KCB Group, one of the leading financial institutions in East Africa, continues to cement its position as a regional banking powerhouse through innovation, performance, and strategic expansion. In line with its mission to attract and retain top talent, KCB has announced multiple job openings across key strategic areas including product management, data, investment, technology, and sales.
If you’re an ambitious professional looking to join a purpose-driven institution, this recruitment window presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a visionary banking group that values innovation, customer centricity, and operational excellence. The following positions are now open, each playing a critical role in driving the bank’s long-term strategic goals.
1. Product Manager, Sahl Banking
Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
The Product Manager for Sahl Banking will take full ownership of the lifecycle management of Sahl products. This role is central to the development and execution of KCB’s Islamic banking strategy and requires a proactive individual who can manage all facets of product growth, from ideation to performance evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define the product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities aligned with KCB Sahl’s strategic direction.
- Oversee the development, testing, and launching of new products, ensuring coordination between backend and frontend teams.
- Monitor and analyze product performance, customer feedback, and usage patterns to implement improvements.
- Drive initiatives that ensure products achieve customer satisfaction and revenue targets.
- Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory requirements, and competitor strategies to ensure the product remains competitive.
- Coordinate with marketing, compliance, finance, and operations to ensure seamless product delivery and post-launch support.
- Maintain product documentation, conduct reviews, and adjust product strategy based on analytics and user feedback.
2. Chief Data Officer
Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
As a senior leadership role reporting to the Group Director, Strategy & Innovation, the Chief Data Officer will be instrumental in establishing and implementing KCB Group’s Enterprise Data Management (EDM) framework. This role will influence business transformation across all subsidiaries by building a robust data governance and analytics environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and operationalize a comprehensive EDM strategy across the KCB Group.
- Lead enterprise-wide data governance initiatives to ensure data quality, compliance, and security.
- Collaborate with various business units to align data strategies with organizational objectives.
- Build a high-performing EDM team and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.
- Drive change management and communication initiatives to embed EDM practices across the organization.
- Implement scalable data management platforms and solutions that support analytics, reporting, and innovation.
- Monitor the performance of EDM initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and strategic alignment.
3. Research Manager – KCB Investment Bank
Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
This role is crucial for supporting the investment decision-making process within KCB Investment Bank. Reporting to the Head of Wealth, the Research Manager will generate in-depth research insights and financial reports to support client and dealer decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality research reports, economic and equity analysis that provide actionable insights.
- Ensure research documentation is accurate, timely, and reflective of market conditions.
- Collaborate with trading and investment teams to develop market strategies and trading ideas.
- Monitor economic trends, sector developments, and financial data for inclusion in client reports.
- Present research findings to internal stakeholders and clients in a clear and informative manner.
- Manage a team of analysts and oversee the development of research methodologies and tools.
4. Portfolio Manager – Wealth Management
Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
The Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing discretionary portfolios and internal funds for high-net-worth individuals and institutions. The role ensures that portfolio strategies align with client objectives, risk tolerance, and prevailing market conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute customized investment strategies for diverse client profiles.
- Monitor portfolio performance, risk exposures, and asset allocations to ensure optimal returns.
- Conduct continuous market research and financial analysis to guide investment decisions.
- Prepare investment reports, presentations, and proposals for clients and internal use.
- Collaborate with the Head of Wealth Management/CIO and other stakeholders on product innovation.
- Engage with clients regularly to discuss performance, update strategies, and address concerns.
5. Manager, Audit – Credit, Treasury & Legal Audits
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
This role reports to the Audit Manager and plays a vital role in providing assurance over the effectiveness of risk management and control processes. The focus areas include credit, treasury, and legal functions across the bank.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct audits in the areas of credit operations, treasury functions, and legal services.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.
- Develop audit plans, prepare working papers, and document findings in compliance with internal audit standards.
- Provide recommendations for control enhancements and operational improvements.
- Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations and report on progress.
- Participate in enterprise-wide risk assessments and contribute to annual audit planning.
6. Manager, Applications Support
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
The Manager of Application Support is responsible for ensuring 24/7 availability and optimal performance of the bank’s core applications and systems. This role leads the application support team and ensures robust delivery of technology services across KCB Group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and coordination for the application support team across the group network.
- Ensure all technology systems and applications are operationally sound and meet SLAs.
- Drive continuous improvements in reporting, data analysis, ETL processes, and test automation.
- Document system performance and provide regular insights through timely reports.
- Collaborate with IT and business units to resolve system issues and improve service delivery.
- Maintain and enforce system access controls, compliance requirements, and data integrity.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee service level agreements for application-related services.
7. Direct Sales Representatives (12-Month Contract)
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
This position targets individuals passionate about sales and customer acquisition. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Direct Sales Representative will focus on expanding the bank’s customer base within assigned locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively sell bank products and services to potential customers within designated regions.
- Identify and pursue new sales opportunities through field visits, referrals, and campaigns.
- Meet and exceed set sales targets in line with business development plans.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by offering timely and accurate banking solutions.
- Maintain accurate customer records and submit timely reports to supervisors.
- Attend sales training sessions, workshops, and meetings as scheduled by the bank.
- Comply with all policies and regulations governing banking operations and customer interactions.
8. Business Continuity Manager
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
The Business Continuity Manager plays a strategic role in ensuring the operational resilience of KCB Group. The role requires proactive risk identification, planning, and training to enable the bank to withstand and recover from disruptions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal risk management standards.
- Collaborate with departments to identify critical business processes and define continuity strategies.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, simulations, and crisis management drills.
- Embed resilience practices across business units and lead related awareness campaigns.
- Provide training to staff and first-line responders on continuity protocols and procedures.
- Monitor industry and global events to refine continuity and crisis response approaches.
9. Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
This role involves executing high-quality assurance testing for software products and services. The analyst will lead both functional and non-functional testing efforts to ensure software integrity, performance, and compliance with standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review business requirements and translate them into comprehensive test plans.
- Develop and execute functional, regression, performance, and security tests.
- Implement test automation tools and establish consistent quality metrics.
- Identify bugs and track resolution in collaboration with development teams.
- Produce quality reports to support software development lifecycle monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with internal development and security standards.
- Recommend improvements to software quality processes and testing tools.
KCB Group continues to offer exceptional career opportunities to professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of banking in Africa. These roles are structured to challenge and inspire individuals to bring out their best while contributing to impactful transformation within a dynamic organization.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the respective deadlines as indicated above.
