Career Opportunities at KCB Bank

The Position:

Technology Infrastructure department oversees planning, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art infrastructure services that include server, storage, network, databases and Cloud that support mission critical services for the Bank.

The role holder will provide expertise required for planning, implementation, and operations of KCBs Oracle Database Systems. The environment is composed of a large number of Oracle databases running on Oracle Engineered Systems that support mission critical business services. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring conformance to security standards for all Oracle databases.
• Responsible for support of Oracle database systems including but not limited to availability, performance, and reliability of database systems.
• Responsible for interfacing with application development teams to ensure applications fit within the Oracle database systems with scalability, reliability and security designed and implemented from the onset. 
• Perform database performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning, system sizing and ongoing maintenance to ensure maximum performance.
• Implement database backup and recovery that meet KCB’s recovery and availability requirements
• Setup and document database related processes and procedures   for Business Continuity.
• Diagnose and solve problems including non-functional problems such as performance issues with Oracle Engineered Systems by identifying workarounds and driving resolution.

Requirements:

To be considered for the role, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7 years’ progressive experience in Information Technology with at least 5 years’ experience in database management in environments with Oracle RAC, Dataguard, RMAN and Exadata Engineered Systems.
• Certification in Oracle – Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is required.
• Experience in Opensource SQL database (MySQL/Maria DB, PostgreSQL) an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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The Position:

Technology Infrastructure department oversees planning, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art infrastructure services that include server, storage, network, databases and Cloud that support mission critical services for the Bank.

The role holder will provide expertise required for planning, implementation, and operations of KCBs Oracle Database Systems. The environment is composed of a large number of Oracle databases running on Oracle Engineered Systems that support mission critical business services. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for support of Oracle database systems including but not limited to availability, performance, and reliability of database systems.
• Responsible for interfacing with application development teams to ensure applications fit within the Oracle database systems with scalability, reliability and security designed and implemented from the onset. 
• Perform database performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning, system sizing and ongoing maintenance to ensure maximum performance.
• Implement database backup and recovery strategies that meet KCB’s recovery and availability requirements.
• Setup and document database related processes and procedures   for Business Continuity.
• Recommend best practices and ensure they are implemented and incorporated into DBA procedures.
• Diagnose and solve complex problems including non-functional problems such as performance issues with Oracle Engineered Systems by identifying workarounds and driving resolution.
• Provide technical guidance for design, development, integration and testing of production Oracle databases.
• Responsible for ensuring conformance to security standards for all Oracle databases.
• Design BCP and HA solutions for Oracle database systems in order to achieve required uptime SLA for mission critical applications.

Requirements:

To be considered for the role, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years’ progressive experience in Information Technology with at least 7 years’ experience in database management in environments with Oracle RAC, Dataguard, RMAN and Exadata Engineered Systems.
• Certification in Oracle – Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is required; Oracle Certified Master (OCM) is
• Experience in Opensource SQL database (MySQL/Maria DB, PostgreSQL) an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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The Position:

Reporting to the Head of Brokerage, the job holder will carry out the research function within KCB Capital Limited. The Research Analyst will ensure that the research reports of the Company are accurate and complete, and that every research report is an accurate reflection of the transaction(s) it represents. The position provides intelligence and present insight in a way that both internal and external customers can understand. The candidate will work closely with the Dealers team to develop trading ideas and ensure that clients receive sound financial advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a consultant to the Dealers by understanding the financial markets and providing them with actionable research findings of key market trends and opportunities.
• Summarize market research results & present findings to both internal and external for trading insights.
• Ensure the integrity of data gathering, the correct interpretation of market research findings.
• Produce industry/role-specific research as necessary.
• Conduct strategic analysis of market, market segment and regional/country trends.
• Review the forecast methodology, construct and maintain forecasting models.
• Perform valuation analysis using various methodologies including DCF and market multiples.
• Originate capital markets research reports in support of client investment ideas.
• Undertake detailed economic, sectorial and company research & analysis in support of capital markets products.
• Monitor Securities market performance and interpret financial reports as necessary.
• Keep up to date on industry and sector trends and research methodologies.
• Analyzing and synthesizing financial and operating information about companies and sectors in order to gain insights and develop opportunities for clients
• Build detailed financial models in support of capital markets investment instruments
• Any other duty as may be assigned by Managing Director, KCB Capital Limited on ad hoc basis.

The Person:

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Business related degree from an institution recognized by CUE is preferred.
• Professional qualification in CFA / ACCA / CPA (K) or MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Services Industry responsible for conducting research.
• Have 3 years’ management level experience.
• Sound knowledge of various Research methodologies
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of Brokerage and Advisory business environment
• Results and Achievement Oriented: Goal oriented with willingness to put in long hours when required 
• Conceptual and Analytical Skills: Flair with figures, and strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal, social and presentational skills
• Team player with demonstrated work ethics; consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism.
• Effective prioritization skills to meet a complex set of business demands and demonstrate delivery against multiple objectives.
• Assertive, self-motivated with desire to succeed in a fast-paced financial services environment.