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Job Vacancies at National Bank of Kenya

To support the successful delivery of the promise we have made to all our clients and as captured in our tagline ‘Bank on Better’, National Bank of Kenya will empower and enhance its staff complement by tapping into the market to engage outstanding individuals who have the capacity and commitment to deliver the promise of better products and services.

Our commitment

To deliver on our promise, we are committed to a high-performance culture where staff are exposed to learning and development opportunities for continuous development, and are rewarded for delivering on their agreed objectives in a structured and open way.

In our effort to deliver better service and products to our esteemed customers, National Bank is committed and focused on attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining only the best. We challenge and enable our employees to achieve their individual professional dreams, goals and objectives, in the firm belief that their achievements will ultimately translate into the overall attainment of the Bank’s objectives.

Manager, Transaction Cards & ATMs at National Bank of Kenya

Job Reference No: NBK/RET/04/2026

Position Scope:

This position is responsible for planning, developing and implementing appropriate product and technology solutions for Card Issuing business across personal and business banking value chains and for overall strategy of bank’s ATM network.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop new products and drive prepaid and debit card acquisition and marketing plans in line with the card business strategy.
  • Optimally drive onboarding of new Debit and Prepaid customers
  • Define and plan Debit and Prepaid card product enhancements to promote issuance and usage.
  • Engage key retailers and strategic partners to drive Debit and Prepaid sales and card utilization through their outlets.
  • Relationship management of high-net-worth card customers, institutions and third parties involved offering the card product to the customer.
  • Implement internal and external product awareness of transaction cards products.
  • Develop and agree on key KPIs for each card product, measure result against KPI and develop action plans to address shortfalls.
  • Responsible for customer service and complaints management.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance profitability through effective risk management practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new products and services into the existing portfolio.
  • Monitor regulatory compliance and adjust policies as necessary to maintain adherence to industry standards.
  • Responsible for overall strategy of the functionality of bank’s ATM network.
  • Administration of the Bank’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) products, services and related systems by working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide regular reports on portfolio performance, including key metrics such as usage activity and revenue.

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University.
  • Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage.
  • Five (5) years banking experience of which 2 years must have been in handling Card and product development functions of a commercial bank at a managerial level.
  • Strong background in product development and roll out, partner relations and change management.
  • Strong background in product development and roll out, partner relations and change management.
  • Comprehension of the Card’s Regulations from a local and international standpoint.
  • Good understanding of Banking laws and regulations.
  • Budgeting and Planning skills.
  • Project Management skills.
  • Knowledge and ability to ensure good governance practices in assigned Department.
  • Highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.
  • Stakeholder Management.
  • Ability to develop reports.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to lead teams, mentor and coach staff to goal definition and achievement.
  • Performance Management and team building.
  • Ability to make strategic decisions in a timely and effective manner.
  • Maintains a professional approach based on ethics and NBK values.
  • Ensures ethical practices and integrity and ensures NBK is not put at reputational risk.
  • Customer focused striking a solid balance between external and internal customer orientation

Job Description

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Tuesday, 10th February 2026

  • Indicate Name of Job on email subject.
  • Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

Relationship Manager, Agent Banking at National Bank of Kenya

Job Reference No: NBK/RET/05/2026

Position Scope:

This position is responsible for driving growth, profitability, and compliance of the bank’s agent banking channel by acquiring, activating, and optimizing high-quality agents; deepening usage across retail customer segments; and safeguarding service standards, liquidity, and risk controls.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, recruit and onboard new agent banking partners.
  • Engage strategic partners to drive Agent Banking uptake through individuals, Micro and SME businesses.
  • Relationship management of Retail Banking Agents.
  • Manage Agent Banking sales presentations and trainings within and without the bank.
  • Monitor and improve agent performance, ensuring compliance with KYC/AML regulations.
  • Develop and agree on key KPIs for each Agent, measure result against KPI and develop action plans to address shortfalls.
  • Manage and anticipate Agent requirement with a focus towards managing the existing base
  • Consistent and frequent communication with Agents providing complete, concise portfolio valuations and guidance.
  • Provide on-going portfolio supervision, with continuous focus towards enabling Agents adapt to changes in financial environment.
  • Resolve Agent and customer queries
  • Serve as the primary contact for agents, addressing queries and escalations promptly.

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University.
  • Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage.
  • AML/CFT certification is an added advantage
  • Five (5) years banking experience of which 3 years must have been in relationship management or 
  • business development role of a commercial bank at a managerial level.
  • Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
  • Business development and sales acumen
  • Knowledge of remittance ecosystems
  • Strong understanding of AML/CFT and compliance frameworks
  • Analytical and reporting skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • Result oriented and commercially driven.
  • Good understanding of Banking laws and regulations

Job Description

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Tuesday, 10th February 2026

  • Indicate Name of Job on email subject.
  • Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

Relationship Manager, Money Transfer Services at National Bank of Kenya

Job Reference No: NBK/RET/05/2026

Position Scope:

This position is responsible for driving profitable revenue and volume growth for Money transfer services with a focus on new acquisition, deepening of existing relationship and cross sell thereby improving market and customer share of wallet with the bank.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Co-create acquisition campaigns (diaspora communities, embassies, student bodies, worker programs) with Marketing department and partners
  • Develop in-country payout network synergies (agents/branches/ATMs/wallets) to enhance last-mile delivery and convenience.
  • Lead the growth and operational excellence of the bank’s inbound and outbound remittance business, focusing on priority corridors and strategic partners
  • Manage and grow money transfer partnerships (local & international)
  • Drive transaction volumes, revenues and market share remittances services
  • Develop and manage relationships with remittance partners, agents and correspondents
  • Promote cross-selling of bank products through remittance channels
  • Ensure compliance with AML/CFT, KYC and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor fraud risks and suspicious transactions trends
  • Track performance KPIs and prepare management reports

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University.
  • Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage.
  • AML/CFT certification is an added advantage
  • Five (5) years banking experience of which 2 years must have been in relationship management or business development role of a commercial bank at a managerial level.
  • Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
  • Business development and sales acumen
  • Comprehension of the Money transfer service regulations from a local and international standpoint.
  • Knowledge of remittance ecosystems
  • Strong understanding of AML/CFT and compliance frameworks
  • Analytical and reporting skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • Result oriented and commercially driven.
  • Good understanding of Banking laws and regulations

Job Description

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Tuesday, 10th February 2026

  • Indicate Name of Job on email subject.
  • Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the proces

Senior Manager, Card Business at National Bank of Kenya

Job Reference No: NBK/RET/02/2026

Position Scope:

The role holder shall be responsible for development, growth and profitability of the Bank’s Card Business portfolio by driving product innovation, market penetration, partnerships, operational excellence and customer experience while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership, commercial growth, operational excellence, and risk governance for the bank’s card business across debit, credit, prepaid, virtual, and co-branded card products.
  • Drive joint business plans with schemes and strategic partners (fintechs, e-commerce platforms, merchants).
  • Design and manage the roll out activities of new card products, including product positioning, advertising and promotions activities.
  • Build and manage partnerships with payment schemes, fintech’s, merchants and processors.
  • Develop customer lifecycle journeys for onboarding, activation, usage, rewards, loyalty, and retention.
  • Design and implement, lean, efficient and effective card processes that translate into excellent customer service and cost management.
  • Deliver competitive differentiation through new products, segment-based propositions, and customer experience innovation
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive set of portfolio tools to achieve targets on spend, activation, cross sell & attrition to grow & retain profitable customers.
  • Formulate and manage the administration of fee structure and cost management initiatives that maximize revenue generation and minimize cost and revenue leakage.
  • Ensure strict adherence to Operational Risk Policies & external compliance requirements to minimize risk of financial and reputational loss from non-compliance to internal and external regulations.
  • Develop and service strategic relationships with Merchants and tactical partners to build a unique product proposition based on the requirements of each card type.

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University.
  • Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage.
  • Eight (8) years’ work experience with at least five (5) years in handling Card Business and product development functions of a commercial bank at a managerial level.
  • Strong strategic and commercial acumen
  • Demonstrated Leadership capacity and ability to operate at Senior Management Level
  • Product development and innovation skills
  • Strong analytical & financial management skills
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiations skills
  • Customer Centric and digitally driven mindset.
  • Sound knowledge of Banking statutory requirements
  • Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions
  • Integrity and courage to challenge the actions within the division and the status quo
  • Superior levels of judgment to assess the impact of strategic activities on business performance.

