Posted:Mon at 11:15 AM
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to fin
Job Description
Position Overview:
As the Business Planning, Assistant Manager, will assume a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Business Planning by coordinating a diverse range of activities, projects, and communication products. This position necessitates a blend of strategic acumen, operational proficiency, and robust leadership capabilities to ensure the seamless functioning of the product house and contribute to its success.
Primary Responsibilities:
Operational Management:
- Drive operational efficiency by supporting product house processes, workflows allocation within the product house.
- Engage with product house teams and facilitate cross-functional coordination, enhance communication, and encourage collaboration across teams.
- Identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities, offering recommendations for enhancement.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication :
- Create communication products and ensure that consistently and articulately communicate effectively to targeted audience.
- Prepare quarterly board reports to IT board committees and the Strategy & Investment committee as per the standard board agenda and priority areas.
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
- Regularly track critical key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support development of new performance measures as need be as per the Product house strategy
- Monitor and share key insights from performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge the progress and success of product house delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, IT, engineering, product management, project management, etc.).
- Strong Knowledge of appropriate communication and presentation Techniques and Tools (PowerPoint, Excel Analytics) is a must.
- Prior 4-5 years' experience in a technology-driven company, banking, or related industry is highly desirable.
- Ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences and creating targeted decks.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.
- Robust project management skills, including prioritization, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
- Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
