3 Job Positions at Bank of Kigali: (Deadline 5 July 2024)
Head of Investor Relations (IR) and Corporate Development at Bank of Kigali: (Deadline 5 July 2024)
Company: BK Group Plc
BK Group Plc is the largest Rwandan financial Group holding 5 BK subsidiaries: Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management, a Techouse and a Philanthropic Foundation.
Bank of Kigali offers a full spectrum of products and services for retail banking, SME, corporate banking and central treasury.
BK Capital offers assets management and investment services.
BK Techouse delivers cutting-edge enterprise solutions in the Rwandan digital sphere while BK General Insurance provides non-life insurance products.
BK Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports BK initiatives in education, innovation and environmental conservation in Rwanda.
BK Group Plc has a primary listing on the Rwanda Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Position:
Head, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
Reporting line
Group Chief Executive Officer
Purpose of the job
The Head of Investor Relations (IR) and Corporate Development serves as a bridge between the company and external stakeholders, helping to shape the company’s strategic direction and maximize shareholder value.
The Head of IR and Corporate Development plays a crucial role in managing communication between the company and its investors, analysts, and other stakeholders. This individual is responsible for ensuring that the company’s financial performance and strategic initiatives are effectively communicated to the investment community.
In terms of Corporate Development, this role involves identifying industry trends and evaluating potential strategic opportunities for the company to execute strategic acquisitions/investments across Africa.
This role reports to the Group Chief Executive Officer and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.
Key Responsibilities:
Investor Relations – 30%
Manages communication between the company and its investors, shareholders, analysts, and other stakeholders. This includes providing timely and accurate information about the company’s financial performance, strategies, and other relevant developments.
Involved in financial analysis, including monitoring financial markets, analyzing competitors, and preparing financial reports for investors and management.
Assist in developing and communicating the company’s strategic plans and objectives to the investment community. The individual ensures that investor concerns and expectations are addressed in the company’s strategic decision-making processes.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with investors, analysts, and other key stakeholders.
Monitors market trends, investor sentiment, and regulatory developments that could impact the company’s stock price and reputation.
Acts as a liaison between the company and the investment community, providing feedback to management on investor perceptions and concerns.
Investment/Corporate Development – 20%
Support BK Group’s growth strategy through identification, assessment, and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures as well as divestitures by the company.
Lead cross-functional teams in developing acquisition business case analyses and executing and interfacing with finance, accounting, legal, tax, HR, and other departments to ensure seamless deal execution.
Provide general transaction and analytic support including the creation of summaries and presentation materials to communicate M&A or divestiture recommendations to senior management and other internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with the executive team to think about corporate development opportunities in a progressive, systematic and routine fashion as well as build relationships with each business unit to keep an ongoing flow of ideas that is aligned with the business units’ objectives.
Communication – 20%
Contribute to the production of effective investor briefing calls, management speeches, and compelling investor presentations.
Maintain strong company and sector expertise, stay current on all company business activities, including financial and other material in order to be responsive to investors and media, as well as communicate effectively with management.
Assist with presentations for investors, corporate communications, marketing initiatives, customer events and investor conferences, road shows, and other activities.
Maintain current investor presentations to ensure they are informative and accurate, and relevant to the current environment.
Leadership – 30%
Provide insights on market activity and present them to the leadership team.
Lead the cross-functional team that prepares the company’s Annual Integrated Report.
As a colleague in the strategy team, this role will also provide thought leadership and development support in strategy formulation.
Hire and develop the talent necessary to execute the Corporate Development & Investor Relations vision.
Serve as a coach and mentor to the Corporate Development & Investor Relations team to drive the day-to-day execution.
Technical and Behavioral Competencies
Deep knowledge and understanding of the capital markets, as well as a thorough understanding of key metrics for companies in the industry.
Intimately familiar with financial modeling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors.
A strong understanding of macroeconomics, capital markets trends, competitor activities, industry dynamics, and customer trends.
Be an outstanding and persuasive communicator with superb written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to draft engaging and impactful messages for inspiring employees and investors.
Have a collaborative style and be viewed as someone who is a strong business partner that is both efficient and adds value.
Build strong relationships internally and externally with numerous constituencies including senior executives, analysts, and investors.
