KCB Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging positions have arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Business Development Manager, Trade Finance

Job Ref CORP 05/2011

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Trade Finance, this position will increase trade finance business across the group through marketing for international trade business, branch support, trade procedure refinement and mitigate trade related risks

Key Responsibilities:

·       Marketing and market intelligence

·       Creation of business ideas and opportunities i.e. participate in trade fora and conferences in search of business

·       Give technical support to the KCB Subsidiaries on trade products and services.

·       Regular visits to the subsidiaries in pursuit of regional business.

·       Provide Client advisory services on Trade Finance products Making recommendations and guidance to the Group on trade related products

·       Trade Finance procedure refinement in consultation with the Senior Manager,

·       Trade Finance Deal origination, structuring and placement of trade facilities that are of structured nature

·       Product training to bank staff across the Group on Trade Finance products

Qualifications/Experience:

·       University Degree in a business related field, a postgraduate degree will be an added advantage

·       AKIB/ACIB/CPA Qualifications will be an advantage 3-5 years experience in trade finance operations

·       Demonstrated experience in structured trade finance in a financial institution

·       Good knowledge of the bank’s products

·       Expert knowledge of trade finance products

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·       Good networking and negotiation skills

The above positions are demanding roles 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 address 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 22nd July 2011.