Head, Asset Based Finance & Insurance Premium Financing

Company Details
Industry: Banking
Description: Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda,… Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation and all associate companies. The holding company was set up to among other things to enhance the Group's capacity to access unrestricted capital and also enable investment in new ventures outside banking regulations, achieve operational and strategic autonomy for the Group's operating entities and enhance corporate governance across the Group and oversight in management of subsidiaries. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Accounting, Finance
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • To develop and lead the implementation of ABF & IPF sector strategy in line with the overall Corporate Banking Strategy. 
  • Develop an understanding of the market size, growth opportunity, market shares, potential customer profiles, competitors and profitability of the ABF/IPF product(s) Based on the market opportunity, set the ABF/IPF market share growth strategies that include delivering and formulating budgets and targets Communicate the value proposition of ABF/IPF products to the sales team, customers and other relevant stakeholders 
  • Build effective cross functional relationships (Corporate Banking Sector Heads, Product Management teams, Regional Managers, Credit, Legal, Risk, Operations)
  • To provide technical ABF/IPF assistance to Relationship Managers so as to facilitate the closure of large / complex deals. 
  • Support in digitalization/modernization of ABF/IPF. 
  • Drive the development of customized ABF/IPF products/ solutions
  • Package ABF/IPF products to make them compelling, differentiated and easy to buy/sell
  • Manage and maintain robust monitoring, controls, business continuity, governance, and risk management environment for ABF/IPF
  • Proactively manage credit impairments in line with the relevant accounting and other regulatory standards
  • Lead, Develop and Direct the ABF/IPF Team to deliver the department’s financial and non-financial performance targets

Job Requirements 

  • A University Degree from a recognized university. 
  • 8 years’ experience in a financial institution.
  • 5 years senior management experience in Corporate Banking handling Asset Based finance/insurance premium Financing and structured finance.
  • 5 years’ experience in Credit Management and recovery.
  • 3 years’ experience in leading teams.
  • Strong business development and relationship management. 
  • Track record of attaining targets for business growth and profitability in the financial services and banking sectors. 
  • Have appreciation and operating knowledge of the banking industry and regulation, market, trends as well as challenges. 
  • Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements of corporate governance, business and banking operations.
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