Job Description

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Tuesday, 10th February 2026

  • Indicate Name of Job on email subject.
  • Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

Senior Manager, Mobile Banking at National Bank of Kenya

Job Reference No: NBK/RET/03/2026
Position Scope:

The role holder shall be responsible for development, growth and optimization of the Bank’s Mobile Banking platform, driving digital adoption, customer engagement, revenue growth, innovation, operational excellence while ensuring security, reliability, regulatory compliance and superior customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement end-to-end strategy, business growth, reliability, and compliance of the bank’s mobile banking channel
  • Drive customer acquisition, activation, engagement, and digital revenue, while ensuring the channel remains stable, secure, compliant, and aligned with the bank’s growth priorities.
  • Lead end-to-end product development, implementation of new features and core journeys based on customer feedback and analytics.
  • Drive customer acquisition, activation, usage, engagement, and monetization across mobile banking platforms.
  • Define and drive strategy for digital account onboarding on mobile banking channel.
  • Work closely with Contact Centre to reduce digital complaints, map pain points, and improve customer experience on the mobile banking channel.
  • Relationship management of vendors, USSD aggregators, API integrators, security vendors, and scheme partners.
  • Review, analyze and manage the customer portfolio including instituting initiatives in line with the strategy for customer acquisition, retention and cross sell.
  • Formulate and manage the administration of fee structure and cost management initiatives that maximize revenue generation and minimize cost and revenue leakage.
  • Ensure strict adherence to Operational Risk Policies & external compliance requirements to minimize risk of financial and reputational loss from non-compliance to internal and external regulations

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University.
  • Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage.
  • Digital banking / fintech certification is an added advantage.
  • Project Management (PMP, Prince2, Agile) is an added advantage.
  • Eight (8) years’ work experience in banking, fintech, or digital financial services with at least five (5) years in a leadership role.
  • Strategic leadership and execution
  • Digital innovation and transformation
  • Strong analytical and commercial acumen
  • Demonstrated Leadership capacity and ability to operate at Senior Management Level
  • Strong analytical & financial management skills
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiations skills
  • Customer Centric mindset.
  • Sound knowledge of Banking statutory requirements
  • Integrity and courage to challenge the actions within the division and the status quo
  • Risk, compliance and governance awareness.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Job Description

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to:
Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Tuesday, 10th February 2026

  • Indicate Name of Job on email subject.
  • Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

Head, Corporate Credit at National Bank of Kenya

Job Reference No: NBK/CRED/01/2026

Position Scope:

  • This position is responsible for approvals for corporate loans through analysis of credit applications in accordance with the Bank’s lending policies, CBK Prudential Guidelines and best practice to achieve quality growth in the retail asset book in line with the strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and approve credit proposals (new, renewals, one offs, permanent, amendments, cancellations, etc.) received from Corporate unit in line with specific credit guidelines as set within existing policy/manual/product documents, understanding of market, industry, economic factors, financial statements, etc., and recommending those beyond DLA for consideration.
  • Verify & analyze credit information, documentation such as bank statements, financials, etc. provided by RMs/Customers, and seek clarification, if needed from other sources, liaise with RM for queries, additional information / documents, business recommendations for deviations, if needed.
  • Visit clients/Centers/Branches, independently or with RMs/Manager as part of the evaluation of credit proposals for better understanding of the client, business and market
  • Review on a periodic basis, a sample of credit decisions made by Credit authority holders within the unit.
  • Attend to Audit requirements and provide responses to audit remarks/ensure rectification thereof in respect of Corporate Credit Department.
  • Monitor Corporate Banking portfolio for renewals, limits dropping, early vintage performance, migration and PAR
  • Monitor compliance with TAT and other service level agreements
  • Support creation of New Policy and Manuals, continuous streamline and update of existing Credit Policies and Manual
  • Support creation and update of new and existing product standards and guidelines for the corporate product programs.

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science or related fields from a recognized University.
  • Certification in Credit Management.
  • Professional certification in AKIB/CIB, CPA (K), ACCA.
  • Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years in the Banking Sector with 8 years in a Credit environment of which five (5) years must be at senior management level in a financial institution.
  • Proven Credit underwriting skills.
  • Proven planning, organization and execution skills.
  • Computer Skills such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint to prepare dashboards and required reports to the management.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities.
  • Strong knowledge of business entity legal structures and risk rating.
  • Customer and Stake holder management skills.
  • Analytical and report writing skills.
  • Excellent understanding of financial statements and ratios, credit reports, personal financial statements.
  • Ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines.
  • Entrepreneurial/Commercial mind-set.
  • Change management and conflict resolution skills.
  • Knowledge of national bank lending policy and CBK prudential guidelines.
  • Active listening.