Operate with an “enterprise view” – think and operate holistically and inclusively with all aspects of the business in mind.
Must be able to perform in a high-pressure environment, and be able to meet tight deadlines.
Continuously strive to improve the Investor Relations function and ensure best-in-class practices are in place.
Working relationships
Investor Relations
All departments
Customers
Qualification and Experience Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting with an MBA as an added asset. Having a CFA is an additional advantage
At least 7 years of experience dealing with investors and a strong track record of creating positive relations with the investor community and Equity Research Analysts.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of capital markets and IFRS
Core Competencies
Financial acumen with a strong understanding of financial analysis, valuation techniques, and how financial markets operate for effectively communicate the company’s financial performance and growth opportunities to investors and analysts
Investor Relations skills to build and maintain relationships with the investment community. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey the company’s strategy and performance to its stakeholders
Regulatory and compliance knowledge of securities regulations, disclosure requirements, and corporate governance best practices
Leadership and Team Management for leading a team of professionals across the Group
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making skills to analyze complex situations, identify key issues, and make effective decisions under pressure to navigate the dynamic and fast-paced environment of investor relations and corporate development
Significant experience building dynamic financial models with a strong ability to communicate model outputs and use the models to forecast business scenarios and make strategic decisions.
Strategic thinking to identify growth opportunities for the company through partnerships, acquisitions, or other strategic initiatives. The ability to think long-term and align corporate strategy with investor expectations is key.
Expression of Interest
BK Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
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IT Governance Lead at Bank of Kigali: (Deadline 5 July 2024)
Position:
IT Governance Lead
Division:
Information Technology
Business Unit
Project & Governance
Reporting line
Manager, IT Projects & Governance
Purpose of the job
The IT Governance Lead shall play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks within Bank of Kigali. This individual oversees all aspects of Governance, Risk and Compliance activities, working closely with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold the bank’s reputation and integrity.
Key Accountabilities not limited to
Developing and Implementing GRC Frameworks: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive governance, risk, and compliance frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Risk Management: Collaborate with Information System Risk department in conducting regular risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies to identify, assess, and manage risks across IT operations.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of regulatory developments and ensure the bank’s compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by regulatory authorities.
Policy Development and Implementation: Collaborate with other stakeholders in the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to governance, risk management, and compliance, ensuring adherence and consistency across the bank.
Internal Controls and Audits: Establish and monitor internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure the effectiveness of control mechanisms. Coordinate internal and external audits, examinations, and assessments to evaluate compliance and control effectiveness.
Training and Awareness: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in providing training and awareness programs to educate employees on GRC requirements, policies, and procedures, promoting a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
Incident Management and Reporting: Collaborate with IT monitoring unit in establishing incident management processes to identify, report, and respond to incidents, breaches, and violations promptly.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, legal, compliance, audit, information security and risk management functions, as well as external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, industry associations, and external auditors.
Provide to the IT management overall IT governance regular status reports and entire technology in general.
Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management: Assess and manage risks associated with vendors, suppliers, and third-party service providers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Support cross-functional teams in the development and maintenance of crisis management and business continuity (disaster recovery) plan to ensure the bank’s resilience in the face of disruptive events, such as cyberattacks, natural disasters, or operational failures.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in GRC, risk management, compliance, or related field, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
Experience with compliance reporting tools (software) technologies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business administration, computer engineering, information systems or any other relevant degree
Professional certification in IT Governance frameworks (e.g. CISA, COBIT, ISO 27001, BCMS)
Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of banking regulations such as AML and regulatory compliance requirements.
Ability to align IT strategy with business objectives and effectively communicate IT governance initiatives to senior management and stakeholders.
Understanding the banking industry, operations, and regulatory environment to effectively assess IT governance requirements and align IT initiatives with business needs.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements specific to the banking industry (such as PCI-DSS and data protection) to ensure IT systems and processes adhere to legal and industry standards. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to document the implemented regulatory requirements
Ability to interpret a policy into an actionable plan.
Stakeholder management
Reporting Sound judgment, integrity, and a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards.
Expression of Interest
Bank of Kigali Plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. Women are encouraged to apply.
