CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT KCB GROUP
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KCB Group is one of the largest financial institutions in East Africa, with a strong regional footprint and a deep commitment to people, partnerships, and sustainable growth. With over 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and a network of 250+ branches, KCB Group continues to play a transformative role in the financial sector.
Working at KCB
Our aim is to attract, nurture, develop, and retain the most talented people available and to support them in expanding their skills and capabilities. We strive to ensure that KCB Group is the destination of choice for the brightest talent in the industry. Through our Internship, Graduate, Management, Exchange, and Employee Programmes, we provide an environment that encourages innovation, performance, and professional growth.
KCB Group is currently seeking experienced and driven professionals to fill the following strategic and technical roles:
1. Senior Manager, Partnerships
Job Reference: 5290
Deadline: 3 February 2026
Job Description
The Senior Manager, Partnerships is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships that drive business growth, expand market reach, and enhance value for the Retail Banking business. The role focuses on partnerships with Government and Non-Governmental Organizations, Public and Private Associations, Development Partners, and Distributors/Retailers.
The role holder will develop and execute partnership strategies, lead partnership initiatives, and manage key relationships to deliver sustainable revenue growth and enhanced customer value. This position plays a critical role in aligning partnership opportunities with Retail Banking objectives and ensuring measurable business outcomes.
2. Senior Manager, FBO & NGOs
Job Reference: 5282
Deadline: 3 February 2026
Job Description
This role leads and manages the MSME Faith-Based Organizations (FBO) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) sector portfolio. The Senior Manager provides strategic direction for sector growth, drives revenue performance, manages portfolio risk, and ensures delivery of fit-for-purpose financial solutions for Agricultural MSME clients.
The position focuses on sector development, customer engagement, portfolio performance management, and alignment with the broader MSME strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term customer relationships.
3. Senior Manager, Self-Help Groups
Job Reference: 5279
Deadline: 3 February 2026
Job Description
The Senior Manager, Self-Help Groups is responsible for driving growth and profitability within the self-help group segment. The role focuses on designing tailored financial propositions, strengthening customer engagement, and executing business strategies effectively.
Key responsibilities include portfolio management, proposition development, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to position KCB Group as the trusted financial partner for self-help groups across the market.
4. Head, Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Growth
Job Reference: 5271
Deadline: 6 February 2026
Job Description
Reporting to the Group Director, Strategy and Innovation, this role is responsible for driving scalable and differentiated growth through strategic partnerships and commercial ventures. The role focuses on expanding the Group’s market access, capabilities, and revenue in alignment with the overall Group Strategy.
The Head will establish and manage high-impact partnerships across technology, channels, and corporate entities. Responsibilities include business development, opportunity identification, pipeline building, negotiation, deal closure, and ensuring long-term partnership success through strong governance and cross-functional collaboration.
5. Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Job Reference: 5251
Deadline: 6 February 2026
Job Description
The Software Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for performing quality reviews on business requirements and ensuring adherence to defined software development standards. The role involves developing standardized testing strategies, leading execution of functional and non-functional testing, and implementing quality assurance processes.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Quality Assurance, the role ensures that systems and products meet quality expectations through effective testing, reporting, and continuous improvement of quality processes.
6. Manager, Clean Energy & Green Lending
Job Reference: 5278
Deadline: 3 February 2026
Job Description
This role is responsible for growing KCB’s market share in the Clean Energy and Green Lending segment. The Manager will develop and execute strategies aimed at achieving profitable growth in clean energy financing while also supporting the Oil and Gas value chain through asset and liability growth.
The role focuses on customer relationship management, portfolio growth, and alignment with sustainability and green finance objectives within the MSME ecosystem.
7. Senior Manager, Agriculture
Job Reference: 5289
Deadline: 3 February 2026
Job Description
The Senior Manager, Agriculture leads and manages the MSME Agriculture sector portfolio. The role provides sector-specific strategic direction, drives revenue growth, manages risk, and ensures delivery of customer-centric solutions aligned with the broader MSME ecosystem strategy.
This position plays a key role in strengthening KCB’s presence in the agricultural value chain and supporting sustainable sector growth.
8. Senior Manager, Healthcare
Job Reference: 5292
Deadline: 3 February 2026
Job Description
The Senior Manager, Healthcare leads the MSME Healthcare sector portfolio, providing strategic leadership and oversight. The role focuses on revenue growth, portfolio performance, risk management, and development of tailored financial solutions that meet the needs of healthcare sector clients.
The position ensures alignment with the Group’s MSME strategy while enhancing customer value and sector impact.
9. Senior Manager, FMCG & Services
Job Reference: 5288
Deadline: 3 February 2026
Job Description
This role leads and manages the MSME FMCG and Services sector portfolio. The Senior Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction, driving revenue growth, managing sector risk, and delivering customer solutions aligned with the MSME ecosystem strategy.
The role supports growth across fast-moving consumer goods and services sectors through targeted financial propositions and strong stakeholder engagement.
10. Senior Manager, Oil, Gas and Extractives
Job Reference: 5286
Deadline: 3 February 2026
Job Description
The Senior Manager, Oil, Gas and Extractives leads and manages the MSME portfolio within this sector. Responsibilities include setting sector strategy, driving revenue performance, managing risk, and delivering tailored financial solutions aligned to the broader MSME framework.
The role focuses on strengthening KCB’s footprint within the extractives value chain and supporting sustainable sector development.
11. Senior Manager, Education
Job Reference: 5291
Deadline: 3 February 2026
Job Description
The Senior Manager, Education leads and manages the MSME Education sector portfolio. The role provides strategic direction, drives growth and profitability, manages portfolio risk, and ensures delivery of sector-specific financial solutions.
This position supports institutions across the education ecosystem while aligning sector growth with KCB Group’s MSME strategy.
