Equity Bank

<h2>Description</h2>Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlinedJob Purpose:The role holder will lead the business banking segment and drive development initiatives aligned with the region's overarching strategy. They will be accountable for achieving strategic business development targets and cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders to support the Bank's long-term goals. As a proactive member of the Bank’s leadership team, they will contribute to the formulation of strategic plans—spanning long, medium, and short-term objectives—aimed at advancing both the Bank’s and departmental success. They will effectively communicate and align the Bank’s business strategy across all stakeholders, ensuring staff remain motivated and focused on achieving business development objectives.Job Location: North - Eastern Regional Offices (Eastleigh)Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development:<ul><li>Develop and implement annual and quarterly financial plans and budgets for the region.</li><li>Manage borrowing and non-borrowing customers in the region to boost customer loyalty, reduce risk of loss, and drive business growth.</li><li>Regularly assess and adjust strategic initiatives within the region/segments to ensure effective outcomes.</li><li>Lead and direct efforts within the segments to grow the business and achieve set targets in optimal proportions.</li><li>Cultivate and strengthen relationships with both existing and potential customers, identifying and sharing market opportunities and insights to guide business and product development.</li><li>Lead and conduct regular business visits to bank clients, prospects, and branch/affiliates to foster relationships and drive growth.</li><li>Maintain a sustainable, profitable, and high-quality balance sheet by managing key financial metrics.</li><li>Enforce cost optimization strategies to maximize resource efficiency and minimize expenses.</li><li>Continuously evaluate and enhance customer value propositions for different customer segments.</li></ul>Market &amp; Customer Service:<ul><li>Collaborate with regional business stakeholders to develop and implement sales initiatives.</li><li>Continuously gather and analyze market intelligence to identify new markets, customer trends, regional government directives, and policy changes.</li><li>Represent and promote the Bank as its brand ambassador in all interactions.</li><li>Contribute to the development and execution of strategies that strengthen and position the Equity brand within target markets.</li><li>Coordinate and lead business banking marketing initiatives to drive awareness and engagement.</li><li>Initiate, build, and sustain strategic business partnerships to support long-term growth.</li><li>Position Equity Bank Kenya as the preferred banking choice in the market.</li><li>Ensure strict adherence to the Bank’s customer service standards and policies.</li><li>Drive market share growth in alignment with strategic goals, ensuring profitability, ethical practices, and sustainability.</li></ul>Audit Risk &amp; Compliance:<ul><li>Ensure the loan book quality across various segments within the region meets established standards.</li><li>Actively participate in the Regional Credit Committee in accordance with policy guidelines.</li><li>Enforce adherence to policies and procedures set by regulatory authorities, Equity Bank, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Develop and implement effective Business Continuity Plans for each segment.</li><li>Drive improvements in audit and risk ratings for the region, ensuring they remain within set thresholds based on key performance indicators.</li><li>Communicate and clearly articulate the Bank’s risk and control environment to unit staff, ensuring a strong understanding and adherence.</li></ul>People Management:<ul><li>Leverage existing competencies and create new ones to secure a competitive advantage.</li><li>Ensure the recruitment and retention of skilled human resources to deliver exceptional service, achieve targets, and optimize business efficiency.</li><li>Manage succession planning at the segment level, ensuring competent successors are in place for key positions to ensure business continuity and effective cost management.</li><li>Mentor and coach staff to build their capacity and enhance performance in their assigned roles.</li><li>Provide career guidance, offer learning opportunities, and assign tasks that support engagement and career development.</li><li>Foster a positive work environment by maintaining high morale and keeping staff motivated across the region.</li><li>Set clear performance expectations and conduct timely performance evaluations to maintain high performance standards.</li><li>Conduct weekly performance review meetings with Business Banking officers in the region to monitor progress and address concerns.</li><li>Drive regional staff growth and development by identifying talent and aligning them with appropriate opportunities.</li><li>Identify staffing gaps and advise the Regional RM Business on the optimal deployment of staff across branches.</li><li>Ensure compliance with HR policies in the management of employees.</li></ul>Performance &amp; Reporting:<ul><li>Optimize the Bank’s Management Information System to effectively manage staff performance.</li><li>Ensure the proper segmentation of the Bank’s client database and implement targeted marketing strategies across various business segments.</li><li>Submit relevant and timely reports to key stakeholders to support informed decision-making.</li><li>Perform any additional duties as assigned by the line manager.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Qualifications and Experiences<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.</li><li>At least eight (8) years of experience in commercial credit, financial analysis, or banking, four (4) years of which must be as a Business Client Advisor or similar role.</li></ul>Key Competencies &amp; Skills<ul><li>Strong understanding of organizational effectiveness and operations management.</li><li>Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.</li><li>Exceptional leadership and management abilities.</li><li>Skilled in developing, implementing, and reviewing policies and procedures.</li><li>Expertise in overseeing budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing processes.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Proficient in identifying and addressing challenges and opportunities for the company.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.</li></ul><h2> </h2>

