Family Bank (formely Family Finance Building Society) was registered as a Building Society in October 1984 in Kenya, under the Building Societies Act and commenced operations in the early 1985. Family Bank converted into a fully fledged bank in May 2007 and the main driver for our conversion was the need to offer a wider range of products and services to our...

Job Purpose:

The Manager will lead agribusiness division, driving the bank’s mission to empower sustainable agricultural development across Kenya. This role involves overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes smallholder farmers, dairy cooperatives, Agri-SMEs, and climate-smart agriculture initiatives. The incumbent will be responsible for strategic leadership, product innovation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to enhance the bank’s impact in the agricultural sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the bank’s agribusiness strategy, aligning with corporate goals and market dynamics.

Portfolio Management: Oversee a diverse agribusiness portfolio, including dairy, horticulture, livestock, and renewable energy for agriculture.

Sustainable Financing: Lead initiatives to provide affordable credit to agribusinesses, focusing on climate resilience and eco-friendly practices.

Partnership Development: Forge and maintain strategic partnerships with development organizations,

government agencies, and industry stakeholders.

Product Innovation: Spearhead the development of tailored financial products that address the unique needs of agribusinesses.

Risk Management: Implement robust risk assessment frameworks to ensure portfolio quality and compliance with environmental and social standards.

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing agribusiness team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, policy changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications & Experience:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Finance, or a related field.

A master’s degree is an added advantage.

Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years in banking or financial services, with at least 5 years in agribusiness financing or related sectors.

Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of agricultural value chains, climate-smart agriculture, and rural finance.

Leadership Skills: Proven track record in leading teams and managing cross-functional projects.

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies that drive growth and impact.

Financial Acumen: Expertise in financial analysis, credit risk assessment, and portfolio management.

Innovation: Capacity to introduce innovative solutions that address sector challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.

Adaptability: Ability to navigate and lead in a dynamic and evolving agricultural landscape.

• Develop and execute the bank’s agribusiness strategy, aligning with corporate goals and market dynamics.
• Oversee a diverse agribusiness portfolio, including dairy, horticulture, livestock, and renewable energy for agriculture.
• Lead initiatives to provide affordable credit to agribusinesses, focusing on climate resilience and eco-friendly practices.
• Forge and maintain strategic partnerships with development organizations, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Spearhead the development of tailored financial products that address the unique needs of agribusinesses.
• Implement robust risk assessment frameworks to ensure portfolio quality and compliance with environmental and social standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing agribusiness team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Monitor industry trends, policy changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic decisions.

• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Innovation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Adaptability
• Leadership Skills
• Communication Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Finance, or a related field.
• A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years in banking or financial services, with at least 5 years in agribusiness financing or related sectors.
• Deep understanding of agricultural value chains, climate-smart agriculture, and rural finance.
• Proven track record in leading teams and managing cross-functional projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.