic Qualifications

    Master of Law degree in Corporate Governance / Financial Services / Commercial/ Trade Law or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
    Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution; and
    Diploma of Law from the Kenya School of Law.

    Professional Qualifications

    Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public;
    Admitted to the Bar; and
    Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

    Experience

    At least 8 years’ relevant experience in law and in banking.

    Generic Competencies

    Ability to write complex letters, comprehensive reports and to perform complex calculations.

    Skills and attributes

    Strong planning and organization skills;
    Strong people management and decision making skills;
    Good communication and negotiation skills; and
    In-depth knowledge of the Banking regulatory law.

    If you believe you meet the above requirements log onto our website www.imbank.com and click on careers and apply for the position or forward your application to recruit@imbank.co.ke. Your application should reach us as soon as possible but not later than 25th February 2021. Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application.

    Apply via :

    recruit@imbank.co.ke

  • Assistant Manager – Digital Lending Administration

    Assistant Manager – Digital Lending Administration

    Job Purpose: 
     The job holder will be responsible for facilitating the Product development of digital financial services to increase functionality, usage & transaction migration across the Online, Mobile and new to the world banking channels. The job holder will also be responsible for customer-focused solutions that streamline credit processes through use of technology solutions combined with continuous process improvement to enhance both the customer experience and financial results. The job holder will also ensure that the customers’ channel of choice facilitates the interaction with us digitally and provides the near-instant gratification.
    Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
    The Incumbent will report to the Head of Digital Lending Products- Digital Bank and will be responsible for:
     

    Championing digital banking and determining opportunities for improving business processes through automation.
    Developing, maintaining and managing a pipeline of customers across all stages of the Digital loan journey. This will require one to have a strong operating rhythm to ensure that there is sufficient activity across the application approval within the system to avoid customer dissatisfaction.
    Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors on project planning and execution of change processes with respect to Business Policy Rules and system enhancements.
    Serving as liaison between Projects management Office and Business team to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions by presenting development options based on best practices.
    Gathering functional and non-functional business ideas and analysing to design processes flow and documentation.
    Involved in System User Acceptance Testing & offering Business Units support and training in all bank Digital Lending Solutions.
    Using his/her customer experience and credit expertise to wow customers at every point of their lending journey and prompt resolution to the issues raised.
    Monitoring market trend and carrying out competitive analysis of the Digital Lending market with an intent to continuously innovate around online customer journey with enhanced customer experience and satisfaction, especially on Digital platforms
    Providing support and training continually to bank staff on new systems, products and policy updates.
    Ensuring the Portfolio management of Digitally Lent facilities across the regions.

     
    Essential Knowledge

    Excellent understanding of both Credit and IT policies and procedures
    Excellent understanding of competitor market trends on Channel lending
    Excellent knowledge of Central Bank of Kenya Prudential & Risk guidelines.
    In-depth knowledge of systems utilized by the Credit Function. Ability to interpret the API xmls, especially from Finacle, will be an added advantage.
    Expert knowledge; exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. Leads the development of highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts. Guides and transfers knowledge to his team.

    Key Critical Competencies

    A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
    Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
    The ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload to meet deadlines.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to decipher technical language into business language.
    Customer-Centric with the ability to offer customers to a different channel based on their channel of choice.
    Strong business acumen
    Solid background of software lifecycle
    Strong disciplined operating rhythm
    Strong Credit background
    Experience in facilitating workshops and focus groups

    Requirements:

    University degree or equivalent
    At least 6 years relevant banking experience, 3 of which should have been in Credit
    Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
    Experienced in project management will be an added advantage
    Able to operate in a performance-driven organization
    In-depth knowledge of Central bank Prudential and Risk Guidelines.

    If you believe you meet the above requirements log onto our website www.imbank.com and click on careers and apply for the position or forward your application to recruit@imbank.co.ke. Your application should reach us as soon as possible but not later than 3rd February 2021. Please quote the reference number followed by the position applied for in the application.

