# Head of Public Sector Job Family Bank

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Company: Family Bank

Category: Banking & Financial Services

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-09-01

Expires: 2026-09-09

## Job Description

Finance Jobs. Family Bank Jobs. Head of Public Sector leading the Bank’s Public Sector Banking strategy, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance with 8-10 years banking experience and 5+ years in Corporate or Government Banking, in a banking environment, on-site role.

### Job Purpose

- To 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. 

- The role is responsible for positioning the Bank as a trusted financial partner to public institutions, delivering tailored banking, digital payment, liquidity, and financing solutions while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory and governance requirements. 

### Key Responsibilities

### A. Strategy & Business Growth

- 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 (Ministries, Departments & Agencies) County Governments State Corporations & Parastatals 

- Donor-funded and development partner programs 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 

Relationship Management 

- Own senior relationships with key public sector decision-makers (PSs, CFOs, Treasurers, 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 

Product & Solution Development 

- Work with Product, Digital, and Treasury teams to develop: 

- Public sector payroll and payments solutions 

- Revenue collection platforms 

- Escrow & project accounts 

- Donor fund management solutions 

- Promote digital adoption within government institutions 

Risk, Governance & Compliance 

- Ensure all facilities meet CBK, Public Finance Management (PFM) and procurement regulations 

- Maintain high asset quality and early identification of portfolio risks 

- Ensure ethical conduct and strict adherence to anti-corruption and AML standards 

Team Leadership 

- Lead, coach, and develop Public Sector Relationship Managers 

- Embed performance culture, accountability, and customer-centricity 

- Build sector specialization within the team 

Stakeholder Collaboration 

- Partner with: 

- Credit Risk 

- Legal 

- Treasury 

- Transaction Banking 

- Digital Banking to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions. 

Academic & Professional Qualifications 

- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Economics, Business or related field 

- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) -preferred 

- Professional banking or finance certification (AKIB, CPA, ACCA, CFA)-advantageous 

- Training in Public Finance, Government Procurement, or Development Finance — added advantage 

Experience Required 

- 8–10 years’ banking experience, with at least: 

- 5 years in Corporate, Institutional, or Government Banking 

- 3 years in a senior relationship management or leadership role 

- Proven track record managing large institutional/public sector portfolios 

- Demonstrated experience engaging senior public sector stakeholders 

- Experience in structuring complex institutional credit and transaction solutions 

Closing Date is 9th September 2026.

### How to Apply

ALL applicants MUST apply online to email: recruitment@familybank.co.ke;.Canvassing will automatically disqualify the candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

## Requirements

Apply by email: recruitment@familybank.co.ke

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