NBK Head of Assets & Liability Management at KCB Bank Kenya

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead the ALM team performance, development and motivation for the team and ensure strategies are executed and monitored for optimal revenue. 
• Lead the execution of both strategic and tactical management responsibilities.
• Drive the use of cash flow forecasting process for the group as part of liquidity. 
• Management and carry out liquidity scenario analysis.
• Advice on funding diversification to ensure an optimal funding mix is achieved.
• Support Bank’s ALM processes to optimize   group performance.
• Actively participate during Bank ALCO and make presentations on market trends, bank’s cash flow projections and other ALM issues for decision making. 
• Engage regulators on emerging issues and ensure the bank meets regulatory requirements.
• Actively engage businesses regarding lending pipelines and give input on both pricing and funding solutions.
• Drive the FTP process to ensure the bank adopts the best pricing for both assets and liabilities as per the overall bank strategy.
• Relay macro-economic shifts or trend changes to relevant parties promptly to drive the right decisions for both assets and liabilities.
• Supervision of Treasury accounting related activities including: Derivatives, Fx Swaps, FCY   --Loans, Investments, Forex settlements and other   activities encompassing all treasury activity.
• Managing foreign currency exposure risks of the bank.

Qualifications and Experience;

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Business/ Statistics/ Computer Science/Degree or any related degree.
• Master’s degree in any field will be an added advantage.
• Possession of ACI Dealing Certification.
• A minimum of 6 Years’ Experience in Assets and Liability Management including 4 
  Years covering Fixed Income.
• At least Five (5) years’ experience in a busy Dealing room with outstanding performance in Client quoting, Market making and Managing Spot and Swaps.
• Experience in Treasury Back Office will be an added advantage.
• Experience in General Banking
• Good understanding of dynamics of Financial Markets and local and regional 
  regulatory environment 
• Thorough understanding of local and global market regulations applicable to foreign exchange. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities;
• Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high pressure on-call environment with changing priorities with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to work occasionally outside of normal business hours