Head, Financial Institutions

Our Client
Our client, a financial institution, seeks to employ a Head, Financial Institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the strategic vision and direction for the financial institutions group the activities of the team
  
• Ensure liability / deposit mobilization both in LCY and FCY
  
• Coordinate sourcing and development of risk assets portfolio for the team
  
• Lead negotiations and close deals with financial institutions and ensure effective management of existing relationships.
  
• Carry out credit analysis and administration for the department’s risk assets to ensure that they are not delinquent
  
• Monitor the financial performance of the group, ensuring profitability and cost-effectiveness.
  
• Develop and implement client retention strategies.
  
• Prepare reports, providing insights and recommendations to Management based on market intelligence for informed decision making
  
• Prospect and development of new relationships for the department
  
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on achieving results and delivering excellent customer service
  
• Ensure that the department works towards achieving the set target by management.
  
• Visit major customers of the department for relationship management.
  

Requirements

• A first degree in any discipline. Second degree/professional qualification is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience with at least 8 years’ experience in credit analysis and marketing functions.
  
• Financial Analysis
  
• Credit Analysis
  
• Market & Sector Knowledge
  
• Customer Needs Identification
  
• Analytical Skills
  
• Product Knowledge
  
• Knowledge of Banking Operations
  
• Knowledge of other extant Regulations & Provisions
  
• Customer Relationship Management
  
• Negotiation
  
• Stakeholder Management