These positions are based in Nairobi, Kenya, and provide an opportunity to join one of the region’s leading financial institutions. Candidates with relevant experience and expertise are encouraged to submit their applications before the respective deadlines.
The available positions are:
- Assistant Manager, Health Underwriting
- Frontend Developer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)
- Pension Fund Accounting & Compliance Assistant
- Administrator – Internal Audit
1. Assistant Manager, Health Underwriting
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The Assistant Manager, Health Underwriting will support the underwriting function by ensuring sound risk assessment, policy pricing, and portfolio management within the health insurance business. The position plays a critical role in maintaining underwriting standards while supporting business growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate health insurance risks in line with established underwriting guidelines.
- Review proposals and policy applications to determine appropriate risk acceptance.
- Support the development and implementation of underwriting policies and procedures.
- Monitor underwriting performance and portfolio quality.
- Analyze claims trends and emerging risks to support informed underwriting decisions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management frameworks.
- Collaborate with business development teams to provide underwriting support during client acquisition.
- Prepare underwriting reports and portfolio performance analyses.
- Participate in product development initiatives and pricing reviews.
- Support continuous improvement of underwriting processes and systems.
Role Impact
The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a balanced and profitable health insurance portfolio while ensuring customers receive appropriate coverage solutions aligned with organizational risk appetite.
2. Frontend Developer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The Frontend Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining user-facing applications and digital platforms. The role focuses on creating responsive, efficient, and user-friendly interfaces that enhance customer experience across digital channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web-based applications and user interfaces.
- Translate business and user requirements into functional frontend solutions.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Ensure applications are optimized for speed, scalability, and performance.
- Implement responsive design principles to support multiple devices and screen sizes.
- Conduct testing and debugging to ensure application reliability.
- Maintain code quality through reviews and adherence to development standards.
- Integrate frontend applications with backend services and APIs.
- Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Document technical solutions and support knowledge-sharing within development teams.
Role Impact
This position supports the organization’s digital innovation agenda by delivering modern, secure, and customer-centric digital experiences across various banking and financial service platforms.
3. Pension Fund Accounting & Compliance Assistant
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The Pension Fund Accounting & Compliance Assistant will support pension fund administration activities, financial reporting processes, and compliance monitoring. The position helps ensure that pension fund operations adhere to applicable regulations, governance requirements, and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of pension fund financial records.
- Support reconciliation of pension fund accounts and transactions.
- Prepare accounting schedules and reports for review.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of compliance reports and regulatory submissions.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records related to pension fund operations.
- Support internal and external audit activities.
- Assist in reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Liaise with stakeholders on pension administration matters when required.
- Support implementation of governance and compliance initiatives.
Role Impact
The role contributes to effective pension fund management by supporting financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and transparent reporting practices.
4. Administrator – Internal Audit
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The Administrator – Internal Audit will provide administrative and operational support to the internal audit function. The position helps facilitate audit activities, documentation management, reporting processes, and coordination of departmental operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the internal audit department.
- Maintain audit records, documentation, and filing systems.
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, and audit-related activities.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of audit reports.
- Track audit recommendations and follow-up actions.
- Support communication between auditors and relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain confidentiality of audit information and records.
- Assist with data collection and preparation of audit working papers.
- Support departmental planning, budgeting, and reporting activities.
- Ensure proper record management and compliance with internal procedures.
Role Impact
The position enables efficient execution of internal audit activities through effective administrative coordination, documentation management, and operational support.
Why These Opportunities Matter
These vacancies cover a diverse range of professional fields, including technology, insurance, finance, compliance, and audit. They provide an opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute to a leading financial institution while gaining exposure to dynamic and high-impact work environments.
The positions also support key organizational functions such as digital transformation, risk management, governance, financial stewardship, and customer service excellence.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Equity Bank careers portal before the stated deadlines.
Applications are reviewed on a competitive basis, and only shortlisted candidates may be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.
