GM - Corporate Banking

Propel Consult

Bahrain

Ref: LP127-824

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Company:
Our client is a Leading Islamic Bank in Bahrain. They have maintained their leading position in the Islamic banking sector through adopting innovative Islamic investment and financing products. They are currently looking to recruit a General Manager Corporate Banking to be based in Bahrain.

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage the creation of an appropriate vision and long term strategy for the division to be agreed by the CEO. In collaboration with the respective Department Heads, develop and put in place strategic operating plans and budgets, so that they reflect the long-term objectives and priorities of the Bank.
- Formulate policies, procedures and systems for the division. Continually review policies in light of opportunities and recommend changes for better delivery and in order to safeguard the interest of the Bank.
- Monitor operational, economic and social conditions relevant to the Bank's business and interests and recommend strategies and policy guidelines for the Corporate and Institutional Banking Division that address these environmental conditions.
- Develop, recommend and implement marketing strategies and plans consistent with the established goals in the Corporate and Institutional Banking. Act proactively to improve the Bank's competitive position in the local and regional market by reviewing the Bank's business status.
- Set goals, objectives and measurement standards for each department under control. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Division on a monthly basis to ensure that customer requirements are met and customer satisfaction and business growth are achieved. Revise strategies and plans on the basis of market conditions and performance of the Division.
- Demonstrate an effective and inspiring leadership; including teambuilding among colleagues and other Divisional Heads; to ensure that maximum productivity and efficiency are maintained in order to sustain the Bank's long term profitability.
- Ensure the availability of appropriate and updated Management Information System to monitor and manage the business and customer relationship.
- Review, monitor and verify financing facilities proposals for the corporate customers before presentation to the Credit and Executives committees for approval.
- Ensure that the Non Performing Assets of the Bank are monitored and that appropriate strategies and plans for re- structuring and recovery are put forward and approved .
- Ensure that the Corporate and Institutional Banking Division complies with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements including the Sharia'a rules.
- Provide information and management reports to the CEO, Board of Directors and other appropriate executive committees so as to assess the performance of the respective businesses, achievement of the agreed strategies and support the long term management decisions.
- In conjunction with the Department Heads, identify the training and developmental priorities of the department in conjunction with the Human Resources Department and ensure that staff are adequately skilled to meet the future requirements of the Bank.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experiences:

- BSc in Banking and Finance or Business Administration from a reputable reorganized University
- Master degree in Finance or any other relevant qualification is desirable.
- CFA or CMA is preferable
- Professional experience in Banking, Accounting or Finance.
- 10 - 15 years experience in all areas of commercial banking
- 5 - 7 years experience in Corporate Banking functions
- Strong leadership and communication skills with experience in leading diverse teams and developing departments.
- Through knowledge of banking activities and rules and regulations on the local / regional market
- Knowledge of customers and local market with ability to build up connections and networks.
- Ability to understand and identify customer's exposure.
- Ability to communicate with Government Institution, VIP customers and maintain connection with influential customers

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Oil & Gas
  • Construction
  • Architecture & Engineering

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