Regional FX Trader at KCB Bank Kenya

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, . The holding company oversees KCB Kenya – incorporated with effect from January 1, – 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