Job Description

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to:
Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Tuesday, 10th February 2026

  • Indicate Name of Job on email subject.
  • Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process

Senior Manager, Corporate Credit at National Bank of Kenya

Job Reference No: NBK/CRED/02/2026

Position Scope:

This position is responsible for credit approval and management process of Corporate credit to facilitate growth of a quality loan book in line with the Bank’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain co-operative relationships between all stakeholders in the credit value chain.
  • Research and obtain sufficient and appropriate information for evaluating business risk.
  • Quality Credit evaluation of credit applications to assess whether the credit risk is consistent with the stated risk appetite position supported by sectoral, single obligor, products, currency, tenor and other limits.
  • Review & provide credit recommendation based on sound financial and business justification for deals/proposals within acceptable risk parameters and submit for further review and approval by Director Credit/ Executive/ Board Credit Committee.
  • Approval of credit applications within a delegated credit approval limit as advised by Management.
  • Increase efficiency in internal business processes, operational controls and risk management. Ensure consistency and maintain decisioning TAT in line with the service level agreements with the different business units.
  • Monitoring and control of the Corporate Credit Portfolio by daily reviewing & monitoring of corporate loan portfolio to ensure compliance with post approval conditions, sanctioned limits, Bank policies & recommending inclusion of deteriorating accounts in Early Alert Accounts List.
  • Support the implementation of the automation of the entire credit process.
  • Support implementation of the standardized process flows.
  • Continuously develop staff by providing feedback and relevant training to improve productivity & efficiency.
  • Sharing best practice with other Business units, Credit Analysts and Relationship Managers, to enhance the Bank’s risk profile. 
  • Continuously seek to up-skill self through training and proactively seek higher responsibilities.

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business related field
  • Certification in Credit Management.
  • Professional certification in AKIB/CIB, CPA(K), ACCA.
  • Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage.
  • 7 years’ experience in Banking.
  • 5 years in Corporate Credit & relationship management at management level.
  • Proven Credit underwriting skills.
  • Proven planning, organization and execution skills.
  • Computer Skills such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint to prepare dashboards and required reports to the management.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent decision-making skills.
  • Strong knowledge of business entity legal structures and risk rating.
  • Customer and Stake holder management skills.
  • Analytical and report writing skills.
  • Excellent understanding of financial statements and ratios, credit reports, personal financial statements.
  • Ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines.
  • Entrepreneurial/Commercial mind-set.
  • Knowledge of national bank lending policy and CBK prudential guidelines.
  • Active listening.

Job Description

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to:
Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Tuesday, 10th February 2026

  • Indicate Name of Job on email subject.
  • Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

Relationship Manager, Institutional Banking- 2 Posts at National Bank of Kenya

Position Scope:

Responsible for driving business growth (Asset, Liabilities and Customer numbers), Revenue and Profitability within the Institutional Banking Sector of Corporate Banking. This entails Managing a Portfolio of Customers and Partnering with the Corporate Banking Product House Units (Transactional Banking, Trade, Asset Finance and Insurance as applicable) to co-create business solutions-oriented value propositions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver on Institutional Banking Annual Business Growth Targets; Revenue, Fees and Commissions, Profit Before Tax, Assets, Liabilities and Customer Numbers by engaging Existing and New to bank customers.
  • Relationship Management of Institutional Banking Customers.
  • Manage and maintain relationships with key/strategic Institutional Banking stakeholders.
  • Customer Service Management: Enquiry/Complaint response and resolution within set standards
  • Manage Portfolio at Risk (PAR) for Institutional Banking Segment Business within annual business target
  • Maintain Turnaround time on Credit Applications for Institutional Banking Segment Business.
  • Maintain Institutional Banking Segment Business Operational Costs within approved budget
  • Manage and maintain a robust monitoring, controls, business continuity, governance and risk management environment
  • Deputise the Sector Head, Institutional Banking and offer support in driving business growth (Asset, Liabilities and Customer numbers), Revenue and
  • Profitability within the Institutional Banking Sector of Corporate Banking.

Skills & Experience:

  • University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
  • Relevant certification in business development Finance or its equivalent is an added advantage.
  • 4-5 years’ banking experience in the Financial/banking sector, three (3) of which should be in Relationship Management Institutional banking within Corporate banking.
  • Track record of attaining targets of business growth and profitability in the financial services and banking sector.
  • Have appreciation and operating knowledge of the banking industry, market, trends as well as challenges.
  • Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements of corporate governance, business and banking operations.
  • Customer & Client Focused Innovation – able to meet the demands of internal and external customers
  • Meaningful Collaboration – Ability to establish key partnerships and facilitate, influence, collaborate and establish accountability through all levels of the organization to help drive uptake of the Bank’s products and services
  • Entrepreneurial and Commercial thinking
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Integrity & courage to challenge actions within various business units and the status quo.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Negotiation and Influencing skills

Job Description

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 30th January 2026, Indicate Name & Job Reference No. NBK/CORP/06/2026 on email subject.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

Senior Relationship Manager, Public Sector- 2 Posts at National Bank of Kenya

Position Scope:

