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
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Why employees prefer male bosses?
Why
employees prefer male bosses?
"My last boss was a woman. All she did was micromanage everyone."
"Every woman boss I've ever had was extremely passive-aggressive in their leadership."
"It (was) much easier being managed by a male because he didn't put up with the pettiness or the gossip."
Sorry, ladies of the working world. Those are comments we received in response to my recent peace about how companies with more women in C-suites and corporate boards do better financially.
But so many commenters said they absolutely preferred working for a man, we knew we had to explore the "why" behind that sentiment.
Then this week, the Gallup organization added some numbers -- and fuel -- to the debate.
'I'm not surprised'
In telephone interviews with a random sample of 2,059 adults, Gallup found that people still prefer a male boss over a female, with 35% choosing to work for a man and 23% saying they prefer women supervisors. It's the highest-ever number recorded for women bosses since Gallup has been asking.
When you compare these results to the 1953 responses -- that's when Gallup first asked this question -- the gap has narrowed significantly. In 1953, 66% chose a male boss and 5% picked a female one, a huge gap that has been reduced to a 12-point difference today.
"I think it's great to see that trend, so I'm very encouraged by it, but I'm not surprised that it's still a 2-to-1 ratio of people preferring to work for men than women," said sociologist and workplace consultant BJ Gallagher, who has written several books, including a best-seller on diversity called "A Peacock in the Land of Penguins."
Topping the list of reasons, according to Gallagher, is the fact that
1. Men still have more power in the workplace than women.
"If you had your druthers, you'd rather work for somebody who has some influence, some power, some clout, some status and that's true for men and women," Gallagher said.
"It trickles down so that if you work for a powerful boss, you're a little bit more powerful. Your whole department is seen in a more positive light if the boss is a powerful (and) influential person," she said.
'How to Tell a Male Boss From a Female Boss'
2.In conversations with Gallagher and other experts, it's clear another factor is at work -- the real stereotypes that exist about working for a woman.
"It's an old stereotype that women may not be good bosses so when that happens, it sticks," said Susan Nierenberg, vice president of global marketing and corporate communications for Catalyst, a nonprofit focused on expanding opportunities for women in business. "Because the stereotype is in the water, and there are fewer women leaders than men, you may remember the woman who treated you badly and say, 'Oh yeah, I remember her.' And it reinforces the stereotype.
"Perception is not reality, and stereotypes are perceptions."
Gallagher has created a list titled "How to Tell a Male Boss From a Female Boss”with examples of perceived gender differences -- "A male boss is assertive; a female bossy is bossy" and "A male boss is attentive to details; a female boss is picky."
Feel free to add more on http://ejobmarket.blogspot.com
This article is courtesy of
cnn.com/2013/11/13/living/identity-gallup-male-boss-female-boss/
"My last boss was a woman. All she did was micromanage everyone."
"Every woman boss I've ever had was extremely passive-aggressive in their leadership."
"It (was) much easier being managed by a male because he didn't put up with the pettiness or the gossip."
Sorry, ladies of the working world. Those are comments we received in response to my recent peace about how companies with more women in C-suites and corporate boards do better financially.
But so many commenters said they absolutely preferred working for a man, we knew we had to explore the "why" behind that sentiment.
Then this week, the Gallup organization added some numbers -- and fuel -- to the debate.
'I'm not surprised'
In telephone interviews with a random sample of 2,059 adults, Gallup found that people still prefer a male boss over a female, with 35% choosing to work for a man and 23% saying they prefer women supervisors. It's the highest-ever number recorded for women bosses since Gallup has been asking.
When you compare these results to the 1953 responses -- that's when Gallup first asked this question -- the gap has narrowed significantly. In 1953, 66% chose a male boss and 5% picked a female one, a huge gap that has been reduced to a 12-point difference today.
"I think it's great to see that trend, so I'm very encouraged by it, but I'm not surprised that it's still a 2-to-1 ratio of people preferring to work for men than women," said sociologist and workplace consultant BJ Gallagher, who has written several books, including a best-seller on diversity called "A Peacock in the Land of Penguins."
