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Direct employerEBKL: Business Development Manager/ Specialist – Creative Economy
KenyaManager · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 12 Nov 2026
About this role
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Role overview
Equity Bank is looking for a Business Development Manager or Specialist to work in Kenya. This role suits someone with experience in the creative economy, including sectors like music, film, fashion, sport, and digital content. The position is ideal for candidates with strong skills in partnerships and ecosystem building.
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Requirements
- Have 5 to 8 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or ecosystem building within creative industries, media, sport, fintech, or banking. Banking experience is a plus.
- Possess knowledge of the creative economy and creator ecosystems across music, film, fashion, sport, and digital content.
- Be skilled in partnership development, negotiation, and commercial acumen.
- Understand digital onboarding, embedded finance, and API-led models.
- Have experience delivering programmes, community initiatives, and campaigns.
- Understand income patterns and funding needs of creators and gig workers.
- Demonstrate innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leadership.
- Be knowledgeable about proposition and product bundle development for creators and gig workers.
- Have experience with digital creator onboarding, aggregator integration, and embedded payouts.
- Understand alternative credit assessment methods for creator income.
- Be capable of community building, storytelling, and market positioning.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.