General Manager, Balance Sheet Management

About the role

The General Manager, Balance Sheet Management will lead the department responsible for liquidity, interest rate risk and investment cash optimisation. You will shape strategic asset‑liability plans and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal risk limits.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain optimal balances, manage liquidity and interest‑rate risk, and maximise excess investment cash.
• Formulate and execute Asset‑Liability and Investment strategic plans to meet liquidity, revenue and cost targets.
• Establish and nurture relationships with local and international counterparties, regulators and product partners.
• Identify and manage market and settlement risks, ensuring dealers adhere to credit limits.
• Support the Treasurer and ALCO in strategic planning and attend meetings with the Central Bank of Kenya and key market participants.
• Streamline operational procedures, ensure KYC and risk compliance, and drive staff training and development.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and membership of a professional body.
• Minimum 6 years of experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role within banking or finance.
• Demonstrated integrity, strong analytical abilities and capacity to work under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of Forex procedures and prudential guidelines.