Regional Relationship Manager - SME (North-Eastern)

<h2>Description</h2>Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role of Business Process Auditor.THE ROLE PURPOSEResponsible for ensuring the Bank has effective financial, operational and information systems controls, adequate and effective risk management processes, and ensure observance of good corporate governance practices. KEY responsibilities · Ensure routine audits are methodically planned for and executed as per the audit plan.· Develop programs and work plans for evaluation of internal controls and ensure they meet audit standards and assignment objectives.· Lead audit teams during fieldwork and conduct other ad hoc reviews as assigned.· Identify business risks and control weaknesses and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.· Appraise the soundness, adequacy, application and efficiency of financial, operational and information system controls established to mitigate business risks.· Ensure audit issues are discussed with process owners and their action plans and target dates agreed on.· Prepare timely and quality audit reports in line with auditing standards.Issue tracking and validation of audit issues to ensure they are addressed within agreed timelines.CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES· Audit Planning and Risk AssessmentConduct risk assessments during annual audit planning and engagement-level planning to identify key risks and prioritize audit areas.Develop detailed audit engagement plans covering objectives, scope, methodology, and resource requirements.· Execution of Audit EngagementsLead end ‑ to ‑ end execution of audit assignments in accordance with Internal Audit methodology, including scoping, fieldwork, evidence collection, testing, and documentation.Prepare comprehensive audit working papers demonstrating sufficient, reliable, and relevant audit evidence.Ensure each engagement is executed within approved time.· Reporting and Follow ‑ UpPrepare clear, concise, and timely audit reports with well ‑ substantiated findings and actionable recommendations.Present audit results to management and relevant stakeholders.Track and validate management’s implementation of agreed audit actions, ensuring adequacy of remediation.· Methodology, Tools, and Quality AssuranceContributes to the enhancement of Internal Audit procedures, tools, templates, and methodology, including effective use of Teammate and data analytics tools.· Capability Building and Knowledge SharingContinuously enhance understanding of business processes, operational risks, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, and integrate this knowledge into audit practices.<h2>Qualifications</h2>KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS &amp; leadership competencies · Excellent report writing, oral communication, logical and analytical skills.· Excellent working knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques, data analytics and Teammate.· Team player with good interpersonal skills.· Able to work with minimum supervision.· Good team leadership and supervision skills.· Strong problem-solving skills.· Good knowledge of the banking industry and the regulatory framework; andOpen minded with the ability to learn in a dynamic environment, possesses good commercial awareness and knowledge on international best practice standards in financial reporting (IFRS), IIA Standards and corporate governance.EXPERIENCE requirementsAt least 5 years cumulative audit experience in a reputable audit firm or commercial bank.ACADEMIC qualifications and certifications· Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.<ul><li>CPA (K) or ACCA and CISA.</li></ul><h2> </h2>

