Relationship Officer - Corporate Banking at Consolidated Bank of Kenya

Consolidated Bank

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited was incorporated on 7th December, 1989 . This was in an effort to stabilise the financial sector through the acquisition of nine insolvent institutions and thereafter restructuring them into a viable, professionally run commercial bank. The Bank enjoys an independent, dynamic, result oriented culture and a flexible and i…Relationship Officer - Corporate BankingJob 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.
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