Business Opportunities Manager

Our client, Housing Finance (HF), the leading mortgage finance institution in Kenya, is seeking to expand its talent pool by recruiting a Business Opportunities Manager into its team.

The position is required to work with the business strategy to unlock business opportunities through research, lobbying, and exploring synergies with like minded institutions to facilitate the achievement of business goals and objectives.

Reporting to the Managing Director the position’s key accountabilities include:

Supporting the Executive team through research with the aim of providing solid information for use in exploring possible partnerships or business opportunities.
Facilitate the business growth by participating in lobbying at all levels of government, for change and reforms across the property value chain
Explore ways of leveraging on existing business units within HF so as to optimize the resources available for a greater impact on bottom line.
Explore and provide information and possible business models for consideration by HF in its growth and expansion strategy.
Seek out opportunities for alliances and partnerships with value adding and like minded institutions for the long term benefit of HF.

The position therefore requires the following personal attributes:

Enhanced communication & relationship building skills
Negotiation skills
Public relations abilities
Business Acumen
Presence, Influential & go getter
Strong team player

Knowledge & experience:

A first degree in Business or Strategy. An postgraduate qualification in strategy is an added advantage
Experience in leading strategic projects
5 years professional banking experience especially in strategy or business development
3 years of international experience in a financial and regulatory environment

If you believe that you possess the above competencies and can demonstrate achievements in similar assignments, we would like to hear from you.

Please send us your application with an updated resume to recruit@resourceassociates.co.ke by Friday 10th June 2011 indicating the following reference No. Ref: HF/BOM/02

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.