Careers at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Purpose:

• Macro Econometric Forecasting Global; Africa; EAC; foot print subsidiaries (GDP; inflation, interest rates; forex rate; FX Reserves; Current account deficit; budget deficit; Oil prices; Credit % of GDP; Debt% of GDP etc.
• Monthly Economic Analysis for Group and footprint subsidiaries ALCO (Asset and Liability Management Committee).
• Quarterly External publication of the Macro Economic Research (External thought leadership publication giving the Macro Economics ‘’House View’’ on key variables for consumption by SME and Corporate Customers and other stakeholders of Equity Group).
• Adhoc C-Suite executive research; decision support and feasibility studies.
• Balanced Score Card Business Growth for foot print subsidiaries (financial (growth of deposits; loans; interest incomes; non- funded incomes) ; customer ( growth in new customers and partners like agents; merchants ); internal processes (innovations; strategic partnerships ) and learning and growth (trainings of staff ; customers and partners like agents; merchants )

Duties:

• To participate actively in the construction of new macro econometric models, forecasting tools and analytical frameworks
• To maintain, document and develop further existing models, forecasting tools and analytical frameworks. 
• To prepare or contribute to forecasts and simulations in response to requests from the Bank’s senior management.
• To help generate relevant research proposals, participate in the planning of annual rounds of research and subsequently take responsibility for allocated strands of research.
• To deliver presentations on economic research and model developments to the Bank’s senior management 
• To prepare working papers, reports and articles on allocated research topics or on model developments as required.
• Any other assigned duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Familiarity with relevant statistical methodologies and experience in building and maintaining macro econometric models, forecasting tools and other analytical frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, motivation and communication skills are necessary as is the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a team and coordinate and supervise the work of others.
• At least 4 years of experience

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Description

• Champion improvements to the existing customer banking channels to increase adoption and usage
• Recommend ways to reduce on costly channels and increase usage of more efficient channels for customers to access banking services
• Identify, recommend and execute improvements on existing channels to improve the Customer’s Experience increasing uptake and utilization
• Develop and execute the overall UX/UI design strategy, aligning it with the company's goals and objectives.
• Lead and inspire a team of UX/UI designers, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to foster their professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and stakeholders, to ensure cohesive and user-focused design solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX/UI design, and champion their implementation within the organization
• Lead the creation of wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate the intended user experience and interface design
• Collaborate with the design team to produce high-quality, visually appealing designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
• Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure consistency, usability, and adherence to design standards.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of design systems and guidelines, maintaining consistency across various digital products and platforms.
• Foster effective collaboration between UX/UI designers, developers, product managers, and other stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Present design concepts, strategies, and deliverables to internal teams and stakeholders, effectively communicating design rationale and user-centered design principles.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency and provide design assets for marketing campaigns and promotional materials.
• Conduct user research activities, such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gain insights into user behaviors, needs, and pain points.
• Analyze research findings to inform the design process, ensuring that user requirements and preferences are integrated into the product design.
• Define and develop user personas, user journey maps, and other relevant artifacts to guide the design team.
• Integrate customer centricity into the channel development process through collaboration with the relevant business and technical teams

Qualifications
Academic:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interaction Design, Visual Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.

Professional:

• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.

Desired work experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects and innovative design solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of user-centered design principles, design thinking methodologies, and usability best practices.
• Minimum 3 years experience with user research techniques, including usability testing, interviews, surveys, and data analysis.
• Experience in implementation of electronic platforms and solutions