Thursday, July 02, 2015
Our Client, The Kenya Bankers Association, recognizing the central role of the banking industry in the payment system, established the Integrating Payment Systems (IPS) project in 2012 to address the challenge of creating a more integrated retail payment system in Kenya.
Provisionally named the Kenya Interbank Transaction Switch (KITS), this is a system envisioned to provide the banking industry with a platform to significantly improve the sharing of payment system infrastructure, provide a seamless inter-bank settlement mechanism thereby managing settlement and liquidity risks.
The Association has settled on a technology solution provider and embarked on its implementation.
They are now inviting applications for dynamic professionals to fill in the following position in their Nairobi office:
Business Analyst Jobs at Kenya Bankers Association
Reporting to the Product Development Manager, this is a position responsible for performing regular scheduled jobs to ensure that tasks are activated and completed within the required deadlines.
The position will also be responsible for liaising with customers to ensure that their expectations are met.
The incumbent will also be responsible for growing Switch Revenues according to budget and business plan.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Developing communication material to inform customers, stakeholders and the public on switch performance and activities
- Suggesting new product innovations to drive value to customers and stakeholders
- Working with the Operations and Development Teams to ensure service expectations are in line with customer needs
- Assisting the Product Manager in developing and implementing product strategy and plan for related products and value – added services
- Coordinating communication between Operations Team and Customers
- Gathering Switch Performance Statistics on Operations and Service levels
- Compiling Revenue Performance Statistics and reporting on them against targets
- Developing customer requirements and specifications; determining needed hardware and software in collaboration with internal support teams
- Degree in a Business/Commerce or related field
- A minimum of four years of experience; 2 years’ experience in the payment industry or Financial Services Industry
- Proven experience in digital payments
- Experience in developing product positioning and messaging, communications, launching new products, and developing and executing go – to – market strategies
- Knowledge of business aspects of Card Schemes
- Proven ability to think strategically
- Analytical – good understand of P&L / financial principles
How to apply:
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 8th July 2015 stating clearly the position applied for on the subject line, current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees, two of which should be professional referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For detailed information on the above vacancies, please visit www.virtualhr.co.ke
