Operations · Full-time
Direct employerSenior Manager, Business Systems Applications

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Role overview
KCB Group is hiring a Senior Manager for Business Systems Applications in Kenya. This full-time role is ideal for someone experienced in managing business applications, especially in Bancassurance and Investment Banking platforms. The position suits candidates with strong leadership skills and technical expertise in banking systems.
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What you will do
- Lead daily support operations for Bancassurance and Investment Banking applications ensuring stability and availability.
- Manage the Business Applications Support team by planning, directing, and reviewing their work.
- Drive improvements through system enhancements, automation, and user training to boost efficiency and customer service.
- Lead technical delivery of projects involving Bancassurance, Investment Banking, Custody, and Wealth Management applications and their integrations.
- Maintain detailed documentation including support procedures, reports, manuals, and technical plans.
- Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, performance management, and engagement.
- Establish and maintain business continuity, disaster recovery, and monitoring procedures to ensure service resilience.
- Define and oversee testing for application changes and ensure compliance with quality and security standards.
- Review software and vendor solutions for compliance with architecture, security, regulatory, and operational standards before implementation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer/Electronics Engineering is required.
- Professional qualifications such as MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCITP, ITIL, or RedHat are required.
- Master's degree in Management or IT is preferred.
- Qualifications in LINUX/UNIX Administration, Cloud Management (Azure, AWS, OCI), Project Management (PMP, SCRUM, AGILE), and Database Management are preferred.
- At least 6 years of experience with payment platforms including Bancassurance, Investment and Wealth Banking, and third-party integrations is essential.
- 6 years' understanding of Financial, Insurance, Wealth, and Investment Services regulatory and audit requirements is essential.
- 3 years' experience in budgeting, contracting, purchasing practices, and application software system administration is desired.
- 3 years' knowledge of supervision, training, quality assurance, security, application development, troubleshooting, and customer relationship skills is desired.
- 2 years' experience in project management, contract negotiation, and administration is desired.
- Experience with banking industry practices and SOAP, Restful, and Files integrations is essential.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Friday, 30 October 2026.