KCB Research Manager Job in Kenya

Research Manager

Job Ref: SNB 012013
 

Reporting to the Head of Research, the research manager will facilitate completion of research assignments as well as collate and analyze market research / industry data in order to provide insights and business intelligence needed to extract data from the external and internal sources.

Key Responsibilities

• Dealing with research agencies, which include briefing, reviewing questionnaires on areas of research and monitoring the field research.
• Facilitate and benchmark research findings in the banking industry and other sectors, develop robust future growth plans
• Providing information on various customer segments and identifying opportunities for growth and tracking the banks’ market share in these segments against markets in other geographic locations
• Analyzing data and report writing for internal research
• In conjunction with internal staff research requirements, carry out research on issues raised by the departmental heads.
• Regular co-ordination of research reports between research team and the business and providing project status
• To ensure that industry and research knowledge is integrated from other projects, desk top research and other sources in order to obtain a consolidated, competitive offering
• Undertake varied ad hoc secondary research based on business needs
• Carry out intelligence research to inform the bank on current activities in the market

The Person

• First Degree (Bachelor’s degree) with upper second class honors or a minimum of 6 years of relevant research experience. CIM/ qualification will be an added advantage.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Good data analytical skills, both financial and non-financial
• Sound knowledge of interpreting and analyzing information
• Able to summarize detailed report without losing the bigger picture.
• Proficient in data collection and research designs.
• Proficiency in statistical packages for data analysis.
• Project management skills.
• Good communication, planning and organization skills

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 21st August, 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.