    Apply via :

    recruit@imbank.co.ke

  • Assistant Manager-Digital Lending Administration

    Assistant Manager-Digital Lending Administration

    Department/ Division:             Products/ Digital Lending
    Job Grade:                               Assistant Manager
    Reports to:                              Head of Digital Lending Products- Digital Bank
    Direct Reportees:                     None
    Job Purpose: 
     The job holder will be responsible for facilitating the Product development of digital financial services to increase functionality, usage & transaction migration across the Online, Mobile and new to the world banking channels. The job holder will also be responsible for customer focused solutions that streamline credit processes through use of technology solutions combined with continuous process improvement to enhance both the customer experience and financial results. The job holder will also ensure that the customers’ channel of choice facilitates the interaction with us digitally and provides the near instant gratification.
    Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

    Championing digital banking and determining opportunities for improving business processes through automation.
    Developing, maintaining and managing a pipeline of customers across all stages of the Digital loan journey. This will require one to have a strong operating rhythm to ensure that there is sufficient activity across the application approval within the system to avoid customer dissatisfaction.
    Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors on project planning and execution of change processes with respect to Business Policy Rules and system enhancements.
    Serving as liaison between Projects management Office and Business team to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions by presenting development options based on best practices.
    Gathering functional and non-functional business ideas and analysing to design processes flow and documentation.
    Involved in System User Acceptance Testing & offering Business Units support and training in all bank Digital Lending Solutions.
    Using his/her customer experience and credit expertise to wow customers at every point of their lending journey and prompt resolution to the issues raised.
    Monitoring market trend and carrying out competitive analysis of the Digital Lending market with an intent to continuously innovate around online customer journey with enhanced customer experience and satisfaction, especially on Digital platforms
    Providing support and training continually to bank staff on new systems, products and policy updates.
    Ensuring the Portfolio management of Digitally Lent facilities across the regions.

     
    Essential Knowledge

    Excellent understanding of both Credit and IT policies and procedures
    Excellent understanding of competitor market trends on Channel lending
    Excellent knowledge of Central Bank of Kenya Prudential & Risk guidelines.
    In-depth knowledge of systems utilized by the Credit Function. Ability to interpret the API xmls, especially from Finacle, will be an added advantage.
    Expert knowledge; exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. Leads the development of highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts. Guides and transfers knowledge to his team.

     
    Key Critical Competencies

    A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
    Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
    The ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload to meet deadlines.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to decipher technical language into business language.
    Customer Centric with the ability to offer customers to a different channel based on their channel of choice.
     Strong business acumen
    Solid background of software lifecycle
    Strong disciplined operating rhythm
    Strong Credit background
    Experience in facilitating workshops and focus groups

    Requirements:

    University degree or equivalent
    At least 6 years relevant banking experience, 3 of which should have been in Credit
    Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
    Experienced in project management will be an added advantage

    Able to operate in a performance driven organization

    In-depth knowledge of Central bank Prudential and Risk Guidelines.

    Apply via :

