Job Title: Business Development Manager – Faith-Based Organizations
Date Posted: 08/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: Equity Bank
Industry: Sales & Marketing
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Looking for a sales &
marketing job? Equity Bank is hiring a Business Development Manager – FBOs
skilled in relationship management, business development, and faith-based
partnerships.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to develop and execute a strategic delivery plan across the Bank and the wider Equity Group, strengthening relationships with Faith‑Based Institutions (FBIs) and related organizations.
The role will drive customer acquisition, retention, and sustainable revenue growth through the effective promotion and sale of the Bank’s products and services, as well as leveraged offerings from affiliated licenses, including Insurance, Investment services, and the Equity Group Foundation. The role will champion integrated value propositions that address the financial, social, and development needs of faith‑based institutions, while deepening partnerships and advancing the Group’s inclusive growth agenda.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development Manager
Faith-Based Sector
- Support implementation of
the sector strategy across the branch network to drive business growth and
collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with
AML/KYC, CTF, and all regulatory and bank requirements.
- Drive growth of deposits,
current accounts, collections business, and digital financial services
within the sector.
- Manage onboarding,
relationship management, and service delivery to ensure high customer
satisfaction.
- Identify and convert new
business opportunities while deepening existing client relationships.
- Oversee customer
portfolio management and provide advisory support to clients and
Relationship Managers.
- Monitor sector trends and
opportunities within Churches and Faith-Based Institutions locally and
internationally.
- Provide leadership,
coaching, and guidance to Relationship Managers and support development of
sector champions across the network.
Qualifications
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in
commerce/business related field/Theology
- Masters is an added
advantage
- 10 years in leadership
Exposure (Have Served as a Bishop/Pastor/Priest/Catechist/Reverend within
the last 3 years
- Licensed minister.
- Training or practical
experience in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism
(AML/CFT) frameworks.
Key skills and Competencies:
- Deep understanding of
Faith‑Based Institutions (churches, dioceses, trusts, NGOs, schools,
health facilities)
- Ability to structure
tailored financial solutions aligned to religious governance and values
- Strong sector
relationship management with clergy, bishops, trustees, councils, and
boards
- Strategic planning and
execution of sector‑wide delivery and growth initiatives
- Coordination of multi‑unit
and multi‑subsidiary execution across the Bank and Group
- Strong knowledge of core
banking products: deposits, lending, transactional and digital banking
- Working knowledge of
Insurance solutions (life, medical, asset, clergy/employee schemes)
- Understanding of
Investment & Wealth products (unit trusts, endowments, institutional
investments)
- Ability to integrate
Equity Group Foundation programs (financial literacy, social impact,
empowerment) into client value propositions
- Proven business
development and cross‑sell capability across multiple licenses
- Strong pipeline
development, deal structuring, and portfolio growth skills
- Sound understanding of
risk, compliance, KYC, AML, mandates, and borrowing powers
Leadership
- Strategic leadership with
ability to align sector strategy to Group objectives
- Strong relationship and
influence skills across internal executives and external faith leaders
- Values‑based leadership
grounded in integrity, ethics, and cultural sensitivity
- Ability to influence
without authority across branches, subsidiaries, and support units
- Strong stakeholder
engagement and partnership‑building capability
- Results‑driven with clear
accountability for delivery and outcomes
- Ability to coach, guide,
and enable teams for sector‑specific excellence
- Strong execution
discipline with focus on follow‑through and performance management
- Customer‑centric mindset
tailored to faith‑based institutional needs
How to Apply
