Equity Bank Kenya – Career Opportunities Announcement
Equity Bank continues to strengthen its position as a leading financial institution in Africa by attracting top-tier talent to support its strategic growth, innovation agenda, and commitment to sustainable development. As part of this ongoing effort, the Bank invites qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professionals to apply for a range of exciting career opportunities currently available in Kenya.
These roles span multiple functions including technology, legal operations, environmental and social governance, credit, procurement, product management, and operations management. Successful candidates will join a dynamic organization that values integrity, innovation, accountability, and impact-driven performance.
Equity Bank offers a professional working environment that supports career growth, continuous learning, and meaningful contribution to the financial empowerment of individuals, businesses, and communities across the region.
Available Career Opportunities
1. IT Audit Analytics & Automation
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 26 February 2026
This role is designed for professionals with strong expertise in information technology auditing, data analytics, and automation. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing audit effectiveness through advanced analytics, continuous auditing tools, and automation frameworks. The position plays a critical role in strengthening internal controls, identifying emerging technology risks, and improving audit efficiency across the Group.
2. Legal Operations Manager
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 10 February 2026
The Legal Operations Manager will oversee the operational effectiveness of the legal function, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with the Bank’s strategic objectives. This role involves managing legal workflows, external counsel relationships, legal technology solutions, and performance metrics while supporting the delivery of timely and cost-effective legal services.
3. Environmental, Social, Governance & Reputational Risk Manager
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
This role focuses on managing ESG and reputational risks across the Bank’s operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing ESG risk frameworks, monitoring regulatory and stakeholder expectations, and ensuring the Bank adheres to global best practices in sustainability, ethical conduct, and responsible banking. This position is key to strengthening Equity Bank’s long-term resilience and stakeholder trust.
4. Head of Corporate Credit Origination
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 25 February 2026
The Head of Corporate Credit Origination will provide strategic leadership in identifying, structuring, and originating corporate lending opportunities. The role involves working closely with relationship teams, credit risk, and senior management to drive portfolio growth while maintaining strong credit quality and compliance with the Bank’s policies and regulatory requirements.
5. Relationship Manager – Credit
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 6 February 2026
This position is responsible for managing and growing credit relationships with corporate and institutional clients. The successful candidate will focus on business development, credit analysis, portfolio management, and customer engagement, ensuring clients receive tailored financial solutions that meet their needs while supporting the Bank’s risk and profitability objectives.
6. Procurement Officer
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 5 February 2026
The Procurement Officer will support the Bank’s procurement function by managing sourcing activities, vendor relationships, contract administration, and cost optimization initiatives. This role ensures procurement processes are transparent, compliant, and aligned with the Bank’s operational and strategic requirements.
7. Group Head: Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 4 February 2026
This senior leadership role is responsible for defining and implementing the Group’s Identity and Access Management strategy. The successful candidate will oversee IAM governance, systems, and controls to ensure secure access to systems and data across the organization, while supporting regulatory compliance and cyber security resilience.
8. Product Manager – Enterprise Document Management
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
The Product Manager will lead the development and optimization of enterprise document management solutions. This role involves gathering business requirements, managing product roadmaps, and working closely with technology and business teams to deliver efficient, scalable, and user-friendly document management platforms that enhance operational efficiency.
9. O&M Team Lead – Senior Manager
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
This role provides leadership within Operations and Maintenance, focusing on system stability, performance, and service delivery. The Senior Manager will lead teams responsible for maintaining critical platforms, ensuring operational excellence, minimizing downtime, and supporting business continuity objectives.
10. O&M Other Platforms – Senior Officer
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
The Senior Officer role supports operations and maintenance for designated technology platforms. The position involves monitoring system performance, resolving incidents, supporting upgrades, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure reliable and efficient service delivery.
Why Join Equity Bank
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and merit-based recruitment. Employees benefit from a culture that encourages innovation, ethical leadership, and continuous professional development. The Bank provides opportunities to work on impactful projects that support financial inclusion, digital transformation, and sustainable economic growth.
Joining Equity Bank means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization that invests in its people and empowers them to make a difference across communities and markets.
