Head, Islamic Banking

JOB REF: RB 172013

The Position
The overall purpose of this role is to establish and manage the KCB Bank Group’s Islamic unit to enable
the Bank attain market leadership position in Islamic Banking within the region in line with the Bank’s
overall strategy.

Key Responsibilities
 Lead the development and implementation of KCB’s Islamic Banking unit business plan including
development of strategies, client segmentation, marketing plans and execution criteria.
 Initiate and ensure establishment of a reputable Shari’ah Advisory Board (SAB) to assist in advisory/compliance certificates on Islamic Banking products.
 Generation of revenues for Retail Banking division from debt capital market transactions.
 Drive the business into lead arranger role for debt capital markets deals across the region.
 Drive the expansion of the Corporate finance/Islamic Banking business by identifying and developing new areas of growth.
 Development of financing structures that are responsive to customers’ needs.
 Ensure Marketing of Islamic Banking products to existing and prospective clients.
 Cross selling of the Islamic Banking products and services to sustain long term profitability from each relationship.
 Build strong strategic relationships in the private sectors and to position KCB as a trusted advisor  to customers.
 Develop effective risk mitigation strategies whilst ensuring compliance to the Banks Policies, and Operations Procedures, taking into consideration sharia'a principles.
 Manage all media placements of Islamic Banking products in compliance with Shari’ah Advisory
Board.
 Train, coach and develop a high functioning Islamic Banking team able to offer customers a broad range of quality Islamic Banking services including but not limited to debt, equity, project finance, M&A advisory and brokerage services.

The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have the following minimum qualifications:
 Bachelors’ degree in a Finance, Business, Islamic Banking or Economics related field. A postgraduate degree and/or qualification such as Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
 Minimum 8 years management experience in progressive positions with specific expertise in
product development, marketing and sales of Islamic Banking products and services with proven success results.
 Experience in Structured and/or corporate finance or financing syndications in a dynamic financial institution or in management consulting.
 Proven ability to pursue and secure corporate finance transactions in the corporate sectors
 Experience in execution of financing capital market transactions including selection of target  clients, book building, negotiation of documentation and closing arrangements
 Proven people, leadership, communication and negotiation skills
 Excellent client relationship management.
 Strong analytical and economic research skills
 Experience in leading and managing teams in an Islamic Banking environment
 Sound knowledge of local legal ,tax, regulatory rules in the Capital markets area
 Ability to demonstrate extensive client networks

The above position is 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-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to  recruitment@kcb.co.ke . To be considered the application must be received by 24th May, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted