Equity Bank Offers Management Jobs to Kenyans

Equity Bank has opened its doors to Kenyan professionals from various fields, inviting them to apply for a range of vacant positions within the organization. As one of the leading financial institutions in East Africa, the bank is seeking skilled individuals to join its team and contribute to its continued growth and success.

The recruitment process is being managed through Equity Bank’s official recruitment portal, where candidates are required to submit their academic and professional certificates. The bank has set two key deadlines for applications, with some roles requiring submissions by Friday, August 15, and others allowing until Friday, August 22. This structured approach ensures that all interested and qualified applicants have ample time to prepare and submit their applications.

Key Positions Available

Equity Bank has announced several critical roles across different departments, including:

1. Risk Manager, Enterprise Risk
2. Responsibilities: Support the head of risk and compliance in developing and implementing the enterprise risk framework.

3. Requirements: A bachelor's degree and experience in coordinating risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.

4. IT Risk Manager

5. Responsibilities: Ensure the security and resilience of Finserve’s data and IT systems.

6. Requirements: A bachelor's degree and awareness of Technology Information Cybersecurity (TICS).

7. Information Risk Manager

8. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and manage the group’s information risk management framework.

9. Requirements: A master’s or bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, cybersecurity, or data science, along with at least five years of experience in information risk management.

10. Cybersecurity Risk & Red Team Specialist

11. Responsibilities: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across the Equity Group.

12. Requirements: A master’s or bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, cybersecurity, or data science, with at least five years of experience in cybersecurity.

13. Compliance Manager

14. Responsibilities: Assist the head of risk and compliance in keeping the entity and board informed about changes in laws.
15. Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with experience in regulatory obligations, compliance policies, staff training, and risk assessments.

Additional Vacancies

Beyond the above-mentioned roles, Equity Bank has also advertised the following positions:

• Compliance Analyst
• Group Supply Chain Quality Assurance and Integrity Manager
• Finacle Core Banking System Developer
• Sector Specialist, Livestock
• Sector Specialist, Agriculture Mechanisation
• Senior Technology Risk Manager
• Head of Technology, Information and Cybersecurity Risk Governance
• Regional Relationship Manager – Bancassurance (multiple locations)
• Growth Campaign Manager – Finserve
• Assistant Manager of Livestock Husbandry and Monitoring
• Assistant Manager, Records and Archives
• Developer – Oracle Platforms
• Technical Product Manager
• Usage and Retention Manager – Finserve
• Senior Manager, Network Operations
• Group Senior Economist

Other Institutions Announce Openings

In related news, other organizations have also begun their recruitment processes. Kenya Airways has announced vacancies for professionals in Nairobi, Dubai, and other cities. Kipchimatt Supermarket is set to hire cleaners, supervisors, and cashiers at its Nakuru branch. Additionally, the Kwale County Government is conducting a recruitment drive to fill several positions across various departments.