The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced job opportunities for degree-holders across various fields.
According to the advertisement on the lender’s website, CBK is seeking to recruit various professionals, including an IT analyst, a Cybersecurity analyst, and business analysts.
The advertised vacancies are:
- Information Technology (IT) analyst (business analyst) – bank supervision
The role holder will be responsible for evaluating and assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and security of the Information Technology Systems and processes of the licensed institutions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, best practices and industry standards.
Applicants Must have least two year post-qualification experience in Prudential/Bank Supervision, ICT, Engineering, Project Management, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Accounting, Commercial Banking operations and any other relevant area.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or related discipline from a reputable university.
- Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with IT audit experience or related discipline
- Active membership in at least one relevant professional body.
2. Cybersecurity analyst
The role holder will be responsible for assessing and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of cybersecurity frameworks and strategies employed by licensed Financial Institutions through conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests (VAPTs).
Applicants must have at least two year post-qualification experience in Information Systems Audit or Cybersecurity review, vulnerability assessments and penetration test and any other relevant area.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computing and Information Systems, Network Engineering or other IT/security/network-related degrees.
2. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security, CSX Practitioner or related penetration testing certification with IT audit experience preferred.
3. Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or related discipline.
4. Active membership in at least one relevant professional body.
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3. Senior business analyst (claims) – insurance section
The Job holder is responsible for receiving, assessing, processing and managing insurance claims.
Applicants must have at least three years’ post qualification experience in an Insurance company or a busy Insurance firm, acting for Banks/Financial Institutions.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field.
- Diploma in Insurance from a recognised institution.
- Membership of an Insurance professional body is an added advantage.
4. Senior business analyst (underwriting) – Office of the Governor
The Job holder is responsible for assessing risks and providing advice on the premium to be paid out under an Insurance scheme.
Applicants must have at least three (3) years’ post qualification experience in an Insurance company or a busy Insurance firm, acting for Banks/Financial Institutions.
Requirements
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field.
2. Diploma in Insurance from a recognised institution.
3. Membership of an Insurance professional body is an added advantage.
5. Head, learning and capability development
Key duties include providing strategic leadership and overall implementation of the Institute’s strategic objective of facilitating capacity building for the Central Bank of Kenya and the Financial Sector locally and in the region.
A minimum of ten years’ experience in training and development or related field with at least three years at a senior management level is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business or related Social Sciences.
- Master’s Degree in Education, Business, or related Social Sciences.
- PhD in Business or related Social Science fields from a university recognized in Kenya.
- Professional qualification is an added advantage.
CBK urged interested applicants to submit their academic and professional certificates through its online recruitment portal. The application deadline is Wednesday, 24 Dec 2025 at 5.00 p.m.
Incomplete applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“CBK does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Any kind of canvassing by applicants will lead to instant disqualification.”
