The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and self motivated candidates with proven track record to fill the following positions.
 
1. Bank Examiner / Analyst 
5 Positions
Job Purpose: Conduct on-site and off-site examination of banks and non-banks licensed and regulated by the CBK.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Carry out on-site examination and off-site surveillance of assigned banking and non-banking institutions.
  • Track and update the institutional profile of banks and non-banks.
  • Analyse periodic reports received from banks and non-banks to monitor performance and financial conditions and prepare relevant analysis reports.
  • Draft periodic reports on the performance of banks/non-banks and collect information as required.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Minimum Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Banking, Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, ICT or related discipline.
  • Professional qualifications in accounting, banking, Information Communication Technology (ICT) will be an added advantage.
  • Up to two (2) years’ experience with a reputable audit firm will be an added advantage.
Competencies
  • Knowledge of financial systems particularly the banking sector.
  • Highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.
  • Report writing – Ability to develop reports.
  • Ability to manage own performance and to easily fit into a high performing team.
  • Proven integrity and ethical working culture.
2. Senior Bank Examiner / Senior Analyst 
3 Positions
Job Purpose: Lead teams in conducting on-site and off-site examination of banks and non-banks licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead teams in carrying out on-site examination and off-site surveillance of assigned banking and non banking institutions.
  • Co-ordinate the tracking and updating of the institutional profile of banks and non-banks.
  • Oversee the analysis of periodic reports received from banks and non-banks to monitor performance and financial conditions and prepare relevant analysis.
  • Co-ordinate and review the draft periodic reports on the performance of banks/non-banks and collect information as required.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Minimum Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Banking, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, ICT or related discipline.
  • Professional qualifications in accounting, banking, Information Communication Technology (ICT) are mandatory.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in accounting, finance, banking, economics, ICT and related areas will be an added advantage.
  • Not less than three (3) years’ experience with a reputable audit firm at Audit Senior/Assistant Manager level.
Competencies
  • Knowledge of financial systems particularly the banking sector.
  • Highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Performance Management and team building – Ability to manage own performance and drive performance of high performing teams.
  • Proven integrity and ethical working culture.
3. Information Systems Auditors 
2 Positions
Job Purpose: Assessing reliability and integrity of financial and core banking systems of banks and non banks regulated by CBK.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Track and update the ICT system risk profile of banks and non-banks.
  • Carry out on-site ICT system audit of assigned banking/non-banking institutions based on guidelines, policies, regulations and standards.
  • Examine banking systems and applications and highlight major risks and issues.
  • Provide inputs for the development and review of automated supervision (banks/non-banks) system.
  • Provide support on data analysis tools and systems.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Minimum Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or ICT related field.
  • Professional qualifications in information systems such as CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC or accounting, and banking certifications are mandatory.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in computer science, ICT and related areas will be an added advantage.
  • Not less than three (3) years’ experience with a reputable audit firm, ICT firm, ICT Consultancy, Commercial Bank IS Audit at Senior/Assistant Manager level.
Competencies
  • Knowledge of financial systems particularly the banking sector.
  • Knowledge of ICT systems used by banks.
  • Highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Performance Management and team building – Ability to manage own performance and drive performance of high performing teams.
  • Proven integrity and ethical working culture.
If you consider yourself proactive, self-driven and up to the challenge, please visit the following link to view the job profiles http://www.centralbank.go.ke/index.php/careers and submit your application online so as to be received on or before 26th January 2016. 
No manual applications will be accepted.

Note:
  • INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered
  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted
  • Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will result to outright disqualification
  • “Central Bank of Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

 



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