Banking Jobs in Kenya: Top Opportunities for August 2019

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Primary source Kenyan Digest archive

This archive report was first published on 15 August 2019.

Kenya's Banking Sector Sees Exponential Growth

With 44 banks operating in Kenya, the banking sector is experiencing rapid growth, creating a high demand for skilled personnel. Banks are constantly hiring and looking for fresh talent to keep up with the increasing number of customers and branches.

Published on August 15, 2019, this article highlights the latest banking jobs in Kenya for August 2019. From head of legal and company secretary to personal assistant, we've got you covered.

Company: Spire Bank Kenya

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Confidential

The head of legal and company secretary will serve as the chief legal advisor for the board of directors and the bank. Responsibilities include taking care of all legal matters of the bank, coordinating commercial legal related matters with external counsel, and preparing legal risk reports.

Qualifications: University degree from a recognized university, master's degree (LL.M, MBA) is an added advantage, and other banking qualifications (AKIB, ACIB) are also an added advantage.

Application Deadline: August 16, 2019

2. Head of Risk and Compliance

Company: Spire Bank Kenya

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Confidential

The head of risk and compliance will oversee the implementation and management of the bank's risk management and compliance frameworks. Responsibilities include overseeing the entire risk management strategy of the bank, taking part in risk meetings, and regulating risk profiles of new products.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Law, Finance, or related disciplines, 5-8 years' experience in financial services, and at least 4 years in a managerial capacity within a risk department.

Application Deadline: August 16, 2019

3. Trainer - KCB Insurance Agency

Company: Kenya Commercial Bank

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Confidential

The trainer will design, train, and deliver Bancassurance products. Responsibilities include training all Bancassurance teams on all products, building up on the current training curriculum, and delivering and facilitating Bancassurance training events.

Qualifications: At least 4 years of relevant experience in the insurance industry, 2 of which must have been in training, degree in Insurance, Business, Finance, or related fields from an accredited institution, and excellent product knowledge of a wide range of both General and Life insurance products.

Application Deadline: August 19, 2019

4. Underwriter and Claim Manager

Company: Kenya Commercial Bank

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Confidential

The underwriter and claim manager will spearhead the implementation of the underwriting and claims strategy. Responsibilities include management and preparation of annual underwriting and claims section plans and budgets, ensuring that all documentations in the underwriting and claims section are correctly issued and dispatched, and preparation of monthly underwriting and claims management reports.

Qualifications: Degree in Insurance, Business, Finance, or related fields from an accredited institution and relevant Insurance professional qualifications, 6-8 years' experience in operations department management, and wide knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements process, procedures, and operations of insurance companies and brokers.

Application Deadline: August 19, 2019

5. Head of Insurance Sales and Business Development

Company: Kenya Commercial Bank

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Confidential

The head of insurance sales and business development will oversee leadership and management of sales and business development. Responsibilities include creating and leading the implementation of the sales and business development strategy, acting as an insurance product sales specialist, and ensuring strong cross-selling of existing and new products to existing and new clients.

Qualifications: Degree in Insurance, Business, Finance, or related fields from an accredited institution and relevant Insurance professional qualifications, at least 8 years' management experience in insurance specializing in general insurance sales and managing sales teams.

Application Deadline: August 19, 2019

6. Personal Assistant

Company: Equity Bank Kenya

Job Type: Regular

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Confidential

The personal assistant will provide administrative support to the bank's management team. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, managing schedules, and coordinating travel arrangements.

Qualifications: Degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited institution, at least 2 years' experience in a similar role, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Application Deadline: Not specified

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