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?
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Work with a top-tier financial institution in East Africa
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Drive digital innovation in banking and financial services
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a performance-driven culture
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Grow your career with structured development opportunities
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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:
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Execute high-value equity trades for institutional clients with accuracy and speed
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Monitor and analyze local and regional equity markets
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Liaise with research and sales teams for tailored trading strategies
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Build and maintain strong client relationships
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Ensure strict compliance with Capital Markets Authority (CMA) regulations
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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:
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Lead and manage the recovery team for the micro and small enterprises (CSME) portfolio
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Design and implement strategies to recover non-performing loans (NPLs)
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Negotiate restructuring or repayment plans with delinquent borrowers
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Liaise with legal and external debt collection agencies
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Generate recovery performance reports for senior leadership
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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:
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Develop and maintain relationships with pension funds, fund managers, and corporate investors
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Deliver investment ideas across equities, bonds, and structured products
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Facilitate seamless execution of client trades
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Conduct market presentations and investment briefings
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Align product offerings with regulatory standards
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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:
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Develop and maintain IT disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans
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Conduct regular DR tests and audit preparedness
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Work closely with departments to integrate IT resilience into enterprise planning
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Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and propose mitigation strategies
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Maintain updated documentation and recovery procedures
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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:
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Lead the product development lifecycle of digital lending solutions
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Analyze customer usage data and identify new lending opportunities
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Define product roadmaps and coordinate with tech, operations, and marketing
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Monitor KPIs like loan uptake, repayment, and user satisfaction
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Ensure all products meet compliance, KYC, and regulatory guidelines
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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:
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Lead the execution of the bank’s brand strategy across all channels
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Manage NCBA’s visual identity and branding guidelines
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Develop and execute brand campaigns (TV, print, digital, OOH)
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Track brand perception, awareness, and engagement metrics
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Collaborate with creative agencies and internal departments
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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:
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Design end-to-end enterprise architecture solutions
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Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into current systems
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Work with product and engineering teams to ensure scalable solutions
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Document systems architecture and technology roadmaps
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Enforce security, compliance, and infrastructure standards
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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:
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Define NCBA’s overarching product design strategy
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Supervise UI/UX teams and uphold design system standards
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Conduct user research and usability testing
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Align design goals with business objectives and KPIs
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Create wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys for digital products
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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:
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Lead the creation and delivery of lifestyle-oriented digital services
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Drive partnerships in travel, health, food, and entertainment sectors
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Develop mobile-first experiences and embed lifestyle services
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Align offerings with consumer behavior trends
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Collaborate with tech and marketing teams for seamless delivery
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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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