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Bank Officer, DBK 6 (Nakuru)

Job Purpose

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer/authorized officer and will be assigned duties and responsibilities in any of the following functional areas: –

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Processing daily bank transactions and compiling settlement data.
Undertaking daily bank reconciliations and control.
Managing cash within approved limits.
Handling customer inquiries.
Compliance with bank policies, procedures, and statutory and regulatory requirements.
Opening new bank accounts according to standard operating procedures.
Establishing and promoting cordial relationships with customers.
Accounting for the payments, Forex, and money market transactions.
Preparing internal reports and filing statutory and regulatory returns.
Custody of operations and treasury tools of trade.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements and Experience

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts, and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees by 18th October 2024. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@devbank.com

November 5, 2024
Bank Officer, DBK 6 (Nakuru)

Job Purpose

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer/authorized officer and will be assigned duties and responsibilities in any of the following functional areas: –

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Processing daily bank transactions and compiling settlement data.
Undertaking daily bank reconciliations and control.
Managing cash within approved limits.
Handling customer inquiries.
Compliance with bank policies, procedures, and statutory and regulatory requirements.
Opening new bank accounts according to standard operating procedures.
Establishing and promoting cordial relationships with customers.
Accounting for the payments, Forex, and money market transactions.
Preparing internal reports and filing statutory and regulatory returns.
Custody of operations and treasury tools of trade.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements and Experience

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts, and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees by 18th October 2024. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@devbank.com

November 5, 2024
Branch Manager – DBK 4

Job Purpose
The role is to manage the branch to achieve growth and profitability through sales and business development activities to maximize relationship building to achieve the bank strategy.
The position organizes, co-ordinates, manages and controls resources (including human) and activities in the branch so as to ensure the delivery of service is expeditious, accurate and efficient and that branch business is cost effective and profitable to the bank.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Implement business development & customer management policies, programs and strategies.
Initiating development of bank marketing strategy and implementation of annual plans
Identifying potential customers for liabilities, trade finance facilities, loans and advances.
Developing target market selection criteria
Conducting market intelligence and research
Marketing bank products including liabilities, trade finance facilities, loans and advances.
Ensure client retention by offering excellent customer experience
Compiling and updating periodic reports.
Compliance with the Bank policies, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance or in a related field from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or any other related course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Registration by any of the following recognized professional bodies: – Associate of Kenya Institute of Bankers, Marketing Society of Kenya, Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Financial Markets Association or any other equivalent;
Management course from a recognized institution;
At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, six (6) of which must have been in a management role;

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees on or before 30th August 2024. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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recruitment@devbank.com

November 5, 2024
Principal Officer, Legal

Job Purpose
This position is responsible for Legal Advisory, Litigation & Conveyancing Management, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The position provides high-quality legal advisory to enable effective management of the Bank’s investments and legal risks; advising on matters regarding Banking, Corporate and Commercial law, Investments, and real estate; including the interpretation, impact, and effect of the relevant laws that govern these areas of business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Vet and manage legal issues arising and provide legal opinions on the legal issues, risk, and regulatory compliance.
Ensuring that best practices and developments in legislation, regulations, and guidelines are complied with and that all activities comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Correct execution of facility letters, guarantees, contracts, agreements, charges, debentures, chattels mortgages, discharges, and all security documents and legal documents related in the bank’s business.
Provide legal support in research on developments in law and maintenance of a legal Library for reference.
Drafting and reviewing Contracts, Agreements on new products, security documents, and other relevant documents issued
Liaising with the Bank’s legal service providers and ensuring external legal activities and engagements are coordinated effectively.
Issue of statutory notices for purposes of debt recovery on defaulted facilities.
Ensure proper and accurate lodgment and release of security documents received, in manual registers within the stipulated time frame and maintenance of proper records
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Minimum of Five ( 5 ) years experience in the Public or Private Sector;
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
Masters Degree in any Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
Management courses or programs from recognized institutions;
Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
Hold a valid practicing certificate;
Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts, and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees by close of business on the 5th of July 2024. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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recruitment@devbank.com

November 5, 2024
Principal Officer, Financial Reporting Principal Officer, Credit

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the role is responsible for managing the Group monthly financial reporting processes, preparation of financial statements in line with the IFRS, regulatory reporting in line with Prudential guidelines and other regulatory requirements (Companies Act). Further, the role ensures that robust controls are maintained around the internal models to provide assurance of the accuracy and completeness of the Bank’s Financial Statements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Compilation of yearly group financial statements and annual reports in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Preparation of group quarterly financial statements and forwarding the same to the Central Bank of Kenya for review and approval for publication. Contacting the newspapers for the publication of the same.
Compilation of Central Bank of Kenya returns for approval and electronic submission of the same to the Central Bank of Kenya. They include monthly BS(M), monthly income statements, monthly capital adequacy ratio statements, distribution of deposits, monthly liquidity statements, etc.
Liaising with external & internal auditors and Central Bank of Kenya inspectors and assisting in the audit of group financial year-end and interim financials.
Compiling daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports which include liquidity statements and financial statements for the management meetings.
Postings and reconciliations of ledgers in the core banking system.
Maintaining of Government securities register and processing any receipts and purchase transactions.
Finance Models- IFRS 9, Bond Valuations amongst others.
Balance sheet Substantiation, Oversight on reconciliation processes, embedding
strong controls around

