Bank Branch Manager, Operations Manager, and Senior Officer Jobs in Kenya

A fast growing medium size Commercial Bank in the country, wishes to fill in the following vacancies in its Coast Branches (Mombasa, Malindi, Diani, Changamwe, Mtwapa, Nyali and Bamburi).

1. Branch Manager

Position Summary: The person will be reporting to the Managing Director. He /She will be responsible for the overall management of the Branch. The person will also be expected to maintain good customer
relationship for the bank.

Key Responsibilities/ Job Profile:

• To oversee the overall branch management.
• Marketing for the branch deposits.
• Enforcement and review of all financial controls in the branch as per the policy manual.
• Solicit and develop business especially on SME clients
• Review and evaluate the credit proposals for submission to head office.
• Develop and monitor trade finance activities with emphasis on foreign exchange.
• Prepare and submit progressive reports on marketing, periodically to the Managing Director.

Job Requirements and Personal Attributes:

• Age 35 – 45 years.
• At least 8 years of experience under branch management in a bank.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal relations and excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Have a Business related degree preferable Finance, Marketing or Business Management.
• Diploma in Banking/Finance.
• CPA will be an added advantage.
• Excellent computer skills and analytical skills.

2. Operations Manager

Position Summary: 

The person will be reporting to the Branch Manager. The ideal candidate should be a logical thinker with strong negotiations skills and self motivated. He/She will be responsible for the operations function of the branch.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work towards achieving branch first-class customer service and operational efficiency.
• To supervise and direct all operation functions of the branch.
• Review the branch operations continuously and ensure that there is a constant improvement in the area of weaknesses.
• Motivate and work harmoniously with the branch staff members to achieve excellent customer services.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.

Job Requirements and Personal Attributes:

• Bachelors’ degree in Business related field from a recognized institution/ Diploma in Banking/Finance.
• (CPA, ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position preferably in a bank.
• Age 33 – 40 years.
• Should be acquainted with credit appraisal procedures and analysis.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity and good client relations.
• Excellent computer and analytical skills.

3. Senior Officer

Position Summary: 

The person will be reporting to the Operations Manager. The ideal candidate should be a person who has cash handling experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• To see that the daily cash records are recorded and are up to date.
• To supervise and direct both the front office and back office operations of the junior officers.
• See that the officers under him/her have done their reconciliation of accounts before they break for the day.
• Any other duty assigned to him by the branch management.

Job Requirements and Personal Attributes:

• Bachelors’ degree in Commerce – Accounting, Finance, Management option.
• CPA (K), ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• Have a banking experience in the area of operations.
• Age 23 – 30 years.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity and good client relations.
• Proficient in computer operations.

Suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates with a day time telephone number, email address and name and contact of three (3) referees to reach us not late than 28th July, 2012.

DN/A 1339
P. O. BOX 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.