Business Process Auditor

Role PurposeReporting to the Associate Director (Pillar Lead), Enterprise Development &amp; Financial Inclusion (ED&amp;FI), the General Manager Enterprise Clubs &amp; Strategic Growth Networks will be responsible for the design, establishment, growth, scaling and This role will lead the development of a relationship-driven growth platform for mature MSMEs and SMEs that have demonstrated resilience, further growth potential, and increasing sophistication in their business operations. The role holder will position the Enterprise Clubs as premier business growth and leadership networks that deepen enterprise resilience, catalyze business expansion, strengthen value-chain ecosystems, and drive sustainable job creation. Through executive learning, peer networking, strategic partnerships, mentorship ecosystems, market access facilitation, investment readiness, and integrated financial solutions, the role will anchor a scalable platform that supports enterprises transitioning from stability to scale and market leadership. The role will further strengthen linkages between enterprise development, inclusive finance, wealth creation, insurance, investment advisory, and employee welfare solutions, while building a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs anchored on peer and downstream mentorship models, advanced enterprise &amp; executive capability development pathways, Market linkages and Value chain integration, and Investment &amp; Strategic Finance Access initiatives. The position will drive innovative, hybrid delivery models while deepening collaboration with the Bank, Investment Bank, Insurance, corporates, and ecosystem partners to enhance enterprise competitiveness, growth, and sustainability.Key Responsibilities· Design and deliver the Enterprise Clubs strategy aligned to the broader ED&amp;FI Pillar strategy, the Africa Recovery &amp; Resilience Plan (ARRP), and Group’s inclusive growth agenda.· Lead implementation of mentorship-driven, peer-based, and membership-oriented enterprise learning models, ensuring high-quality experience and value for participating enterprises.· Oversee rollout of executive-level capability development, including curated leadership forums, advanced enterprise training, and retreats.· Strengthen enterprise ecosystems through market linkages, value chain integration, and partnerships with corporates, financial institutions, and sector actors.· Develop finance/investment readiness pathways, strategic finance mechanisms, and capital access programs for High Value Enterprises (HVEs.)· Lead stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and resource mobilization to secure strategic, technical, and financial support for the Enterprise Clubs and related HVE and business leadership initiatives.· Identify, develop, and manage funding opportunities from internal and external partners to support program growth, innovation, sustainability, and scale.· Manage work planning, budgeting, and efficient resource allocation for all high-value enterprise programs.· Oversee hybrid program delivery ensuring seamless integration of in-person, digital, and membership-based models.· Develop and manage a high-performing HVE &amp; Business Leadership program team, providing coaching and mentorship.· Ensure regular program performance reporting, documentation of success stories, and impact communication.· Coordinate with M&amp;E to track outcomes, strengthen learning, and ensure continuous program improvement.· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Pillar Lead.Key Technical and Leadership Competencies· Demonstrate strong leadership skills, strategic planning expertise, and excellent communication abilities, Program management and as well as experience designing, coordinating, executing, and supporting the evaluation of Enterprise Development &amp; Financial Inclusion pillar initiatives.· Strong expertise in enterprise development, high-value enterprise growth, Business clubs and business leadership programming.· Demonstrated experience with investment readiness, capital mobilization, and strategic finance models.· Knowledge of MSME and SME ecosystems, value chains, supply chain dynamics, and corporate partnership models.· Strong project management abilities and experience delivering hybrid programs.· Excellent relationship-building and networking skills across private sector and development partners.· Strong people leadership, coaching, and team development skills.· Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management competencies.· Strong commercial acumen and ability to support enterprise scaling and competitiveness.· Working proficiency in digital learning platforms and data systems.· High emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, negotiation, and mentorship capability.<h2>Qualifications</h2>Experience Requirements· Minimum 7 years’ experience in enterprise/ private sector development, entrepreneurship support, SME Banking, Business leadership, investment promotion, Insurance or enterprise support ecosystems.· Proven experience managing Business Clubs, large scale/ high-value enterprises, SME leadership programs or membership-based ecosystems/networks.· Experience in investment readiness, capital advisory, or strategic finance pathways is highly desirable.· Strong understanding of MSME growth dynamics, financial inclusion, and private sector development.· Track record of strong performance in multi-stakeholder program management across regions/countries.· Experience working with corporates, engaging senior business leaders, investors, financial institutions, business associations, value chain actors and development partners.· Exposure to digital, innovation-driven, and hybrid enterprise delivery models.· Strong strategic, partnership-building, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities.Academic Qualifications and Certifications· Masters’ degree in Entrepreneurship Business, Development Studies, Development Finance, Economics, Strategy or related business fields.· Certification in entrepreneurship development, leadership development, or enterprise coaching is an added advantage.· Project Management certification is highly desirable.

