Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Micro Finance Bank - Karachi

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Micro Finance Bank
A newly established micro finance bank is looking for a Chief Executive Officer who can optimize the opportunities in this business arena.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide overall direction, implement strategic goals and objectives of the bank.
Establish and manage relationships with the Board/Regulators/Stakeholders of the bank.
Establish and develop a sustainable framework for providing easy access to capital for the unbanked population.
Ensure financial assets / resources are kept under acceptable risk level as directed by the Board and ensure all regulatory requirements are met
Develop a broad portfolio of innovative products and services for target market
Ensure an efficient service delivery mechanism for maximum outreach of the bank.
Ensure strong controls and establish effective practices to mitigate risk to a minimum level
Extend managerial, marketing, technical and administrative advice to core team and guide them in obtaining the best services in the respective field
Develop and inculcate a high performance and values driven culture that perpetuates excellence
Put appropriate processes and systems in place to develop, nurture and retain talent critical to business growth

ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
MBA-Finance / qualified chartered accountant.
More than 15 years of experience as a senior micro finance practitioner or a senior banker in the banking industry (e-banking experience is desirable)
More than 05 years of experience in managing micro finance operations at strategic level
Excellent leadership and communication skills

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Strong business acumen
Familiarity with local baking practices
Strong regulatory understanding
Risk management
Ability to build and manage diverse team quickly and effectively
Local market credibility
At the time of appointment candidate’s age should be preferably less than 55 years. Appointment will be subject to successful completion and approval of “Fit and proper” test by State Bank of Pakistan. Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should send their CVs to PO Box 3925, HPO, Karachi Cantt. By March 21, 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.