- Position Title:
- Senior Payments Officer, Foreign Payments (Senior Business Analyst 2), Financial Markets Department
- Senior Settlements Officer, Domestic Settlements (Senior Business Analyst 2)
- Senior Settlements Officer, Forex Settlements (Senior Business Analyst 2)
- Number of Vacancies: 3
- Location: Nairobi
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Application Deadline: January 29, 2026
- Category/Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit, Banking / Financial Services
- Salary Expectation: Estimated KSh 300,000–600,000 gross monthly (including allowances/benefits). This estimate is based on market rates for senior analyst roles in Kenya’s public financial sector from PayScale (senior business analysts averaging KSh 2,700,000 annual), Glassdoor data for comparable CBK positions, SRC guidelines for state corporations senior grades (adjusted for 2025-2026 reviews), and similar parastatal senior officer listings indicating KSh 400,000+ gross with benefits. Actual remuneration is set by the employer/SRC and may vary; this is an independent approximation to guide expectations and negotiation – no legal implication intended.
Introduction
Pursue prestigious senior opportunities at the Central Bank of Kenya, the nation’s independent institution responsible for monetary policy, currency issuance, and financial stability under the Constitution of Kenya. These Central Bank of Kenya roles as Senior Payments and Settlements Officers (Senior Business Analyst 2) in the Financial Markets Department offer experienced professionals the chance to contribute to critical foreign payments, domestic settlements, and forex operations in a high-impact environment.
Joining the Central Bank of Kenya means advancing your expertise in payments processing, settlements, and financial markets while supporting national economic objectives. These full-time positions in Nairobi provide competitive remuneration and the platform to influence Kenya’s financial system at the central banking level. With applications open until late January, secure your role at the Central Bank of Kenya today.
About Central Bank of Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya is a public institution established under Article 231 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The Bank formulates monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability and issues currency. Pursuant to the CBK Act, the Central Bank of Kenya promotes financial stability through regulation, supervision, and licensing of financial institutions. It also provides banking services to government and commercial banks while fostering a secure and efficient payment system. Committed to professionalism and innovation, the Central Bank of Kenya offers rewarding careers contributing to national economic development and financial integrity.
1. Senior Payments Officer, Foreign Payments (Senior Business Analyst 2), Financial Markets Department (Nairobi – 1 Post)
Brief Overview:
The role holder participates in processing payments transactions to ensure the foreign payments team meets its responsibilities effectively and efficiently within the Financial Markets Department at the Central Bank of Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
- Contribute as appropriate to the performance of the function and to the overall achievement of CBK’s strategic objectives.
- Work effectively as part of the team to deliver on the Key Result Areas and demonstrates competencies of his/her role.
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
- Processes Government Payments, CBK foreign exchange and 3rd party payments with set timelines.
- Processes third party guarantees’ confirmations to Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
- Processes Projects and Eurobonds accounts opening requests.
- Reviews payments summary reports and highlight unreconciled items.
- Act as subject matter expert on foreign payment operations.
- Avail information and explanations on issues related to Payments Administration.
- Follow standardized controls and operational metrics to track transactions performance and production.
- Drafts and implements initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce potential risk.
- Ensures adherence to Payment policies and procedures.
Other Responsibilities
- Any other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Requirements for Appointment / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or Banking or related field.
- Clear understanding of financial markets, banking, and relevant emerging issues in: National, regional, and international regulatory and statutory requirements; Public Debt Management; Foreign Exchange management and operations; Risk management
Work Experience - At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in a relevant field.
Apply for Senior Payments Officer, Foreign Payments at Central Bank of Kenya – HERE
2. Senior Settlements Officer, Domestic Settlements (Senior Business Analyst 2) (Nairobi – 1 Post)
Brief Overview:
The role holder participates in domestic settlements operations to ensure effective processing of Open Market Operations settlements, Government Securities payments, and related functions at the Central Bank of Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
- Contribute as appropriate to the performance of the function and to the overall achievement of the Bank’s strategic objectives
- Work effectively as part of the team to deliver on the Key Result Areas and demonstrates competencies of his/her role
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
- Processes OMO transactions.
- Monitors and advises on the funding of Government Securities payment accounts.
- Follows up funding of cash call ups from National Treasury.
- Manages and advises on IRA un- cancelled lien accounts.
- Manages and advises on returned funds.
- Ensures control of deceased investor accounts.
- Handles rediscount of REPO, RESO.
- Prepare interest and redemption payments of government securities.
- Monitor transactions related to government securities payments for interest and redemptions.
- Settle transactions related to returned funds, deceased investor funds, IRA un-cancelled liens.
- Prepare tax payments on interest.
- Follow up funding of cash call ups from National Treasury.
- Initiate payment investigations where necessary.
- Adhere to finance polices and guidelines and internal controls.
- Report on any risks emanating from the payment process and work to mitigate the identified risks by process review and improvements.
Other Responsibilities
- Any other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Requirements for Appointment / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or Banking or similar field
- Clear understanding of Financial Markets, Banking, and relevant emerging issues in: National, regional, and international regulatory and statutory requirements; Monetary Policy implementation; Government borrowing; Securities Settlements operations.
Work Experience - Three (3) years of relevant work experience.
Apply for Senior Settlements Officer, Domestic Settlements at Central Bank of Kenya – HERE
3. Senior Settlements Officer, Forex Settlements (Senior Business Analyst 2) (Nairobi – 1 Post)
Brief Overview:
The role holder contributes to forex settlements, accounting, and custody operations to ensure efficient processing and support within the Central Bank of Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
- Contribute as appropriate to the performance of the function and to the overall achievement of the Bank’s strategic objectives.
- Work effectively as part of the team to deliver on the Key Result Areas and demonstrates competencies of his/her role.
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
- Undertake forex settlements.
- Cash management.
- Input, check and release of payments by SWIFT and transfer of proceeds.
- Issue statements.
- Input Treasury settlements.
- Process forex deposits.
- Provide back-office support and service on Banking Operations.
- Responsible for processing of customer transactions including international payments.
- Process payments.
- Carry out payment investigations.
- Handle customer enquiries.
- Adhere to finance polices, guidelines and internal controls.
Other Responsibilities
- Any other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Requirements for Appointment / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or Banking or similar field.
- Clear understanding of financial markets, banking, and relevant emerging issues in: National, regional, and international regulatory and statutory requirements; Public Debt Management; Portfolio Management; Foreign Exchange management and operations; Risk management.
Work Experience - Minimum three (3) years of work experience in a relevant field.
Apply for Senior Settlements Officer, Forex Settlements at Central Bank of Kenya – HERE
How to Apply
Apply online through the Central Bank of Kenya careers portal using the specific links for each position:
- Senior Payments Officer, Foreign Payments: Apply Here
- Senior Settlements Officer, Domestic Settlements: Apply Here
- Senior Settlements Officer, Forex Settlements: Apply Here
The Central Bank of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified persons of all backgrounds.
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