Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking at SBM Bank
Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking at SBM Bank

Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking at SBM Bank,
Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking at SBM Bank
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SBM, a growing international financial institution in Africa, provides a wide range of corporate and commercial banking solutions to its clients. Kenya will operate as a gateway to Africa for SBM. SBM Bank (Kenya) Limited shall focus its activities on products and services for corporates and SMEs.
Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Corporate & Instituional Banking will be responsible for overseeing the Corporate International Banking & Syndications, Corporate Domestic Banking Division and Financial Institutions Department. The job incumbent will be responsible to formulate, implement and coordinate strategies for the segments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Formulate the necessary strategies and objectives in accordance with the Board’s guidelines
- Review lending to the Bank’s Institutional, Corporate and Commercial clients
- Continuously review & maintain the lending portfolio so as to maintain a diversified client base, in line with macroeconomic conditions and the Bank’s strategy
- Monitor and identify possible problem clients and ensure that appropriate recommendations are made for sufficient provisions on non-performing loans
- Lead, inspire and coach a team of high-calibre professionals, creating succession to key roles and enhancing the Bank’s management capability
- Build and maintain relationship with strategic partnership with other recognised foreign Financial Institutions to tap opportunities for cross border funding initiatives
- Be accountable for cross border revenue, profitability & growth
- Be accountable for innovative cross border solutions, management and development
- Perform any other related duties as may be required
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Master’s degree in Finance/Banking/Accounting
- 10+ years of international banking & financial services experience including 5+ years in leadership role
- Sales and customer relationship management skills
- Comprehensive understanding of the entire set of Corporate & Institutional Banking solutions as well as global markets solutions
- Ability to work accurately, under high pressure, within fixed and short timeframes
- Results and quality-oriented, with project management skills
- Build & optimise stakeholder networks
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills