Job Opportunities at National Bank of Kenya

Job Ref No. HR/064/2020

Division: ICT

Reporting to: Head Information System Security

Position Scope: Responsible for the implementation and adherence of ICT Security standards, policies and procedures in a manner that ensures the rigor and effectiveness of the oversight, management and reporting of the same in line with ICT policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on the implementation of IT security and governance standards that pertain to adherence of the same to ICT infrastructure, business systems, integrations and vendor management
• Monitor and report on the implementation of IT security and governance standards that pertain to ICT infrastructure protection, health and availability/uptime.
• Monitor and report on IT security standards that pertain to user management adherence requirement: setup, changes, access and authentication and systems action logging
• Escalate and report on ICT devices and systems attack, destructive/unauthorized access and continuous protection.
• Perform IT security and governance assessments for the ICT infrastructure and systems security and recommend correction measures thereof.
• Report on the state of ICT standards and governance levels of adherence line with ICT policy.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business/IT related field with ICT security standards, management or governance certification that relate to current technologies.
• Minimum five (5) years in IT Management with at least Three (3) years in ICT security management or governance
• Banking operations or financial services or telco experience
• Knowledge of ICT security standards and governance
• People management, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills
• Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated and self-directed; ability to work in a team environment or independently

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Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

:Position scope:

Responsible for implementation, upgrade or monitoring of the information technology security and plans of the Bank’s IT infrastructure and systems in line with IT security policies and procedures and in a manner that provides effective assurance, protection and security of Bank and customer data/information whilst facilitating continuity of business.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement plans to implement the IT security framework to secure business and payment systems, integrations, digital operations and transaction monitoring
• Implement and monitor the IT security and data management standards to ensure information confidentiality
• Implement and monitor IT security standards that pertain to ICT devices and systems to ensure infrastructure and system protection, health and uptime.
• Implement and monitor IT security standards that pertain to business systems and user management: changes, access and authentication and systems action logging
• Take action to ensure, correct or report ICT devices and systems attack, destructive/unauthorized access and continuous protection.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests to sustain and maintain IT security standards for the ICT infrastructure and systems and take correction measures thereof.

Position requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business/IT related field with ICT Security Standards or Management Certification that relate to current technologies.
• Minimum five (5) years in IT Management with at least three (3) years in ICT Security Management
• Banking operations or financial services or telco experience
• Knowledge of ICT security standards and data management
• People management, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills
• Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated and self-directed; ability to work in a team environment or independently
• Leadership and management
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude and work environment by leading through example.

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Position Summary and Key Responsibilities:

Position Scope:

The role holder will be responsible for growing Structured Trade Finance business through existing and new clients and development of Structured Trade Finance products in response to market needs. He/She will support the Bank Structured Trade Finance products in the various business units - Corporate, Islamic, Retail, SME/Branches.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic planning for structured trade finance business in line with the organization’s annual business development plans;
• Originate, Structure and Growth of structured trade finance business with existing clients and new customer within the strategic plan of the organization;
• Grow the Supply Chain business in the Bank books through new and existing customers;
• Increase client awareness of structured trade products and services through marketing;
• Training and capacity building on trade finance across the bank networks;
• Oversee preparation of business proposals and credit files on Structured Trade Finance for credit approvals;
• Customer interface on all trade related items including management of international settlements for corporate clients in liaison with the Treasury department and business development teams;
• Manage relationship with banks within the local banking industry and oversee risk participation agreements;
• Managing relations with the customers and affiliates on international settlement and trade;
• Growth and profitability of the structured trade finance business in the Bank;
• Build and Maintain good relations with partners in the Import and Export Ecosystem – Logistics firms, warehouses, collateral managers, export agencies etc
• Manage and oversee team performance through performance planning, coaching and performance tools availed by the Bank to maintain a high-performance culture;
• Motivate and inspire the team by providing information and tools needed to carry out their jobs and meet customer expectations.

Position requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• Master’s Degree in Business related field is an added advantage
• AKIB or ACIB qualifications
• At least five (5) years banking experience three (3) of which should be in a management position in a busy Trade Finance Unit
• Good understanding of Banking laws and regulations
• Good understanding of the Bank’s products and services
• Innovative and creative - ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Track record of attaining targets of business growth and profitability in the financial services and banking sector.
• Leadership and management-ability to lead teams, mentor and coach staff to goal definition and achievement
• Have appreciation and operating knowledge of the banking industry, market, trends as well as challenges
• Demonstrable cross-cultural, people and relationship management skills, networking and negotiation skills, team motivation and leadership competence.