Topping the list of reasons, according to Gallagher, is the fact that
1. Men still have more power in the workplace than women.
"If you had your druthers, you'd rather work for somebody who has some influence, some power, some clout, some status and that's true for men and women," Gallagher said.
"It trickles down so that if you work for a powerful boss, you're a little bit more powerful. Your whole department is seen in a more positive light if the boss is a powerful (and) influential person," she said.
'How to Tell a Male Boss From a Female Boss'
2.In conversations with Gallagher and other experts, it's clear another factor is at work -- the real stereotypes that exist about working for a woman.
"It's an old stereotype that women may not be good bosses so when that happens, it sticks," said Susan Nierenberg, vice president of global marketing and corporate communications for Catalyst, a nonprofit focused on expanding opportunities for women in business. "Because the stereotype is in the water, and there are fewer women leaders than men, you may remember the woman who treated you badly and say, 'Oh yeah, I remember her.' And it reinforces the stereotype.
"Perception is not reality, and stereotypes are perceptions."
Gallagher has created a list titled "How to Tell a Male Boss From a Female Boss”with examples of perceived gender differences -- "A male boss is assertive; a female bossy is bossy" and "A male boss is attentive to details; a female boss is picky."
Feel free to add more on http://ejobmarket.blogspot.com
This article is courtesy of
cnn.com/2013/11/13/living/identity-gallup-male-boss-female-boss/
Director, Wholesale vacancy
Director,
Wholesale
vacancy
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, our Sales professionals are ambassadors of the engaging service and authentically local experiences we offer in places of unrivalled presence. Develop your market and lead a passionate team as Director, Sales, where your interpersonal, service and entrepreneurial strengths will ensure exceptional operating results and guest satisfaction.
Hotel Overview:
Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi's finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which boasts 165 guest rooms and suites, and still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Area Director Sales & Marketing Africa, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications:
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit www.fairmontcareers.com to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!
Closing Date: 10.Sep.2014, 11:59:00 PM
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, our Sales professionals are ambassadors of the engaging service and authentically local experiences we offer in places of unrivalled presence. Develop your market and lead a passionate team as Director, Sales, where your interpersonal, service and entrepreneurial strengths will ensure exceptional operating results and guest satisfaction.
Hotel Overview:
Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi's finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which boasts 165 guest rooms and suites, and still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Area Director Sales & Marketing Africa, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Exceed
personal sales goals, monthly, quarterly, annually, through account
development and maintenance, regular sales calls, entertainment and
sales trips/tradeshows.
- Support
goals, objectives, and philosophies of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
and The Fairmont Kenya properties.
- Utilize
Opera Sales & Catering Systems to track, prospect, book and
follow up accounts.
- Acquire
and maintain a working knowledge and market intelligence of
competition portfolio.
- Develop
lead sources through prospecting, solicitation, referrals, trace
files, and cold calls.
- Conducts
site inspections with prospective and existing clients.
- Develop
and implement new sales strategies, tactics and action plans for
account base through market and competitive intelligence.
- Coordinate
and financially manage sales trips, including reports or activity
pertaining to the specific market.
- Maintain
active membership in industry related organizations and associations
pertaining to the specific market.
- Assist
other sales and catering managers and refer group and catering leads
and other sources of business for hotel through active solicitation
of account base
- Attend
Sales Meetings, office events, and hotel-sponsored functions.
- Prepare
for and attend daily sales meetings, monthly sales & marketing
meetings and other meetings as necessary.
- Responsible
to submit weekly sales report to the Director of Sales / DOSM.
- Maintain
and update current account information in Opera and hard files.
- Involvement
in industry Functions and/or trade shows, FAM visits and Industry
Events.
- Support
and perform to Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Company Sales and
Marketing Standards.
- Assist
with any other duties as requested by supervisors and management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors
degree and/or Hotel Management degree preferred
- Experience
handling Wholesale / Leisure an asset
- Experience
with Opera Sales & Catering or similar database management
system
- Minimum
of 3 years experience in hotel catering and conference sales/sales.
Additional experience in the hospitality industry an asset.
- Good
understanding of Luxury market
- Possess
or attain affiliation with leading industry Association within three
years of hire/taking position
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit www.fairmontcareers.com to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!
Closing Date: 10.Sep.2014, 11:59:00 PM
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