KCB Foreign exchange trader vacancy

KCB Foreign exchange trader vacancy

The Position
Reporting to the Head of Foreign Exchange trading – Treasury Division, this position calls for proactive position taking on the spot, swap and forward books in order to generate income from FX Trading.
Key Responsibilities
• Drive foreign currency trading in major currencies- proprietary trading.
• Drive Market making in USDKES and other currencies where applicable.
• Provide competitive quotes to the FX sales team and cover client flows
• Counter party Limit exposure management
• Ensure Technical analysis for profitable position taking.
• Relationship management with counter parties and regulators.
• Interpretation of market fundamentals for proper positioning of the spot, swaps and forward books.
• Gather market intelligence and offer advisory to the other desks on global and regional markets
• Positions and profit reconciliations in liaison with market risk, finance and back office departments.
• Liaise with other subsidiaries on maximization of group trading income
The Person
• Bachelor’s Degree in any Business related field from a recognized University.
• Certified Foreign Exchange and Money Market Dealer (ACI).
• Master’s Degree in Business related field will be an added advantage.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or Mathematics.
• Possession of ACI dealing certification
• At least four (4) years of general banking experience of which two (2) years at Managerial position which should have been spent in busy dealing room.
• Good knowledge of risk management and its application to financial markets.
• Thorough Knowledge of the end-to-end processes of Treasury products and services.
• Experience in using FX trading platforms.
• Analytical skills and excellent flair for numbers.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent Team player


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 Aug. 29, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

JOB REF: TREASURY 03/2014