Job Description:

A Middle East based commercial bank is looking for a Business Head to join its expanding team in Kuwait. The successful candidate has to manage and control a portfolio of assets and liabilities relating to Corporate Banking activities of the branch with a view to maintain quality service standards , efficiency earnings of the branch and quality assets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop the strategy for marketing and selling activities of the branch.

• Supervise and manage the reviewing and analyzing process before credits are recommended to Head Office.

• Assist in implementing overall bank strategy under the branch responsibilities.

• Manage the analysis of the market to identify potential customers and identify suitable products to be marketed.

• Control implementation and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and Central Bank of Kuwait regulations.

• Develop the marketing team of the branch through coaching and guiding on technical matters as well as joint calls to customers.

• Manage the development of new business that will generate increased income and will positively impact overall profitability of the branch.

• Plan and implement the process for regular calling on existing and potential customers and whereby necessary with senior management of the branch at Head Office.

• Ensure that the assets of the branch (loans and contingent) are adequately protected through constant evaluation of risks of individual as well as total portfolios by various sections.

Qualification Requirements:

• University Degree in economics or business administration.

• Professional Banking Qualification desirable.

• At least fifteen years in banking with no less than Eight years in a corporate area

and managerial position in the GCC.

• Leadership skills, strong analytical skills and decisive decision-making skills.

• Must have excellent communication, planning, presentation and organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment, presenting a professional image and commanding

the respect of team, peers, and management. Ability to be flexible.

• Bilingual –Arabic and English is a must.