Business Manager, I&M Capital

About the role

I&M Bank is hiring a full-time Business Manager for its I&M Capital unit in Nairobi. The role supports the CEO in driving the firm's strategic agenda, turning strategic objectives into actionable plans, monitoring business performance and providing management information for decision-making. It acts as a key link between the CEO and senior management, covering strategic planning, board support, executive coordination and cross-functional oversight.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and communication of strategic priorities, annual business plans and performance objectives, and prepare strategic progress reports and management reviews.
• Prepare and submit Board papers, executive presentations and briefing notes, and maintain records of decisions and resolutions.
• Build management reports, dashboards and performance tracking tools, and analyse financial and operational performance such as profitability, assets under management and budgets.
• Coordinate the CEO's calendar, meetings and engagements, and prepare agendas, briefing notes and presentations.
• Act as a coordination point between the CEO and senior management across Investments, Finance, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Technology and Client Coverage.
• Support CEO-sponsored projects, including research, financial assessments, scenario modelling and project planning.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory, fiduciary, conduct and reputational risks and escalate material risks to the CEO.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Investment Management or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification or CISI certification is an advantage.
• Approximately 7-10 years of experience in financial services, corporate strategy, management consulting, business management or financial analysis.
• Experience supporting senior executives, preparing executive reports and Board materials, and project management or business development exposure is an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Financial analysis, budgeting, business planning and performance measurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication, executive report writing and presentation skills.