Head of Public Sector at Family Bank Ltd at Family Bank Ltd

Head of Public Sector at Family Bank Ltd at Family Bank Ltd | Iko Kazi

**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

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

Stakeholder Collaboration

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.

Head of Public Sector at Family Bank Ltd