Jobs at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

This role focuses on influencing and disrupting Transactional Banking priorities to strengthen and retain the bank’s franchise positioning within Kenya. It is centered on establishing a strong franchise presence across client ecosystems by delivering fit‑for‑purpose solutions in emerging sectors and segments. The role also drives and supports a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial team with a strong ambition to win.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study:  Business Commerce or related from a recognized Institution.

Experience Required

• At least 10 years management experience and thorough working knowledge of a Transactional Banking environment with good exposure to Transactional products, client facing experience & the value chain.
• At least 3 - 4 years' experience and  proven track record in contributing and influencing key decisions on boards and committees.
• A demonstrated ability to understand and solution product structuring including interdependencies & synergies across product lines.
• A Proven ability to lead teams across the multitude of products and focus areas. Detailed understanding of Local regulatory requirements.
• A strong understanding of the FinTech and digital disruption in the financial services environment.

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Job Description

Candidates suited for the Specialized Lending role will bring deep expertise in structuring and delivering complex lending solutions across commercial property, asset‑based lending, mortgage lending and multi‑product credit arrangements. They will demonstrate the ability to conduct thorough financial and portfolio analyses, provide sound aligned advisory insights, and design tailored lending structures that meet the unique needs of affluent and wealth clients. Mastery of debt consolidation, loan restructuring, risk assessment, and financial due diligence—paired with a strong understanding of banking compliance requirements is essential to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and impactful lending solutions.

Successful candidate will be commercially astute specialist who partner seamlessly with Relationship Managers to originate, structure, motivate, and execute sophisticated lending deals that grow the debt book and maximise client value. They will possess strong stakeholder engagement skills, influencing credit teams, valuators, legal partners, and risk functions to deliver fast, high‑quality outcomes. 

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce. Legal, Finance or any other related field

Experience Required

• 7+ years
• 7 Years' general banking experience with exposure to the entire retail and corporate banking value chain and 3 years of exposure to credit with particular focus on Commercial property and complex deals.
• Clear understanding of lending value proposition and delivery strategy as well as thorough knowledge of the code of banking practice.
• Deep understanding of lending value propositions and delivery strategies, supported by strong knowledge of the Banking Practice and end‑to‑end credit processes, including assessment, approval, and risk mitigation
• Proven capability in structuring and executing complex lending solutions, including asset‑based lending, mortgage lending, and debt consolidation, with the ability to tailor solutions to diverse client needs
• Demonstrated track record of collaborating with Relationship Managers and influencing credit, risk, compliance, valuators, and legal partners to deliver timely, high‑quality lending outcomes