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Head, Personal Banking at KCB Bank

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  • Date posted

    January 19, 2026

  • Closing date

    January 19, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Kenya

  • Qualification

    Bachelor Degree Master’s Degree

Description

 

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides strategic leadership by defining and executing the Personal Banking strategy in alignment with Retail and corporate goals to drive sustainable business growth.
  • Oversees product and service management to ensure offerings remain competitive, compliant, and customer-focused while promoting digital innovation.
  • Achieving sales and profitability targets through customer acquisition, retention, and delivery of superior service experiences.
  • Ensures strong risk and compliance management by adhering to regulatory standards and maintaining sound credit and operational controls.
  • Leading and developing the Personal Banking team, fostering a high-performance culture, and engaging stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and results.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Define and execute the Personal Banking strategy in alignment with overall Retail and corporate objectives.
  • Drive business growth by expanding market share, deepening customer relationships, and optimizing product offerings.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to position Personal Banking as a leading provider of consumer financial services.
  • Oversee development, enhancement, and delivery of personal banking products and services to meet customer needs.
  • Ensure products remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with customer value propositions.
  • Promote digital adoption and innovation in service channels to enhance customer experience.
  • Lead sales initiatives to deliver revenue targets and profitability for the Personal Banking portfolio.
  • Drive customer acquisition, retention, and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Champion superior service standards to ensure consistent, high-quality customer experiences.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management frameworks.
  • Oversee credit and operational risk management within the Personal Banking portfolio.
  • Implement proactive measures to safeguard the bank’s reputation and financial integrity.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and development opportunities to the Personal Banking team.
  • Build a performance-driven culture that fosters accountability and collaboration.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and deliver sustainable results.

 

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

ParticularsDetailSpecific Field or QualificationNeed Type 1
Education Bachelor’s DegreeBusiness or any relevant degreeRQ
Professional QualificationsProject management or business fieldAA
Master’s DegreeBusiness AdministrationAA

 

Experience

Total Minimum No of Years Experience Required10

 

DetailMinimum No of YearsNeed Type[2]
Experience Area 1 (Sales)8ES
Experience Area 1 Credit8ES
Experience Area 2 (Banking Operations6ES
Experience Area 3 (Relationship management)8ES
Customer Service8ES
   

[1] Need Types are : RQ = Required, AA = Added Advantage

[2] Need Types are: ES = Essential, DE = Desirable but not Essential

Job Info

  • Job Identification 5230
  • Posting Date 01/16/2026, 06:01 PM
  • Apply Before 01/23/2026, 11:59 PM
  • Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations Kenya

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