Sector Head, Energy

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Standard Bank Group Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year
Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To implement, enable, scale, entrench, engage and commercialize the Energy and Infrastructure value proposition and business life journeys in country in collaboration with other Segments, Client Solutions, Engineering and country stakeholders through the client engagement platforms. Accountable for the achievement of the sector financial and non-financial metrics (e.g. client attrition/acquisition, profit growth and return on investment, etc.) in line with Business and Commercial Clients, Country requirements in close collaboration with other segment heads and Client Solutions.

Drive and entrench a consistent client experience through all engagement platforms.

Implement and monitor risk management across client coverage (e.g., operational risk, credit risk, ecosystems risk and partner risk management). Implement the client value proposition in country with approved customizations.

Inspire the team to deliver on the Group's shared purpose and, specifically relating to the energy transition across Africa.

Drive Energy & Infrastructure strategy with focus on acquisition of new to bank names in line with the bank strategy of dominating the energy sector.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce or any other related field

Experience Required

8-10 years
Corporate Banking/ Business & Commercial Banking

  • Experience in the Energy & Infrastructure domain and development and implementation of a Energy & Infrastructure client value proposition. deep understanding of downstream oil and gas sector as well as the renewable energy sector across the region.
  • Experience in Energy & Infrastructure advisory, deal structuring and in depth understanding of structured trade finance and related product offerings within the energy sector.
  • Exposure to and demonstrated understanding of Credit Risk Management frameworks and related is crucial.
  • Strong understanding of digital, open banking and platform integrations.
  • Strong and established networks within the energy and infrastructure sector including relevant regulatory Government and industry bodies. (Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, Petroleum Institute of East Africa, EPRA )
Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Embracing Change
  • Empowering Individuals
  • Establishing Rapport
  • Generating Ideas
  • Making Decisions
  • Showing Composure
  • Taking Action
  • Understanding People
  • Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

  • Financial Acumen
  • Financial Management
  • Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
  • Risk Management
  • Risk Reporting
  • Risk Response Strategy
  • Risk/ Reward Thinking

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