Country Head Asset & Liability Management (ALM), Kenya
Full Time @Equity Bank Kenya posted 8 hours ago in Banking Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3052
Job Description
Country Head Asset & Liability Management (ALM), Kenya – ()Description
ABOUT THE EQUITY GROUP · Our purpose is transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation. THE ROLE PURPOSE · The job holder is responsible for executing the ALM strategy in ensuring an efficient and well-coordinated approach to managing liquidity risk and interest rate risk in the balance sheet. · Contribute to the optimization of the balance sheet by ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements and international best practices. Provide support to the Country Treasurer in managing the overall balance sheet structure for the Group, execution, investment management portfolio (AFS and HTM), Liquidity and Funding, Interest rate risk by driving capital efficient returns and outcomes. The role is at Associate Director grade. THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES · Liquidity & Funding Management: Ensure optimal liquidity positions and funding profiles across all subsidiaries, avoiding regulatory breaches and maintaining compliance with ALM policies. Must be experienced in Basel III banking requirements. · Risk Management: Monitor IRRBB, liquidity, and market risks, ensuring adherence to risk appetite and limit frameworks. Escalate breaches and implement corrective actions promptly. · Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Country Treasury policies, AML standards, and external regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. ·: Drive implementation of treasury strategies, including FTP framework and annual funding plans. · Governance & Audit: Maintain strong governance standards, support internal/external audits, and ensure closure of audit and risk issues. Talent Development: Build and mentor a high-performing treasury team aligned with Group values and diversity objectives.
Qualifications
KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS
EXPERIENCE · 10+ years’ experience in Treasury or Finance, with minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role. · Deep expertise in liquidity management, funding, cash pooling, balance sheet optimization, funding structures, hedging strategies, and financial markets/products. · Must be experienced in Basel III regulatory requirements. · Strong understanding of African financial markets, regulatory environments, and cross‑border Treasury operations. · Proven experience with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and related technologies. · Advanced analytical, financial modelling and presentation skills (Excel, PowerPoint). · Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capability. · Demonstrated ability to be innovative, results‑oriented, and deliver high‑quality outputs under pressure and tight timelines. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS · Post‑graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field. · Master’s degree is beneficial but not mandatory. · Professional certification such as CFA, FRM, or CA is strongly preferred. ACI Dealing Certificate is a mandatory requirement.
Organization: Equity Bank Kenya Ltd Employment Type: Regular Job Level: Director Job Shift: Day Job |
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