Group Head Process Risk Governance at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Purpose

• Our purpose is transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation.
• The role is responsible for implementing effective policies, designing and standardizing processes that align with business needs, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This position involves leading a team to build strong internal stakeholder relationships, continuously reviewing and optimizing existing procedures, and staying updated on industry trends to maintain best practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Appropriate implementation of effective, fit for purpose policies, and ensuring compliance.
• Appreciate the business needs to design appropriate processes.
• Design and implement standardized procedures, processes, and systems in line with strategic goals.
• Lead the team in building strong relationship with internal stakeholders.
• Continuous review and assessment of existing policies and procedures to identify areas of improvement and optimization.
• Keep a breast with industry trends to ensure compliance with applicable regulations industry standards best practices in the development and implementation of policies, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Develop business cases, pricing strategies, and promotion plans for new products and services.

Qualifications
Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant advanced certification is a plus.
• Knowledge and Experience Required
• At least 10 years of experience in process risk governance, internal controls, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing process standardization and governance frameworks within a large organization.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, internal control principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in process mapping, process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and risk assessment tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive organizational change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify process inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.