Deputy Head of SME at Bank of Africa Kenya Limited

Responsibility Summary:

• Provide visionary leadership to branch teams, build synergies across teams and foster strategic partnerships for business growth.
• Drive profitability by optimizing balance sheet, managing costs and growing high quality asset and deposit portfolios.
•  Ensure compliance, improve customer service delivery, and lead innovation in products and market expansion.
• Champion talent development, performance management, and staff motivation to build a high-performing team culture

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field, (MBA) is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of banking experience with an understanding of Bank policies and external regulations, with at least 4 years in supervisory role in business development.
• Experience in sales, structuring credit files across Retail & SME Banking, and in-depth knowledge in banking operations, risk and controls.
• Strong knowledge of CBK prudential guidelines, Basel rules, Banking act, IFRS.

Skills/Experience Required

• Ability to lead a team and provide strategic oversight.
• Ability to work in diverse environments and with different cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to build and maintain client relationships. •Sound financial management skills and proficiency in analyzing financial data.
• Effective communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
• High integrity, professionalism, results driven and proactive approach.