Job Vacancies at Development Bank of Kenya

Job Purpose

To manage the overall credit function of the bank. This entails the end-to-end credit operations and service delivery processes by establishing internal controls and processes for credit assessment, restructuring, monitoring and recovery.

Job Specification

• Developing, reviewing and implementing policies, programmes and strategies for lending.
• Compliance with the Lending policy of the Bank, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Developing and reviewing standard operating procedures.
• Coordinating preparation of credit proposals for consideration and approval.
• Coordinating management of loans and advances portfolio.
• Monitoring and evaluating the Bank’s loans and advances portfolio performance and revenue generation.
• Coordinating processing of information and filing of periodic returns to the Central Bank of Kenya.
• Managing the Bank’s equity investments.
• Coordinating the preparation of management and statutory reports.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Registration with a recognized professional body (KIB, ICPAK, FMA, CRM, Diploma in Credit, or equivalent).
• At least twelve (12) years’ relevant experience, three (3) at Manager level or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in collateral-based lending and portfolio monitoring.
• Strong understanding of credit risk assessment and portfolio management.
• Ability to manage delinquent accounts and minimize NPLs.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Leadership training from recognized institutions.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Knowledge of banking processes.
• Demonstrated results in performance.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Excellent business acumen
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Situational analysis capability
• Attention to detail and critical thinking
• Innovative skills

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Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership in business development in line with the bank's overall strategy position. The position is responsible for product development, business banking, alternative channels, marketing, and liability management. The role aims to improve profitability through strategic planning, exploring business opportunities, and positioning the bank in appropriate markets.

Job Specification

• Developing, reviewing, and implementing business development, liability management, and customer management policies, programs, and strategies.
• Coordinating bank marketing strategy, liability management, and implementation of annual plans and budgets.
• Lead generation and growth of loans, advances, and liabilities portfolios.
• Developing target market selection frameworks.
• Managing relationships and networks with business partners and stakeholders.
• Ensuring cross-selling of bank products to existing and new clients.
• Driving end-to-end product management life cycle.
• Coordinating the development of suitable banking products.
• Identifying business development strategies to strengthen the bank’s portfolio.
• Identifying new business opportunities, markets, trends, products, and services.
• Planning and executing business and product promotional strategies.
• Creating and managing key strategic partnerships.
• Overseeing market intelligence and research activities.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field is an added advantage.
• Registration with a recognized professional body (KIB, MSK, ICPAK, FMA, or equivalent).
• At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) at Manager or comparable level.
• In-depth understanding of the banking industry across departments.
• Experience leading a business development team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong competitor and market analysis skills.
• Leadership training from recognized institutions.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated results in work performance.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution.