Senior Business Manager at NCBA Group

Job Purpose Statement

The main purpose of this role is to support Global Market’s Group Director’s office in Strategy development and implementation, sales development and management, portfolio and market analysis and performance management as well as offer project management support to ensure effective and timely implementation of Business Unitsstrategic projects. In particular, ensure that activities being implemented align to the Bank’s overall strategic objectives and budgets. To work with senior leadership to chart the course, expand business by facilitating the implementation of strategic initiatives that the Group Global Markets should be focused on.

This includes the defined and approved target market that supports the bank’s capital allocation, revenue and balance sheet targets and facilitate the development of different strategies for growth and increased profitability at portfolio level. The role will also provide direct support to Global Markets Division by preparing reports that provide analytical insights for business analysis and performance measurement.

This includes examining cash flow and financial statements to generate summary reports, developing financial models and preparing forecasting reports for financial projections. The role also works alongside other business analysis units across the bank to prepare ad hoc analyses for change projects in aid of decision making.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, computer science or related field from a recognized accredited university.

Experience

• At least 6 years’ experience working in the area of data analysis in a role requiring:
• Ability to understand business at a level of detail that enables them to identify and document
• businessrequirements and address critical issues;
• Adeptness at queries, report writing and presenting findings as well as oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated understanding of the design and development of reporting tools and dashboards;
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing large datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.),
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with a very high level of attention to detail and accuracy; and
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise assignments within multiple projects and to work with minimal direction and be very flexible to coordinate complex activities that are often subject to rapid or extensive changes; and the ability to work well within a team.
• Should have good leadership skills.
• Should have very good knowledge of the financial industry and commercial awareness.
• Should have experience with risk management and compliance.
• Experience in project management and relationship management is essential.
• Should have very good attention to detail.