Posted: 2026-09-08 08:11:10  Deadline: September 09, 2026   Full-time   Salary: Confidential

Family Bank is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Head of Public Sector. The successful candidate will lead the Bank’s Public Sector Banking strategy by driving sustainable growth in relationships, deposits, transactional flows, and credit exposure within National Government, County Governments, State Corporations, Parastatals, Government Donor-Funded Projects, and Public Institutions.

Position Details

Position: Head of Public Sector - HOPS/2026.
Employer: Family Bank.
Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer.
Closing Date: September 09, 2026.

Job Purpose

The Head of Public Sector will be responsible for positioning the Bank as a trusted financial partner to public institutions by delivering tailored banking, digital payment, liquidity, and financing solutions while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Public Sector Banking strategy aligned to the Bank’s 5-year Tier 1 growth agenda.
Build a strong pipeline of Government MDAs, County Governments, State Corporations and Parastatals, donor-funded and development partner programs, and CDF accounts and projects.
Drive growth in low-cost public sector deposits and transaction volumes.
Structure financing solutions for public institutions, including asset finance, infrastructure support, and short-term facilities.
Champion digitization of public sector collections and payments.
Own senior relationships with key public sector decision-makers, including PSs, CFOs, Treasurers, and CEOs of parastatals.
Represent the Bank in government forums, sector associations, and public finance engagements.
Ensure high service standards through coordinated support from Trade, Treasury, Digital, and Operations teams.
Work with Product, Digital, and Treasury teams to develop public sector payroll and payments solutions, revenue collection platforms, escrow and project accounts, and donor fund management solutions.
Promote digital adoption within government institutions.
Ensure all facilities meet CBK, Public Finance Management and procurement regulations.
Maintain high asset quality and ensure early identification of portfolio risks.
Ensure ethical conduct and strict adherence to anti-corruption and AML standards.
Lead, coach, and develop Public Sector Relationship Managers.
Embed a performance culture, accountability, and customer-centricity.
Build sector specialization within the team.
Partner with Credit Risk, Legal, Treasury, Transaction Banking, and Digital Banking teams to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
A Master’s Degree in MBA or equivalent is preferred.
Professional banking or finance certification such as AKIB, CPA, ACCA, or CFA is advantageous.
Training in Public Finance, Government Procurement, or Development Finance is an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

The candidate should have:
8 to 10 years of banking experience.
At least 5 years of experience in Corporate, Institutional, or Government Banking.
At least 3 years of experience in a senior relationship management or leadership role.
A proven track record managing large institutional or public sector portfolios.
Demonstrated experience engaging senior public sector stakeholders.
Experience in structuring complex institutional credit and transaction solutions.

Key Competencies

Strong knowledge of Public Sector financial structures and budgeting cycles.
Understanding of Public Finance Management frameworks.
Credit structuring for institutional and quasi-government entities.
Knowledge of Treasury and transaction banking solutions.
Knowledge of government procurement and payment processes.
Knowledge of digital payment ecosystems and collections platforms.
Regulatory knowledge covering CBK, AML, and anti-corruption laws.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are required to apply online using the email address below. Applications should reach Family Bank no later than September 09, 2026.

Application Email: recruitment@familybank.co.ke

Canvassing will automatically disqualify the candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Family Bank is an equal opportunity employer.