General Manager- Enterprise Clubs & Strategic Growth Networks

<h2>Description</h2>Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the below role:Job Purpose: The purpose of the role is to undertake the initial review, structuring, and packaging of SME and Corporate F&amp;A credit facilities, ensuring full compliance with credit policy and completeness of appraisal documentation prior to onward submission to the Credit Risk Department for independent review and approval.Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Prepare, review, and analyse Food &amp; Agriculture (F&amp;A) credit proposals for presentation to EXCO, ensuring sound financial analysis, risk assessment, and alignment with credit policy.</li><li>Present F&amp;A business cases to the Credit Risk Department and, where required, to relevant Credit Committees to support informed credit decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to the development, review, and enhancement of F&amp;A risk policies, ensuring responsiveness to evolving industry and regulatory dynamics.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and continuously review F&amp;A business templates to standardize credit appraisal and approval processes.</li><li>Establish, maintain, and periodically review F&amp;A client profiling criteria to guide risk segmentation and portfolio quality management.</li><li>Design and update F&amp;A business review matrices across key agricultural and food value chains to support consistent risk evaluation.</li><li>Provide advisory support on F&amp;A industry trends, subsector dynamics, and emerging risk considerations to inform strategic credit decisions.</li><li>Regularly review the F&amp;A business portfolio, including conducting stress testing based on prevailing and emerging industry and macroeconomic risk factors.</li><li>Develop, implement, and keep updated F&amp;A Environmental and Social (E&amp;S) compliance policies in line with regulatory and sustainability requirements.</li><li>Build capability across the business by training branch staff and providing ongoing support in the resolution of credit risk–related issues as they arise.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Education and Qualification: <ul><li>Holder Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in agriculture related courses such as Agricultural Economics,</li><li>Agribusiness, Food sciences, Technology, agriculture finance or related field.</li><li>AKIB/ACIB/CPA/ACCA/Credit Management or CFA would be an added advantage</li><li>Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Sector analysis tools, etc.)</li><li>Minimum of eight (8) years’ progressive experience in the Food &amp; Agriculture sector, with at least five (5) years in technical credit analysis within a banking or financial services environment.</li><li>Proven experience in assessing client financial needs and structuring well-articulated credit proposals aligned to business and risk requirements.</li><li>Strong capability in analyzing financial statements and translating them into standardized credit appraisal formats and systems.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to evaluate industry dynamics and macroeconomic factors and apply these insights to credit decision-making.</li><li>Experience in identifying capability gaps within SME and Corporate banking teams, with a track record of training, mentoring, and coaching staff to enhance performance.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of Food &amp; Agriculture sector trends, with the ability to continuously refine analytical tools, frameworks, and credit assessment approaches.</li></ul> <ul><li>Key Skills and Competencies: </li><li>Deep expertise in debt structuring and syndications</li><li>Strong credit judgment and risk awareness</li><li>Leadership and people development capability</li><li>Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Strategic mindset with strong execution discipline</li><li>Commercially astute and client-centric</li><li>High integrity and governance focus</li><li>Resilient, decisive, and results-oriented</li></ul><h2> </h2>

Business Origination Manager (Food and Agriculture)

