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Prime Bank Kenya
Digital Support Officer

Prime Bank Kenya

Nairobi | Full Time | Banking / Financial Services

Closing in 4 days from now

Job purpose:

To support, monitor, maintain and continuously improve the Bank’s digital platforms and related support systems, ensuring high availability, secure operations, timely incident resolution, proper user administration, effective change implementation and a smooth customer experience across mobile banking, internet banking, alerts, authentication and related self-service channels.

Key responsibilities:

Digital Banking Application Support

  • Support day-to-day operations of the Bank’s digital channels including internet banking, mobile banking and associated self-service systems.
  • Monitor system availability, services, interfaces and performance of digital support applications.
  • Troubleshoot application, front-end and user-related issues and restore service within agreed timelines.
  • Support customers and internal users on operational and system-related issues affecting digital channels.
  • Escalate defects, incidents and product bugs to vendors or support teams and follow through to closure.

User Administration and Access Support

  • Manage user logins and access administration for UAT and live environments in line with approved procedures.
  • Create, maintain, modify and disable users based on approved requests and control procedures.
  • Support secure user access administration for digital channels, alerts systems and RSA environments.
  • Assist in periodic user access reviews and cleanup of dormant or unnecessary access.

 Alerts and Notification System Support

  • Support the alerts platform including customer statements, notifications and related system operations.
  • Maintain bank and branch parameter codes within approved authority.
  • Generate system reports, alerts-related outputs and audit reports as required.
  • Perform front-end troubleshooting and basic customization within approved change procedures.

RSA / Authentication Platform Support

  • Support end users on authentication-related issues.
  • Perform user creation, maintenance and administration for RSA or related authentication systems.
  • Conduct server housekeeping, backup and configuration support for authentication platforms.
  • Support planned upgrades and maintenance of authentication servers and services.

 Patch, Release and Change Support

  • Support UAT testing, patch validation and controlled deployment in UAT, DR and live environments.
  • Test and deploy approved patches in coordination with application vendors and internal teams.
  • Prepare business requirement inputs and support documentation for change management.
  • Validate successful implementation and escalate post-release issues promptly.

Database, Backup and DR Support

  • Support database maintenance, housekeeping and data extraction as authorized.
  • Ensure backups are completed and storage is maintained for supported digital applications.
  • Monitor and confirm data replication from primary data centre to disaster recovery site.
  • Participate in DR readiness activities and application recovery validation.

Documentation, Reporting and Training

  • Prepare and maintain customer manuals, user guides, SOPs and support documentation aligned to Bank policies and procedures.
  • Generate support reports, audit evidence, issue logs and management information as required.
  • Train end users on proper usage of supported systems and digital banking services.
  • Maintain accurate records of incidents, changes, patches, user administration and recurring issues.

Audit, Compliance and Control

  • Ensure compliance with Bank IT and IS policies, operational procedures and digital security controls.
  • Maintain confidentiality, integrity and proper access handling of customer and system data.
  • Handle internal and external audit observations relating to supported systems and ensure timely closure.
  • Escalate security concerns, control weaknesses and unresolved risks to management.

Stakeholder and Vendor Coordination

  • Work closely with Digital Banking, Customer Experience, Infrastructure, Application Support and other internal teams.
  • Coordinate with external vendors, auditors and regulators where required for system support matters.
  • Follow up vendor-raised tickets and ensure timely response and resolution.

Job Experience/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems or a related field.
  • 2-4 years’ experience in digital banking support, application support or IT operations.
  • Experience supporting mobile banking, internet banking, USSD or payment-related platforms.
  • Professional certifications such as ITIL Foundation, digital banking certifications or relevant vendor certifications are an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of digital banking platforms, especially mobile and internet banking.
  • Knowledge of system integrations, APIs and interfaces.
  • Understanding of user access management and digital security controls.
  • Ability to analyze system logs, incidents and performance reports.
  • Good troubleshooting, documentation and user support skills.
  • Good communication and stakeholder coordination ability.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage critical incidents effectively.

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