Ecosystem Banking Manager at Gulf African Bank

Gulf African Bank

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The genesis of Gulf African Bank (GAB) can be traced back to 2005, when a group of motivated Kenyans envisioned establishing an Islamic bank as an alternative to conventional banking in the country. By conducting business on the principles of Shari’ah, the bank would provide an ethical and fair mode of banking for all. Gulf African Bank is the first a…Ecosystem Banking ManagerJob Purpose:
  • The Ecosystem Banking Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing strategic business ecosystems that drive customer acquisition, deepen client relationships, and unlock new revenue streams.
  • This role focuses on integrating banking solutions into industry value chains (e.g. energy, agriculture, health, education, trade, manufacturing) by collaborating with anchor clients, suppliers, distributors, fintech's and other ecosystem players.
  • The Ecosystem Banking Manager will be instrumental in leveraging technology, partnerships, and data analytics to create and implement customer-centric financial solutions, ensuring competitive advantage and sustained profitability for the bank.
Key ResponsibilitiesEcosystem Development & Strategy
  • Identify and map strategic ecosystems relevant to the Bank's growth agenda.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive ecosystem strategy aligned with our overarching business goals and digital transformation goals.
  • Drive end-to-end ecosystem engagement - from anchor onboarding to supplier/distributor/agent integration.
  • Drive go-to-market strategies and establish operational structures that support financial targets.
  • Empower r the relationship managers with a clear roadmap for long-term scalability and development.
  • Develop compelling business cases for new ecosystem initiatives, outlining potential value, revenue streams, and investment requirements.
Partner & Anchor Client Engagement
  • Build and cultivate strong, mutually beneficial relationships with anchor clients and key partners to support value chain financing.
  • Engage with key customers and industry stakeholders to implement initiatives that expand product penetration and adoption. Fostering collaboration with internal teams to align efforts and maximize value creation.
  • Establish and nurture strategic partnerships and alliances that enhance the bank's ecosystem. Focusing on developing linkages between corporate value chain anchors and SME businesses to drive mutual growth and innovation.
  • Develop customized banking solutions for ecosystem participants (e.g., working capital, supply chain finance, collections).
  • Collaborate with FinTech's, aggregators, platforms, and industry bodies to enhance ecosystem delivery.
Portfolio Growth & Risk Management
  • Drive business growth within assigned ecosystems through deposit mobilization, financing and cross-selling.
  • Maintain a strong control environment by monitoring credit quality, compliance, and risk exposure of ecosystem portfolios.
  • Develop pipeline reporting and sales forecasts aligned to strategic objectives.
  • Monitor and analyse ecosystem performance, utilizing data to identify trends, optimize strategies, and report on key
KPIs.
  • Drive end-to-end ecosystem engagement - from anchor onboarding to supplier/distributor/agent integration.
  • Drive go-to-market strategies and establish operational structures that support financial targets.
  • Empower r the relationship managers with a clear roadmap for long-term scalability and development.
  • Develop compelling business cases for new ecosystem initiatives, outlining potential value, revenue streams, and investment requirements.
Partner & Anchor Client Engagement
  • Build and cultivate strong, mutually beneficial relationships with anchor clients and key partners to support value chain financing.
  • Engage with key customers and industry stakeholders to implement initiatives that expand product penetration and adoption. Fostering collaboration with internal teams to align efforts and maximize value creation.
  • Establish and nurture strategic partnerships and alliances that enhance the bank's ecosystem. Focusing on developing linkages between corporate value chain anchors and SME businesses to drive mutual growth and innovation.
  • Develop customized banking solutions for ecosystem participants (e.g., working capital, supply chain finance, collections).
  • Collaborate with FinTech's, aggregators, platforms, and industry bodies to enhance ecosystem delivery.
Portfolio Growth & Risk Management
  • Drive business growth within assigned ecosystems through deposit mobilization, financing and cross-selling.
  • Maintain a strong control environment by monitoring credit quality, compliance, and risk exposure of ecosystem portfolios.
  • Develop pipeline reporting and sales forecasts aligned to strategic objectives.
  • Monitor and analyse ecosystem performance, utilizing data to identify trends, optimize strategies, and report on key
  • Continuously scan the market landscape to identify emerging trends, competitive dynamics, and disruptive technologies.
  • Leverage market insights to inform ecosystem development and identify innovative solutions that create new value for our customers.
Customer Engagement Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Develop and execute strategies that prioritize customer needs and enhance customer experience. Leverage market and user research to build customer-centric products that meet evolving market demands.
  • Utilize data analytics to inform strategic decisions, drive performance, and achieve a high return on investment.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Enablement
  • Liaise with SME and Corporate Banking, Credit, Operations, Digital Channels, and Technology teams to deliver seamless ecosystem banking experiences.
  • Conduct regular training and knowledge sharing sessions for Relationship Managers and frontline teams on ecosystem
  • Represent the bank in industry forums, partnerships, and thought leadership events.
Operations/Compliance
  • Ensuring compliance in (but are not limited to):
  • Shariah-related, Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and other policies are adhered too
  • All customer information, customer documentation and queries are treated in line with confidentiality agreements as
  • per the Data Protection Act and other policies and contracts.
  • Any relevant regulations.
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