General Manager , Large Corporates

 

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Banking, this position is responsible for driving Corporate Business Growth (Asset, Liabilities and Customer Numbers), Revenues and Profitability for the Large Corporates Business Segment; the position also leads and directs a Relationship Management Team to develop, market, sell Corporate Banking Products and cross-sell other Bank products (Retail, Treasury, Mortgages) and maintain customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, Develop and Direct Large Corporates Business Departmental Team.
• Develop and execute an annual Business Plan and budget within approved limits.
• Deliver on Annual Business Growth Targets; Revenue, Profit Before Tax, Assets, Liabilities and Customer Numbers.
• Relationship Management of Customer and Key Stakeholders; Corporate Customers, Retail Division, Treasury Division, Mortgages Division, Credit Division, IT Division, Operations Division, Securities and Documentation Centre, Finance Division and Marketing Division
• Manage  Business Operational Costs within approved budget
• Customer Service Management: Enquiry/Complaint response and resolution within set standards.
• Achieve interest yield target for the Large Corporates Business Segment (gross interest income/asset book)
• Achieve interest yield target for (gross interest income/asset book)
• Manage Portfolio at Risk (PAR) for the Large Corporate Business Segment within annual business target
• Maintain Turnaround time on Credit Applications for the Large Corporate Business Segment.

 

Position Qualifications / Requirements

• University Degree in Business related field. Having a Business related post graduate and or Banking qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in commercial banking with at least 3 years in a senior Corporate Banking management position.
• Demonstrable experience in relationship management, credit, sales, marketing, negotiation and product development is required.
• Good appreciation and knowledge of the  Banking Industry, latest Corporate Banking market trends as well as challenges.
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• A good understanding of Banking Law and Practice as well as Corporate Governance Principles.
• Sound IT proficiency.
• An appreciation of Risk Management and Knowledge of internal controls
• Demonstrable track record of performance, effective communication and innovation

 

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.

 

How to Apply

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, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field

 

To be considered your application must be received by Sept. 23, 2013.

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.