KCB JOBS

KCB Head of Banking Systems Operations- Job Ref: I.T. 04/2010

Reporting to the Divisional Director IT, The position is Responsible for managing the core banking (T24) software performance and operations in line with business needs and expectations.

Key Responsibilities
The major responsibilities of this position will be:

• Responsible for defining strategy and plan T24 infrastructure requirements
• Developing technical support of T24 documentation for operations, management and support staff.
• Prioritizing and planning control activities within T24
• Monitoring and reporting end-to-end service level performance of T24
• Ensuring for 24*7 availability of T24 and conducting contingency planning for potential T24 IT resources unavailability
• Coordinating and developing contracts that protect the organization’s interests with T24 Vendors
• Responsible for monitoring vendor service delivery and reviewing SLAs, underpinning contracts(SLA) with the business in relation to T24
• Establishing a planning process for the review of performance and capacity of T24 IT resources
• Conducting business impact analysis and risk assessment related to T24
• Identifying and monitoring performance improvement actions on T24 system and the staff
• Monitoring and controlling IT internal control activities in coordination with Internal and External Audit
• Monitoring the process to obtain assurance over controls operated by third parties e.g. T24 Vendors
• Conducting T24 BCP tests and Identifying and categorizing IT resources based on recovery objectives
• Planning and managing all T24 related environments (test, dev, pre prod and prod) and T24 user access management.
• Responsible for the coordination with the Temenos helpdesk.
• Managing the Oracle database administrators that administer the Oracle systems of the bank including T24
• Managing the Unix systems administrators that administer the T24 and supporting systems
• Managing routines associated with a 24 hour operation for internet banking and all new channels that emerge

The Person

• A Bachelors of Science in Computing or related degree from a recognized University
• Must possess at least one of professional IT. Certification in T24 will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years experience in Banking Systems management, 3 of which must be in Senior Management.
• Working experience / awareness in technologies such as Java/ Oracle/ e-business applications is desirable. In addition, the candidate should have a strong process orientation especially in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Understanding of a UNIX operating system and multi-tier application architecture. Knowledge around HP –UX 11i Vx is most preferable

The above position is a demanding role 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 respective job title or job ref in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 24th September 2010.

KCB Lending Risk Manager Job Ref: RISK 04/2010

Job Purpose

To maintain a superior credit risk management framework and ensure that the requirements of Basel II and the principles of enterprise risk management are embedded in the day to day business operation.

Key Responsibilities: -

• To ensure that the bank is on the cutting edge of developments in risk management methodologies, technology, new lending products and trends.
• Review pricing guidelines and methodologies on risk products.
• Review credit risk policies and procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with evolving statutory risk management requirements.
• Identify, develop, analyze and review the credit risk decision models and associated procedures to ensure credit risk decision tools are powerful and appropriately discriminate risk
• Undertake analysis of the documenting actual default statistics (PDs, LGDs, and EADs) experienced with a view to confirming the risk ranking capabilities and calibration of the credit risk rating framework.
• Assist quantify changes in risk appetite and risk assumption from changing business plans.
• Monitor and analyze business portfolio and recommend mitigations for any identified portfolio-level risk.
• Design and implement exposure stress tests and identify mitigations to minimize risks.
• Ensure that the bank’s credit portfolio has an appropriate level of concentration.
• Monitor on a regular business portfolio concentration per sector, per product and per geography.
• Reviews and analyzes reports from the Research Department to understand economic factors that impact risk.
• Prepare Credit Portfolio Reports for senior management and the Risk Committee.

Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field.
• A professional qualification eg, CPA,ACIB, CFA will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years experience in corporate lending
• Experience in financial analysis
• Knowledge of the latest development in credit risk management tools and software applications and banking products.
• Good understanding of Market Economic conditions and trends

Key Competencies and Attributes:
a. Technical competencies

• Knowledge of SQL
• Proficiency in MS Office suite

b. Personality Attributes

• Ability to guide employees and to plan assignments
• Comprehensive business understanding
• Ability to work conscientiously and independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Possess the ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Be pleasant, honest and self driven
• Have the ability to make prompt decisions and be independent in problem solving in assigned duties
• Have good interpersonal skills

The above position is a demanding role 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 respective job title or job ref in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 24th September 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

KCB Head of Islamic Banking - Ref: RB 25/2010

Reporting to the Divisional Director Retail, the position has the responsibility to design and develop new Islamic Banking products, rollout to market and growth of the Islamic Banking portfolio.

