Equity Bank Seeks Qualified Professionals for Key Roles
Equity Bank, one of Kenya’s leading financial institutions, has opened its doors to Kenyan professionals across various fields. The bank is currently seeking applications for several vacant positions, offering opportunities for individuals with diverse skills and expertise. This recruitment drive highlights the institution's commitment to maintaining a highly skilled workforce capable of supporting its operations across the East African Community.
The application process involves submitting academic and professional certificates through the bank’s official recruitment portal. To ensure that all interested candidates have sufficient time to prepare their applications, Equity Bank has set two different deadlines. Some roles require submissions by Friday, August 15, while others provide an extended deadline until Friday, August 22.
Key Positions Available
Several critical roles are currently open at Equity Bank, each requiring specific qualifications and experience. These include:
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Risk Manager, Enterprise Risk: This role involves supporting the head of risk and compliance in developing and implementing the enterprise risk framework. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and have experience in risk management processes such as identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.
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IT Risk Manager: The IT risk manager will assist in ensuring the security and resilience of Finserve’s data and IT systems. A bachelor’s degree and awareness of Technology Information Cybersecurity (TICS) are required.
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Information Risk Manager: Responsible for developing and managing the group’s information risk management framework, this position requires 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.
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Cybersecurity Risk & Red Team Specialist: This role focuses on proactively identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks across the Equity Group. Candidates need a master’s or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and at least five years of experience in cybersecurity.
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Compliance Manager: The compliance manager will support the head of risk and compliance in ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in regulatory obligations, compliance policies, staff training, and risk assessments are necessary.
Additional Vacancies
Beyond the above roles, Equity Bank has also advertised several other positions, including:
- 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 Also Hiring
In related news, several other organizations have also announced job openings. Kenya Airways has posted vacancies for professionals in Nairobi, Dubai, and other cities. Kipchimatt Supermarket is looking to hire cleaners, supervisors, and cashiers at its Nakuru branch. Additionally, Kwale County Government is conducting a recruitment drive to fill multiple positions.
These developments underscore the growing demand for skilled professionals across various sectors in Kenya and beyond. For those interested in applying, it is essential to review the specific requirements for each role and ensure timely submission of applications.