Vacancies at KCB Bank Kenya

Key Responsibilities

•  To perform deployments of new hardware in adherence to the Bank’s standards and best practice. 
•  Determine and enforce end user hardware specifications and configuration standards
•  Receive faulty hardware from the end users, diagnose, repair and/or escalate to the vendor for repair as necessary.
•  Research, testing and implementation of new hardware technology and  related software as needed to enhance performance of existing equipment
•  Reconcile bank’s hardware to ensure that it tallies with records held in the bank’s books.
•  Ensure that the bank’s data is eradicated from hardware components that are due for disposal.
•  Participate in Business Continuity Processes as per bank set guidelines and standards

The Person

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

• A Bachelors Degree in   IT or Related sciences
• A Professional Certification in MCSE/ Comptia A+/ CCNA

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional
Education     

• Bachelor’s Degree    IT or Related sciences 

Professional Qualifications

• MCSE, CompTIA A+  
• Project Management    N/A    

Experience

• Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required 2
• A minimum of 1 year experience supporting end user hardware and related products

Detail    Minimum No of Years   

• 2 years Knowledge of end user hardware and related peripherals
• 1 year Knowledge of mass deployment and support solutions (cloning, SCCM, patch management) 
• 2 years Operating systems (windows, Unix) 
• 1 year Network Services and protocols  
• 1 year Internetworking Technology 
• 1 year Active Directory Domain Services 
• Database management systems  
• Messaging and Collaboration

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary role and responsibility is oversee and manage the implementation enterprise wide systems that meets business intelligence, analytics and reporting demands of the organization.
• Leads projects involving major enhancements or upgrades of enterprise-scale data platforms and related systems including overseeing the development of the technical specifications and application design criteria based on functional and non-functional requirements to meet the business needs.
• Research and work with Strategy and Architecture teams to implement new technologies that will facilitate maximization of data as asset for strategic business transformation.
• Lead a team of highly skilled engineers to provide 3rd level support on enterprise applications.
• Define futureproof enterprise data extraction andtransformation technologies and tools that guarantee near real-time access to internal and external customers.
• Define a reports model that ensures that the delivered solutions meet the business SLAs consistently.
• Ensure work produced by the team is aligned with other Enterprise, Application and data architects, providing holistic enterprise solutions.
• Manage the team’s performance and nurture skills that advance the IT strategy and establish a sustainable practice.
• Research, evaluate and recommend new products and technologies; perform proof of concept to determine business case and planning criteria for new investments.
• Review organization data capabilities, architectures and and lay foundations for enterprise -wide data analytics, business intelligence and data science capabilities.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic & Professional

Education

• Bachelors Degree    Any computer related 

Professional Qualifications    

• ITIL, Any certificates in data analytics, SAP BI or oracle database management 
• Masters Degree    Any computer related, Project Management 

Experience

• Total Minimum No of Years Experience Required 5

Detail    Minimum No of Years  

• 3 years Experience Area 1 – IT Banking Systems  
• 2 years Experience Area 2 – IT Projects & Agile Software Development  
• 2 years Experience Area 3 – Banking Operations & Support  
• 3 years Experience Area 4 – Experience in Data Engineering & Business Intelligence   
• 2 years Experience Area 5 – Emerging Technologies (e.g. Kafka, Spark, Grafana) 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of the digital strategy to support KBIIL goals and objectives.
• Lead digital projects from scoping to delivery, ensuring alignment to business goals.
• Identify digital opportunities and implement new solutions to optimize customer journeys.
• Develop and execute strategies to generate revenue from digital assets.
• Manage digital projects and integrations to enhance customer experiences across channels.
• Develop and implement customer journeys in line with business changes
• Analyze customer insights, feedback and usage data to inform improvements and new capabilities.
• Collaborate across business units to translate digital plans into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Stay ahead of digital trends and innovations to bring new ideas and solutions to the organization.
• Manage cross functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high quality digital projects. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in an IT or Business-Related Field.
• 6 years' experience in a financial services environment.
• Relevant professional qualification in Project Management and/or Insurance would be an added advantage.
• Experience with digital strategy development, execution and customer journey maps.
• Strong knowledge of digital trends, emerging technologies and best practices.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

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Responsibilities

• Manage self and the assigned team of sourcing managers and specialists. 
• Develop and execute the annual category management plan and budget within the approved limits.
• Develop and maintain business continuity plans, risk management, compliance, and regulatory controls for the assigned category.
• Relationship management and engagement of key stakeholders for the assigned category: Heads of Department, Subsidiaries, Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, Management Tender Committee, and the Group Executive Committee 
• Implement standards, controls, processes, or regulatory determined procedures for the Category.
• Implement cost management programs/initiatives for the assigned category during the business cycle and strategically negotiate contracts to deliver optimal outcomes for the Bank. 
• Manage the supplier contract calendar for the Category, review expiries, inclusions, retirements, and cancellations of contracts. 
• Manage suppliers’ performance for the assigned category, monitor and review service level agreements, hold review meetings.
• Review and analyse data on industry trends and devise long term strategy for optimal category decision making.

Education

•  Bachelor’s degree    Business Related/Social Sciences

Professional Qualifications    

• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and valid Practicing License
•  Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent
• Master’s degree    MBA /Business Related 

Experience 

Detail    Minimum No of Years   

• 5 years Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation) 
• 3 years Logistics 
• 5 years Commercial Experience (negotiation, market analysis & knowledge) 
• Supplier Management

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic objectives for the Corporate Banking division, working closely with all other Bank divisions and subsidiaries. 
• Lead the financial and business planning process, providing analysis to support decision-making and drive staff productivity. 
• Collaborate with Strategy and Finance teams to develop KCB's Group strategy in alignment with the strategic direction.
• Oversee the financial reporting and analysis functions of Corporate Banking, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Review business performance against budgets and develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts. 
• Ensure revenue opportunities are properly maintained and tracked for closure against agreed budgets and targets. 
• Enhance budgetary controls and monitor expenditure for Corporate Banking.
• Ensure the development of revenue assurance checks and review their effectiveness to prevent revenue leakages. 
• Review corporate business processes, conduct business re-engineering, and establish an end-to-end risk management framework for Corporate Banking. 
• Lead a team of Business Enablement Managers to make informed decisions based on market data and benchmark information.

Skills, Competencies and Experience

• University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking or its equivalent from a recognized institution. 
• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• 8 - 10 years’ relevant experience (in well-established organizations) in corporate banking, banking operations, customer service, with at least 5 years in senior management position in Strategy formulation and implementation.
• Capability of interpreting date trends and provide insights. 
• Track record of attaining targets of business growth and profitability in the financial services and banking sector. 
• 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. 
• Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements of corporate governance, business, and banking operations. 
• Effective communication 
• Knowledge of the Bank’s lending principles, policies and procedures

Overall, the position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, financial acumen, and the ability to drive results