BASEL II DEVELOPER - KCB

JOB REF: RISK 01/2012

THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Head Lending Risk, the developer will be responsible for the development and implementation of Basel II systems within the bank’s Risk Management Division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement and maintain various software components within set timelines and quality 
• standards.
• Work closely with IT security to ensure that developed applications are well secured and established 
• standards.
• Translate business and user requirements into programmable specifications
• Provide expert advice on technical solutions and feasibility of developments
• Give recommendations for improvements to systems, data management and presentation
• Ensure application of best practice and risk management strategies for the development and implementation of programs
• Extraction of data from disparate sources to predefined databases
• Develop business continuity plans for developed solutions in line with existing policy

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicants should have:

• A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a closely related 
• discipline
• At least 3 years working experience in object oriented programming (preferably using .NET framework)
• Understanding of data analysis with full command in SQL Server 2005/2008 and SQL Server Integration 
• Services (SSIS)
• Certification in RDBMS or Application Development
• Prior experience with ETL tools
• Prior working experience in a financial institution and Knowledge of Basel II regulation will be an added 
• advantage
• Experience in Web Development and Reporting Tools will be an added advantage
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful 

candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 23rd March 2012. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.