Submit your CV to [email protected]
Data Archictec Consultant at Bank of Kigali: (Deadline 5 July 2024)
Company: BK Group Plc
BK Group Plc is the largest Rwandan financial Group holding 5 BK subsidiaries: Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management, a Techouse and a Philanthropic Foundation.
Bank of Kigali offers a full spectrum of products and services for retail banking, SME, corporate banking and central treasury.
BK Capital offers assets management and investment services.
BK Techouse delivers cutting-edge enterprise solutions in the Rwandan digital sphere while BK General Insurance provides non-life insurance products.
BK Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports BK initiatives in education, innovation and environmental conservation in Rwanda.
BK Group Plc has a primary listing on the Rwanda Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Position:
Data Archictec Consultant
Reporting line
Group Chief Technology Officer
Purpose of the job
This role will play a pivotal role in integrating various digital services, applications, and systems across the Group from data perspective. The person will be responsible for ensuring seamless connectivity and interoperability between disparate systems.
As a Data Architect, this role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the organization’s data architecture. The role will involve in creating conceptual and logical data models, defining data standards, and ensuring data integrity, integration aligned with the Group overall strategy.
This role reports to the Group Chief Technology Officer and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement integration strategies to enable the seamless flow of data and services between different systems
Ensure that optimal value is realized from Data project and Digital Services portfolios
Participate in data/digital architecture reviews and contribute to overall IT strategy alignment
Assess the performance of existing data and digital platforms in terms of contribution of data capabilities and value to identify opportunities, drive business growth and customer experience
Create the Technology vision, architecture roadmap and Policy document for the Group including for Data and related Digital Services
Continuous emphasis and support on data as a strategic asset and integral part of decision-making at all levels of the Group
Continuous improvement in data strategies, processes, and technologies based on insights and changing business needs
Analyzing, planning, and defining BK Group and subsidiaries data architecture framework, including security, reference data, metadata, and master data
Daily collaboration with other Subsidiaries teams to devise and implement data strategies, build models, and assess shareholder needs and goals towards becoming a data driven-organization
Participate/advise extensively contribute to the application programming interfaces (APIs) to retrieve data for Group wide data sharing
Research and advise on industry data trends and their application benefits for BK Group
Work with vendors and Group SMEs to translate business requirements into databases, data warehouses, and data streams
Track and monitor the Group data strategy delivery and maturity evaluation
Continuous identification of data integration, product cross-selling opportunities and their implementation across the Group
Ensure regulatory compliance across Group from data management and governance perspective
Enable the Holding team with reporting/dashboard tools, Group KPIs consolidation and performance reporting from strategy point of view
Culture
Inspire, develop, and engage a world-class team of data analysts and data scientists
Build industry-leading digital experiences that create value for customers and value for the Group
Support for a culture where new ideas and hypotheses are tested and refined based on data-driven experimentation
Operational
Reviewing, modifying and refining the data/digital architecture prevalent in the Group for meeting its projected needs and remaining competitive in the market.
Drive Group Data initiatives to create a flexible Data architecture that allows faster speed-to-market for new products and service offerings.
Helping adopt latest, cost-effective and efficient new technology initiatives by the Group.
Study, propose and align the Group to relevant technology trends
Encouragement of experimentation and innovation driven by data insights.
Support for a culture where new ideas and hypotheses are tested and refined based on data-driven experimentation
Working relationships:
BK Group subsidiaries
BK Partners
Subsidiaries EXCO, CIOs, Data/BIs Teams (Business and Technical)
Qualifications and Experience Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, computer engineering, information systems or any other relevant degree
Relevant IT professional certifications related to data management and data architect
+ 5 years of experience in data management roles, including roles such as Database Administrator, Data Engineer, or Data Analyst
Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, R).
Familiarity with big data platforms and tools
Experience with ETL tools and processes
Expertise in data modeling techniques and tool
Ability to create and interpret complex data visualizations.
Expertise in ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Core Competencies:
Strong problem-solving abilities to address complex data architecture challenges
Capacity to translate business needs into technical data solutions
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including business users, data engineers, and analysts
Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) for communicating insights
Familiarity with big data technologies and distributed computing frameworks
Understanding of data security principles, encryption methods, and access control mechanisms
Experience in integrating disparate data sources and systems for seamless data flow
Tenure:
Expression of Interest
BK Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
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