Debt Capital Market Transactor at KCB Bank Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Transactional Banker Capital Markets to originate debt capital markets transactions in Kenya and across the East African region.
• Drive the expansion of the Investment Banking business by identifying and developing new areas of growth.
• In conjunction with the Corporate Banking team, leverage off the bank’s customer base in order to originate debt capital markets mandates.
• Develop innovative debt financing structures that are responsive to customers’ needs.
• Lead and coordinate execution of transactions through all stages from inception to close.
• Develop and grow a high functioning investment banking team with deep capacity to execute debt capital markets transactions.
• Spreading of credit risk through loan syndications.
• Develop and manage the relationships with market regulatory authorities and other stakeholders for Debt Capital Markets transactions.
• Preparation of customer proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences as part of business development activities for debt capital markets transactions.
• Quality Assurance of client deliverables drafted by Analysts such as financial models, presentations and information memorandums.
• Review clients’ business needs in a bid to structure optimal funding solutions for them.
• Undertake continuous coordination of ongoing transactions through client update meetings, progress reports and any other agreed measures.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree from a reputable University recognized by Commission for University Education is required.
• Professional certification in CFA or any other relevant qualification is added advantage.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Finance is added advantage
• Minimum of 8 years’ working experience in Investment Banking or Structured / Corporate Finance
• At least 5 years’ management level experience of which one must have had experience in:
  1. Deal origination & Marketing
  2. Debt Transaction Structuring & Execution
  3. Financial Analysis and Financial Modelling
  4. Credit Analysis

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to generate business relations.
• Strong leadership & team management skills with demonstrated competencies in championing high performance.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills