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. 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.
JOB REF: CS 04/2015
