Regional General Manager – North Eastern
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Equity Bank is hiring a Regional General Manager to lead business development and strategy in the North Eastern region of Kenya. The role involves spearheading regional growth, managing customer relationships, leading Regional Managers, and contributing to bank-wide strategic planning. A Business or Finance Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least 8 years of relevant experience are required.
- Senior management role driving regional business growth
- Lead team of Regional Managers and shape bank strategy
- Requires Business/Finance Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred
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Equity Bank is hiring a Regional General Manager to lead business development and strategy in the North Eastern region of Kenya. The role involves spearheading regional growth, managing customer relationships, leading Regional Managers, and contributing to bank-wide strategic planning. A Business or Finance Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least 8 years of relevant experience are required.
- Senior management role driving regional business growth
- Lead team of Regional Managers and shape bank strategy
- Requires Business/Finance Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred
- Minimum 8 years experience in business development or management
- Full-time position based in North Eastern, Kenya
- Application deadline is 13 November 2026
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- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, call_center, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in EasternThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
Job Title: Regional General Manager
Date Posted: 02/11/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Equity Bank
Industry: Banking
Salary: Open
Location: North Eastern
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 13/11/2026
Banking Jobs, Equity Bank Jobs. Regional General Manager – North Eastern drives regional business growth and development, requiring a Business/Finance Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and 8+ years experience in business development or a similar managerial role. Full-time role in Kenya.
Job Purpose
Provide strategic leadership in business development in line with bank’s overall strategy. The role is responsible in leading a team of Regional Managers in meeting business developments strategic targets and also responsible in establishing and maintaining key relationships with stake holders in the achievement of the Bank’s strategic goals. Active member of the Banks leadership, contributing to strategic, long, medium- and short-term plans aimed at achieving the bank and departmental objectives. Communicate and articulate the business strategy of the Bank to all stakeholders and keep staff engaged and focused on the business developments goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development
- Spearhead the development of the annual and quarterly financial plans and budgets for the Region.
- Management of customers in the region to enhance customer loyalty and mitigate against loss and enhance increased business.
- Regularly review strategic initiatives of the region/segments with a view to take appropriate action.
- Direct the overall effort of the Region in growing business in optimum proportions achieve set targets.
- Develop and deepen relationships with existing and potential customers. Identify and disseminate market opportunities and information to guide business development and product development.
- Lead regular business visits both to clients of the Bank, prospects and Region/affiliates of the Bank.
- Maintain a sustainable, profitable and high-quality balance sheet.
- Cost management –enforce cost optimization of the resources.
- Continuously review business case for all products in the Region to ensure that all products and Sectors/Segments contribute positively to the strategic goals of the Bank.
- Market & Customer Service
- Collaborate and coordinate the development and the implementation of the sales initiatives with other regional business stakeholders.
- Continuously conduct and advise market intelligence to identify new customer trends, regional government directives and changes
- Act as the Banks’s brand ambassador.
- Participate in development & execution of strategies that build the Equity brand and endear it to its chosen markets.
- Coordinate Regional marketing initiatives
- Originate, build and sustain strategic business partnerships
- Position Equity Bank Kenya as a preferred Bank.
- Ensure full adherence to the Bank’s customer service chatter.
- Increase market share in line with strategic ambitions and in a profitable, ethical and sustainable manner.
- Audit, Risk & Compliance
- Ensuring the quality of the loan book in the region is within expected standards.
- Ensure there’s a functionals Regional Credit Committee as per policy
- Custodian and enforcement of policies and procedures from regulatory authorities, Equity bank and other stakeholders.
- Put in place effective Business Continuity plan
- Ensure audit and risk rating for the Region improves and is within set thresholds as per the key performance indicators communicated sometimes.
- Communicate and articulate the Bank’s risk and control environment to the unit staff and ensure good appreciation of the same
- People Management
- Maintain the appropriate number and caliber human resource to deliver exceptional service, achieve targets and maximize the business’ efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage succession at all levels and strive to have competent successors for every key position in the Region with the aim of efficient business continuity and cost management.
- Mentor and coach staff to build their capacity to perform the roles assigned to them.
- Provide career guidance and avail learning opportunities and assignments to enhance engagement and career progression.
- Maintain high morale and motivated staff in the Region
- Set performance expectations and conduct performance management evaluations promptly to ensure superior performance levels are maintained.
- Adhere to HR policies in the management of employees.
- Performance & Reporting
- Optimize the use of the Bank’s Management Information System for staff performance management.
- Ensure optimum segmentation of the Bank’s client database and targeted marketing on the various business segments.
- Ensure data integrity is maintained regarding database management and adequate assignment of clientele to business units and to relationship managers/Officers.
- Submission of relevant and timely reports to the various key stakeholders to aid in decision making.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance or a related field
- Post graduate or master’s degree in business administration, Finance or a related field (as an added advantage)
- At least 8 years’ work experience as a Business Growth and Development Manager or similar role.
- Core Accountabilities and Deliverables:
- Regional portfolio growth on loan and deposits
- Revenue growth per customer along the BIIMS
- New customer acquisition and dormancy reduction
- Monitor the maintenance of a quality Pipeline in branches
- Ensure the regional loan book quality remains within approved thresholds
- Submit Monthly and quarterly regional performance reports
- Staff performance & Retention of regional Staff
- Key Technical Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management.
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Ability to develop, implement, and review policies and procedures.
- Ability to oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.
- Understanding of necessary legal and regulatory documents.
- Ability to address problems and opportunities for the company.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills.