KCB Head of Securities and Documentation Job -June 2015

KCB is looking for qualified individuals to fill the following key position:Head of Securities and Documentation

Job Ref: CS 04/2015

Department: Legal

Location: Kenya

The Position: Reporting to the Company Secretary the job holder will be responsible for the management and custody of documentation and securities post-loan approval for KCB Group Facilities through provision of legal advice, management of external lawyers, perfection of securities, approval of disbursements and safe custody of securities.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Direct Department Team
• Develop and execute the annual departmental plan and budget within approved limits
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity, Risk, Compliance Management & Regulatory Controls for Department
• Relationship Management of stakeholders of the Securities and Documentation Department: International Businesses, Retail Branch Network, Corporate Banking, Credit Division, Mortgage Division, External Lawyers
• Drive development of or the implementation of securities and documentation policies, standards, regulatory or industry determined procedures, staff work measures and service level agreements.
• Responsible for data integrity, turnaround time and accuracy efficiencies of the Department Operations.
• Oversight management of Letters of Offer, perfection and custody of all the Bank’s securities
• Provide legal advice to Stakeholders in respect of securities documentation
• Manage the approval of loan disbursements as per approved lending conditions

The Person:

• Bachelors Degree in Law from a university recognised by Commission for University Education
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court.
• LLM will be an added advantage
• 8 Years Experience in similar role covering the following;
• 4 Years Loan Documentation/Conveyancing
• 4 Years Legal
• Experience in Banking Operations and Credit
• Familiarity with the financial industry and knowledge of regulatory guidelines.
• Good Leadership Skills
• The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.

How to Apply

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke

To be considered your application must be received by July 3, 2015.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.