Absa Bank Kenya Plc is a leading financial institution operating within the Kenyan banking sector, offering a broad range of retail, corporate, and investment banking solutions. As part of its ongoing operational and strategic needs, the bank is seeking to fill several open roles across different functional areas. These opportunities are suited for professionals with relevant experience in banking operations, relationship management, and financial planning, who are capable of operating within a structured and performance-driven environment.
This hiring announcement is intended for publication on a third-party job board and outlines the available positions, their scope, and the responsibilities associated with each role. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the job descriptions carefully to understand the expectations attached to each position before proceeding with an application.
The following positions are currently open at Absa Bank Kenya Plc:
• Branch Manager, Westgate
• Mortgage Relationship Manager, Absa Workplace Banking
• Finance Business Partner
Each role contributes to the bank’s operational effectiveness, client engagement strategy, and financial performance. Detailed job descriptions for each position are provided below.
Position Title: Branch Manager, Westgate
Employer: Absa Bank Kenya Plc
Job Status: Open
Vacancies: 1
Application Window: 05 February 2026 – 12 February 2026
Role Overview
The Branch Manager, Westgate is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and operational management of the Westgate branch. This role is accountable for driving business growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risk, and delivering consistent service standards aligned with Absa Bank Kenya Plc’s policies and strategic objectives. The position requires oversight of branch staff, branch operations, customer engagement, and financial performance.
The Branch Manager serves as the primary representative of the bank at branch level and is expected to balance commercial objectives with operational discipline and customer satisfaction.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the branch to ensure efficiency, security, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. This includes managing branch processes related to customer transactions, account management, cash handling, and service delivery.
The role involves driving the branch’s financial performance through the achievement of revenue targets, cost management, and effective utilization of resources. The Branch Manager is expected to monitor branch performance indicators, identify growth opportunities, and implement action plans to improve profitability and productivity.
Staff leadership and people management are core elements of the role. The Branch Manager provides direction, coaching, and performance management for branch staff, ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and operate in line with organizational standards. This includes workforce planning, performance reviews, and fostering a professional and compliant work environment.
Customer relationship management is a critical responsibility of the position. The Branch Manager is expected to maintain strong relationships with existing customers, support customer retention initiatives, and address escalated service issues. The role also includes identifying opportunities to expand customer relationships through cross-functional collaboration within the bank.
Risk management and compliance oversight form an essential part of the role. The Branch Manager ensures that branch operations adhere to regulatory requirements, internal control frameworks, and risk management policies. This includes monitoring operational risks, ensuring accurate reporting, and addressing audit findings within agreed timelines.
The Branch Manager represents the bank in the local business community and is responsible for building partnerships that support the branch’s business objectives. This includes participating in local market activities, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting the bank’s brand presence within the branch catchment area.
Position Title: Mortgage Relationship Manager, Absa Workplace Banking
Employer: Absa Bank Kenya Plc
Job Status: Open
Vacancies: 1
Application Window: 04 February 2026 – 11 February 2026
Role Overview
The Mortgage Relationship Manager, Absa Workplace Banking is responsible for managing and growing mortgage business within the workplace banking portfolio. The role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with employer groups and individual clients, supporting mortgage acquisition, and ensuring effective servicing of mortgage customers within the assigned segment.
The position operates within the broader workplace banking framework and plays a key role in supporting the bank’s mortgage growth strategy while ensuring consistent service standards and portfolio performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Mortgage Relationship Manager is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of mortgage clients sourced through workplace banking arrangements. This includes engaging with employer groups, coordinating mortgage offerings, and supporting the end-to-end mortgage application process.
The role involves proactively identifying mortgage opportunities within assigned workplace banking relationships. This includes conducting client engagements, providing product information, and facilitating mortgage solutions aligned with customer needs and bank policies.
Client relationship management is a core responsibility. The Mortgage Relationship Manager is expected to maintain regular contact with clients, respond to service requests, and ensure that mortgage accounts are managed in accordance with agreed terms and service standards.
The role includes coordinating with internal teams such as credit, operations, and legal units to ensure timely processing and completion of mortgage applications. The Mortgage Relationship Manager acts as a liaison between clients and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and manage expectations.
Portfolio performance monitoring is an important aspect of the role. This includes tracking mortgage account performance, identifying potential risks, and initiating corrective actions in line with the bank’s risk management framework.
The Mortgage Relationship Manager is also responsible for maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and ensuring that all mortgage-related documentation complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
In addition, the role contributes to the refinement of workplace banking mortgage offerings by providing market feedback, supporting product enhancements, and participating in initiatives aimed at improving customer experience and operational efficiency.
Position Title: Finance Business Partner
Employer: Absa Bank Kenya Plc
Job Status: Open
Vacancies: 1
Application Window: 03 February 2026 – 10 February 2026
Role Overview
The Finance Business Partner role provides financial support, analysis, and strategic insight to assigned business units within Absa Bank Kenya Plc. The position is responsible for enabling informed decision-making by delivering accurate financial information, performance analysis, and forward-looking insights aligned with the bank’s financial objectives.
The role operates at the intersection of finance and business operations, supporting planning, budgeting, performance management, and cost optimization initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance Business Partner is responsible for supporting business units through the preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. This includes providing insights on financial performance, identifying trends, and highlighting variances against targets.
The role involves partnering with business leaders to support strategic planning and decision-making. This includes evaluating financial implications of business initiatives, supporting investment cases, and providing scenario analysis to assess potential outcomes.
Cost management and financial control are key responsibilities. The Finance Business Partner monitors expenditure, supports cost optimization initiatives, and ensures that financial controls are applied consistently across assigned business areas.
The position includes supporting the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. This involves coordinating inputs from business units, consolidating financial data, and ensuring alignment with the bank’s overall financial strategy.
Performance management is an essential component of the role. The Finance Business Partner develops and tracks performance metrics, supports business reviews, and provides insights to improve financial and operational performance.
The role also involves ensuring compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. This includes supporting audits, addressing financial queries, and maintaining accurate financial records.
In addition, the Finance Business Partner contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process efficiencies, enhancing financial reporting capabilities, and supporting the implementation of financial systems and tools.
Application Process
These opportunities are open for a limited application period as outlined under each position. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the responsibilities carefully and submit their applications within the specified timelines through the designated application platform.
