Head of Digital Financial Services
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KCB Bank is seeking a Head of Digital Financial Services in Kampala to lead its digital banking strategy, products, partnerships, compliance, and team performance. The role covers mobile and internet banking, agency banking, merchant solutions, digital lending, and digital risk management.
- Leads the Bank's digital financial services strategy and product portfolio
- Partners with banks, fintechs, payment providers, telecoms, and utilities
- Manages regulatory, data protection, AML/CFT, fraud, and cyber-risk compliance
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KCB Bank is seeking a Head of Digital Financial Services in Kampala to lead its digital banking strategy, products, partnerships, compliance, and team performance. The role covers mobile and internet banking, agency banking, merchant solutions, digital lending, and digital risk management.
- Leads the Bank's digital financial services strategy and product portfolio
- Partners with banks, fintechs, payment providers, telecoms, and utilities
- Manages regulatory, data protection, AML/CFT, fraud, and cyber-risk compliance
- Drives customer acquisition, digital adoption, revenue, and profitability
- Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2026
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Original source description
Head of Digital Financial Services
2026-11-13T11:14:48+00:00
KCB Bank
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Banking
Management, Business Operations, Computer & IT, Finance
UGX
MONTH
2026-11-27T17:00:00+00:00
8
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define, develop, and execute the Bank's Digital Financial Services strategy in alignment with the Bank's overall business objectives and growth agenda.
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, customer acquisition, and increased adoption of all digital financial services channels and products.
- Oversee the design, development, launch, and lifecycle management of digital products including Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, Agency Banking, Merchant Solutions, and Digital Lending.
- Lead the expansion and optimization of the Agency Banking and Merchant Acquiring network to deepen financial inclusion and enhance customer reach.
- Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Fintechs, Payment Service Providers, Utility Companies, and other ecosystem partners.
- Ensure seamless integration between digital channels, core banking systems, and third-party platforms through APIs and other enabling technologies.
- Ensure full compliance with Bank of Uganda regulations, the National Payment Systems Act, Data Protection and Privacy regulations, AML/CFT requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards.
- Develop and strengthen digital risk management frameworks in collaboration with Risk, Compliance, Information Security, and Technology teams to mitigate fraud, cyber threats, and operational risks.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Digital Financial Services team while championing innovation, customer-centricity, and agile ways of working.
- Monitor and report on DFS performance indicators and continuously drive improvements in digital channel usage, customer experience, transaction volumes, operational efficiency, and service quality.
- DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide strategic direction to improve business performance and customer adoption.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support the implementation of DFS initiatives, partnerships, and digital transformation projects.
- Provide oversight and direction on digital product development, channel enhancements, operational excellence, and customer experience initiatives.
- Review digital business performance reports, identify growth opportunities, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Manage, coach, and support the Digital Financial Services team while ensuring achievement of departmental objectives and business targets.
- CHALLENGES:
- Channels revenue vs cost optimization
- Activity growth across all digital channels and partnerships
- Branch channels officers productivity
- Define, develop, and execute the Bank's Digital Financial Services strategy in alignment with the Bank's overall business objectives and growth agenda.
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, customer acquisition, and increased adoption of all digital financial services channels and products.
- Oversee the design, development, launch, and lifecycle management of digital products including Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, Agency Banking, Merchant Solutions, and Digital Lending.
- Lead the expansion and optimization of the Agency Banking and Merchant Acquiring network to deepen financial inclusion and enhance customer reach.
- Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Fintechs, Payment Service Providers, Utility Companies, and other ecosystem partners.
- Ensure seamless integration between digital channels, core banking systems, and third-party platforms through APIs and other enabling technologies.
- Ensure full compliance with Bank of Uganda regulations, the National Payment Systems Act, Data Protection and Privacy regulations, AML/CFT requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards.
- Develop and strengthen digital risk management frameworks in collaboration with Risk, Compliance, Information Security, and Technology teams to mitigate fraud, cyber threats, and operational risks.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Digital Financial Services team while championing innovation, customer-centricity, and agile ways of working.
- Monitor and report on DFS performance indicators and continuously drive improvements in digital channel usage, customer experience, transaction volumes, operational efficiency, and service quality.
- Provide strategic direction to improve business performance and customer adoption.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support the implementation of DFS initiatives, partnerships, and digital transformation projects.
- Provide oversight and direction on digital product development, channel enhancements, operational excellence, and customer experience initiatives.
- Review digital business performance reports, identify growth opportunities, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Manage, coach, and support the Digital Financial Services team while ensuring achievement of departmental objectives and business targets.
- Digital Financial Services strategy
- Revenue growth
- Profitability
- Customer acquisition
- Digital product development
- Mobile Banking
- Internet Banking
- Agency Banking
- Merchant Solutions
- Digital Lending
- Financial inclusion
- Partnership management
- API integration
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Fraud mitigation
- Cyber threat mitigation
- Team leadership
- Coaching
- Innovation
- Customer-centricity
- Agile methodologies
- Performance monitoring
- Operational efficiency
- Customer experience improvement
- High-performing Digital Financial Services team
- Innovation
- Customer-centricity
- Agile ways of working
- bachelor degree
- 12
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