Head, Investment Banking, KCB Group
Job Ref: CORP 03/2013
The Position
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the
development and implementation of KCB’s investment banking unit business
plan including development of strategies, client segmentation, marketing
plans, and execution criteria
- Generation of
revenues for the Corporate Banking division from debt capital market
transactions.
- Drive the
business into a lead arranger role for debt capital markets deals across
the region.
- Drive the
expansion of the corporate finance/investment banking business by identifying
and developing new areas of growth.
- In conjunction
with the corporate banking team leverage off the bank’s customer base in
order to originate debt capital markets mandates.
- Development of
financing structures that are responsive to customers’ needs.
- Cross selling of
the Bank’s products and services to sustain long term profitability from
each relationship.
- Lead and
coordinate execution of transactions through all stages from inception to
close.
- Train, coach and
develop a high functioning investment banking team able to offer customers
a broad range of quality investment banking services including but not
limited to debt, equity, project finance, M&A advisory and brokerage
services.
- Build strong
strategic relationships in the private and public sectors and to position
KCB as a trusted advisor to customers.
- Manage credit
risk through loan syndications.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have
the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors’
degree in a Finance, Business, Investment or Economics related field. A
post graduate degree and/or qualification such as Masters of Business
Administration (MBA) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 10 years
relevant experience in progressive positions in investment banking.
Structured and/or corporate finance or loan syndications in a dynamic
financial institution or in management consulting. Experience of at least
2 years in a senior management position such as Vice President or Director
will be a plus.
- Proven ability
to pursue and secure corporate finance transactions in the corporate and
public sectors.
- Experience in
execution of debt capital market transactions including selection of
target banks, book building, negotiation of documentation, and closing
arrangements.
- Strong
analytical & economic research skills.
- Experience in
leading and managing teams in an investment banking environment.
- Strong
communication and negotiation skills.
- Sound
understanding of local legal, tax, regulatory rules in the capital markets
area.
- Ability to
demonstrate extensive client networks in the East African region will be a
plus.
The above position is a demanding role which the bank will
provide a competitive package for the successful 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, 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 18th
February 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