The role holder will be responsible for business growth within Public Sector Banking Corporate Division through business acquisition of new business and portfolio growth. He/she will also be required to implement the Public Sector Banking Business Development initiatives within the Corporate Division, influence business by determining innovative solutions, leverage best practice and assimilate with proven practices to ensure exceptional customer experience and efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement the Public Sector Banking Business Development initiatives in line with the Public Sector Banking strategy and business growth plan.
  • Identify opportunities for growth and new business acquisition through market research, analysis and networking.
  • Develop, grow and maintain a strong client and transaction pipeline and convert these to businesses that achieve customer satisfaction, the banks financial budgets and strategic goals.
  • Actively market and drive the uptake of the Public Sector Banking services and products to new and existing clients. Identify opportunities for cross-selling of relevant products and services.
  • Ensure day-to-day client relationship management and engagement with customers to foster a good and lasting business partnership of the customer and the Bank.
  • Promote excellent customer experience by driving and advocating customer requirements through the various functions in the bank to deliver high service standards that delight the bank’s customers.
  • Ensure full compliance with Public Sector Banking standards while adhering of the Bank’s policies and procedures.
  • Partner with Regional Management, Branch Management teams and Support
  • Functions to increase market share of the Public Sector Banking segment with regard to customer numbers, products, service consumption and revenues while proactively reducing the non-performing loan book.
  • Collaborate with Branch Managers and ensure to drive account utilization and sustainable deposits.
  • Drive transactional income from Public Sector Banking clients through effective customer service and cross selling the Bank’s products and services.
  • Establish profitable banking relationships with Public Sector Banking clients by providing high quality banking and other financial services where the Bank operates
  • Provide feedback to Management on Public Sector Banking market analysis and segmentation with regards to products, credit risk evaluation and customer feedback among others.
  • In liaison with other stakeholders, ensure quality portfolio management by effective identification of risks and their mitigations.
  • Conduct preliminary credit reviews and make recommendation for new and existing facilities in line with the Bank’s credit policy and Public Sector Compliance guidelines.
  • Regularly monitor performing/nonperforming accounts within the assigned portfolio.
  • Support and coordinate post disbursement loan monitoring.

Skills & Experience:

  • University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
  • Relevant certification in business development Finance or its equivalent is an added advantage.
  • 5-6 years’ banking experience in the Financial/banking sector, four (4) of which should
  • be in Relationship Management preferably in Public Sector.
  • Entrepreneurial and Commercial thinking
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Integrity & courage to challenge actions within various business units and the status quo.
  • Strong persuasion, management and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Creative approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop innovative solutions;

Job Description

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 30th January 2026 Indicate Name & Job Reference No. NBK/CORP/07/2026 on email subject.

  • Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process

Relationship Manager, Public Sector- 2 Posts at National Bank of Kenya

Position Scope:

The role holder will be responsible for business growth within Public Sector Banking Corporate Division through business acquisition of new business and portfolio growth. He/she will also be required to implement the Public Sector Banking Business Development initiatives within the Corporate Division, influence business by determining innovative solutions, leverage best practice and assimilate with proven practices to ensure exceptional customer experience and efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement the Public Sector Banking Business Development initiatives in line with the Public Sector Banking strategy and business growth plan.
  • Identify opportunities for growth and new business acquisition through market research, analysis and networking.
  • Develop, grow and maintain a strong client and transaction pipeline and convert these to businesses that achieve customer satisfaction, the banks financial budgets and strategic goals.
  • Actively market and drive the uptake of the Public Sector Banking services and products to new and existing clients. Identify opportunities for cross-selling of relevant products and services.
  • Ensure day-to-day client relationship management and engagement with customers to foster a good and lasting business partnership of the customer and the Bank.
  • Promote excellent customer experience by driving and advocating customer requirements through the various functions in the bank to deliver high service standards that delight the bank’s customers.
  • Ensure full compliance with Public Sector Banking standards while adhering of the Bank’s policies and procedures.
  • Partner with Regional Management, Branch Management teams and Support
  • Functions to increase market share of the Public Sector Banking segment with regard to customer numbers, products, service consumption and revenues while proactively reducing the non-performing loan book.
  • Collaborate with Branch Managers and ensure to drive account utilization and sustainable deposits.
  • Drive transactional income from Public Sector Banking clients through effective customer service and cross selling the Bank’s products and services.
  • Establish profitable banking relationships with Public Sector Banking clients by providing high quality banking and other financial services where the Bank operates
  • Provide feedback to Management on Public Sector Banking market analysis and segmentation with regards to products, credit risk evaluation and customer feedback among others.
  • In liaison with other stakeholders, ensure quality portfolio management by effective identification of risks and their mitigations.
  • Conduct preliminary credit reviews and make recommendation for new and existing facilities in line with the Bank’s credit policy and Public Sector Compliance guidelines.
  • Regularly monitor performing/nonperforming accounts within the assigned portfolio.
  • Support and coordinate post disbursement loan monitoring.

