KCB Director, mortgages vacancy

KCB Director, mortgages vacancy
Reporting to the Chief Business Officer Kenya, the position is responsible for overall strategic direction of the Mortgage Division in terms of business and market share growth, profitability, efficiency and effective operational framework, compliance and risk management and will drive the business to increase shareholder value.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The major responsibilities of this position will be:-

• Develop and implement the Mortgage Business strategy; put in place strategic plans and oversee execution across both the Corporate and Retail segments.
  
• Development of Mortgage Business Divisional budget in cooperation with Chief Finance Officer
  
• Grow, monitor and maintain Mortgage Liability and Asset portfolios to ensure that the Bank remains the market leader, competitive and promptly reacts to the changes in both the internal and external environment; and with an ultimate aim of ensuring profitability of the Mortgage Business
  
• Monitor economic, business and political trends and their impact on the housing industry.
  
• Ensure compliance with all regulations i.e. CBK prudential guidelines, Banking Act, IAS 39 and internal processes and procedures.
  
• Ensure well designed internal systems and controls are embedded in the mortgage business
  
• Support the development of strong Mortgage business in the International Business segment
  

THE PERSON
For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-

• A university degree in a Business related area. Possession of a postgraduate degree or professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
  
• At least 8 years’ experience in general banking and 3 of which should have been at Management level and must have:
  

• Experience in commercial banking with at least six years in a senior top Mortgage Banking management position
  
• Good appreciation and knowledge of the Mortgage Banking Industry, latest market trends as well as challenges
  
• Experience in Customer Service/Relationship Management and Bank operations.
  

• A thorough knowledge of Retail Banking products and services, and extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
  
• A good understanding of risk, credit policies and financial analysis.
  

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 Sept. 1, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

JOB REF: 51/2014