Standard Chartered Bank Client Coverage Manager

Standard Chartered Bank Client Coverage Manager
Standard Chartered Bank Nairobi, Kenya
Job description
Job Description
* Primarily responsible for providing direct sales support on post origination activities like documentation, reporting, etc by engaging with clients, CRC, Legal, Compliance, etc
* Active engagement with clients and product partners to ensure high level of utilization of regular limits.
* Work with the RM on a specified portfolio and jointly responsible for revenue growth.
* Ensure high standards of hygiene (including OR, Portfolio management, Credit risk, etc) in the portfolio.

* Timely generation/compilation of high quality MIS reports required periodically/ or as required on an ad-hoc basis for submission to Regulators/Group/Credit/OBUs etc.
* Preparation of other MIS reports including among others, Quarterly Portfolio Review packs required for internal reviews.
* To ensure that MIS reports are prepared (i) with minimal errors & (ii) with minimal reference to / disruption of work of Credit Analyst / CCM Teams.
Key Roles & Responsibilities 
Origination
* Strongly support the RM in origination by preparing pitch book, industry leads, etc.
* Document the client meetings attended by preparing a call report via the CRM system.
* Ensure timely completion of account opening formalities of the client including collection of documents, signature verification etc., by liaising with cash the operations teams & the CCM - Specialist teams.
* Work in partnership with FM to setup FEDS/MUREX ID and ISDA requests.
* Support the RM and CA in preparing briefing notes for Senior Management visits.
Client On boarding and Deal Execution
* Assist the RM in liaising with Legal & Compliance, CRC and clients to resolve documentation issues like Terms and Conditions deviations for standard documents.
* Obtain approval for modification in standard documentation wherever necessary from appropriate authority.
* Ensure documentation is completed and the limits loaded properly to ensure faster execution of transactions.
* Work with the CDD team to ensure eCDDs are created and renewed on time and ensure that there are no overdue CDD reviews.
* Seek approval from various authorities for release of trade offerings and release the deal in IMEX.
Account Management and portfolio quality
* Actively engage with clients and also with the product partners to ensure high level of utilization of regular limits.
* Work closely with product partners for coordinating client training for non lending products
Others
* Seek necessary approvals, wherever required and release trade offerings on time to ensure faster TAT on trade transactions.
* Transaction Monitoring (TM) including investigating the transactions, raising queries, submission & maintenance of TM reports.
* Co-ordinate with Ops / GSSC for any rectifying any ops related issues and issue SIFs wherever required within the authority.
* Ensure document deficiencies are minimum (as reflected by DDR, GDR, etc) and are rectified on time.
* Liaise with other Banks for information sharing and seeking opinion reports and respond to NOC requests from other Banks/NAK etc.
* Liaise with FAM/GAM/RAM for day to day account maintenance and operational issues.
* Arrange for stock inspection/valuation
* Ensure correctness of data in SCI/CRM/CPPR, etc.
* Attend portfolio review meetings along with RM/CA/Team leaders
* Track and action on Failed Trade Report
* Ensure compliance of all internal/regulatory policies & regulations.
* Anti Money Laundering (AML):
- Ensure you remain alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank' efforts in combating it by adhering to the key principles in relation to: identifying your customer, knowing your customer, reporting suspicions, safeguarding records and not disclosing suspicions to customers.
* To ensure timely generation/compilation of high quality MIS reports required periodically/ or as required on an ad-hoc basis for submission to Regulators/Group/Credit/OBUs etc.
* To ensure that MIS reports are prepared (i) with minimal errors & (ii) with minimal reference to / disruption of work of Credit Analyst / CCM Teams.
* To ensure timely preparation of other MIS reports including, amongst others, Quarterly Portfolio Review packs required for internal reviews.
* To ensure that Quarterly Portfolio Review packs & other MIS reports are prepared (i) with minimal errors & (ii) with minimal reference to / disruption of work of Credit Analyst / CCM Teams.
Qualifications & Skills 
* A Bachelors degree in Business/Commerce/Economics is preferred however a degree in a science or other related field where analytical skills are gained is acceptable.
* Preliminary training in Standard Chartered Bank's Credit Skills Assessment Programme (CSAP).
* Professional Qualifications: ACIB/CPA/CPS qualifications are desirable for this role
* One year's experience in a busy Credit Management/Analysis Area of a major Commercial Bank is preferred.
* A service and solutions oriented mindset is a critical success factor
* Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to build sound cross functional working relationships
* Highly developed planning and organising skills working closely with RMs
Diversity & Inclusion 
Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

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The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) vacancies

1.Senior analyst, macroeconomics and public finance
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments. The Commission seeks to recruit a qualified and competent person to fill the position of Senior Analyst, Macroeconomics and Public Finance.
The successful candidate will be in charge of the macroeconomics and public finance division, which covers policy analysis and econometrics / modeling sections. The Senior Analyst will monitor developments at the macro economy and their impact on CRA’s constitutional mandate. She/he is also expected to work with other institutions dealing with macroeconomic management, develop a suite of models for policy simulation and forecasting, and conduct research on thematic areas. The position will be based at the Commission’s headquarters in Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Day-to-day running and management of the division (macroeconomics).
2. Work with the director in running the department.
3. Develop a suite-of-models for revenue sharing and forecasting.
4. Conduct policy analysis on macroeconomic management.
5. Monitor and report on national and county economic developments.
6. Conduct research to inform decision making on the Commission Mandate.
7. Spearhead preparation and review of the Commissions Publications.
8. Collaborate with partner institutions in generating objective research to Inform Commission decisions.
9. Work jointly with the statistics division to update CRA’s socio-economic database.
10. Perform capacity building and mentoring of junior staff within the division.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
 Master’s degree in economics or any related field from a reputable university.
 A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant progressive experience in policy analysis and economic modeling.
 At least three (3) years of work experience in a supervisory position.
 At least two research publications.
 A good understanding of econometrics theory and ability to use standard econometrics software to conduct research and modeling such as Eviews, Stata/SPSS, RATS and CATS.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The applicant to the above position should possess the following general competencies:
 He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
 Excellent Report Writing and Presentation Skills; and
 Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on permanent and pensionable basis.
Senior Analyst – Macroeconomis & Public Finance (Click to see application details)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant



2. Manager, human resources and administration
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments. The Commission seeks to recruit a qualified and competent person to fill the position of Manager, Human Resources & Administration.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the Human Resource/Capital & Administration function and support the Commission in developing and implementing sound HR strategies & systems that will deliver employee engagement, retention, efficiency and productivity. The position will be based at the Commission’s headquarters in Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Develop/Review and implement sound HR Strategies that deliver employee engagement, retention, efficiency and productivity to achieve the Commission’s mandate, strategic objectives and goals.
2. Develop, review and maintain appropriate human resource management policies, information systems and procedures.
3. Coordinate recruitment and selection process of human resources at the Commission to inform succession plans, staff engagement and productivity.
4. Lead, implement and manage talent and career development and training programs.
5. Review and execute performance management processes aligned to the Strategic goals.
6. Develop and implement optimal reward, recognition and benefits systems, processes and standards.
7. Administer the provision of employees’ medical and insurance packages.
8. Implement employee health and safety standards ensuring compliance with Employment Laws and Regulations.
9. Develop and implement the Facilities/Administration policies and procedures for seamless administrative flow at the Commission.
10. Undertake any other duties and assignments as may be required or as may be assigned from time to time by the Commission.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
 Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Social Sciences.
 Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management.
 A minimum of Seven (7) years of hands on progressive experience in human resources in a busy organization with at least three (3) years in Senior Management.
 Membership of a relevant professional body.
 Possession of good knowledge of the Kenyan labor legislation.
 Commitment to national values and sensitivity to cultural and gender issues.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The applicant to the above position should possess the following general competencies:
 He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
 A high level of attention to detail, result oriented and able to work under pressure.
 Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading team.
 Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds.
 Be computer literate specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
 Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on permanent and pensionable basis.
Manager – Human Resource and Administration (Click to see application details)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.

The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant 

Procurement Buyer – Demand and Indirects

Procurement Buyer – Demand and Indirects
Diageo Nairobi - Kenya
Job description
****Application deadline: 1 st October, 2014****
This role reports to the Procurement Manager
Context/Scope:EABL comprises five business units: KBL, EAML, CGI, SBL and UBL. KBL is further categorized into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits. The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers. This role is located within the KBL Supply Chain Function. The company is structured on regional basis with purchasing sections, which have been delegated to the various markets to manage their supplies and suppliers. While there is interaction with the Global Demand and Indirect Procurement functions, major procurement decisions and plans, procedures and practices are dealt with at the in-market level. Procurement ensures that
• Goods / services purchased meet EABL requirements on quality, service and Corporate Citizenship;
• Purchasing processes / procedures comply with Diageo standards; and
• Purchasing is done to add value to Diageo – through improved cost efficiency, greater effectiveness of inputs (e.g. media) or innovation.
The role will work closely with the Procurement Controllers for Demand and Indirects, Head of Procurement, Sales and Marketing, HR functions, the Africa Business Support Centre (ABSC), Finance and Suppliers (account managers to MD’s).
Purpose of the role:Participate in defining Procurement Strategy within selected categories. Participate and lead Cross-functional Team for both Sourcing and supplier management.
Market Complexity: The Global economy is facing a world crisis on Food leading to inflation on all commodities. As a result EABL is faced with an unprecedented inflation of all key ingredients and services. Besides, the local economy is fraught with myriad of economic problems and high levels of corruption.
The Demand category is complex as it has a number of sub- categories within it namely Media, Creative Ideation, Below the Line services, POS and Asset Acquisition and Activation. The category has a high risk factor attached to it as it involves using suppliers to create brands on our behalf. There is need for careful vendor selection and management to ensure value maximization for EABL and Diageo. Most of the suppliers are local however for specialized sub categories such as Creative Ideation, a mix of local and global suppliers are used. The Indirect category supports HR services such as Security, Medical, Contract workers and Facilities. Overheads such as Fleet, Catering, IS, Insurance and Travel and Entertainment are also covered within the indirect category
Although the “procure to pay process” is supported by SAP, it is still not optimum and needs improvement. This calls for a step change towards effective proactive procurement strategies for sourcing, introduction of modern and best practice of Supplier management for amazing supplier relationships in order to afford the company an upper hand in competition.
Top Accountabilities:

• Assure availability for category with the right quality, service, cost, risk and growth support.
  
• Effective Risk Management and governance of all suppliers and service within the category
  
• Provide functional knowledge to cross functional team
  
• Build Key relationship for value with Key suppliers with the category
  
• Focus on innovation and deliver innovative ideas through Suppliers Innovation forum
  
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements at the work environment.
  

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Commerce or related qualification.
  
• Member of CIPS
  
• At least one (1) year experience in functional procurement.
  

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