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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