<h2>Description</h2>Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.Job Purpose:Reporting to the Regional RM Business, the RM- Biashara Banking has the responsibility to coordinate business at the regional level to ensure the bank strategies, goals and objectives are achieved.The regional manager will support the business achieve its objectives on Customer Recruitment, Deposit mobilization, Growth of the asset, identifying Investment &amp; Insurance opportunities, Quality management, Staff productivity, Training, and implementation of the segment strategy at the regional level. The role is at Assistant Manager Level.Key Accountabilities:Monitoring and Surveillance/Quality Management<ul><li>Track on Daily Basis Loans originated at the branch level and smoke out Malpractices.</li><li>Sample Loans disbursed at the branch daily and review decisions made.</li><li>Daily engagement with staff on arrears management.</li><li>Query daily arrears report with the officers and branch.</li><li>Relationship management of the borrowers in the region.</li><li>Ensuring compliance of staff to Policies &amp;Procedures.</li></ul>Training, Mentorship and Coaching<ul><li>Conducting refresher training to branch staff members.</li><li>Training Branch Credit Committee and Ensure Quality of Loans originated are in Line with Policies &amp;Procedures.</li><li>Enhance the Organization culture and core values among the Sector Team members.</li><li>Handholding, mentoring and coaching the staff within the region on the bank lending processes.</li></ul>Growth of business<ul><li>Participate in development of Sector Products and reviews based on market needs.</li><li>Seek and manage Partnerships aligned to the Sector objectives.</li><li>In charge of bringing business aggregators in the region with conjunction with various partnerships established by the bank.</li><li>Enforcing service delivery within the stipulated SLAs.</li><li>Organizing and Conducting marketing storms for branches.</li><li>Follow up on closures of business leads generated from the marketing storms.</li><li>Participate in formulation of the Sector strategy and ensures its full implementation.</li></ul>Staff Productivity<ul><li>Hold weekly performance review discussions with Biashara banking officers in the region.</li><li>Regional Sector Staff Growth and development, Talent identification and recommendation for alignment to available opportunities</li><li>Identifying staff gaps and advise the Regional RM Business on deployment of staff to branches.</li></ul>Customer service<ul><li>Enforcing service delivery within the stipulated SLAs.</li><li>A brand ambassador of equity bank in the market.</li><li>Partnership Engagement</li><li>In charge of regional micro aggregators</li><li>Supporting the Branches in onboarding the various ecosystems and owning them end to end.</li></ul>Other roles include:<ul><li>Liaison with various Sector internal and external Stakeholders in the Region</li><li>Update and advise the Segment Head - Biashara Banking on progress of business in the region.</li><li>Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Qualifications and Experience <ul><li>Business- related university degree</li><li>At least 6 years’ experience as a Relationship Supervisor- Biashara Banking.</li></ul>Key Competencies and Skills<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated conflicts resolution skills.</li><li>Strong coaching skills</li><li>Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills</li><li>Self-Driven, an eye for detail and capacity to meet strict deadlines while working under pressure with minimal supervision.</li><li>Individual Leadership skills, Excellent Planning and organizing skills.</li><li>Mature personality &amp; Team player</li><li>Flexibility and an ability to change focus areas when needed.</li><li>Self-motivated and a self-starter</li><li>Excellent understanding of micro finance industry practices.</li><li>Exhibits an exceptional degree of creativity and resourcefulness.</li><li>Guides and transfers knowledge to his/ her team.</li><li>Excellent business relationship management skills and business closure techniques.</li></ul><h2> </h2>

Regional Relationship Manager - Biashara Banking (North-Eastern Region)

Role PurposeEnsure that Finance systems and processes across the Group are aligned to strategy and deliver efficient, effective, well-controlled and well-governed Finance operations. The role supports continuous improvement of Finance business processes, strengthens internal control and governance requirements, and drives adoption of best practice, digitisation, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and other emerging technologies across Finance operations.THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinance Process Review, Analysis and Continuous Improvement• Review and analyse Finance business processes across the Group to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, duplication and opportunities for standardisation.• Recommend and support implementation of process improvements that enhance accuracy, timeliness, governance and user experience.• Support standardisation of Finance policies, procedures, operating models and controls across subsidiaries where applicable.· Finance Systems Needs Assessment and Solution Design• Assess Finance system needs and define business requirements for new or enhanced system capabilities.• Identify gaps and improvement opportunities in existing Finance systems, workflows, data flows, reports and controls.• Work with IT, vendors and business users to translate Finance requirements into practical system and process design outputs.System and Process Improvement Projects• Lead or support Finance system and process improvement initiatives from requirements definition through design, testing, data migration, deployment and post go-live support.• Coordinate user acceptance testing, issue resolution, cutover readiness and transition to business-as-usual support.• Support data migration activities, including mapping, validation, reconciliation and user sign-off.Finance Systems and Process SME Support• Act as a Finance systems and process subject matter expert for Oracle E-Business Suite, EPM, banking finance processes and related enterprise platforms.• Review and resolve end user system and process challenges in liaison with IT teams, system vendors and business process owners.• Provide practical guidance to users on system usage, process compliance, issue escalation and root-cause resolution.Digitisation, Automation and Emerging Technology Adoption• Support adoption of digitisation, AI, RPA and other emerging technologies to improve Finance process efficiency, controls and analytics.• Identify automation use cases across Finance processes and support the design of sustainable operating and governance arrangements.• Promote adoption of best practices in process documentation, workflow automation, controls monitoring and exception management.Change Management, Training and Adoption• Prepare and deliver training for end users on current and planned Finance system and process enhancements.• Develop user guides, process documentation, change communications and support materials to drive adoption.• Support change impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, readiness tracking and post-implementation adoption reviews. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES• Finance systems and processes aligned to Group strategy and Finance transformation priorities.• Documented process reviews, gap assessments, business requirements and improvement recommendations.• Implemented system and process enhancements that improve efficiency, controls, governance and user experience.• Effective UAT, data migration support, training, adoption and post go-live stabilisation for Finance initiatives.• Timely resolution or escalation of Finance system and process issues in liaison with IT, vendors and process owners.• Updated process documentation, user guides, training materials and change management artefacts.<h2>Qualifications</h2>KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS &amp; LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESTechnical skills• Deep knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite core Finance modules and related end-to-end Finance processes.• Working knowledge of Oracle EPM modules and financial reporting, planning, budgeting or consolidation processes.• Strong understanding of banking Finance processes and source systems, including Finacle and Way4.• Good knowledge of process mapping, requirements definition, system design, UAT, data migration, controls design and post go-live support.• Strong appreciation of digitisation, AI, RPA, workflow automation, data analytics and emerging technology use cases in Finance.Leadership and behavioural competencies• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.• Effective stakeholder engagement, communication and user training skills.• Ability to work across functions and subsidiaries to deliver practical outcomes.• High attention to detail, control mindset, ownership and delivery orientation.• Change agility and ability to support users through system and process transformation.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS• 5–8 years’ experience in Finance systems, Finance transformation, business process improvement or related roles within a financial services organisation.• Hands-on experience supporting or implementing Finance systems and process improvement initiatives.• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite core Finance modules and Oracle EPM modules.• Experience with banking systems and Finance processes, including Finacle and Way4, is required.• Experience in requirements gathering, system/process design, testing, data migration, user training, go-live support and issue resolution.• Exposure to multi-country or Group-level Finance operations will be an added advantage.ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Technology or a related discipline.• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CISA, CIMA or equivalent will be an added advantage.• Project management, business analysis, process improvement, automation or ERP certification will be an added advantage.<h2> </h2>

