Career Opportunities at KCB Bank Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysing and synthesizing financial and operating information about companies and sectors in order to gain insights and develop opportunities for clients.
• Building detailed financial models in support of debt and equity investment banking transactions.
• Perform valuation analyses using various methodologies including discounted cash flow and market multiples.
• Originating development of marketing materials in support of client presentations.
• Drafting client deliverables such as information memoranda and term sheets.
• Participating in the execution of Investment Banking transactions by developing responsive and innovative transaction structures in support of Investment Banking transactions.
• Undertaking detailed economic, sectorial and company research and analysis in support of Investment Banking transactions.
• Attend client meetings in support of origination and execution of Investment Banking transactions.

The Person:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business related field from a reputable University recognized by CHE.
• Professional qualifications (CFA/ ACIB/CPA/ACCA, NSE ATS Certificate) or MBA is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an Analyst with experience in the following areas:
• 2 years’ experience developing and updating of financial models and valuations.
• 2 years’ experience undertaking Research on assigned industries or sectors.
• Experience in Investment Banking/ Finance/ Advisory is an added advantage
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of Brokerage and Advisory business environment, regulations and operations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of both fundamental and technical analysis of a company
• Excellent knowledge of the fixed income and equities market.
• Conceptual and analytical skills: flair with figures, and strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information
• Excellent, high quality interpersonal, presentation, problem solving, negotiation skills with the ability to positively and clearly communicate with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to network through all open channels with large technological dependency for the target market.
• Proven excellent planning, organization and execution skills.
• A good understanding of Risk, Credit policies and procedures.

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

To be considered your application must be received by Friday, 2nd November 2018

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

NB: In the event that you are invited to interview for any positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents:

• National I.D.
• KRA Pin Card
• Birth Certificate of self
• Passport Photo (White Background)
• NSSF Card
• NHIF Card
• Police Clearance Certificate (less than 5 Months old)
• Academic and Professional certificates, including official transcripts
• Certificates of Service from previous employers as applicable

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Transactional Banker Capital Markets to originate debt capital markets transactions in Kenya and across the East African region.
• Drive the expansion of the Investment Banking business by identifying and developing new areas of growth.
• In conjunction with the Corporate Banking team, leverage off the bank’s customer base in order to originate debt capital markets mandates.
• Develop innovative debt financing structures that are responsive to customers’ needs.
• Lead and coordinate execution of transactions through all stages from inception to close.
• Develop and grow a high functioning investment banking team with deep capacity to execute debt capital markets transactions.
• Spreading of credit risk through loan syndications.
• Develop and manage the relationships with market regulatory authorities and other stakeholders for Debt Capital Markets transactions.
• Preparation of customer proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences as part of business development activities for debt capital markets transactions.
• Quality Assurance of client deliverables drafted by Analysts such as financial models, presentations and information memorandums.
• Review clients’ business needs in a bid to structure optimal funding solutions for them.
• Undertake continuous coordination of ongoing transactions through client update meetings, progress reports and any other agreed measures.

The Person:

For the above position, the successful applicant should meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business related field from a reputable University recognized by CHE.
• Professional certification in CFA or any other relevant qualification is added advantage.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Finance is added advantage
• Minimum of 8 years’ working experience in Investment Banking or Structured / Corporate Finance
• At least 5 years’ management level experience of which one must have had experience in
• Deal origination & Marketing
• Debt Transaction Structuring & Execution
• Financial Analysis and Financial Modelling
• Credit Analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to generate business relations.
• Strong leadership & team management skills with demonstrated competencies in championing high performance.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

To be considered your application must be received by Friday, 2nd November 2018

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

NB: In the event that you are invited to interview for any positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents:

• National I.D.
• KRA Pin Card
• Birth Certificate of self
• Passport Photo (White Background)
• NSSF Card
• NHIF Card
• Police Clearance Certificate (less than 5 Months old)
• Academic and Professional certificates, including official transcripts
• Certificates of Service from previous employers as applicable