Standard Investment Bank SIB Careers

Job Overview:

An exciting career opportunity is available for Financial Advisors to service the corporate and retail segments of SIB.

The key purpose of this role is to provide professional financial services to our clients within these segments. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, retaining and growing a client base by implementing financial planning solutions in line with the client’s needs.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Providing suitable advice to best fit the needs and requirements for clients.
• Preparing and presenting proposals to existing and potential clients using state of the art financial planning tools
• Meeting clients to understand their financial objectives.
• Explaining complex information relating to Financial Advisory in a clear and effortless way
• Managing, maintaining and building new and existing client relationships
• Growing a client book within the first 24 months and consistently thereafter
• Adhering to compliance, operational procedures and practice management standards
• Staying abreast of product information, performance and industry changes
• Building a sustainable book of clients in the corporate and retail segments of SIB.
• Consistently achieving the allocated Sales Production Target as per a performance scorecard.

Formal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in relevant field
• Relevant Commercial/Financial Tertiary qualification
• CISI Module I and II
• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning Advantageous
• CFP Advantageous

Experience and Knowledge:

• 5 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry in a Sales role within the Asset/Wealth and Investment management spaces
• Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics in allocated market
• Experience and track record in high-performance sales environments
• Knowledge of best practice in Financial Planning and Financial Advisory Services
• Knowledge and understanding of financial planning through meaningful client engagements
• Knowledge of and understanding of the consultative sales methodology
• Experience in application of a defined sales process.

Computer Literacy:

• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience using CRM
• Experience using financial planning toolkits/software

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:

• Strong sales, interpersonal and business-orientated person with the acumen to build client relationships
• Networking
• Prospecting skills
• Personal Branding
• Social Selling skills
• Virtual Selling Skills
• Consultative Selling skills
• Lifelong Learning
• Self-driven: Able to work independently
• A passion for the financial planning environment
• Relationship management and networking skills
• Able to plan and manage time effectively
• Analytical and numerical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret statistical information
• Impeccable work ethic
• Team-orientated
• Strong presentation skills
• Emotional Intelligence

Industry Background:

• Asset Management
• Commercial banking (Deposit Mobilization)
• Investment Banking
• Real Estate
• Insurance

Employment Type

• Full-time: 100% Commission Structure

Job Functions

• Client Service
• Financial Planning
• Investment Advisory
• Account Management
• Sales

Graphic Design Assistant Role

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Graphic Design Assistant to join our dynamic design team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Graphic Design to support the creation and production of visual assets across various platforms. You will assist in designing projects, ensuring they meet brand guidelines, timelines, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation of visual designs, including graphics, illustrations, layouts, and digital content, for both print and digital media.
• Support the Head of Graphic Design in the development of design concepts and strategies.
• Help prepare and format design files for production and digital distribution.
• Maintain and organize design assets, files, and templates in a clear and efficient manner.
• Ensure consistency and quality of design work across all projects by adhering to established brand guidelines.
• Assist in photo editing, retouching, and manipulation as needed.
• Collaborate with other team members, including marketing and communications, to ensure design materials align with overall project goals and messaging.
• Stay updated on design trends, tools, and technologies, and incorporate fresh ideas into projects.
• Provide administrative and operational support, including tracking project progress, organizing meetings, and preparing presentations.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree or relevant certification in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools (such as Sketch, Figma, etc.).
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across design work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A portfolio showcasing design skills and relevant work experience (please include a link or attachment).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with motion graphics and video editing software (After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Knowledge of web design and HTML/CSS basics.
• Familiarity with 3D design and animation tools.

