Jobs – Managing Director at KCB Bank

KCB Group is East Africa’s largest commercial bank that was established in 1896. Over the years, the Bank has grown and spread its wings into Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi completing the East African circuit in the year 2012.

Today, the Group has the largest branch network in the region with over 238 branches, 950 ATMs and 8,000 agents offering banking services on a 24/7 basis in East Africa. KCB Bank Uganda was established in the year 2007 and has grown to become one of Uganda’s top ten commercial banks. Currently KCB Bank Uganda has 14 branches complemented with 16 ATMs spread on Kampala Road, Commercial Plaza, Ben Kiwanuka, Luwum Street, Oasis Mall Sixth Street, Arua, Elgon Masaba, Fort Portal, Gulu, Hoima, Lira, Mbarara and Jinja that offer trade financing, corporate and retail banking services to customers.

• Offer overall business and Country Management Team (CMT) leadership that motivates a cross cultural team to deliver business performance targets.
• Develop and implement a Country business strategy to deliver business growth and maximize profitability.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to the Country’s Banking regulatory and statutory
• Offer input in the development and implementation of the Bank’s policies and procedures that embed a strong risk excellence culture and adherence to internal controls and procedures.
• Maintain a positive Country business corporate image by promoting ethical practices and good corporate governance.
• Promote a customer centric culture that delivers exceptional service delivery at all business levels particularly by championing modern and seamless delivery of end-to-end banking services through the use of information technology.
• Build and grow healthy partnerships with strategic business units and stakeholders through effective communication and networking.
• Monitor and respond to economic, business and political trends and their impact on the Country Banking industry.
• Prepare and present periodic business strategy and performance updates as well as market environment assessments to the Country Board of Directors and the Group Chief Executive Officer.

• The KCB Managing Director should hold a University Degree from a recognized Institution. Possession of a Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• A post graduate and/or banking qualification is an added advantage.
• At least ten years’ work experience in commercial banking with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Past experience managing a multicultural team.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Possess the ability to think at a strategic level.
• Ability to inspire confidence and commitment in others through personal vision, charisma and communication.
• Ability to work with and through teams.
• Ability to drive and deliver set results.
• Ability to pursue high standards of excellence in line with agreed organization policies and practices.
• Ability to identify and provide opportunities that enable others reach their full potential.
• Ability to network and negotiate.
• Good working knowledge of the Regional and Country Banking Industry, latest market trends and challenges
• Knowledge and practice of Banking Law.
• Working knowledge            of Corporate Governance Principles.
• Skills and knowledge of Risk Management and Internal Controls
• Computer literacy skills i.e. working proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.