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About the Opportunity

• Our client, a growing financial services organisation, is seeking motivated, results-oriented and customer-focused Financial Advisors to join its team.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for identifying prospective clients, understanding their financial needs and recommending suitable financial products and solutions. The role requires strong relationship management, business development and sales skills, with a focus on building a sustainable client portfolio and achieving set business targets.
• This opportunity is ideal for commercially driven professionals with experience in banking, insurance, investments, microfinance or financial services sales who are passionate about helping clients make informed financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and acquire new clients through referrals, networking, direct sales and other business development initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Assess clients’ financial needs, goals and circumstances to recommend appropriate financial products and services.
• Explain product features, benefits, costs and applicable terms clearly to clients.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the client portfolio and achieve assigned sales and revenue targets.
• Follow up on leads, conduct client meetings and convert prospects into active customers.
• Maintain accurate client records, sales pipelines and activity reports.
• Monitor client portfolios and provide ongoing support to strengthen relationships and encourage retention.
• Ensure all sales and advisory activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies and ethical standards.
• Keep abreast of market developments, competitor offerings and changes in financial products and services.
• Deliver excellent customer service and address client enquiries professionally.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
• Previous experience in financial services sales, relationship management, business development or financial advisory will be an advantage.
• Experience in banking, insurance, microfinance, investment services or related sectors is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, acquire clients and achieve sales targets.
• Strong understanding of financial products and customer relationship management.
• Relevant professional qualifications or regulatory certifications will be an added advantage, depending on the products being offered.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sales, negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build trust and maintain long-term relationships.
• Commercial awareness and a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong networking, prospecting and lead-generation abilities.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet targets.

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About the Opportunity

• Our client, a rapidly growing financial services group, is seeking an accomplished candidate to lead its technology strategy, digital transformation agenda and enterprise-wide IT operations.
• This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a commercially minded technology professional who can build scalable technology platforms, strengthen cybersecurity and governance, and leverage digital solutions to accelerate business growth, improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experience.
• The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership to shape the organisation’s technology roadmap, lead major systems implementations and establish a robust, secure and future-ready technology function.

Responsibilities

Technology Strategy and Digital Transformation

• Develop and implement the Group’s IT and digital strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
• Advise executive leadership on technology investments, architecture, digital innovation and build-versus-buy decisions.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve service delivery and enhance customer reach through digital solutions.
• Lead technology initiatives that support business expansion, digital channels and operational scalability.

Core Systems and Digital Platforms

• Oversee the performance, integration and development of core banking, lending, loan management and other business-critical systems.
• Drive the implementation and enhancement of digital products, mobile platforms, agent networks and payment integrations.
• Lead major systems migrations, platform upgrades and digital transformation projects.
• Manage technology vendors, strategic partnerships and third-party service providers to ensure value for money and reliable service delivery.

IT Infrastructure and Service Delivery

• Ensure the availability, reliability and scalability of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud or data centre environments and end-user systems.
• Establish effective business continuity, disaster recovery, incident management and change management frameworks.
• Oversee IT service delivery across branches, offices and remote operations.

Cybersecurity, Risk and Regulatory Compliance

• Develop and implement robust information security policies, cybersecurity controls and fraud prevention measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, data protection legislation and relevant industry standards.
• Oversee IT risk management, technology audits, remediation of audit findings and reporting to senior management.
• Promote a strong culture of information security, operational resilience and responsible data management.

Financial Management and Team Leadership

• Develop and manage the IT budget, technology investment business cases and vendor expenditure.
• Evaluate the financial and operational returns of technology investments.
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing technology team, establishing clear accountabilities, succession plans and continuous improvement practices.
• Collaborate with business leaders across the Group to align technology solutions with operational and commercial priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.
• A postgraduate qualification in technology, business administration or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years of progressive IT experience, including a minimum of five years in a senior technology leadership role within financial services, banking, microfinance, fintech or digital lending.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or transforming core banking, lending or other mission-critical financial services platforms.
• Proven experience building or scaling technology functions, integrating systems and delivering major technology transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, IT governance, information security, regulatory compliance and technology risk management.
• Experience managing technology budgets, vendor contracts, strategic investments and cross-functional teams.
• A recognised professional certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT or PMP.
• Active membership of a relevant professional body, such as ISACA or the Computer Society of Kenya.

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About the Opportunity

• Our client, a rapidly growing financial services group, is seeking an experienced Head of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership across its people function.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in building scalable HR systems, strengthening organisational culture, developing talent and aligning workforce strategies with business growth. Working closely with executive leadership, the role will drive organisational effectiveness, employee performance, regulatory compliance and workforce productivity across a growing and dynamic business.
• This is an opportunity for a commercially astute HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building people systems, shaping culture and translating business strategy into practical HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy and Workforce Planning

• Develop and implement the HR strategy in alignment with the organisation’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead workforce planning to support business expansion, branch operations, sales teams, credit functions and digital transformation initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on organisational design, restructuring, change management and workforce optimisation.
• Establish scalable HR policies, procedures and systems that support sustainable growth.

Talent Acquisition and Succession Planning

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for critical business and leadership positions.
• Develop effective talent pipelines and succession plans for key roles across the organisation.
• Strengthen onboarding and employee integration processes to enhance engagement and productivity.
• Partner with business leaders to anticipate talent needs and ensure timely recruitment of suitably qualified professionals.

Performance Management and Organisational Culture

• Design and implement performance management frameworks, KPIs and scorecards aligned with business objectives.
• Promote a high-performance, customer-focused and ethical organisational culture.
• Drive employee engagement, wellness, retention and talent development initiatives.
• Support managers in addressing performance challenges and building effective teams.

Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

• Oversee compensation structures, benefits administration and employee reward programmes.
• Develop appropriate incentive and commission structures for sales, credit and collections teams.
• Ensure effective payroll administration and management of pension, medical and other employee benefits.
• Conduct market benchmarking to support competitive remuneration and talent retention.

Employee Relations, Compliance and HR Governance

• Ensure HR policies and employment practices comply with applicable labour laws and relevant industry regulations.
• Lead disciplinary processes, grievance management and employee relations initiatives.
• Manage relationships with staff committees, employee representatives and trade unions where applicable.
• Monitor HR risk indicators, including employee turnover, absenteeism, compliance gaps and audit findings.
• Ensure accurate HR records, effective HR information systems and timely management reporting.

HR Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop a capable HR team covering HR business partnering, operations, payroll and learning and development.
• Build effective working relationships with executive leadership, departmental heads and operational teams.
• Establish clear HR priorities, service standards and accountability across the people function.
• Champion continuous improvement and evidence-based HR decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
• At least 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including 3–5 years in a senior HR leadership or management role.
• Demonstrable experience in banking, microfinance, fintech or the wider financial services sector.
• Proven experience in building or strengthening HR systems, policies, grading structures, reward frameworks and performance management processes.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, disciplinary management and HR governance.
• Experience managing recruitment, workforce planning, payroll, compensation and employee benefits.
• Current professional certification and active membership with a recognised HR professional body, such as IHRM/CHRP(K), CIPM, SHRM or CIPD, as applicable.