    www.imbank.com

  • Scrum Master 

Senior Software Developer

    Scrum Master Senior Software Developer

    REF: SM/1/2021-SCRUM MASTER
    JOB PURPOSE
    At iCube, we are building solutions that will position I&M Bank as a market leader in banking. While lots of companies talk about “digital revolutions” or “delightful experiences,” we’re focusing on building the stuff that matters, delivering value in a fast, iterative manner that allows us to optimize and meet customer needs.
    Scrum has the power to transform project management across every industry, every business, and even across life in general. It’s a solid and successful Agile framework that’s been applied to a variety of projects and teams.
    Scrum values commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect among its members, and therefore a Scrum Master is responsible for implementing these principles into every aspect and action of the team. The Scrum Master is an Agile champion and ambassador who works with teams across the organization to understand the value of delivering work more efficiently using Agile framework(s).
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Sprint planning, scheduling, forecasting and reporting (including burn down and risk escalation)
    Coach the team on Agile values and principles and understanding their role within the team but work collaboratively with shared goals at the heart of all work
    Support the team so that a safe to fail environment is created and collectively be responsible for outcomes
    Identify blockers and work with the Digital Manager to remove them and optimize team performance
    Ensure continuous improvement and reflective learning is built into the DNA of the team through your leadership and via ceremonies like retrospectives
    Collect, analyze and present data to communicate activity and progress externally, and encourage the maturity and abilities of the team internally
    Coach the team on the purpose and importance of Agile ceremonies AND outcomes to be completed by the team
    Challenge the team to always strive for improvement
    Coach the team to build a shared understanding of success factors and Definition of Done
    Ability to be pragmatic in your approach and challenge in an appropriate way to drive outcomes
    Identify and coach others to be future scrum masters across the organization

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    Experience in leading projects in a SCRUM environment  
    Understanding of agile behavior’s, principles, tools and techniques: e.g. collaboration, team information management, continuous integration and deployment, agile delivery frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
    A minimum of 3-5 years of work experience as a Scrum Master
    Continual investment in developing your own skills through community events and supporting other Scrum Masters  
    Tertiary qualifications in IT and or Business  
    Certified in relevant Agile courses

    COMPETENCIES

    Excellent skills in leading a team including coaching and providing feedback  
    High level of flexibility with the ability to influence and adapt to change
    Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship skills  
    Strong facilitation skills to support agile ceremonies  
    Strong problem solving skills  
    Business value mindset
    Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills
    Continuous improvement and innovation mindset that results in creativity, acting with agility and thinking outside current boundaries
    Strong ability to partner across multiple disciplines and navigate a matrix organization

    Knowledge

    Knowledge of Agile values, principles and practices
    Knowledge of various Agile frameworks
    Knowledge of upcoming Scrum enhancements within the Agile environment         
    Knowledge of services in client’s industry

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    If you believe you meet the above requirements log onto our website http://www.imbank.com and click on careers and apply for the position or forward your application to recruit@imbank.co.ke. Your application should reach us as soon as possible but not later than 26th January 2021.Please quote the reference number followed by the position applied for in the application.*all applications are subject to I&M Bank privacy notice available here.

    Apply via :

    recruit@imbank.co.ke

  • Data Scientist

    Data Scientist

    REF: DS /12/2020 – DATA SCIENTIST
    JOB SUMMARY:
    We are looking for a data scientist that will help us discover the information hidden in vast amounts of data, and help us make smarter decisions to deliver even better products. Your primary focus will be in applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, and building high quality prediction systems integrated with our products. 
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
    The Incumbent will report to the GM, Products and Channels or any other official as may be designated and will be responsible for:

    Selecting features, building and optimizing classifiers using machine learning techniques
    Data mining using state-of-the-art methods
    Extending company’s data with third party sources of information when needed
    Enhancing data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems
    Processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis
    Doing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner
    Creating automated anomaly detection systems and constant tracking of its performance

    COMPETENCIES   REQUIREMENT:
    Qualification

    Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science, math, software engineering, statistics, data science or a related technical field.

    Experience

    7+ years’ experience in data science role

    Knowledge

    Knowledge of programming languages like SQL, Python, and R
    Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, etc.
    Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau)
    Strong mathematics skills (e.g., statistics, algebra)
    Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark
    Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
    Exceptional technical writing skills
    Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way
    Ability to visualize data in the most effective way possible for a given project or study
    Analytical and problem-solving skills
    Experience with machine learning and AI
    Familiarity with data management tools
    Ability to work independently and with team members from different backgrounds
    Excellent attention to detail

    If you believe you meet the above requirements, please send your application together with comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, present position, salary expectations and names and contacts of three referees. Your application should reach the address below as soon as possible but not later than 8th January 2021.  Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application. Email: recruit@imbank.co.ke Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

    Apply via :

    recruit@imbank.co.ke