Exciting Career Opportunities at Co-operative Bank of Kenya
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, a leading financial institution in the region, is seeking talented, driven, and innovative professionals to join our dynamic team. We are committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation, and offer a work environment that fosters growth and development. If you are looking to be part of a purpose-driven organization that values its people and drives impact, explore the following exciting opportunities:
1. Quantity Surveyor
Job Purpose:
The Quantity Surveyor will oversee cost planning, management, and control for construction and renovation projects. The role entails ensuring value for money, advising on contractual matters, and monitoring project budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare estimates and cost plans for projects.
- Conduct feasibility studies and risk analysis.
- Advise on procurement strategies and contract administration.
- Monitor project costs and report on variations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
2. Mechanical Engineer
Job Purpose:
The Mechanical Engineer will manage the mechanical aspects of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire safety systems in construction and maintenance projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, plan and oversee mechanical systems installation and maintenance.
- Ensure all mechanical work meets regulatory codes and standards.
- Conduct site inspections and performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors on project implementation.
- Identify and solve engineering challenges to optimize performance.
3. Head – MSME Credit Quality, Collections and Recoveries
Job Purpose:
This role oversees credit quality, debt collections, and recovery strategies for the MSME portfolio to minimize loss and ensure portfolio health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute credit risk management strategies for MSME.
- Monitor loan performance and implement remedial actions.
- Lead collections and recovery operations for underperforming accounts.
- Liaise with legal, credit, and operations teams to ensure compliance.
- Drive process improvement in credit assessments and risk mitigation.
4. Business Systems Support Manager
Job Purpose:
The Business Systems Support Manager is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and enhancement of the bank’s business applications and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee application support for core banking and business systems.
- Collaborate with vendors for upgrades and system integrations.
- Ensure system availability, performance, and security compliance.
- Coordinate user training and change management initiatives.
- Manage incident resolution and root cause analysis.
5. IT Security Operations Centre Analyst (SOC)
Job Purpose:
The SOC Analyst monitors the bank’s IT infrastructure for security threats, responds to incidents, and ensures real-time threat detection and mitigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and conduct incident investigations.
- Coordinate with IT and compliance teams for threat response.
- Analyze vulnerabilities and implement corrective measures.
- Maintain SIEM tools and documentation of incidents.
- Stay updated on current security threats and best practices.
6. Portfolio Management Officer
Job Purpose:
This role involves supporting credit portfolio performance monitoring, reporting, and analysis to ensure alignment with risk appetite and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Track credit portfolio trends and report key insights.
- Analyze portfolio risk and recommend mitigation measures.
- Support regulatory and internal reporting processes.
- Coordinate data collection and validation for analysis.
- Monitor adherence to portfolio performance targets.
7. Corporate Credit Analyst
Job Purpose:
The Corporate Credit Analyst is responsible for assessing credit applications from corporate clients and ensuring sound credit decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate creditworthiness of corporate borrowers.
- Prepare detailed credit appraisal reports and recommendations.
- Conduct industry and market analysis to inform decisions.
- Ensure compliance with credit policy and risk framework.
- Monitor existing credit facilities for performance and renewal.
8. Head – Corporate Credit Risk Analysis
Job Purpose:
The Head of Corporate Credit Risk Analysis will lead the assessment and approval processes for corporate credit risks and ensure effective risk oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee corporate credit risk assessment and control.
- Guide the preparation and review of large ticket credit proposals.
- Maintain credit quality and ensure compliance with risk appetite.
- Interface with business units to balance risk and growth.
- Present credit risk reports to senior leadership and committees.
9. Data Privacy Analyst
Job Purpose:
The Data Privacy Analyst ensures the bank’s data handling processes comply with regulatory requirements and internal privacy policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and assess compliance with data protection regulations.
- Support the development of privacy frameworks and policies.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments for new initiatives.
- Liaise with departments on data handling best practices.
- Handle data subject access requests and incident reporting.
