Job Vacancies at Equity Bank

The Head -IT Devops will be responsible for leading multiple software engineering teams and establishing best practices for engineering requirements and concepts to products. This leader will liaise with product management, other technology leaders and service and experience leaders to aid new feature, functionality delivery as well as maintenance of existing products. This role is vital to ensure that we deliver value with technical excellence to equity Group customers in all the segments and territories that we operate.

Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Own the engineering software delivery aspects; work with product management to help set direction; define an engineering plan to meet product goals; execute on the plan.
• Develop, implement, and execute technology road maps, including non-functional aspects from security to production health.
• Hire, mentor and further develop a team of exceptional software engineers.
• Create team multipliers through best practices like DevSecOps, automation, and pave the way for the team to focus on deliverables and build innovation velocity.
• Seek out and perform code, security, scalability, quality, and sustainability reviews from other developers proactively. Accept feedback and make improvements.
• Thrive on variety and working on all aspects of building full stack software, over the entire development cycle. Lead the team on task breakdowns, estimate times, design, code, fix bugs, make suggestions, and work with the databases as needed.
• Comfortable working on-call representing engineering and collaborate with our IT Ops team to respond to production alerts to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Build partnerships across multiple stakeholders to ensure team, customer, and business success.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of technology experience with at least 5 years in a software engineering management role.
• Prior hands-on development and building enterprise software product experience
• Strong communication skills, with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ownership, can-do attitude, and data-informed decision making
•  Ability to adapt to evolving product visions and emerging technologies  
• Experience with modern best practices including, DevSecOps, Agile development
• Exposure to Cloud software and CI/CD tools.
• It would be a big plus if you have;
  • Prior engineering product experience, serving millions of users
  • Experienced in Cloud Native technologies and/or Azure or AWS Certification(s)
  • Experienced in financial services technology market and products
• Bachelor's degree with major in Computer Science, Software Engineering or any other relevant Technology related degree.
• DevOps, Continuous integration/ continuous deployment experience
• Agile development environment experience, familiarity with SCRUM

    Core Skills and Competencies 

• Programming Language: C#, Java, Python, Typescript, JavaScript
•   Front-end: Angular, Bootstrap
•   Database: SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
•   Platform: Azure, Docker, Azure Kubernetes Services
•   Android: Java Android (Native)
•   iOS: Objective C and Swift (Native)

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Job Purpose: 

To offer strategic planning and management of services and processes that affect the core business of business units particularly in relation to buildings and premises. This is so as to ensure that a workplace meets the needs of the employees and suits the activities to be carried out therein.

Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Facilities/Property Management including:    

  • Utilities, cleaning and security, Repair & Maintenance for furniture, power & cooling equipment, Interior and exterior branding (signage installations) and maintenance and other facilities infrastructure
  • Lease management including reviews and negotiation of leases for all units/premises acquired by the bank
  • Workspace planning & optimization
  • Outsourced service provider Management - Developing and managing of service level agreements for all contractors and conducting evaluations based on the SLAs
  • Ensuring compliance to statutory requirements e.g. Energy Management, OSHA, NEMA

• Project Management - Ensure all bank’s construction projects are done according to the approved policy/contract documents and the stipulated building rules and regulations/codes. This includes:

  • Site identification - Coordination and sourcing of viable premises for banking in line with business strategy on planned expansion
  • Project design & Planning
  • Project cost management
  • Project implementation including management of 3rd Party Project Management Consultant and contractors
  • Preparing management report on planned expansions for Board reviews and approvals

• People:

  • Managing staff and maintaining high quality performance including conducting appraisals and rating for Facilities staff

• Budget & Cost Management:

  • Oversee and ensure proper cost management in all portfolio areas for the department including approval of payment documents including; invoices, certificates and utility bills among others.
  • Making budgets and management of the approved budgets

• Compliance:

  • Ensuring team compliance with the bank’s policies and procedures and team quality targets are strictly adhered to

Essential Knowledge

• Sound understanding and extensive experience in operational facilities management
• Proven skills and experience in Real Estate, MEP and Civil Engineering Projects Management
• Excellent knowledge in design interpretation of drawing designs
• Experience in the area of establishing standards and implementing complex business continuity plans
• Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to deliver business solutions
• Ability to manage large scale with a very wide geographical scope across the Group
• Up to date knowledge on statutory requirements such as OSHA, Energy Management

Key Critical Competencies

• Business strategy awareness
• Negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning skills-ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
• High personal standards and goal oriented
• Space management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to network
• Good communication skills
• Team work skills and the ability to lead and motivate others

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Construction related courses; Engineering, Architecture, Land Economics, Interior Design, Building Economics, with a minimum of 8 years in Facilities & Project Management with at least 5 years at Manager level
• Project Management and or Real Estate professional qualifications an added advantage
• Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations

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Job Purpose:  To offer tactical and strategic planning and management of facilities services and infrastructure that affect the core business of business units particularly in relation to buildings and premises. The job involves tracking resolution timelines and costs, quality management and engaging vendors, contractors and consultants on the same. This is to ensure that a workplace meets the needs of the employees and suits the activities to be carried out therein.

Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Ensuring that all repairs & maintenance works are done within stipulated budget, timelines and standards
• Site supervision and management including preparation of progress reports
• Briefing stakeholders on progress of ongoing works
• Compile all documents necessary for CBK branch approvals to open and commence operations and follow up on the same with Legal
• Providing a cost tracker for all works and projects being undertaken.
• Providing necessary support infrastructure for all special projects and special events
• Facilitating repairs and maintenance, construction, relocation, expansion and closure of ATM stations as per business strategy
• Providing support to all the subsidiaries expansion and related issues in conformance to Group and In-country regulatory requirements
• Provide a support role to the maintenance officer in their absence to ensure all Service requests pertaining to the category are resolved and the corresponding costs trackers are updated accordingly

Essential Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of Bank infrastructure Generators, UPS systems, Electrical instalations and builder works scope.
• Ability to interprete building designs
• Ability to come up with repair and maintenance and constructions costs estimates
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills- good knowledge in Microsoft based applications i.e. MS word, excel, power point etc.
• Ability to innovate and creative diligence

Key Critical Competencies

• Business awareness
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Excellent planning and coordination skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to work long hours with intensive travel.
• High personal standards and goal oriented
• Team player
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects at the same time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering
• Professional qualification in Building Constructions Management or Facilities Management in addition to Construction Management experience.
• Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations

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Job Purpose:  To provide strategic and operational Health, Safety and Environmental support for Equity Bank Kenya. This will involve compliance with the statutory regulations governing the occupational health and work place safety. The role is geared to keeping the employer’s obligation with regards to work place safety as per published OSHA Act 2007any other regulations.

Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

Health and Safety

• Oversight of health and safety within Equity Bank and as an alternate contact for staff and customers to address health and safety issues or concerns
• Scheduling routine fire drills and trainings and maintenance of fire protection systems
• Train all new Equity Bank entrants on the Equity Bank health and safety policy, environmental management Policy and Local Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Ensure Health and Safety awareness at all levels within the business
• Co-ordinate the training of personnel in areas of health and safety, including first aid, accident prevention and investigation, work place
• Oversight of health and safety within Equity Bank and as an alternate contact for staff and customers to address health and safety issues or concerns
• Scheduling routine fire drills and trainings and maintenance of fire protection systems
• Train all new Equity Bank entrants on the Equity Bank health and safety policy, environmental management Policy and Local Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Ensure Health and Safety awareness at all levels within the business
• Co-ordinate the training of personnel in areas of health and safety, including first aid, accident prevention and investigation, work place inspections, firefighting and other matters related to implementing safety procedures in Equity Bank facilitates
• Developing and implementing action plans to address health and safety concerns
• Be part of key change programs especially premises related so as to ensure on Health and Safety compliance
• Implement, Maintain, Review and Update the Group’s Health and Safety Policy and Management System
• Support and provide guidance on all aspects of People & Premises Health and Safety risk to ensure the safety and well-being of staff; visitors and customers
• Support the businesses to achieve compliance to the Equity Group Holdings standard for Health & Safety
• Assist the business in complying with current Health and Safety legislation and/or regulations, these are Occupational Safety and Health Act, Disability Act, Factories and Other Place of Work Act and Other related laws
• Investigate and report on all serious/critical personal injury accidents occurring to staff, customers and visitors to the health and Safety Manager
• Liaise with, receive information and reports from and respond to orders or notices issued by regulators and act as the alternate liaison person
• Co-ordinate all Occupational Health and Safety audits/testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary
• Respond to emergencies, co-ordinate and review the business emergency procedures and act as the alternate emergency co-coordinator
• Work closely with the Property and Facilities Manager and other team leaders with tin the department in ensuring all health and safety requirements are adhered to and provide expert SH & E advice and guidance

• Support implementation of on-going and new Equity bank initiatives relevant to Health and Safety

 Environmental Management 

•  Work with business areas to ensure they are compliant with all aspects of Equity Bank Environmental Management Policy requirements and Local Environmental Regulatory requirements like Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act
• Development and maintenance of an Environmental Management System, compliant with the group policy
• Review, revise and implement best management practices; and engage in frequent staff awareness raising on best environmental management practices, regulations and social responsibility
• Develop and implement environmental management strategies, cation plans and targets that ensure corporate sustainable development
• Audit, analyse and report on Equity Bank environmental performance to Facilities Manager
• Drive Operational initiatives towards reducing environmental impacts
• Participating in environmental initiatives towards reducing environmental impacts
• Participating in environmental education and research internally and externally
• Alternate contact person for the business on Environment related matters internally and externally including Bank participation in the SDGs & Environmental activities (In consultation with Corporate Affairs) and government regulators

Controls

• Maintain records auditable trail/statistics regarding compliance with the Group and Local Healthy Safety and environmental regulations and the Departments activities
• Report and document areas requiring Dispensation. Waivers & Breaches (DWB) to the Banks SHE Policy to the Facilities Manager in writing in case of any deviations and areas of non – compliance (which cannot be rectified in the required time frames)
• Identify and assess any risks to the health and safety of employees whilst at work with a view to eliminate or reduce the risks
• Visit the different business facilities and conduct, as necessary, health and safety inspections and assessments
• Agree targets and take accountability for the overall risk management of SHE issues
• Support in the procurement of environmentally sustainable goods and services
• Carry out environmental and social impact assessments where necessary to identify, assess and m reduce Equity Bank’s environmental risks and financial losses
• Maintain MI for the Department
• Respond, Investigate, report an ensure resolution on health and safety related complaints by staff and customers

Key Critical Competencies

• Business Awareness (Be familiar with all aspects of Equity Bank Health, Safety and Environmental Policy)
• Good report writing and research skills
• Influencing others
• Problem solving and investigative skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to work long hours with intensive travel.
• High personal standards and goal oriented
• Team player
• Ability to make sound decisions

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in the fields of Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental Management/Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the management or co-ordination of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
• Detailed understanding of the location Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental regulations and general understanding of building and construction regulations/properties management
• A general understanding of operational procedures especially in relation to procurement and facilities/premises management
• Detailed knowledge of the Bank’s Healthy and Safety and Environmental standards
• Detailed understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2007 and the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act 1999
• Proven ability as self-starter/initiator
• Good understating of the Bank’s policies and procedures
• Knowledge on fire safety systems and procedures in buildings

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Description

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.

• Transactions monitoring, on a 24 hour and 7 days a week monitoring schedule, to identify suspicious transactions based on preset parameters or other appropriate criteria within set timelines.
• Conduct preliminary validation checks for suspicious transactions within set timelines, lien targeted accounts and block destination accounts/mobile wallets in order to minimize loss to the customer.
• Validation of banks exceptional reports within set timelines.
• Handling of suspicious transactions sent from partners within set timelines.
• Ensure 100% compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures, CBK prudential guidelines and local statutes.
• Conduct fraud awareness training to Bank staff and other stakeholders.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments on new/existing Bank systems, products and services.
• Propose, discuss with stakeholders and agree recommendations to improve control weaknesses identified during fraud monitoring and regularly follow up for their implementation.
• Manage fraud detection tools and ensure they are used responsibly and only as and when required.

Qualifications

• A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Criminology, Forensics, Engineering, IT, Accounting, Commerce or any business degree is a MUST.
• Professional certification in Fraud Examination, Auditing, Accounting, Risk management and Information systems audit is an added advantage.
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in an auditing, forensics or risk management environment or at least 5 years’ experience in Branch Operations
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Bank risks and their mitigations
• Knowledge of CBK prudential guidelines
• Knowledge of AML and KYC policy guidelines

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Description

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.

• Transactions monitoring, on a 24 hour and 7 days a week monitoring schedule, to identify suspicious transactions based on present parameters or other appropriate criteria within set timelines.  
• Conduct preliminary validation checks for suspicious transactions within set timelines, lien targeted accounts and block destination accounts/mobile wallets in order to minimize loss to the customer.  
• Validation of banks exceptional reports within set timelines.
• Handling of suspicious transactions sent from partners within set timelines.
• Work closely with IT staff to enhance system capability to improve fraud monitoring for emerging fraud risks/scenarios.
• Ensure 100% compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures, CBK prudential guidelines and local statutes.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments on new/existing Bank systems, products and services.
• Propose, discuss with stakeholders and agree recommendations to improve control weaknesses identified during fraud monitoring and regularly follow up for their implementation.  
• Manage fraud detection tools and ensure they are used responsibly and only as and when required.

Qualifications

• A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree preferably in IT or Engineering.
• Professional certification in Fraud Examination, Auditing, Accounting, Risk management, Information systems audit and Data Science is an added advantage.
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in a forensics department or at least 5 years’ experience in Bank’s IT department
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Bank risks and their mitigations
• Knowledge of CBK prudential guidelines 
• Knowledge of AML and KYC policy guidelines