Co-operative Bank of Kenya Head, Treasury Sales & Marketing

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? 

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “the Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons. We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the position of:

Head, Treasury Sales & Marketing


The successful person will report directly to the Treasurer.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Treasurer, the job-holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of the unit strategies aimed at efficient as well as effective delivery of the full range of treasury products including foreign exchange, fixed income, corporate services and off balance sheet products to corporate clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance and implement the treasury sales plan covering all treasury products and customer segments.
• To ensure high quality of treasury products and customer segments.
• Deliver market information and insight to customers via daily newsletter delivered by email, fax and internet
• Actively contribute to improvements in quality/efficiency of treasury products delivery process
• Actively support product development and sales initiatives by Relationship Managers in Corporate & Institutional Banking Division.
• Keeping customers informed on what is happening in the market and concluding deals within limits approved
• Enlarge customer base by acquisition of new business in forex trading as well as maintain existing client relationships through effective daily client calls and frequent visits
• Build a network of relationships across all economic sectors, and of necessity with non Co-operative Bank Ltd customers and other Bank Dealers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field, with a strong financial management background.
• ACI Dealing Certificate
• An MBA will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 7 years Treasury experience most of which must be in Forex trading and Money Markets and at least two at decision making level
• Thorough understanding of Dealing platforms and information systems

Personal Attributes & Skills required in undertaking the role:

• Strong marketing, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Pleasant with an outgoing personality
• Thorough knowledge of end-to-end process of treasury products and services
• Exposure to direct FX/MM trading and back-office treasury operations
• Good understanding of the CBK and Banking Acts and their implications on the organization
• A detailed knowledge of forex and money market products

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below or send to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke by 28th September 2012.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.  

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.
                                                                                                                                     
Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: TMU/3/HRD/2012

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi