Equity Bank Kenya continues to strengthen its leadership in financial services through innovation and security. To achieve this, the bank is recruiting a Senior Specialist – Information Security Service Management & Stakeholder Management.
This role goes beyond technical expertise. It’s about balancing cybersecurity performance with business needs, ensuring that all stakeholders—ranging from executives to IT teams—have the right visibility and confidence in the bank’s security operations.
Core Duties You’ll Take On
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Designing and maintaining information security service standards.
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Leading performance tracking and SLA management with internal teams and vendors.
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Presenting reports and insights to senior leaders, including the Board, Exco, and CIOs.
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Managing stakeholder forums to ensure effective collaboration on service delivery.
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Driving continuous improvements through benchmarking with other financial institutions.
The Professional Profile Required
The ideal candidate will bring:
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A Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field.
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Recognized industry certifications such as ISO 27001, ITIL, or PCI DSS.
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6+ years of ICT experience, with a deep understanding of cyber threats, risk management, and incident handling.
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Strong communication skills to translate technical insights into actionable reports for business leaders.
Why This Role is Critical for Equity Bank
As one of the largest banks in the region, Equity Bank is entrusted with safeguarding millions of customers’ financial data. This role is critical in ensuring operational resilience, customer trust, and compliance with international standards.
For ambitious professionals in the cybersecurity and ICT field, this is a career-defining opportunity to work with a dynamic team while contributing to the bank’s secure digital transformation.
👉 Apply now through Equity Bank’s career portal to join the team.