Job Requirements and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or a related field.
Masters or related qualification from a recognized university is an added advantage.
Qualified CPA (K) or ACCA.
Minimum of three years working experience in a similar position in the banking sector
Knowledge of prudential guidelines for the compilation of Central Bann of Kenya returns.
Knowledge of IFRS for compilation of financial statements./li>
Knowledge of financial and money markets.
Knowledge of laws and specifically company law, banking & central bank laws.
A commercial mind able to understand current affairs and impact on the business.

Competencies and Skills

High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills/li>
Sound independent judgment
Good communication skills.
Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Innovativeness and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of the Banking processes.
Financial and accounting skills.
Organizational skills
Report writing skills.
Information technology skills.
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
Ability to perform control reviews on systems development, operation, programming, control, and security procedures and standards.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy in all the departments’ correspondence and procedure

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Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts, and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees by close of business on the 3rd of July 2024. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@devbank.com

November 5, 2024
Senior Information Systems Security Office

Job Purpose
The role is responsible for all assurance activities related to the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of customer, business partner, employee, and business information in compliance with the Bank’s information security policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Overseeing and implementing the bank’s cyber security program and enforcing the cyber security/framework.
Support administration, optimization, and support of the Bank’s Technical security solutions, including perimeter email, cloud, network, endpoint, and data security solutions in compliance with the Bank’s policies and standards.
Ensuring the bank maintains a current enterprise-wide knowledge base of its users, devices, applications, and their relationships;
Ensuring the information systems meet the needs of the bank, in particular information system, development strategies, enterprise risk management framework, risk appetite, and ICT policies.
Design cyber security controls considering all users at all levels of the organization including internal customers and third-party users/external users.
Work in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders to ensure staff and vendors’ access to our systems is secure has the necessary controls in place, and devices are fully operational and secure.
Organizing professional cyber-related training to improve the technical proficiency of staff.
Conduct regular and comprehensive cyber risk assessments that consider people (i.e. employees, customers, outsourcing, and other external parties) processes, data, and technology.
Ensure timely update of the incident response mechanism and business continuity plan (BCP) based on the latest cyber threat intelligence gathered.
Ensure frequent data backup of critical IT systems (e.g. real-time backup of changes made to critical data) is carried out to a separate storage location.
Ensure the roles and responsibilities of managing cyber risks, including in emergency or crisis decision-making, are clearly defined, documented, and communicated to relevant staff.
Continuously test disaster recovery and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) arrangements to ensure that the bank can continue to function and meet its regulatory obligations in the event of unforeseen attack through cybercrime
Research and provide technical security expertise in the Cyber Security Environment
Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT, Information Systems or related field;
A Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT, Information Systems, or a related field is an added advantage;
Six (6) years of relevant working experience;
Skills: Risk management, Reporting, Information security, System and network security, Testing and debugging, IT support;
Professional qualifications in any of the following: CISA/CISM/CRISM/ CEH/ CISSP/ MCSE/MCITP/CCNA/Project Management Certification; SSCP; CompTIA Security+; OSCP.
Member of a relevant professional body;
Management and supervisory trainings.
Meets the provisions of chapter six of the constitution

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts, and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees by close of business on 3rd May 2024. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@devbank.com

November 5, 2024
Company Secretary and Head of Legal

Job Purpose
The Company Secretary and Head of Legal is responsible for providing Board Secretarial and related services to the Board of Directors and ensure effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legislative drafting, and compliance with legal and regulatory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Manage relationships and all issues relating to the Board of Directors and shareholders, including convening Board, Committee, and General Meetings
Ensure compliance by the Bank with best corporate governance practices including risk identification and mitigation
Filing statutory returns (secretariat related)
Provide efficient, effective legal support services and ensure compliance by the Bank with laws governing its operations
Providing legal support and clear and concise solutions to business
Managing litigation and dispute resolution claims
Managing security perfection and documentation
Facilitate recovery of delinquent accounts
Ensure the Bank is legally protected in all its transactions, with customers and other third parties
Advise the Board, management, and business teams on statutory developments affecting the business and corporate governance matters
Organizing both board and management committee meetings
Take minutes for both board and management meetings and ensure proper resolutions are prepared and filed
Facilitate drafting and reviewing of bank policies in different units to ensure they are in line with the law
Updating board charters, inductions, and training of board members.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

A minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience and at least eight (8) years in management in the Public or Private Sector;
Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Hold a valid practicing certificate;
Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
Strong knowledge of legal services and risk management
Policy development, regulatory compliance and contract negotiation skills
Proficiency in computer applications;
Leadership courses/programs from recognized institutions.
Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Use the email recruitment@devbank.com by close of business on 19th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@devbank.com

November 5, 2024
Company Secretary and Head of Legal

Job Purpose

The Company Secretary and Head of Legal is responsible for providing Board Secretarial and related services to the Board of Directors and ensure effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legislative drafting, and compliance with legal and regulatory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Manage relationships and all issues relating to the Board of Directors and shareholders, including convening Board, Committee, and General Meetings
Ensure compliance by the Bank with best corporate governance practices including risk identification and mitigation
Filing statutory returns (secretariat related)
Provide efficient, effective legal support services and ensure compliance by the Bank with laws governing its operations
Providing legal support and clear and concise solutions to business
Managing litigation and dispute resolution claims
Managing security perfection and documentation
Facilitate recovery of delinquent accounts
Ensure the Bank is legally protected in all its transactions, with customers and other third parties
Advise the Board, management, and business teams on statutory developments affecting the business and corporate governance matters
Organizing both board and management committee meetings
Take minutes for both board and management meetings and ensure proper resolutions are prepared and filed
Facilitate drafting and reviewing of bank policies in different units to ensure they are in line with the law
Updating board charters, inductions, and training of board members.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements and Experience

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

A minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience and at least eight (8) years in management in the Public or Private Sector;
Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Hold a valid practicing certificate;
Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
Strong knowledge of legal services and risk management
Policy development, regulatory compliance and contract negotiation skills
Proficiency in computer applications;
Leadership courses/programs from recognized institutions.
Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Use the email recruitment@devbank.com by close of business on 19th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@devbank.com

November 5, 2024
Senior Information Systems Security Officer Senior Systems Audit Officer

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for all assurance activities related to the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of customer, business partner, employee, and business information in compliance with the Bank’s information security policies.: –

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Overseeing and implementing the bank’s cyber security program and enforcing the cyber security/framework.
Support administration, optimization, and support of the Bank’s Technical security solutions, including perimeter email, cloud, network, endpoint, and data security solutions in compliance with the Bank’s policies and standards.
Ensuring the bank maintains a current enterprise-wide knowledge base of its users, devices, applications, and their relationships;
Ensuring the information systems meet the needs of the bank, in particular information system, development strategies, enterprise risk management framework, risk appetite, and ICT policies.
Design cyber security controls with consideration of all users at all levels of the organization including internal customers and third-party users/external users.
Work in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders to ensure staff and vendors’ access to our systems is secure has the necessary controls in place, and devices are fully operational and secure.
Organizing professional cyber-related training to improve the technical proficiency of staff.
Conduct regular and comprehensive cyber risk assessments that consider people (i.e. employees, customers, outsourcing, and other external parties) processes, data, and technology.
Ensure timely update of the incident response mechanism and business continuity plan (BCP) based on the latest cyber threat intelligence gathered.
Ensure frequent data backup of critical IT systems (e.g. real-time backup of changes made to critical data) is carried out to a separate storage location
Ensure the roles and responsibilities of managing cyber risks, including in emergency or crisis decision-making, are clearly defined, documented, and communicated to relevant staff.
Continuously test disaster recovery and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) arrangements to ensure that the bank can continue to function and meet its regulatory obligations in the event of unforeseen attack through cybercrime.
Research on and provide technical security expertise in the Cyber Security Environment
Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements and Experience

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT, Information Systems or related field;
A Master’ degree in Computer Science or IT, Information Systems, or a related field is an added advantage;
Six (6) years of relevant working experience;
Skills: Risk management, Reporting, Information security, System and network security, Testing and debugging, IT support;
Professional qualifications in any of the following: CISA/CISM/CRISM/ CEH/ CISSP/ MCSE/MCITP/CCNA/Project Management Certification; SSCP; CompTIA Security+; OSCP.
Member of a relevant professional body;
Management and supervisory trainings.
Meets the provisions of chapter six of the constitution;

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Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees by close of business 27th February 2024. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@devbank.com

November 2, 2024
Bank Officer

Job Purpose

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer/authorized officer and will be assigned duties and responsibilities in any of the following functional areas: –

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Processing daily bank transactions and compiling settlement data.
Undertaking daily bank reconciliations and control.
Managing cash within approved limits.
Handling customer inquiries.
Compliance with bank policies, procedures, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Opening new bank accounts according to standard operating procedures.
Establishing and promoting cordial relationship with customers.
Accounting for the payments, forex and money market transactions.
Preparing internal reports and filing statutory and regulatory returns.
Custody of operations and treasury tools of trade.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should email their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees by 14th August 2023. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@devbank.com

November 2, 2024