Product Manager - Liabilities

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Family Bank became a fully-fledged commercial bank in May 2007. The Bank is regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and is also regularly inspected using CAMEL ratings which look at Capital, Assets, Management, Earnings and Liquidity. The bank is a member of the Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) meaning that customers’ deposits are protected.

JOB SUMMARY

Academic & Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Business, Statistics or related field Master’s degree in MBA, Finance or Strategy is an added advantage Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, ACT, or equivalent is desirable Professional banking qualification (AKIB or equivalent) is an added advantage Certification in Product Management or Digital Banking is desirable Experience Requirements Minimum 7–10 years banking experience At least 4–5 years’ experience in liabilities product management, treasury, deposits or funding Proven experience managing deposit products or funding portfolios Exposure to multi-segment banking environments (Retail, SME, Corporate) Demonstrated experience launching or optimizing liability products Experience with digital banking channels preferred 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Strategy & Portfolio Leadership Develop and execute liability product strategies aligned to funding, liquidity and growth objectives. Manage the full product lifecycle from concept to launch, enhancement and rationalization. Design segment-specific deposit propositions for Retail, SME, Commercial and Corporate markets. Identify market opportunities for innovative deposit solutions. Deposit Growth & Commercial Performance Drive growth in deposit volumes, mix quality and cost of funds optimization. Develop pricing strategies and interest rate structures aligned to market dynamics. Monitor portfolio performance and recommend tactical interventions. Partner with business units to achieve deposit mobilization targets. Innovation & Digital Enablement Design digitally enabled deposit products and onboarding journeys. Collaborate with Technology and Digital teams to enhance product accessibility. Support automation of account opening, servicing and cross-selling journeys. Develop ecosystem-linked deposit solutions. Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning Conduct competitor benchmarking and market research. Monitor trends in funding markets and customer preferences. Recommend enhancements to maintain product competitiveness. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure product structures comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Maintain up-to-date product documentation and pricing frameworks. Support product approval processes and governance committees. Monitor compliance and audit findings relating to liability products. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Treasury, Finance, Risk, Operations, Technology Sales and other relevant teams. Provide technical support and training to business teams. Support marketing initiatives and product campaigns. Performance Analytics & Reporting Develop dashboards tracking product uptake, profitability and mix. Monitor funding concentration, deposit stability and behavioral trends. Provide insights into decision making and strategy refinement. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

Business strategy, Product development, Market research, intelligence, Product management, Leadership skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree