Internship | Job Vacancies at Standard Investment Bank

Internship | Job Vacancies at Standard Investment Bank

Public Relations & Communications Analyst at Standard Investment Bank Ltd (SIB)

Public Relations & Communications Analyst

Closing on: Feb 10, 2026

  • Position: PR & Communications Analyst 
  • Department: Marketing & Communications
  • Reports To: Head of Marketing & Communications

Introduction to SIB

Standard Investment Bank Ltd (SIB) is a leading financial services firm in Kenya founded in 1995. The firm offers individual and institutional clients a single point of entry for Asset Management, Securities Trading, Market Research, Investment Management and Corporate Finance.

SIB is a member of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and is licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as an Investment Bank and the Retirement Benefits Authority as a Pensions Fund Manager.

SIB is also licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to operate Special Collective Investment Schemes (CISs), in line with the provisions of the Capital Markets Act and the Capital Markets (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2023.

Role Summary

The Public Relations & Communications Analyst will support the execution of SIB’s internal and external communications initiatives. This role is ideal for a proactive communicator with strong writing skills, an understanding of media relations, and an interest in the financial/investments industry and corporate communications.

Key Responsibilities

Public Relations & Media Support

  • Manage relationships with media outlets/personalities, maintain media list; co-ordinate media inquiries and secure positive media coverage
  • Draft press releases, media statements, speeches, and talking points
  • Support media monitoring, coverage tracking, and preparation of media reports
  • Support the organization of press briefings, interviews, and corporate announcements
  • Assist in preparing staff and designated spokespeople for media appearances, including developing briefing notes, key messages, Q&A documents, and media packs

Corporate Communications

  • Assist in developing and editing content for internal communications, newsletters, website updates, and corporate publications
  • Assist in developing and implementing integrated communication campaigns for key corporate milestones, product launches, events, and thought leadership initiatives
  • Ensure brand tone, messaging, and visual identity are consistently applied across all communication materials
  • Support the management of crisis communication plans, ensuring consistency in messaging during sensitive situations

Event Support

  • Assist in coordinating corporate events, investor engagements, and stakeholder forums
  • Support communications logistics for internal & external events; co-ordinate coverage where applicable, including photography/videography, livestreams, media outreach, and post-event coverage
  • Liaise with external vendors, agencies, and partners as required

Administrative & Team Support

  • Maintain communications calendars, content archives, and approvals documentation
  • Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Communications team

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
  • 3-5 years’ experience in public relations, corporate communications, media, or marketing
  • Interest/experience in finance, investment banking, or capital markets is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
  • Proficiency in media listening tools and familiarity with content management tools is an advantage
  • Proven ability to work with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve common goals

What we Offer

  • Opportunity to work and grow within a leading investment bank with regional and global exposure
  • Hands-on experience in corporate communications within the financial services sector
  • A collaborative, professional, and growth-oriented work environment

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Call Centre Internship at Standard Investment Bank Ltd (SIB)

Call Centre Intern (Nairobi)

  • Closing on: Feb 9, 2026
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Reporting Line: Head of Call Centre & Client Services

Introduction to SIB

Standard Investment Bank Ltd (SIB) is a leading financial services firm in Kenya founded in 1995. The firm offers individual and institutional clients a single point of entry for Asset Management, Securities Trading, Market Research, Investment Management and Corporate Finance.

SIB is a member of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and is licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as an Investment Bank and the Retirement Benefits Authority as a Pensions Fund Manager.

SIB is also licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to operate Special Collective Investment Schemes (CISs), in line with the provisions of the Capital Markets Act and the Capital Markets (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2023.

About the Role

Standard Investment Bank is seeking a Call Centre Intern to join our dynamic team. As a Call Centre Intern, you will play a pivotal role in providing exemplary client service via telephone and email by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive customer experience.

Responsibilities:

  1. Customer Interaction:
    • Handle incoming calls from clients with professionalism, addressing inquiries, and providing accurate information regarding banking and investment products.
    • Assist clients in navigating online platforms, processing transactions, and resolving account-related issues.
  2. Operational Gap Analysis:
    • Conduct regular reviews of existing call centre systems and processes to identify potential operational gaps and inefficiencies.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and streamline procedures for enhanced customer service.
  3. Documentation and Reporting:
    • Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with investment banking regulations.
    • Generate reports on operational performance, highlighting areas of improvement and presenting recommendations to management.
  4. Training and Development:
    • Participate in training programs for call centre staff to ensure a consistent and high standard of customer service.
    • Contribute insights to the development of training materials, focusing on addressing identified operational gaps.
  5. Continuous Improvement:
    • Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to propose innovative solutions for enhancing call centre operations.
    • Actively participate in team meetings to discuss challenges, share best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

The following Core competencies are the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected of an employee at Standard Investment Bank:

  • Maximizing Resources – Builds and leverages infrastructure, knowledge and networks
  • Empowerment – Empowers customers, employees, shareholders and society
  • Care and Protection – Demonstrates care and protection to customers, employees, shareholders and society
  • Communication Skills – Communicates proactively, clearly, timely, consistently, completely and professionally – in written and oral forms to both internal and customers
  • Initiative & Confidence – Generates and shares new ideas that add value to SIB and looks at different ways to solve problems and address difficulties
  • Teamwork – Contributes fully to team effort and plays an integral part in the smooth running of teams without necessarily taking the lead
  • Sector Acumen – Has a good understanding of the sector environment and the impact their behaviour has on co-employees, service delivery to customers and SIB’s reputation
  • Respect – Treats colleagues and customers in a manner which demonstrates integrity, honesty, fairness and value for other people’s time

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Fixed Income Trader at Standard Investment Bank

Closing on: Dec 19, 2025

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Reporting Line: Head of Fixed Income

Introduction to Standard Investment Bank

Standard Investment Bank Ltd (SIB) is a leading financial services firm in Kenya founded in 1995. The firm offers individual and institutional clients a single point of entry for Asset Management, Securities Trading, Market Research, Investment Management and Corporate Finance.

SIB is a member of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and is licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as an Investment Bank and the Retirement Benefits Authority as a Pensions Fund Manager.

SIB is also licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to operate Special Collective Investment Schemes (CISs), in line with the provisions of the Capital Markets Act and the Capital Markets (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2023.

About the Role

In line with our mission to positively impact the financial prosperity of people and organizations; SIB is looking to hire a highly analytical and proactive Fixed Income Trader to join our team in Nairobi. The ideal candidate will possess market knowledge in fixed income securities, sound judgment, and the ability to execute trades efficiently while maintaining high standards of client service and risk management. This role involves active participation in the fixed income markets, position management, and engagement with both institutional clients and counterparties.

Roles & Responsibilities

  1. Market & Trading Activities
    • Provide timely updates and market colour to clients, relationship managers, and internal stakeholders.
    • Price fixed income instruments accurately and competitively.
    • Execute trades in government securities, corporate bonds, and REIT instruments in line with client instructions and internal strategies.
    • Monitor market movements, liquidity conditions, and interest rate developments to identify trading and investment opportunities.
    • Manage positions within approved limits and ensure adherence to risk policies.
  2. Client & Counterparty Engagement
    • Respond promptly to client enquiries and provide reliable pricing and execution.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, and other market participants.
    • Support the sales and research teams by offering product insights and market analysis.
  3. Risk Management & Compliance
    • Ensure all trading activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
    • Maintain proper trade records and documentation in line with audit and compliance standards.
    • Escalate unusual market activity, operational issues, or limit breaches in a timely manner.
  4. Research & Reporting
    • Contribute to fixed income research and economic commentary.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Actuarial Science Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2–5 years experience in fixed income trading, treasury dealing, or capital markets.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ICIFA) are an added advantage.

Technical Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of fixed income products, market mechanics, and pricing conventions.
  • Solid grasp of regulatory frameworks governing fixed income markets in Kenya.

