Senior Advisory Associate at KCB Bank Kenya

Senior Advisory Associate at KCB Bank Kenya – KCB Bank Kenya Kenya Job Details

About the Role

KCB Bank Kenya is recruiting a Senior Advisory Associate to join its advisory and capital markets division on a full-time basis. This role reports to the Senior Manager and Head of Advisory, supporting the execution of complex transactions across debt capital markets, equities, and merger & acquisition mandates throughout Kenya and the broader East African region. The position combines technical financial expertise with client relationship management and team leadership.

Banking jobs in Kenya at this level require candidates who can navigate multi-asset transaction structuring, deliver rigorous financial analysis, and mentor junior staff. You will work across varied client profiles—from corporate issuers to institutional investors—in a regulatory environment that demands precision and compliance at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure and execute debt capital markets, equities, and M&A transactions across East Africa, working alongside senior leadership to deliver client mandates on time and within scope.
• Lead the preparation of financial models that apply recognised methodologies, ensuring accuracy and supporting deal valuations and client decision-making.
• Develop and oversee transaction documentation including Information Memorandums, Teaser Reports, Prospectus documents, Pitch Books, valuation reports, and Term Sheets.
• Identify and onboard new business opportunities that support revenue growth and long-term sustainability of the advisory practice.
• Oversee valuation assessments and due diligence processes, leading analyst and associate teams through detailed financial and commercial investigations.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients, investors, and market counterparties to strengthen market presence and repeat business.
• Monitor transaction workflows and audit trails to ensure all regulatory requirements, service level agreements, and internal procedures are met within agreed timeframes.
• Mentor and manage direct reports, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to build team capability in capital markets and M&A execution.
• Monitor macroeconomic and sector-specific trends, regulatory changes, and market structures to inform transaction strategy and identify emerging risks.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Business, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in investment banking, corporate banking, private equity, or structured corporate finance roles.
• Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience in financial modelling for transaction analysis and valuation.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in credit analysis, quantitative analysis, or equivalent analytical disciplines.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in debt, equity, or structured products transaction structuring and execution.
• Minimum 2 years of team management or leadership experience supervising analysts or junior associates.
• Professional certifications (CIFA, CFA, or CPA) are an advantage; a master’s degree in Finance, Strategic Planning, or Business is also valued.

What to Expect

• You will work in a regulated banking environment where accuracy, compliance, and client confidentiality are non-negotiable. Your workflow will be monitored against agreed service level agreements and audit requirements.
• The role demands exposure to live capital markets transactions, exposure to senior decision-makers, and regular interaction with institutional and corporate clients across the region.
• This Senior Advisory Associate at KCB Bank Kenya position in Kenya is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.