Finance Systems and Process Management Lead

<h2>Description</h2>Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.RELATIONSHIP OFFICER - PAMOJA BANKINGThe Relationship Officer Credit – Pamoja Banking sector will support the business to achieve its objectives at the branch level. He/she is responsible for all group lending activities at the branch level.The Relationship Officer Credit – Pamoja Banking sector will report to Branch Business Growth &amp; Development Manager. He /She will manage and coordinate all the group’s activities / operations under him/her to ensure Sector goals (Growth and Quality) and objectives are achieved. Job Purpose:Reporting to the Relationship Manager Business, the Relationship Officer- Pamoja Banking has the responsibility to manage and coordinate all the groups under him/her to ensure the bank’s goals and objectives are achieved.Job Responsibilities:Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach: <ul><li>Hold consultative meetings with stakeholders (e.g., Chiefs, market opinion leaders) to arrange meetings with potential clients (groups).</li><li>Prepare keynote messages for forums to promote the Pamoja banking value proposition.</li><li>Manage inquiries on Pamoja banking at the branch and in the marketplace.</li></ul>Group Onboarding and Training: <ul><li>Identify and select qualifying groups from the market.</li><li>Support groups in registering with relevant government offices and obtaining KYC documents for account opening.</li><li>Set up group structures, maintain records, and train group officials. o Conduct pre-registration and post-registration training for groups.</li><li>Deliver training to group members at their convenience.</li></ul>Deposit Mobilization and Documentation: <ul><li>Enforce weekly savings contributions and ensure proper documentation at the group level (e.g., treasurer’s ledger, group minutes, passbooks).</li><li>Mobilize deposits through weekly savings collections.</li></ul>Loan Processing and Compliance: <ul><li>Conduct business and home visits to verify borrowers' ability to pay, collect financial information, and confirm securities pledged.</li><li>Compile credit proposals for discussion at the Branch Credit Committee (BCC) and present group client requests for approval</li><li>Onboard groups and group members in the IGLS system and generate relevant reports.</li><li>Initiate group loan requests and manage end-of-day postings in the IGLS system.</li><li>Perform data cleanup of exited and dormant customers from the IGLS system.</li><li>Ensure compliance with credit policies and train branch staff on any amendments in the Pamoja banking product offering.</li></ul>Portfolio and Relationship Management: <ul><li>Manage and maintain the quality of the loan book through post-disbursement visits, weekly collection of savings and loan payments, and enforcing co-guarantee mechanisms in groups.</li><li>Establish working group structures and enforce the five pillars of stable groups.</li><li>Ensure timely loan approval and disbursement within SLAs.</li></ul>Customer Recruitment and Segment Growth: <ul><li>Recruit new-to-bank customers and actualize segment partnership objectives to align with sector growth objectives.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Qualifications and Experience: <ul><li>University degree in a Business-Related Course, Education, Social Sciences or Diploma in business related course.</li><li>Overall C+ in KCSE and C+ in mathematics</li><li>2-3 Years’ experience</li><li>Sales experience is an added advantage.</li><li>Experience in micro finance industry is an added advantage.</li><li>Experienced in project management; Monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.</li><li>Computer literacy with high command in Microsoft suite.</li></ul>Key Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness.</li><li>Excellent business relationship management skills and business closure techniques.</li><li>Ability to develop, plan, execute and implement according to laid business strategies.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated conflicts resolution skills.</li><li>Strong training /coaching skills</li><li>Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li></ul><h2> </h2>

