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IT Risk Manager – Risk

Equity Bank Kenya
Nairobi
Full-time
Posted: 2026-10-02
Deadline: 2026-10-08

About Equity Bank Kenya

Equity Bank Limited, also referred to as 'The Bank', is a financial institution headquartered in Kenya. It holds its legal status under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and operates with an office located at 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The bank is registered to issue financial products subject to the authority of the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), offering a wide range of services including retail banking, microfinance initiatives, and related financial programs.

Description

We are looking for an highly skilled and qualified IT Risk Manager – Risk to join Equity Bank Kenya in Nairobi.

Qualifications

Summary of Role Purpose & Responsibilities

The Information Technology Manager will assist the Head of Risk and Compliance in ensuring that in protecting and ensuring the resilience of Finserve data and IT systems. This role will ensure that the Technology Information Cybersecurity Controls are implemented effectively and in accordance with the TICS Framework and for instilling a culture of cyber security within the Company.

This role will also ensure that the Company’s ability to meet its TICS commitments to internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, as well as maintaining an

acceptable TICS risk profile that is regularly reported to the Board.

Key Deliverables

Oversee data analytics strategy for IT and Cybersecurity risks reporting within the subsidiary.

Manage data standards, governance and implementation according to BCBS 239.

Support and ensure the digitization of key processes within IT Governance:

Policies, standards and procedures operationalization track.

IT People skills and head count.

Audit issues remediation.

Improve risk culture through various initiatives.

Review of new systems and products.

Qualifications / Certifications

Bachelor’s degree

Experience

Technology Information Cybersecurity (TICS) risk assessment awareness.

Knows how to Adhere to Technology Information Security Policies and Frameworks.

Able to create Employee Awareness and Training on TICS policies and Framework

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