Personal Attributes:

• Creative thinker with a passion for design and visual storytelling.
• A team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Job Overview

• Standard Investment Bank Ltd (SIB) is a leading financial services firm in Kenya founded in 1995. The firm offers individual and institutional clients a single point of entry for Asset Management, Securities Trading, Market Research, Investment Management and Corporate Finance. SIB is regulated as an Investment Bank (2003) and a Money Manager (2018) by the Capital Markets Authority.
• We are seeking a highly motivated Information Technology expert to join our Technology department as an IT Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting computers, ensuring the network is functioning properly, seeing through assigned projects, and basic programming.
• The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing technical support to users in the organization.
• Ensuring the network infrastructure is working correctly, diagnosing problems, and resolving them.
• Performing regular checks on systems and prepare reports to the Head of Technology based on the company IT policies and procedures.
• Undertaking assigned projects, which may include systems maintenance, upgrades or programming.
• Configuring the telephony system, which includes onboarding new users, off boarding leavers and any required maintenance.
• Designing, configuring, managing, and maintaining network services for existing devices and new devices, to facilitate efficient wired and wireless network setup and perform L2 switching and L3 routing.
• Deploying and administering security services in information systems and infrastructure while ensuring 100% compliance with the set security policy standards.
• Designing and implementing new solutions as well as improve resilience of the current information systems environment.
• Reporting network operational status by gathering and prioritizing information and managing projects.
• Liaising with project management teams, third-line engineers and service desk engineers on a regular basis to ensure smooth operations of our services.
• Performing any other assigned company duties.

Requirements:

• BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications or any other related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in a highly active IT support environment.
• Proven experience as an IT Assistant, IT Consultant or similar role.
• Networking and ITIL Certifications will be an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and ability to multitask.
• Proactive, with a desire to learn and improve.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Offer Administrative support in the recruitment and selection procedures including job advertising, shortlisting, interview scheduling, performing background checks and references.
• Assist in maintaining organized and up-to-date HR files.
• Assist in staff onboarding in liaison with the hiring department, including ensuring Day 1 readiness of workstation, creation of Induction plans and tracking probations.
• Assist in the orientation of new employees to the organization
• Support the administration of the various employee benefits including pension, medical, staff loans and welfare benefits
• Assist with the payroll processes.
• Offer administrative support for all employee engagement initiatives.
• Offer day to day HR Administration support to the employees and handle any ad hoc queries from the employees e.g.HR queries, preparation of letters.
• Any other duties assigned by management from time to time.

Formal Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management or Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
• IHRM Kenya will be an added advantage.
• 0-1 years’ proven experience in all functional human resource management areas and in progressively responsible roles, with sound cross-functional experience.
• Must possess a high level of integrity, honesty, maturity, diligence, good attitude, and commitment toward work.
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good understanding and application of statutory and labour laws.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Well-developed people skills, high level of emotional intelligence; excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to develop strong trusting relationships with employees at all levels.
• Effective written/verbal communication skills, active listening, counselling, interviewing, investigating, and report writing.
• Should possess good problem-solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity.

Method of Application

Please send your CV and Cover Letter combined in one PDF using your first and last name to name the document with the subject “HR INTERN SIB” to [email protected] on or before Thursday 23rd February 2023 at 2 pm. 

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Providing suitable advice to best fit the needs and requirements for clients.
• Preparing and presenting proposals to existing and potential clients using state of the art financial planning tools
• Meeting clients to understand their financial objectives.
• Explaining complex information relating to Financial Advisory in a clear and effortless way
• Managing, maintaining and building new and existing client relationships
• Growing a client book within the first 24 months and consistently thereafter
• Adhering to compliance, operational procedures and practice management standards
• Staying abreast of product information, performance and industry changes
• Building a sustainable book of clients in the corporate and retail segments of SIB
• Consistently achieving the allocated Sales Production Target as per a performance scorecard.

Formal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in relevant field
• Relevant Commercial/Financial Tertiary qualification
• CISI Module I and II
• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
• CFP Advantageous

Experience and Knowledge

• 5 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry in a Sales role within the Asset/wealth and Investment management spaces
• Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics in allocated market
• Experience and track record in high-performance sales environments
• Knowledge of best practice in Financial Planning and Financial Advisory Services
• Knowledge and understanding of financial planning through meaningful client engagements
• Knowledge of and understanding of the consultative sales methodology
• Experience in application of a defined sales process.