Relationship Officer- Pamoja Banking

<h2>Description</h2>Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa.Purpose of the Role:The role of the Senior Manager Forensic Investigations is to provide strategic leadership, oversight, andcoordination of forensic investigations within the Bank. The role is responsible for assigning investigations to staff,ensuring adherence to established investigation procedures, and directing and supervising investigative activitiesto ensure timely, thorough, and professional outcomes. The position entails administrative and managerialresponsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring investigations, while supporting the team inachieving effective day-to-day performance management. Therole also supports the development and delivery of fraud awarenessKey Responsibilities / Deliverables:a) Provide strategic leadership and oversight of investigations relating to branch operations, customeraccounts, banking fraud, operational losses, staff misconduct, and regulatory breaches within the Bank’sbanking operations.b) Direct and supervise investigations into unauthorized transactions, account takeovers, forged instruments,dormant account fraud, cash losses, collusion, and breaches of operational controls.c) Ensure timely assignment, coordination, monitoring, and closure of banking investigations in line withapproved service level agreements and investigation procedures.<h2>Qualifications</h2>a) Bachelor’s degree in criminology, Commerce, Banking and Finance, Law, Accounting, or a related field.b) Professional qualifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA),ACAMS, or equivalent.c) Strong understanding of forensic investigation methodologies and regulatory requirements.Experience:a) Extensive experience in forensic investigations, fraud risk management, banking operations, or lawenforcement.b) Experience managing complex investigations and multidisciplinary teams within a financial institution.

Banking Investigations Team Leader

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa.Purpose of the Role:The Manager, Fraud Prevention is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of fraud prevention strategies, controls, and monitoring frameworks to protect the organization from financial loss, reputational damage, and regulatory exposure. The role ensures proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of fraud risks across products, channels, and operations, while strengthening a strong fraud risk culture through effective governance, awareness, and stakeholder collaborationKey Responsibilities / Deliverables:Fraud Risk Strategy &amp; GovernanceFraud Risk Assessment &amp; Control DesignFraud Monitoring &amp; Detection OversightIncident Management &amp; EscalationStakeholder Engagement &amp; CollaborationFraud Awareness &amp; CultureReporting &amp; Management InformationTeam Leadership &amp; Capability DevelopmentContinuous Improvement &amp; Innovation<h2>Qualifications</h2>Business related degree from a recognized University or College.Professional Certification in Fraud Examination (CFE), Auditing, Accounting, Risk management and Information systems audit is an added advantage.Experience:Over 10 years' working experience in the Banking sector.5 years of experience in fraud management, risk analysis, or financial crime compliance; At least 3—5 years in a leadership role.

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Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role of Business Development Manager - Faith Based Organization.Purpose of the Role:The Manager, Fraud Detection leads the strategic and operational management of fraud detection systems and teams, ensuring early identification of sophisticated fraud threats through data driven monitoring and analytics. The role drives continuous optimization of detection capabilities, effective incident escalation, and high-quality fraud intelligence to safeguard the organization against financial and reputational risk.Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:1. Fraud Detection Strategy &amp; Framework2. Fraud Monitoring &amp; Detection Oversight3. Alert Management &amp; Case Prioritisation4. Incident Escalation &amp; Response Coordination5. Fraud Intelligence &amp; Analytics6. Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Collaboration7. Reporting &amp; Management Information8. Regulatory &amp; Governance Support9. Team Leadership &amp; Capability Development10. Continuous Improvement &amp; Innovation <h2>Qualifications</h2> • Business related degree from a recognized University or College.• Professional Certification in Fraud Examination (CFE), Auditing, Accounting, Risk management and Information systems audit is an added advantage.

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