Manager, Islamic Products at Equity Bank Limited

Equity Bank is one of the region's leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7.3 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region.

The Bank scouts for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of the ever evolving microfinance industry, growing our services, delighting our customers and contributing to our community.

Manager, Islamic Products

Job Purpose: Reporting to the General Manager, Marketing & Products with a dotted line to Head of Islamic Banking, the role holder will be in-charge of managing products under Sharia Banking by guiding a team charged with a product line contribution as a business unit. He/she will be expected to increase profitability of both existing & new products. In addition, planning, developing and direct marketing efforts for particular brands or products, management of their profit and loss plus determination of their business strategy. 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the product Life cycle
• Specifying market requirements for current and future products to increase profitability
• Driving a solution set across development teams through market requirements, product contract and positioning.
• Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all stakeholders.
• Creating potential partner relationships for products.
• Developing product strategies and policies considering product life cycle and product differentiation.
• Creating and applying new ideas to promote products that suits the company and fits the business model.
• Developing and executing product marketing plans.
• Promoting the Bank's brand.

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least an O-Level pass of C+
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Commerce, Marketing, Social Sciences from a recognized university
• At least 5 years' experience in marketing or product management, 2 of which must have been in the banking industry.
• Holders of professional banking and/or marketing qualifications will have an added advantage
• Good understanding of the operations of Sharia Banking

Desired Competencies

• Goal and results oriented
• Strong management skills including business planning, employee and partner relations
• Outstanding problem solving skills with focus on process improvement
• Highly organized and excellent time manager
• Meticulous, keen to detail and works well under pressure
• Ability to multi task, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a team
• Strong leadership and communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• World class customer service skills
• Posses excellent training skills

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae quoting the job you are applying for to jobs@equitybank.co.ke by 23 August 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.