Career Opportunities at Consolidated Bank of Kenya

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure Manager, the Systems Engineer Officer will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the Bank’s Operating systems, Network and storage infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux server environments, including Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or other enterprise Linux distributions.
• Manage and maintain virtualized environments using VMware, vSphere and KVM/QEMU
• Configure, monitor, and maintain NetApp storage systems (SAN/NAS), including provisioning, snapshot management, and performance tuning.
• Implement and troubleshoot network configurations (routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls) in coordination with the network team.
• Perform system and storage upgrades, patches, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
• Perform and manage domain services, but not limited to domain controllers, DNS, DHCP, and shared file systems.
• Monitor system performance, logs, and alerts; provide root cause analysis and corrective action for system and network issues.
• Systems support including but not limited to availability, performance and reliability all on IT systems infrastructure
• Maintain security best practices across systems including user access, patching, and hardening.
• Document system configurations, processes, and updates.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and other IT teams to support deployment and integration needs.
• Maintain and develop relationships with external partners.
• Develop excellent working relationships with all departments within the bank.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

Relevant Qualifications & Certifications

• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field from a recognized University.
• Should possess professional in the following:
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent and
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or KVM/Virtualization Certification or NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) or relevant storage certification.
• Possession of professional certification/training in the following will be added advantage:
  • ITIL Foundation Certification (recommended).
  • Additional scripting or automation training (Python, Bash).
  • Cisco CCNA or equivalent networking certification.
• Should have a minimum of Three (3) years’ relevant working experience in systems administration or similar role.
• Should have excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead or facilitate mission critical projects and to develop, participate in and lead multi-disciplinary work teams.
• Should possess excellent communication, decision making, and analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Should be of sound judgment and have ability to apply technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems and provide technical guidance to users.

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Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Information Systems Auditor will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the automated information processing systems, related non automated processes and the interfaces between them to ensure that information system controls are in place and that laid down information system policies and procedures are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

• In charge of the Information System audit function of the Internal Audit Department.
• Develop and implement the annual Information Systems audit plan.
• Ensure that the Bank develops and maintains sound Information System policies and procedures that minimize risks without compromising efficiency.
• Assess the risks inherent in the bank’s information systems and recommend measures to mitigate them.
• Provide system investigation services whenever required.
• Evaluate the Bank’s compliance with internal information system policies, procedures and operating instructions.
• Conduct regular and surprise inspection of all procedures, policies and processes ensuring that they comply with all statutory requirements and best practice.
• Evaluate business continuity and disaster recovery including back up procedures, business continuity and disaster recovery plans, tests, sites, and usability.
• Evaluate and report on system infrastructure and life cycle management.
• Review system development, acquisition and maintenance.
• Ensure change management principles are followed.
• Provide support to other assurance processes to ensure the overall opinion incorporates the risks identified in the underlying information systems.
• Monitor the implementation & operation of defined controls and recommendations on an ongoing basis.
• Assist the Risk department with technical expertise to ensure ICT risks are well managed.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Be a holder of a bachelors degree in Computer Science or IT related field.
• Should possess professional qualification in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Possession of other Cisco certifications such as CCNA and CCSP will be added advantage.
• Should have thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience of the entire audit process.
• Should possess advanced ACL skills and/or other audit skills.
• Should have a minimum of five years’ experience in information systems audit.
• Should have excellent analytical skills and great attention to detail.
• Should have strong communication and presentation skills.
• Should have broad knowledge of information systems and operations in view of the internal audit objectives.
• Should be able to work independently, meet deadlines and obtain results.
   

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Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Legal Manager, the Legal Officer will be responsible for facilitating the interpretation of the Bank’s policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant and in line with statutory regulations and corporate governance guidelines and they support business growth and minimize risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret legal texts for the Bank and assist management in interpreting and applying statutes, rules and regulations to ensure compliance of the Bank.
• Participate in preparing and/or represent the Bank in judicial proceedings regarding enforcement of laws, rules and regulations.
• Protect members and stakeholders rights, privileges and interests in intellectual property and other product innovations, processes through patents and copyrights and take the necessary action to protect and preserve such rights from infringement.
• Assist the Company Secretary and Legal Manager in researching legal precedents, investigating facts, preparing legal documents/reports/correspondence.
• Negotiate contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments between the Bank and other parties.
• Facilitate effective and timely security perfection.
• Maintain legal data-base of the Bank including recording information on on- going cases for the Bank, monitoring of the cases and liaising with the advocates and the business to ensure successful completion of matters.
• Maintain an updated legal library.
• Review of legal forms and documents to ensure they are appropriate for business.
• Provide support in planning and coordinating the annual general meeting (AGM). 

Qualifications and Competencies

• Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Should have Post-graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Possession of Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K) qualification will be added advantage.
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• Should be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Should have minimum of three years’ experience in providing legal services in a commercial environment.
• Should have strong communication, writing and presentation skills.

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Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Head of Corporate Banking, the Relationship Officer will be responsible for offering support to the Relationship Managers and the Head of Corporate Banking for credit appraisal, credit administration and continuity of service in the absence of the Relationship Managers to drive overall business of the allocated corporate Accounts to achieve set business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Call existing and prospective customers to develop new business and to match their business needs with the products and services being offered by the Bank.
• Provide customer service to existing and potential customers through follow-up to develop new business and promote Bank’s products and services.
• Market for real estate business and support branches in analyzing applications for real estate financing.
• Visit and assess possible needs for the client or cross selling opportunities and provide financial solutions and ensure value chain maximization.
• Assist the Relationship Manager(s) in handling the administrative part of managing client relationships.
• Carry out credit appraisal and risk analysis of proposals forwarded to the Corporate Banking Department and make specific recommendations.
• Follow up on disbursements as per approved conditions.
• Carry out credit administration duties regarding accounts within portfolio and provide continuity in relationship management.
• Make timely responses to clarifications sought by Credit Department on applications forwarded to them and maintain close follow up to ensure early decisions.
• Review performance of customer facilities and make appropriate recommendations regarding non-performing facilities.
• Maintain close follow up on client businesses facing loan repayment difficulties and, in conjunction with the Relationship Managers and Head of Corporate Banking develop measures for rehabilitation and/or recovery of debts.
• Check the revenue payable to Bank by customers to ensure that proper rates/charges are applied.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Should possess a bachelor’s degree in commerce or a business related field. Possession of professional banking qualifications such as AKIB, ACIB or CPA will be an added advantage.
• Should have a minimum of four years’ relevant working experience in banking.
• Should possess strong credit risk management skills.
• Should have strong customer service orientation and commercial awareness.
• Should have excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and develop strong business relations.
• Should have good knowledge of the Central Bank of Kenya Prudential guidelines and also the Bank’s KYC policy.