Skills & Experience:

  • University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
  • Relevant certification in business development Finance or its equivalent is an added advantage.
  • 4-5 years’ banking experience in the Financial/banking sector, three (3) of which should be in Relationship Management preferably in Public Sector.
  • Entrepreneurial and Commercial thinking
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Integrity & courage to challenge actions within various business units and the status quo.
  • Strong persuasion, management and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Creative approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop innovative solutions;

Job Description

How to Apply:

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 30th January 2026, Indicate Name & Job Reference No. NBK/CORP/08/2026 on email subject.

  • Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process

Relationship Manager, Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing – 2 Posts at National Bank of Kenya

Position Scope:

The role holder will be responsible for business growth within Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing within Corporate Banking Division through business acquisition of new business and portfolio growth. He/she will also be required to implement the Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing Banking Business Development initiatives within the Corporate Division, influence business by determining innovative solutions, leverage best practice and assimilate with proven practices to ensure exceptional customer experience and efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement the Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing Banking Business
  • Development initiatives in line with the Bank strategy and business growth plan.
  • Identify opportunities for growth and new business acquisition through market research, analysis and networking.
  • Develop, grow and maintain a strong client and transaction pipeline and convert these to businesses that achieve customer satisfaction, the banks financial budgets and strategic goals.
  • Actively market and drive the uptake of the Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing Banking services and products to new and existing clients. Identify opportunities for cross-selling of relevant products and services.
  • Ensure day-to-day client relationship management and engagement with customers to foster a good and lasting business partnership of the customer and the Bank.
  • Promote excellent customer experience by driving and advocating customer requirements through the various functions in the bank to deliver high service standards that delight the bank’s customers.
  • Ensure full compliance with Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing Banking standards while adhering of the Bank’s policies and procedures.
  • Partner with Regional Management, Branch Management teams and Support Functions to increase market share of the Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing Banking segment with regard to customer numbers, products, service consumption and revenues
  • while proactively reducing the non-performing loan book.
  • Collaborate with Branch Managers and ensure to drive account utilization and sustainable deposits.
  • Drive transactional income from Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing
  • Banking clients through effective customer service and cross selling the Bank’s products and
  • services.
  • Establish profitable banking relationships with Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport &
  • Manufacturing Banking clients by providing high quality banking and other financial services
  • where the Bank operates
  • Provide feedback to Management on Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing
  • Banking market analysis and segmentation with regards to products, credit risk evaluation and customer feedback among others.
  • In liaison with other stakeholders, ensure quality portfolio management by effective identification of risks and their mitigations.
  • Conduct preliminary credit reviews and make recommendation for new and existing facilities in line with the Bank’s credit policy and Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing Compliance guidelines.
  • Regularly monitor performing/non performing accounts within the assigned portfolio.
  • Support and coordinate post disbursement loan monitoring.

Skills & Experience:

  • University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
  • Relevant certification in business development Finance or its equivalent is an added advantage.
  • 4-5 years’ banking experience in the Financial/banking sector, three (3) of which should be in
  • Relationship Management in Infrastructure, Oil, Energy, Transport & Manufacturing.
  • Entrepreneurial and Commercial thinking
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Integrity & courage to challenge actions within various business units and the status quo.
  • Strong persuasion, management and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Creative approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop innovative solutions;
  • Prior experience of dealing with customers
  • High degree of interpersonal skills when dealing with a range of people and situations.
  • Good computer skills
  • Negotiation and Influencing skills

Job Description

How to Apply:

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to:
Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 30th January 2026. Indicate Name & Job Reference No. NBK/CORP/02/2026 on email subject.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

Relationship Manager, Schemes at National Bank of Kenya

Job Reference No: NBK/RET/08/2025

Position Scope:

This position is responsible for driving Schemes Solutions, for corporate employees’ banking needs including payroll and other retail products through; Generate new Corporate/Schemes sign-ups, Relationship Management of existing Corporates effectively to facilitate portfolio growth, Driving Activations and penetration of signed up schemes, assess the risk profiles of customer segments and contribute to the Development of effective control measures. Portfolio management of the existing loan portfolio to minimize adverse migrations

Key Responsibilities:
Sales Management

  • To grow the portfolio through a focused market segment approach by creating effective relationships that maximize revenues and Asset growth
  • Establish relationships with key Corporations to offer them scheme lending.
  • Organise scheme activations for sales
  • To support in the launch of products, sales strategy, and campaigns to key segments for profitable and quality business
  • Cross-sell to existing Scheme Customers and grow products per customers
  • Update on companies and individuals which exhibit high risk policies and practices hence control and manage risk
  • To proactively ensure that there is customer retention in respective schemes.
  • Facilitate change of scheme payroll accounts to NBK.

