Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Nawiri Digital Bank

Location: Nairobi, Kenya / Dubai (Hybrid – with periodic travel between markets)

Reports To: Board of Directors, Nawiri Digital Bank Group

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

•  Develop and implement the digital bank’s strategic vision and growth roadmap across multiple business floors (My Account to My Marketplace).
•  Drive market expansion and adoption of the digital ecosystem regionally and globally.
•  Oversee development of strategic partnerships with financial institutions, fintechs, regulators, and enterprise clients.
•  Guide cross-functional pods (A: MVP Delivery, B: QA & UAT, C: GTM) to achieve seamless execution.

2. Financial Performance & Governance

•  Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance management to ensure profitability and sustainability.
•  Manage capital allocation, investor relations, and board reporting.
•  Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, AML/CFT frameworks, and data privacy standards.
•  Drive operational risk management and internal control mechanisms.

3. Product & Technology Oversight

•  Champion product innovation and user experience across all digital banking floors:

o My Account (KYC, Account Opening, Agent360, QR Payments)

o My Payments (Deposit, Withdraw, P2P, Bill Pay, PesaLink, Merchant Pay)

o My Savings, Loans, Investments, Remittance & Marketplace ecosystems

•  Ensure secure, scalable, and interoperable technology infrastructure.
•  Oversee integration with key partners (e.g., JamboPay, Sidian Bank, PesaLink, TapTap Send, EN Money, etc.).

4. Business Development & Market Growth

•  Lead GTM (Go-To-Market) strategy for onboarding users, merchants, agents, and institutional partners.
•  Identify new revenue streams and drive customer acquisition and retention.
•  Build a strong brand presence through marketing, partnerships, and corporate social initiatives.

5. People & Culture

•  Build a high-performing leadership team to drive digital innovation, operations, and customer engagement.
•  Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning.
•  Mentor and develop senior management to achieve strategic alignment.

Qualifications & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
•  Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in digital banking, fintech, or financial services.
•  Proven record in scaling digital platforms or neobanks.
•  Deep understanding of financial regulations, payments systems, and digital innovation frameworks.
•  Experience managing distributed teams across multiple countries.
•  Excellent stakeholder management and investor relations skills.

Core Competencies

•  Strategic Thinking & Visionary Leadership
• Financial & Risk Management
•  Product Innovation & Digital Transformation
•  Partnership Building & Ecosystem Development
•  Regulatory & Compliance Acumen
•  Change Management & Execution Excellence
•  Strong Communication & Executive Presence

Performance Metrics

•  Growth in active users and transaction volumes
•  Profitability and operational efficiency
•  Market penetration and ecosystem adoption
•  Regulatory compliance and governance adherence
•  Employee engagement and retention
•  Partner satisfaction and collaboration outcomes

Compensation & Benefits

•  Competitive executive salary and performance-based bonuses.
•  Equity participation or long-term incentive plan.
•  Health, travel, and executive benefits package.
•  Relocation and regional mobility support (as applicable).

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit their application and updated CV addressed to the Board of Directors, Digital Bank Group, indicating “CEO – Digital Bank” as the subject line.