Gulf African Bank Jobs In Kenya.

Gulf African Bank Jobs In Kenya.
The genesis of Gulf African Bank (GAB) can be traced back to 2005 when a group of motivated Kenyans envisioned establishing an islamic bank as an alternative to conventional banking in the country.
By conducting business on the principles of Shari'ah, the bank would provide an ethical and fair mode of banking for all.
The bank would also leverage the strong historical links between the Gulf and Africa to establish a channel for attracting investments into Kenya. The Bank's name – Gulf African Bank – would become a symbol of this partnership between the Gulf and Africa.

Gulf African Bank is one of the few fully Sharia’h compliant banks operating in this region. Our products address the needs of not just Muslims, but everyone in the market. Some of our innovative products have won awards, and our customer service has been labelled exceptional. We are more than just a financial service provider – we are a real partner in business.

We are currently inviting applications for the following vacant positions:

BRANCH MANAGER – ELDORET
Key Responsibility:
Reporting to the Head of Retail, Liabilities & Branch Expansion, the Branch Manager will be responsible for the business growth, service delivery and administration of efficient day-to-day operations of the Branch.
Main Tasks:
• To build business relations and grow the deposit portfolio
• To provide a superior level of customer relations so as to promote sales and service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation
• To provide leadership, training, supervision and delegation of day-to-day operations of the branch personnel
• Will be responsible for attaining established Bank and branch goals through active participation in sales management
• Ensure the provision of high quality and timely service to internal and external customers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
• Business degree, ACIB/AKIB or an equivalent business qualification
• Proven branch management experience of at least 4 years in delivering retail banking and business relationship with a medium or large size bank
• Knowledge of local business environment and experience in cross selling and relationship marketing
• Strong credit analysis, communications skis and team leading and working abilities

MANAGER, CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Key Responsibility:
Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs & Communication this position will create, regulate, review and implement all communication requirements of the Bank while continuously promoting the Bank and its products. They will also assist in the preparation of presentations and speeches geared towards employees and customers. They also act as the Brand Manager through planning, developing and directing the marketing efforts for a particular brand or products.

Main Tasks:
• Implement planned communication and marketing strategies
• Brand PR and communications – organize and manage product launches, promotions, sponsorships, required advertising and other marketing activities
• Production of print and electronic media products
• Community relations development, CSR and philanthropy
• Events organization
• Regulate all external communication by liaising with all contracted communication agencies
• Review internal communication methods and standardize it to reflect brand personality
• Media analysis
• Review strategic opportunities in the media

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
• University degree in Journalism, humanities or communication
• Relevant post-graduate professional qualification in communication, marketing and business administration will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years relevant working experience in PR, media, advertising or a PR Agency
• Presentation and communication skills, both written and spoken
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to identify business opportunities and exploit them for the benefit of the company
• Good computer skills
• Ability to meet targets in a competitive environment

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Key Responsibility:
To maximize and grow sustainable economic profit derived from a portfolio of retail customers through effective business development
Main tasks:
• Focus on long term development of mutually advantageous client relations while ensuring that all short-term objectives are met
• Identify opportunities and threats in order to position a product, business or function for the overall competitive advantage of the Bank within the stipulated service level agreements
• Accountable for the level of quality service provided to the customers within the portfolio
• Rise to and achieve stretching bank targets for retail products and services to existing and potential clients in the Bank’s chosen markets• Deliver on the performance objectives that the Bank will require from time to time
• Aggressively safeguard and promote the Bank’s image with the general public

Qualifications, skills and experience required:
• Business graduate or CIB or an equivalent business qualification
• Proven experience of at least 3 years in delivering retail banking business relationship
• Demonstrable evidence of experience in managing or promoting sales campaigns
• Knowledge of local business environment and experience in cross-selling and relationship marketing
• Strong communication and team-working capabilities
• Experience in implementation and management of market research activities

CORPORATE RELATIONSHIP OFFICER
Key Responsibility:
Reporting to a Corporate Relationship Manager (CRM), this position will assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with Corporate and Potential Customers while rendering quality service to attain growth, profitability and customer satisfaction.
Main Tasks:
• To assist the CRM develop and manage corporate customer relationships within an assigned portfolios
• To process credit applications for facilities including analysis of financial statements, industry trends , risks and make recommendations
• To prepare reports on existing facilities for revision, renewal and approval including call reports made to existing and prospective corporate accounts on utilization of limits and account conduct

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
• Degree in a business related field with accounting qualifications
• Ability to research and analyze financial statements with requisite skills in computer usage
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with customers
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation & follow-up skills

CREDIT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Key Responsibility:
Reporting to the Head of Credit Administration the successful candidate will be responsible for handling the Credit Administration function.
Main Tasks:
• To liaise with legal department in handling all credit related legal matters, security documentation and agreements, and safe custody of all security documentation.
• To maintain of a comprehensive diary system on the follow up of all credit compliance issues, returns and action of reports.
• To monitor the Bank’s loan portfolio, including non performing assets.
• To handle all the credit support functions effectively and efficiently in the management and minimization of credit risk.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
• A degree holder in Banking and Finance or a related field, accountancy and banking qualifications are an added advantage
• Organised, with keen attention to detail
• Skilled in computer software usage
• At least 3 years experience in the Credit Administration role in a financial Institution

CREDIT ANALYST (Corporate and Retail)
Key Responsibility:
Reporting to the Head of Credit the successful candidate will be responsible for growing a quality loan book by ensuring quality service delivery to customers while enhancing bank profitability.

Main Tasks:
• To ensure effective appraisal of loan proposals in support of growth of a quality loan book.
• To ensure prompt response to customers by adhering to the set turnaround times for credit analysis.
• To prevent bad and doubtful debts through regular monitoring are reviewing of portfolios.
• To ensure compliance with set statutory requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
• A business degree holder in a related field
• Accountancy and banking qualifications may be an added advantage
• Credit Analysis skills
• At least 4 years experience as a Credit Analyst in a financial Institution

Applications to be sent with detailed CVs and names of three referees and should reach us on or before Friday, November 12th 2010 through our recruitment e-mail recruitment@gulfafricanbank.com. Only short-listed candidates will be notified within two weeks of the closing date.