Career Opportunities at Co-operative Bank

Reference Number: PM/CIB/2018

As a customer-centric financial institution, we are on a mission to help our customers succeed by providing highly personalised services to deliver that personal touch. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

As the Project Manager, you’ll help make this happen. You will work project implementation team to develop efficient strategies and tactics that ensure all projects deliver the desirable outcome to the organization.

We are looking for a brilliant, dynamic and self-driven professional with a wide degree of creativity, latitude and an edge for project innovation and enhancement.

If this sounds like you then look no further; Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the ideal place for you, here, it can only get more exciting for you; as you get to stretch yourself to new horizons, with opportunities at every step of your career!

Reporting to the Head – Projects & Infrastructure Finance, the successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget by reviewing and supporting processing of construction finance applications and maintenance of relationships with clients during project implementations in line with the bank’s business objectives.

The Role

Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:

• Review projects in property development suitable for financing bearing in mind the risks and return parameters set by the bank.
• Monitor progress on project implementation, their financial and operational performance in collaboration with banks’ business and credit risk units.
• Handle queries from prospective clients and carry out preliminary site visits with business development teams.
• Provide guidance on re-packaging construction cases, review bank’s new applications for funding submitted from branch network and initiate disbursement memos for review by the BDM as per laid down procedures.
• Benchmark competition and advice on new product offerings while maintaining a project comparable database to assist the business in project analysis.
• Generate various management reports on performance of construction loan portfolio as well as maintain project files that relate to customer correspondence.
• Review submitted project documentation (Titles, approved architectural drawings, structural drawings, NEMA approvals & Licenses) and conduct pre-appraisal reviews and share findings to business development manager and prospective clients.
• Conduct initial technical analysis on projects i.e. scrutinizing Bill of quantities and approved plans to advance on adequacy of proposed costing in line with envisioned mode of project implementation.
• Review offer letter terms and conditions, hold meeting s with clients and conduct periodical site visits to assess projects.

Skills, Competencies and Experience

The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Economics, Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering or any other relevant training in construction with at least five years working experience in project planning & management.
• Proven knowledge in all mortgage finance products, projects and related business aspects is an added advantage.
• Proactive, assertive and highly adaptable to change with strong analytical skills and customer centric mindset.
• Personal organization and thoroughness coupled with the ability to work under minimum supervision with good Judgment skills.
• Ability to analyze data, information and situations for effective work performance with excellent attention to details and quality output.

Deadline: 28th of November, 2018

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Reference Number: PIM/CEO/2018 

Are you ready to transform your career with an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven and high performance culture?

Are you keen to scale new heights and redefine success whilst creating value for your leadership brand?

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons and exciting opportunities.

If you have ambition, energy and drive – then we have room.

Co-op Trust Investment Services Limited (CISL) is a fully owned subsidiary of The Co-operative Bank Group involved in the management of investments on behalf of institutional and individual investors such as Insurance companies, pension funds and other entities.

Reporting to the Managing Director – Co-op Trust Investment Services Limited, The role holder will be responsible for originating, structuring and maintenance of property investment proposals and deal pipeline and presentation of the same to suitable client property investments within the context of entire portfolio and statutory constraints.

In addition the role holder will be charged with responsibility of supporting the CISL investment team in optimisation of investment returns across the sphere of investible asset classes.

The Role

Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:

• Actively lead engagements with clients in their property investment activities and maximise returns for real estate assets under management through the analysis of property efficiencies and identifying opportunities for improved performance.
• Work closely with various property service providers and consultants to provide direction and oversight of business plans and asset strategies for the properties. Negotiate third party contracts.
• Create and maintain appropriate property performance evaluation metrics and reports as well as evaluating the suitability of existing and proposed client property investments.
• Provide pre-acquisition input in the due diligence process including review of financial and operating assumptions; model full life cycle financial analysis for each asset from acquisition to disposal; and manage the integration of assets post acquisition.
• Lead and drive engagements with relevant regulators and real estate professionals for purposes of product design, development and compliance.
• Assist in development annual budgets in respect to rentals and services for CISL Clients.
• Ensure that all risk management requirements within your remit are addressed and where necessary escalated through the available defined channels
• Research and give viable proposals to changes in respect to space utilization new ways of service contracting, maintenance of premises, fittings etc. in order to meet present and future requirements within agreed timescales for further discussion with MD CISL / respective client Boards.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Architecture, Building Economics, Geomantic Engineering or Real Estate with at least five years working experience in general property management.
• Professional Certification – Certified Financial Analyst or CPA will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of marketing and customer service principles coupled with knowledge on financial and accounting principles.
• Personal organization and thoroughness coupled with the ability to work under minimum supervision with good Judgment and decision making skills.
• Pro-active in problem solving coupled with the ability to work under own initiative.
• Good attention to detail, an ability to see the bigger picture and a head for figures, margins, budgets, and revenue
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, develop and leverage mutually beneficial relationships.

Deadline: 24th November, 2018