Head of Corporate Banking

Bank of Africa Kenya has an exciting opportunity in our Corporate Banking Department.

Deadline: March 21, 2026

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Financial:

• Strategic planning for corporate business in line with banks annual and tri-annual business development plans including preparation of business plans with Finance department for Board purposes.
• Provide strategic advice to the bank management on matters corporate banking
• Corporate balance sheet growth on assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet exposures.
• Increase in level of products and services consumed by corporates and spear heading increase in bank relationship across the corporate supply chain through other business departments of the bank.
• Grow trade finance and regional business with focus on importers/exporters and development of synergies with BOA Group entities internationally.
• Management of the corporate credit portfolio quality and maintaining it within risk thresholds of the Bank.
• Management and achievement of profitability and productivity ratios for the corporate portfolio.

Customer Focus: 

• Synergies with BOA Group regionally and harmonization of shared clients regionally
• Oversees proper and timely syndication of facilities either in-country or externally
• Networking in the market (local and internationally), lead generation (opening doors) for the various business team under his/her supervision.
• Synergies with various departments in the bank, including Treasury and Business Banking.

Operational:

• Maintaining relationship with international partners ranging from Direct Foreign Investors to Correspondent banks.
• Staff management and development, including motivation and succession planning.
• Overall responsible for the performance of the Business Centers.
• Sustainability of the portfolio with managed risk levels & consistent quality.

Minimum Requirements; Work Experience, Academic and Professional Qualifications.

• Minimum 10 years’ banking experience with a good understanding of Bank policies, procedures, and external regulations, of which 5 years should have been in corporate Banking at senior level
• Strong track record in business development and business networking which should be clearly demonstrated
• Strong Business acumen both in the banking industry and the Corporate/Institutional space.
• Evidenced knowledge and understanding of the current banking and financial services operating environment, trends, and practice, related regulatory and governance guidelines and requirement, and applicable laws.
• University Degree preferably in Business related field such as Economics, Finance & Accounting from recognized institution by Commission for University Education.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is added advantage.

Competencies and Attributes

• Visionary Leadership – Demonstrate leadership and strategic oversight to the team to ensure proper management of the Corporate portfolio.
• Communication Skills (Verbal & Written) and Presentation skills – articulating key messages clearly to various stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management – demonstrate interpersonal skills in the identification, analysis, and planning of actions to communicate with, negotiate with and influence various stakeholders.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt quickly to new and diverse environments including working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Emotional Intelligence – the ability to understand and manage own emotions, team, and various stakeholders including managing conflict.
• Analytical Skills – ability to deconstruct information/critical thinking, to draw conclusions for problem analysis, resolution and decisions making.

Bank of Africa Kenya is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Bank does not charge any fees or solicit funds at any stage of the recruitment process.