HF Group Senior Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking Jobs in Kenya

HF Group Senior Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking Jobs in Kenya

The Senior Relationship Manager will be responsible for achieving business growth in Commercial banking segment. The role holder will have a holistic view of all accounts within his/her portfolio, using lead generation and account prioritization to cross sell Bank products and extract value from said portfolio whilst maintaining/ building customer relationship and account information.

Principle Accountabilities

Acquisition: Business Development

To ensure growth of Commercial Banking portfolio (NFI, deposits and assets) through the acquisition of new to Bank customers and lead generation.

Actively generates referrals to all business partners in the bank to help meet the comprehensive financial needs of entrepreneurs or borrowing entity.

To ensure acquisition of customers to digital channels i.e. Internet Banking, WHIZZ and other platforms.

To effectively manage and expand the relationships with existing Commercial banking clients and bringing in new partnerships from existing portfolio so as to ensure business growth and continuity.

Portfolio profitability (Cross-sell & Retention)

Grow Commercial Banking portfolio size (Product per customer, Non-funded income, deposits and assets) by deepening existing customer relationships

Ensure a clear retention plan for overall portfolio deposits and loans for the segment, to execute this plan in conjunction with the Branch Managers.

Monitor account planning for all clients that will assist in advising on potential financial solutions based on identified needs

Assist in Resolving client queries in a timely and appropriate manner

Assist in collaborating with product specialists, to deliver effective customer solutions.

Ensure Fulfilment of minimum customer relationship touch points – e.g., 1 visit every quarter and 1 call and email a month depending on customer segment

Prepares and submits all reports may prepare management reports summarizing individual and team loan activity

Ensure all customers are on-boarded on a digital platform i.e. WHIZZ, Internet banking

Ensure Product Per Customer of 5 across the portfolio

To understand nature of businesses, their life-cycles and the various product offerings that can be given to the customer.

To evaluate credit proposals and ensure the credit applications process on a timely basis within the Bank’s set turnaround times.

Customer and Market:

Maintaining/ updating customer data on parameters such as Business turnover/ directors’ details etc.

Ensure all customer engagements are recorded accordingly

Compliance:

To ensure compliance with both internal and external regulatory requirements.

To continuously follow business operational and credit policies ensuring

their compliance.

Other

To safeguard and promote the bank’s image with the general public.

To assist in other issues, aspects such as issue resolution and activities related to credit support and product partners to support our growth strategy.

Meets regularly with internal referral sources to establish business relationships and develops network of outside referral sources for new business.

Key Competencies and Skills

Technical competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Deciding and Initiating Action

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Planning and Organizing

Presenting and Communicating Information

Relating and networking

Team player

Good stakeholder management

Leadership competencies

Business acumen

Strategic orientation

Result orientation

Developing self/others

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Academic and Professional

A university degree, preferably in Business related field such as Economics, Finance & Accounting from a recognized institution by Commission for University Education.

Credit Management, Accounting or Banking Qualification (AKIB)

Certified Credit Executive (CCE) or Core Credit Certification (CCC)

CPA / ACCA qualification. is an added advantage

Certification in financial modelling is added advantage

Experience

7-year experience in relationship management, 3 of which should be in managing commercial clients.

Good track record of credit analysis and understanding of financial policies, procedures, and external regulations. Has demonstrated over the span of the career credit and financial analysis skills required to effectively perform credit analysis and portfolio maintenance activities/tasks in a manner that consistently achieves high-quality standards or benchmarks.

Demonstrated expertise and in-depth knowledge of the local banking industry, banking services, credit processes, and banking products.

Evidenced knowledge and understanding of the current banking and financial services operating environment, trends, and practice, related regulatory and governance guidelines and requirements, and applicable laws

Sound working knowledge and understanding of general commercial regulations and practices.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; HF Group Senior Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking Jobs in Kenya

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