This challenging opportunity to contribute to the growth of our business will involve the following:

• Formulation and execution of the Islamic Business Strategy in alignment with the Group Business Strategic Plan.
• Initiate and ensure establishment of a reputable Sharia Advisory Board (SAB) to assist in advisory/compliance certificates on Islamic Banking products.
• Design and co-ordinate the development, rollout and management of Islamic Banking products within the Retail Business.
• Monitor performance of Islamic Banking products through analysis of sales and product performance.
• Manage all media placements of Islamic Banking products in compliance with Islamic Advisory Board.

The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have

• A university degree preferably in a financial field. Possession of a post graduate degree or professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage
• 5 years management experience with specific expertise in marketing/sales/product development of Islamic Banking products and services with proven success results
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent client relationship management.
• Proven people, leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong risk analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A result driven 'team player', personality with a willingness and ability to work in a dynamic working environment.

This is a demanding role for which we will provide a very attractive and competitive package for the right candidate.

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, current remuneration level, e-mail, and telephone contacts via e-mail to, recruitment@kcb.co.ke quoting “Head of Islamic Banking” in the subject field.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To be considered, your application must be received by 17h September 2010.

Head of I.T. Risk & Security- Job Ref: I.T. 03/2010

Reporting to the Divisional Director IT, The position is Responsible for assuring the required level of security, business continuity and risk management according to security policies and standards of an enterprise.

It is also expected to bring the organization’s information security risks under explicit management control through the Information Security Management System

.Key Responsibilities
The major responsibilities of this position will be:

• Accountable for the security of the core banking system (i.e. T24 security management and administration).
• Coordinating, developing and enforcing IT policies, standards and procedures.
• Identifying risks via: analysis of monthly metrics and other indicators; review of IT certification reports, security assessments, requests for policy/standard exceptions and health check results; responding to escalations and queries; regular discussions with the departments; and other means that may be available.
• Assessing identified risks in conjunction with IT and the business to determine the impact/materiality in terms of financial loss/cost, reputation and/or regulatory risk and the likelihood and potential frequency of such risk occurring.
• Ensuring appropriate transparency/escalation of all significant risks as appropriate in the weekly and monthly reports, and priority notifications.
• Ensuring appropriate action plans and delivery dates are in place to address material risks and any open internal or external audit items or regulatory issues, and tracking these actions to completion.
• Coordinating with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and responsive auditors, appropriate findings, and appropriate management responses and action plans.
• Coordinating with Operational Risk Control to ensure transparency of risks, appropriate measures in place to mitigate risks to within the Business risk appetite, and a positive and open working relationship.
• Providing guidance within the departments on topics related to ICT risk management such as achieving compliance with standards and policies, staying within the risk appetite of the KCB.
• Develop and implement an incidence monitoring, reporting and response system to address the banks security incidents/breaches, respond to alleged policy violation or external parties.
• Participation in the implementation of the Group Data Protection and Data Confidentiality programs.
• Implementing and establishing a process for safeguarding authentication devices against interference, loss and theft
• Establishing and maintaining procedures for maintaining and safeguarding cryptographic keys
• Responsible for security related tests(e.g. vulnerability, penetration testing)
• Responsible for the Business Continuity Management for IT tests and Systems
• Responsible for driving and developing Business Impact Analysis and Risk Control Self Assessment reports.
• Assessing and approving the IT Recovery Plans and Bank Business Continuity Plans in as far as IT systems are concerned.

The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have: -

• A Bachelors of Science in Computing or related degree from a recognised University
• Must possess at least one internationally recognizable IT security certification such as CISM, CISSP or CISA.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in Information Technology, 3 of which must be in Senior IT Security Management with hands on experience in:

1. T24 Security management
2. Software and security architectures
3. IPS and vulnerability Testing tools
4. Active Directory management,
5. IT Security on operating systems and databases (UNIX, Microsoft, Oracle, SQL)
6. Wide knowledge of web security architecture.
7. Knowledge and skills on encryption, VPN
8. Knowledge of web programming languages (ASP, .NET, JavaScript, etc) will be an added advantage

• Ability to work conscientiously and independently with minimal supervision. This calls for a person of high integrity and motivation, willing to work long and odd hours and willingness to travel out of station.
• Be a team player with the ability to network with other staff to obtain high standard of performance

The above position is a demanding role 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 respective job title or job ref in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 24th September 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.