9 Career Opportunities at NCBA Group – Apply Now
Written by Kelvin Kibet
Are you looking to join one of East Africa’s top financial institutions? NCBA Group is hiring for 9 open vacancies across departments such as Investment Banking, Technology, Digital Innovation, Brand Strategy, and Retail Lending. This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future of banking in the region.
NCBA is seeking highly motivated, experienced, and forward-thinking professionals to join its growing team. With a strong commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovation, NCBA offers a dynamic work environment where your skills and ideas can make a meaningful impact.
✅ Why Work at NCBA Group?
Work with a top-tier financial institution in East Africa
Drive digital innovation in banking and financial services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a performance-driven culture
Grow your career with structured development opportunities
Be part of impactful change in how people access and experience financial solutions
🌟 Open Job Positions – July 2025
1. Senior Institutional Equities Trader
Department: NCBA Investment Bank
Reports to: Head of Trading
Key Responsibilities:
Execute high-value equity trades for institutional clients with accuracy and speed
Monitor and analyze local and regional equity markets
Liaise with research and sales teams for tailored trading strategies
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Ensure strict compliance with Capital Markets Authority (CMA) regulations
Monitor risk exposure and maintain trading discipline
Ideal For: Professionals with deep experience in trading, investment analysis, and financial markets.
2. Manager, CSME Recoveries
Department: Credit Risk Management
Reports to: Assistant General Manager – CSME Recoveries
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the recovery team for the micro and small enterprises (CSME) portfolio
Design and implement strategies to recover non-performing loans (NPLs)
Negotiate restructuring or repayment plans with delinquent borrowers
Liaise with legal and external debt collection agencies
Generate recovery performance reports for senior leadership
Identify gaps in recovery processes and recommend improvements
Ideal For: Debt recovery experts with experience in SME and microfinance lending environments.
3. Senior Institutional Sales Executive
Department: NCBA Investment Bank Ltd
Reports to: Head of Trading
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain relationships with pension funds, fund managers, and corporate investors
Deliver investment ideas across equities, bonds, and structured products
Facilitate seamless execution of client trades
Conduct market presentations and investment briefings
Align product offerings with regulatory standards
Collaborate with the trading desk and research team for client servicing
Ideal For: Relationship-driven professionals with capital markets knowledge and a client-first mindset.
4. IT Business Continuity Management Analyst
Department: Technology & Operations
Reports to: IT Governance & Compliance Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain IT disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans
Conduct regular DR tests and audit preparedness
Work closely with departments to integrate IT resilience into enterprise planning
Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and propose mitigation strategies
Maintain updated documentation and recovery procedures
Promote awareness and conduct business continuity training sessions
Ideal For: Tech professionals with a risk management, cybersecurity, or continuity planning background.
5. Growth Product Manager – Retail Lending
Department: Retail Digital Solutions
Reports to: Head, Retail Digital Solutions
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the product development lifecycle of digital lending solutions
Analyze customer usage data and identify new lending opportunities
Define product roadmaps and coordinate with tech, operations, and marketing
Monitor KPIs like loan uptake, repayment, and user satisfaction
Ensure all products meet compliance, KYC, and regulatory guidelines
Design go-to-market strategies to increase product adoption
Ideal For: Product managers with experience in fintech, consumer credit, or digital platforms.
6. Brand Lead
Department: Marketing & Communication
Reports to: Head, Brand & Communication
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the execution of the bank’s brand strategy across all channels
Manage NCBA’s visual identity and branding guidelines
Develop and execute brand campaigns (TV, print, digital, OOH)
Track brand perception, awareness, and engagement metrics
Collaborate with creative agencies and internal departments
Champion internal brand activation and training
Ideal For: Branding professionals with agency or in-house experience in corporate marketing.
7. Solutions Architect
Department: Technology
Reports to: Solutions Architecture Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Design end-to-end enterprise architecture solutions
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into current systems
Work with product and engineering teams to ensure scalable solutions
Document systems architecture and technology roadmaps
Enforce security, compliance, and infrastructure standards
Lead architecture reviews and guide implementation across teams
Ideal For: Systems architects with cloud, infrastructure, and API design expertise.
8. Head of Product Design
Department: Product Design
Reports to: Chief Product Officer
Key Responsibilities:
Define NCBA’s overarching product design strategy
Supervise UI/UX teams and uphold design system standards
Conduct user research and usability testing
Align design goals with business objectives and KPIs
Create wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys for digital products
Foster a culture of design thinking and customer-first innovation
Ideal For: Senior design leaders with experience in fintech, app development, or digital services.
9. Head of Lifestyle
Department: Digital Business
Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the creation and delivery of lifestyle-oriented digital services
Drive partnerships in travel, health, food, and entertainment sectors
Develop mobile-first experiences and embed lifestyle services
Align offerings with consumer behavior trends
Collaborate with tech and marketing teams for seamless delivery
Optimize commercial models to boost engagement and revenue
Ideal For: Digital innovators with a background in e-commerce, telco, or digital lifestyle platforms.
📌 How to Apply
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a bold, inclusive, and innovative financial group.
👉 Visit the official NCBA Careers Portal to apply:
🔗 https://ke.ncbagroup.com/job-openings/
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