Senior Dealer – SME & Retail Forex
Job Ref: TREASURY 05/2012
The Position
Reporting to the Head of Treasury Sales SME & Retail the position will generate Treasury revenue from forex sales through managing & optimizing operations and resources within the SME & Retail sectors of the Bank.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive sales and generation of revenues from Forex activity at the SME & Retail level
Support the delivery, availability and visibility of Treasury products across the Group’s delivery channels.
Support daily overseeing of the correct application of methods and processes in the unit.
Co-ordinate branch network visits to build staff product awareness on Forex business
Relationship management with SME, Mid-Corps and Retail forex clients.
Grow sector customer base under assigned portfolios
Ensure forex transactions are appropriately processed and completed
Ensure departmental strategies are executed and monitored to achieve optimal revenues
Render support to subsidiaries’ Retail Forex processes aimed at optimizing group delivery.
Monitoring of Treasury SME and Retail Profits
Managing and monitoring end of day revaluation forex rates in the Bank’s core Banking System.
The Person
A University degree from a recognized university in a relevant field, e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science etc. preferably with an MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualification.
Professional Banking qualification or equivalent; ACIB/AKIB, CFA, CPA
Minimum 4 years proven working experience in a large dealing room/ Treasury Function; 2 years of which must be in middle management level.
Comprehensive understanding of the forex business market, the SME sector and working knowledge of the Funds Transfers channels of a bank.
Good understanding of dynamics of financial markets and local and regional regulatory environment.
Ability to build and maintain Business relationships
Strong communicator, able to take leadership
Effective problem solving skills
Ability to deliver results within tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and be of high integrity
The above position is demanding for 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 job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by 27th July 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
