Equity Bank Jobs May 2013

Equity Bank is one of the region´s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to nearly 8 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the roles

1. HEAD OF TREASURY

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role holder will be responsible for assessing, monitoring, planning and ensuring good management of cash, fund, currency, Bank and financial risk.

Key Responsibilities:
• Planning and analyzing economic capital and risk taking trends.
• Understanding and interpreting quarterly economic capital results
jointly with the Head of Finance.
• Ensuring short-term liquidity of the Bank.
• Treasury reporting and analysis (Treasury Committee, Capital committee and ALCOs)
• Controlling the funds transfer pricing process.
• Overseeing all aspects of planning including the funding plan and capital plan.
• Product control (i.e. taking charge of mapping each product with
regard to its underlying liquidity behavior characteristics and pipeline risk).
• Ensuring that the Treasury business is in line with compliance guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Developing products for Corporate Banking clients and marketing them jointly with corporate relationship management.
• Working with Head of Risk and Head of Finance to assess effectiveness of hedging strategy.
• Building and enhancing the framework for returns and capital allocation both in the planning process and assuring that the bank retains flexibility to re-allocate capital during the year.
• Monitoring the units budget and ensuring that financial targets are achieved.
• Leverage on the Bank’s regional presence and large balance sheet to profitably offer treasury solutions to clients.
• Provide leadership to dealers working in the department.
• Profitably scaling foreign exchange and interest rate products to the Bank´s customers.
• Optimally manage foreign exchange and interest rate exposures in line with regulatory and Bank guidelines.

Candidate´s Profile and Qualifications:
• Bachelor´s Degree in finance, financial engineering or mathematics from a recognized institution
• Holders of professional qualifications in Accounting will have an added advantage
• Over 5 years banking experience in Treasury, 3 of which must have been at a management level.
• Significant understanding of treasury and financial markets including underlying drivers of balance sheet liquidity and drivers of capital, product behavior, risk, treasury financial planning & reporting and regulatory requirements
• Sound understanding of risk including a keen awareness of compliance discipline
• Proven leadership skills and excellent analytical skills
• Proven track record in achieving targets

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
• Strong analytical skills
• Computer proficiency
• World class customer service skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent financial and business acumen
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Strong leadership skills

2. BUSINESS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS

(BRANCH MANAGERS)
Reporting to the General Manager - Operations, the role holders will be in charge of the overall leadership of the Branch. They will be expected to aggressively drive the Branch growth and profitability targets by identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with customers and agents as well as providing leadership to the branch staff.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead business growth and development of the branch and agents network
• Mobilize deposits to meet branch targets
• Ensure 100% compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures
• Budget planning, control and evaluation for the Branch
• Champion customer experience
• Promote the Bank’s brand image
• Manage and lead the branch team
• Build and develop high performing team
• Understand and provide clear direction to the branch
• Build relationship with media vendors, contractual agreements and other relevant partnerships

Candidate´s Profile and Qualifications:
• Business related degree from a recognized institution
• Over 5 years working experience in the banking sector 2 of which must have been as Branch Manager of a Commercial Bank.
• Experience in lending/credit
• Computer proficiency

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
• People management skills
• Sales/Marketing skills
• Financial analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

3. RELATIONSHIP MANAGERS- CREDIT

Reporting to the Business Growth and Development Manager, the role holders will be responsible for the day- to-day coordination of the credit function at branch level, ensure high customer service standards are maintained and that loan applications are within acceptable risks to the Bank.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure growth in high quality asset portfolio in the branch/business unit
• Review of existing business facilities
• Management of portfolio by monitoring adherence to set conditions of sanction
• Ensure 100% compliance to the Bank’s lending policy
• Monitor and advise the Head office on products mix and products based customers feedback
• Ensure that all securities/collateral are perfected, recorded and maintained
• Prepare, analyze and submit credit reports and prudential returns as required
• Chair the credit committee at the Branch level

Candidate´s Profile and Qualifications:
• Business related degree from a recognized institution
• Over 5 years experience in credit/ lending in banking sector, 2 of which must have been at supervisory level
• Holders of diploma in credit management, CPA, or ACCAs will have an added advantage

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
• Good understanding of the banking industry
• Proven leadership skills
• World class customer service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications such as Excel

4. RELATIONSHIP MANAGER- TRADE FINANCE

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the Trade Finance department with full P&L and portfolio quality, accountability and responsibility
• Develop a high performance culture for all members of the team with clear measurable objectives
• Work with the relationship management and credit teams as well as the branch network to identify trade finance prospects and convert them to transactions in line with the Bank’s need and global strategy.
• Leverage on the Bank’s regional presence, large balance sheet and value chain expertise to structure trade finance solutions for clients
• Successfully negotiate and close out pricing and other deal dynamics with client
• Oversee the quality & turnaround of trade finance applications and ensure faster delivery.
• Work with Credit, Treasury and other departments in structuring transactions
• Oversee Trade Finance operations to ensure strict adherence to bank and regulator policies and procedures.
• Ensure continuous quality training for departmental staff.

Candidate´s Profile and Qualifications:
• Business related degree from a recognized institution
• Over 5 years working experience in Trade Finance, of which 2 years must have been at management level
• Track record in innovatively structuring trade finance solutions
• Proven track record in achieving targets
• Holders of professional qualifications will have an added advantage

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
• Strong analytical skills
• Computer proficiency
• World class customer service skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent financial and business acumen
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Strong leadership skills

5. RELATIONSHIP OFFICER- OPERATIONS

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role holder will be responsible for front and back office operations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Ensuring excellent customer service at the Branch
• Cashiering
• Back Office Operations
• Account opening and document verification
• Handling customer queries

Profile and Qualifications:
• Business related degree from a recognized institution
• Level qualifications - Satisfaction and above
• Work experience in banking sector will be an added advantage
• Computer proficiency

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills                                                       

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the jobsrwanda@equitybank.co.rw by May 25, 2013. Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, daytime telephone contact and email address. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values and what they bring to the work place.

Equity Bank Rwanda Limited
Grand Pension Plaza Building, Kigali, Rwanda
Tel: + 250 0788190000,
Email: Info-Rwanda@equitybank.co.rw
www.rw.equitybankgroup.com