Senior Product Manager - Trade Finance

Reporting into the Head Trade Finance, this position is responsible for Strategic formulation and execution of Trade Finance products, systems, and services for the KCB Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive product monitoring and control of all trade finance products in liaison with Trade finance BDMs, Relationship Managers and Trade operations team.
• Ensure implementation and cascade of all appropriate procedures in line with the requirements and process in ‘user’ units.
• Ensure adherence to and application of established policies, processes, procedures and tools to achieve optimal efficiency, compliance and cost containment.
• Tracking and regular review of products and channels from client feedback and market trends to increase utilization of Trade Finance products by current and prospective customers.
• Restructuring products when necessary and managing the restructuring process
• Formulate effective product documentation, policies and procedures, SLA’s to effectively deliver the envisaged propositions.
• Contribute to the formulation of the sales budget/pricing process including concessions.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews to identify areas of improvement and develop tactical plans towards achieving set risk and compliance criteria.
• Responsible for the implementation and adoption of all Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions related requirements contained in policies, procedures and processes within Trade finance department, and trade finance product audits. 
• Ensure the implementation and regular review of product programme guides for all Trade Finance product sets.
• Represent the Bank at sales forums and industry events.

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management with a bias in Commerce, Accounting, Economics or Finance
• Professional Qualifications Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) or ACIB/AKIB Banking qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Master's degree is an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ experience in business management/trade finance product development & management
• At least 4 years banking operations experience

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

To be considered your application must be received by Monday 8^th April 2024

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.