29 Jul 2024

Regional FX Trader at KCB Bank Kenya

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Job Description

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya – incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 – and all KCB’s regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Support the development and execution of strategies for all E.A FX trading activity in line with overall treasury business strategy.
  • Proactively manage proprietary trading activities in UGX, TZS, BIF, RWF, CDF, SSP currencies, structured products, Swaps, Forwards among other treasury products.
  • Retain and grow existing offshore, local, and regional counterparts for growth in traded volumes in EA currencies.
  • Support subsidiaries by providing support to cover their FX needs through proactive collaborations.
  • Thorough understanding of local and global market regulations applicable to foreign exchange across the EA markets.
  • Support cross- selling initiatives through optimal pricing and appropriate spreads, give ideas on existing and new products to existing and new clients to support growth in FX business.
  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and maintain good liaison with regulators on market development issues.
  • Provide insights and ideas to regional FX trading initiatives and work with the wider group trading team to ensure set targets are achieved.
  • Update internal teams and clients on industry, global and local macro-economic happenings, regulatory changes to ensure that opportunities are optimized in the EA market.
  • Ensure compliance with Bank’s policies, procedures, and all regulatory requirements.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Academic & Professional

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree:  Business related/ Finance, Economics, or any other Field      RQ
  • Master’s Degree:    Finance or a Business-Related Field   AA
  • Professional Qualifications: CPA, ACCA, CFA, ACI Dealing Certificate   AA

 Experience

Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required

  • 5 Years

Detail  Minimum No of Years  

  • Treasury FX Trading 5
  • Treasury sales or Fixed Income 3
  • FX business 5
  • Financial Analysis & Performance Management  3
  • People Management 3

 Detail Proficiency Required 

  • Commerciality/ Market Awareness  A
  • Knowledge of Business  A
  • Attention to Detail  A
  • Corporate Data and Records Management  A
  • Digitally Savvy  A
  • Computer Literacy A

Leadership Competencies and Values: 

Leadership Competency 

  • Proficiency Level Required
  • Analysis & Decision Making
  • Leadership and People Management
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivation
  • Business
  • Closer
  • Courageous
  • Connected


Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 9 August. 2024





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