Competencies

  • Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and relationship management abilities.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
  • Integrity, sound judgement, and commitment to compliant trading practices.

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Fixed Income Back Office Associate at Standard Investment Bank Ltd (SIB)

Fixed Income Back Office Associate

Closing on: Dec 19, 2025

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Reporting Line: Head of Fixed Income

Introduction to Standard Investment Bank

Standard Investment Bank Ltd (SIB) is a leading financial services firm in Kenya founded in 1995. The firm offers individual and institutional clients a single point of entry for Asset Management, Securities Trading, Market Research, Investment Management and Corporate Finance.

SIB is a member of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and is licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as an Investment Bank and the Retirement Benefits Authority as a Pensions Fund Manager.

SIB is also licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to operate Special Collective Investment Schemes (CISs), in line with the provisions of the Capital Markets Act and the Capital Markets (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2023.

About the Role

In line with our mission to positively impact the financial prosperity of people and organizations; SIB is looking to hire a highly analytical and proactive Fixed Income Back Office Associate who will play a critical role in ensuring smooth post-trade operations for our fixed income trading desk.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Validate and settle fixed income trades (bonds, T-bills, repos) across multiple markets
  • Reconcile trades, invoices, and cash flows with custodians and counterparties
  • Monitor and resolve trade discrepancies and breaks
  • Support regulatory reporting and compliance requirements
  • Collaborate with traders, middle office, and custodians to ensure timely and accurate processingure timely and accurate processing

Qualifications & Skills

  • 2+ years’ experience in operations or back office (fixed income preferred)
  • Strong understanding of fixed income products and settlement cycles
  • Proficient in MS Excel and financial systems (e.g. Bloomberg, Refinitive; Broker Back Office is a plus)
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
  • A team player with strong communication skills

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Senior Cloud & Network Security Engineer at Standard Investment Bank

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud & Network Security Engineer to join our team. This is a critical role that will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of robust security controls across our cloud-based and on-premise network environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in both cloud security principles and traditional network security technologies, with a proven ability to build resilient, scalable, and compliant security postures. You will play a key role in integrating security throughout our software development lifecycle and ensuring our infrastructure adheres to the highest security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

  • Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable cloud infrastructure and services on platforms.
  • Automate cloud infrastructure deployments and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
  • Collaborate with development teams to design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines and foster a DevSecOps culture.
  • Monitor cloud environments for performance, security, and cost optimization, providing timely troubleshooting and issue resolution.
  • Manage containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their integration within the cloud ecosystem.
  • Develop and maintain scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate operational tasks.

Cybersecurity & Application Security

  • Lead the design, implementation, and management of security solutions to protect our IT infrastructure, networks, and systems.
  • Conduct secure code reviews, static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), and vulnerability assessments.
  • Perform penetration testing on web applications, APIs, and mobile applications to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Work closely with development teams to remediate security vulnerabilities and embed security best practices into the SDLC.
  • Implement and manage security tools and technologies such as firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
  • Monitor security incidents, investigate breaches, and lead incident response efforts.

Compliance & Strategy

  • Ensure continuous compliance with internal security policies and external regulations and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, DPA, NIST, GDPR).
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and training materials.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging security technologies to continuously improve our defense posture.
  • Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure secure system architecture and configurations are in place from the design phase.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a similar Senior IT, Cloud, or Cybersecurity Engineering role.
  • Demonstrable experience with at least one major cloud computing platform
  • Strong understanding of application security principles and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, or JavaScript).
  • Experience with a variety of security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube).
  • Deep knowledge of network security, operating systems, security protocols, and security best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with security tools like firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM systems, and endpoint protection.
  • Proven ability to conduct vulnerability management, threat monitoring, and incident response.

Preferred Certifications:

  • General Security: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH.
  • Application Security: CSSLP, OSCP.
  • Cloud: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Google Professional Cloud Engineer, or similar cloud-specific certifications.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead complex projects.
  • A strong passion for continuous learning in the rapidly evolving fields of cloud computing and cybersecurity.

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