Portfolio Management

  • Monitor individual loan portfolio to ensure performance.
  • Ensure timely monthly remittance by scheme companies.
  • Administer cash backed schemes – Monthly reconciliations on utilization, lend within deposit limit.
  • Collection of monthly loan By-products from scheme companies.
  • Liaise with Branches and SLAD to ensure that all loans and underpayments are invoiced promptly and collection of arrears.
  • Monthly analysis of portfolio at risk & take necessary action on the accounts to ensure minimal migrations.
  • Call backs on all new scheme loan applications.
  • Liaise with Clearing payments to ensure timely monthly payment of scheme customers salaries
  • Customer service on queries relating to scheme customers.
  • Obtain monthly feedback of dropped and reduced checkoffs and take necessary action.
  • Maintain and update proper scheme documentations – MOU, Authorized signatories, scheme correspondences etc.

Marketing and Campaign Management

  • Support Branch and Direct Sales and other sales channels to achieve sales objectives for Retail business.
  • Work with Product Manager in the development and execution of marketing initiatives for the acquisition, retention and growth of target customer’s base. Relationship Management.
  • Be the key link between the schemes and the bank in all their financial needs
  • Generate referrals from HR, Finance and Senior Executives to acquire, expand and retain profitable relationships and grow market share.
  • Support collection team in ensuring that schemes loans NPL is within stipulated percentage
  • Work closely with other Value Centres to generate sales leads and follow through to grow CASA
  • Work closely with the other Corporate Relationship Managers and Business Banking in building relationships with companies
  • Generate referrals and use Market Intelligence to achieve deeper relationships with customers.
  • Business Planning & Financial Management
  • Source potential organizations and recommend their inclusion in the approved company list or Workplace Banking Schemes.
  • Advise the Business on companies which exhibit high risk policies and practices hence control and manage risk.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized University
  • Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage.
  • 5 years’ experience in Banking
  • At least 3 years’ experience in Relationship management of a commercial bank at a managerial level, 2 years of which must be in Retail Sales.
  • Business planning & financial management skills.
  • Strong background in product development and roll out, partner relations and change management.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with financial analysis and performance metrics
  • Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities

How to Apply:

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday,17th October 2025

Indicate Name of Job on email subject

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process

Manager, Women Banking – Almasi Lady at National Bank of Kenya

Position Scope:
This position is responsible for driving the growth, outreach, and sustainability of the Almasi women banking
program at National Bank -Amanah, by delivering Shariah-compliant financial and non-financial solutions
tailored to women entrepreneurs and clients, deepening inclusion, and strengthening the Bank’s position in
the women market segment.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute and manage the rollout of Almasi suite of products (asset financing, unsecured hybrid SME
    financing, mortgage finance, construction finance, trade financing, etc.)
  • Guide product customization to ensure the needs of women entrepreneurs are met while preserving
    Shariah compliance.
  • Promote non-financial services: advisory, capacity-building workshops, networking, procurement
    readiness programs, etc.
  • Identify, segment, and onboard women business owners and women-involved enterprises (≥ 50% women
    shareholding or management) as per Almasi eligibility criteria.
  • Cultivate relationships with women’s groups, associations, NGOs, development partners to source leads.
  • Represent the bank in women entrepreneurship events, exhibitions (e.g. Almasi marketplace).
  • Support procurement readiness of women-owned firms to access supply opportunities with the bank (20%
    procurement allocation).
  • Assess financing proposals from women-owned / women-managed businesses: credit analysis, collateral,
    structuring.
  • Monitor repayment performance, delinquency, recovery.
  • Ensure compliance with the bank’s credit policy, risk guidelines, and Shariah principles.
  • Deliver high service standards, including dedicated Almasi teller counters.
  • Serve as a specialist contact for women clients, resolving their inquiries, complaints, and ensuring seamless customer journeys.
  • Track customer satisfaction, retention metrics raining, Advocacy & Internal Awareness.
  • Train branch staff, sales teams, and relationship officers on the Almasi proposition, gender-sensitive sales and customer service.
  • Promote internal awareness to ensure women banking is integrated into mainstream targets.
  • Collaborate with marketing / communications to design campaigns, content for the Almasi website, knowledge hub, etc.
  • Prepare performance reports, dashboards, forecasts (new clients, portfolio growth, NPAs, cross-sell, etc.)
  • Monitor gender-tagged MIS / data tracking of women clients.
  • Use market research to identify unmet needs or gaps and recommend product enhancements.
  • Ensure adherence to Shariah advisory rulings, internal compliance, risk and legal protocols.
  • Support audits and reviews of the Almasi program.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Islamic Finance, Business Administration or a business-related field from a recognized University.
  • Professional Certification in Islamic Finance is an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in retail banking, SME banking, or women / inclusive finance of which at least 3 years in Relationship Management.
  • Experience in credit evaluation, product marketing, business development
  • Deep understanding of Shariah-compliant financing instruments
  • Familiarity with gender-responsive banking or financial inclusion initiatives
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Analytical mindset; ability to translate insight into actionable strategies
  • Integrity, ethical orientation, and commitment to compliance.
  • Customer-oriented & empathy
  • Target / sales driven
  • Strategic thinking & innovation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Problem-solving & decision-making
  • Teamwork & cross-functional collaboration
  • Digital literacy (banking systems, data analytics, CRM)
  • Adaptability & resilience

