Equity Bank, a leading financial institution in Africa with a mission to transform lives and livelihoods, is expanding its team! With a strong footprint across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is home to over 12 million customers.
If you are a dynamic professional looking to make an impact, now is your chance. Below is a curated list of current job openings across various departments, including Technology, Risk, Finance, Marketing, and more.
💻 Technology & IT Roles
1. Lead Developer Card Integrations
📍 Location: Kenya
📅 Closing Date: November 21, 2025
Job Description
Lead the implementation of all Card Services by integrating channels to the Way4 Switch. Manage a team of engineers to build scalable RESTful APIs and application logic, ensuring compliance with PCI/DSS standards and maintaining high system availability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement card management solutions and services
Develop and implement APIs for banking system integration
Ensure compliance with PCI/DSS standards
Maintain high system availability, security, and performance
Write clean, maintainable code in .NET and build RESTful APIs in C#
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
8+ years in software development with financial services experience
Expertise in C#, Java, .NET, REST/SOAP APIs
Deep knowledge of ATM Switch (WAY4) and Finacle Core Banking
Familiarity with PCI/DSS, ISO 8583, Docker, Kubernetes
2. Middleware Support Engineer
📍 Location: Kenya
📅 Closing Date: November 26, 2025
Job Description
Technical role focusing on integration technologies including Oracle WebLogic, Redhat JBoss, Openshift, and APIs. Provide leadership in design, development, and support of technology infrastructure and API management.
Key Responsibilities
Installation and configuration of middleware solutions
Perform infrastructure upgrades and apply routine Oracle patches
Performance tuning and system resource optimization
Setup and respond to standardized alerts, perform log analysis
Administer SOA/OSB Fusion Middleware environment
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar
5+ years overall IT experience with specialization in Middleware
Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware
Knowledge of enterprise deployment strategies and high availability
Working knowledge of Linux operating systems
3. Senior Data Scientist
📍 Location: Kenya
📅 Closing Date: November 14, 2025
Job Description
Apply data mining techniques and conduct statistical analysis to large datasets to understand and analyze phenomena. Model complex business problems, discovering insights through statistical, algorithmic, machine learning, and visualization techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Direct gathering of data for Data Science models
Perform data pre-processing and manipulation
Design statistical models and computational algorithms
Create and maintain optimal evaluation techniques
Build machine learning models and utilize distributed data processing
Qualifications & Requirements
Degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or Computer Science
5-7 years’ experience working with unstructured data
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools
Experience with Hadoop distributed computational platform
Proven track record of leading high-performing data analyst teams
⚠️ Risk & Compliance Roles
4. Manager, ESG & Climate Risk
📍 Location: Kenya
📅 Closing Date: November 24, 2025
Job Description
Ensure the bank integrates ESG principles into its risk management framework, aligns with regulatory requirements, and enhances sustainability practices. Involves risk assessment, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement ESG and climate risk management frameworks
Assess and monitor ESG-related risks including climate change
Ensure compliance with local and international ESG regulations
Conduct risk assessments on climate change impact and carbon footprint
Track and report key ESG risk indicators and sustainability metrics
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or Risk Management
Professional certifications (CFA ESG, GARP SCR) preferred
5-7 years experience in ESG risk management or sustainability
Strong knowledge of TCFD, GRI, SASB, and IFRS Sustainability Standards
Experience in climate risk modeling and sustainable finance
5. Senior Manager Credit Risk (Re-advertisement)
📍 Location: Kenya
📅 Closing Date: November 21, 2025
Job Description
Oversee and manage the Bank’s credit risk exposure within the Enterprise Risk Management department. Develop, implement, and monitor credit risk strategies, policies, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain credit risk management framework
Monitor and analyze credit portfolio performance
Prepare credit risk reports for senior management and board
Participate in credit approval for large transactions
Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics
Master’s degree or professional certifications (CFA, FRM) preferred
5+ years progressive experience in credit risk management
Strong understanding of credit risk principles and methodologies
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards
💼 Finance & Sales Roles
6. Growth Campaign Manager – Finserve
📍 Location: Kenya
📅 Closing Date: November 28, 2025
Job Description
Accelerate consumer growth efforts through developing and executing data-driven marketing strategies to drive customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute growth-focused marketing strategies
Plan, test, and optimize multi-channel campaigns
Analyze campaign performance and customer data
Design and execute A/B tests for effective campaigns
Oversee customer funnel from awareness to retention
Qualifications & Requirements
5+ years in growth marketing or performance marketing
Strong understanding of data-driven marketing and analytics
Experience in fast-paced startup or high-growth environment
University Degree; MBA is an added advantage
Strong understanding of financial landscape and mobile money ecosystems
7. Dealer – Corporate Sales
📍 Location: Kenya
📅 Closing Date: November 18, 2025
Job Description
Expertly manage and optimize the bank’s treasury operations by strategically executing derivative transactions, hedging risks, and providing innovative financial solutions to corporate clients.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure efficient delivery of treasury products and services
Develop thorough assessment of customer business needs
Establish relationships with decision makers for Financial Markets products
Ensure adherence to Treasury Sales processes and procedures
Drive revenue generation and manage liquidity
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business-related field (Master’s preferred)
ACI Dealing certification required
5+ years banking experience with 3+ years in Corporate Relationship Management
Excellent knowledge of FX and derivatives products
Strong analytical and presentation skills
🔧 Operations & Specialist Roles
8. Data Centre Operations Manager
📍 Location: Kenya
📅 Closing Date: November 17, 2025
Job Description
Support the Senior Datacenter Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure continuous availability, reliability, and compliance of critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily datacenter operations and infrastructure
Coordinate routine inspections and preventive maintenance
Act as primary escalation point for incidents
Enforce datacenter physical security policies
Ensure accurate documentation and reporting
Qualifications & Requirements
University degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
Proven experience in datacenter operations or critical facilities
Strong knowledge of LV switchgear, UPS systems, generators
Excellent understanding of HVAC and cooling systems
Strong organizational and leadership skills
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? Click on the “Apply Here” link beneath the job you are interested in. You will be directed to Equity Bank’s official career portal to submit your application.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference!
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