Managing Director (Banking) at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Requirements:

• Completing a successful pilot
• Successfully supporting the process of securing all the necessary licenses and approvals from the Central Bank of Kenya
• Formalize the 3–5-year business plan.
• Set up the necessary operational systems and processes.
• Deploying initial launch product and services
• Support the development of additional product and services to expand in-line with the long-term strategic plan.
• Successfully supporting the process of securing all the necessary licenses and approvals from the Central Bank of Kenya
• Build a reputable brand known for innovation, efficient neo-digital banking services and world class customer experience.
• Positing the bank to be in the top quartile for ROA, COF and CIR in the entire banking sector
• Recruit, build and retain a highly motivated and dynamic team.
• Promote a culture that shall ensure the attainment of the shareholder’s long-term strategic objectives:
• Meeting annual financial budgets and driving overall company profitability
• Design, build and deploy world class internal systems and processes across the business.
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications:

• Professional qualification or post-graduate degree in business.
• Minimum of 15 years’ work experience
• 3 years working in a senior executive leadership role.
• 7 years working in a Banking environment in a commercial or financial role.
• Experience building high performing teams from the ground up.
• Experience working in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Have a strong track record of designing and implementing process automation and i
• Strong appreciation of technology trends in the global industry, with a specific focus on Fintech
• Passionate about customer experience and branding
• Strong track record of project-management with a focus on execution
• An analytical thinker who works with numbers daily