How to Apply:

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 17th October 2025

Indicate Name of Job on email subject.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process

Manager, Products at National Bank of Kenya

Position Scope:
The role holder shall be responsible for translating novel ideas into opportunities for products and improving
existing products, through market research, development of product papers, implementation of approved
products, coordinating user tests, working with relevant stakeholders to launch products and services and
commercialization of the same. The role holder is also responsible for product project management, product
maintenance throughout the lifecycle and monitoring product performance for sustainability and meeting of
the customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the development of policies and operating framework for product development in the Bank based on best practice and within relevant guidelines.
  • Effective and proactive Management of Products Life Cycle.
  • Commercialization of the products based on customer needs and ensure return on investment
  • Build a strategic product development plan for the Bank that reflects short- and long-term requirements and an approach to manage product data in a coordinated approach.
  • Identification, planning and management of research and product processes from conceptualization of new ideas to the end of the lifecycle with the support of people and technology.
  • Responsible for gathering market intelligence and identification of opportunities for the customer and the Bank.
  • Proactive product extensions and enhancements that meet customer needs and the required standards for the Bank.
  • Management and review of existing Bank products’ portfolio in order to ensure quality, alignment, and relevance.
  • Management of the product development and research service charter, service level agreements and documentation
  • Provide leadership for product related projects in the Bank by reviewing of business cases, analysis of requirements, timelines and return on investment.
  • Responsible for proactively providing research-based data and data analytics in the Bank to support management decisions.
  • Provide professional guidance to the Bank on development and maintenance of research and product development tools and processes that meet quality standards and best practice.
  • Responsible for product awareness and training in the Bank and ensure support for marketing and communication of Bank products.
  • Liaison with regulators and partners providing product development and research guidelines to ensure compliance.
  • Ensure capacity building for the product development team and provide guidance for covering gaps identified or enhancements required.
  • Provide leadership and effective guidance on product development processes and respective risk management guidelines.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance, risk and regulatory requirements are met in the Bank within the scope of product development and related research.
  • Responsible for budget and resource management within the product development unit.
  • Build constructive and effective relationships within the team to support a collaborative working environment.
  • Support all relevant stakeholders in the marketability and profitability of products and service offerings at the Bank.
  • Recommend strategies and goals for the pricing and tariffs of products in the Bank
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business related field from a recognized University.
  • Seven (7) years’ experience in Financial Industry of which five (5) years should have been in product management role.
  • Certification in Products development and Research
  • Certification in Project Management
  • A master’s degree will be an added advantage
  • Hands-on experience in managing the entire product life cycle
  • In-depth knowledge of management of products, research tools and frameworks; ability to ideate, develop
  • hypotheses, prove or disprove hypotheses through structured analysis and recommend a path
  • Ability to commercialize products and ensure return on investment
  • Ability to establish key partnerships and facilitate, influence, collaborate and establish accountability
  • through all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to establish and manage structures, processes and standards
  • Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to conceptualize and systematically work through projects in accordance with a structured methodology
  • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • Sound knowledge of Banking statutory requirements
  • Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Implementation of strategic goals for products and research; management of products in line with the Bank strategy and understanding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats.
  • Demonstrated Leadership capacity and ability to operate at Senior Management Level
  • Integrity and courage to challenge the actions within various business divisions and the status quo
  • Superior levels of judgment to assess the impact of strategic activities on business performance

How to Apply:

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 17th October 2025

Indicate Name of Job on email subject

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process

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How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Monday, 4 th August 2025

Indicate Name & Job Reference on email subject.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

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