Equity Bank Seeks Professionals for Multiple Roles Across East Africa
Equity Bank has opened a series of job opportunities across various levels, from entry-level to managerial positions. The financial institution, which employs over 12,000 people throughout the East African Community (EAC), is actively seeking qualified individuals to fill these roles. Applications are due by July, and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their academic and professional certificates through the bank’s online recruitment portal.
The recruitment drive highlights several key positions that require specialized skills and experience. Below are some of the critical roles currently available:
Key Vacancies at Equity Bank
1. Cybersecurity Incident Response Manager
This role involves managing the end-to-end cyber incident response lifecycle within the bank. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, information security, engineering, or a related field. They must also have at least five years of experience in security leadership, including managing incident playbooks.
2. API Technical Writer
The API technical writer will be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality API documentation and developer resources. Candidates need at least three years of hands-on development experience in software engineering and backend/API development, along with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or technical communication.
3. API Product Owner
This position requires leading the development and lifecycle management of the bank’s API products. The candidate should have over five years of experience in software development, systems integration, or API-focused roles. Additionally, they must have at least two to three years of experience in product ownership, preferably in API platforms or digital products.
4. Assistant Channel Support Manager – Agency
This role focuses on supporting agency banking services within the channels team. The ideal applicant should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or IT and at least two years of experience in channel support, customer operations, or agency banking.
5. Group Market Risk Manager
The group market risk manager will develop, implement, and review market and country risk policies for the bank and its subsidiaries. A bachelor’s degree in statistics, risk management, finance, banking, accounting, or mathematics is required, along with at least seven years of relevant experience.
Additional Positions Announced
In addition to the above roles, Equity Bank has also declared vacancies for the following positions:
- Assistant Channel Support Manager
- Senior Business Performance Manager
- Senior Marketing Manager
- Senior Segment Marketing Manager
- Lead, Security Technology Roadmap & COE
- Digital Solution Officer
- Asset Quality Officer
- Channel Support Manager – ATM
- Business Process Re-engineering Officer
- Associate BI Developer and Engineer
- BI Developer
- Governance and Company Secretarial Officer
- BPM Developer
These roles reflect the bank’s commitment to expanding its operational and technological capabilities across the EAC region.
Other Companies Hiring
Equity Bank is not the only organization offering employment opportunities. In other news, the National Youth Service (NYS) has advertised 75 vacancies for waiter and waitress roles. Meru University of Science and Technology has also announced teaching and administrative positions for Kenyan professionals in various fields. Meanwhile, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has posted job openings for roles such as cybersecurity manager and bank branch manager.
These developments indicate a growing demand for skilled professionals across different sectors in Kenya and the broader East African region. As companies continue to expand their operations, the job market remains dynamic, providing numerous opportunities for qualified individuals.
