SBM Bank Kenya is a leading and trusted financial institution with an international footprint, headquartered in Mauritius and positioned to offer an unprecedented banking experience in Kenya to niche Retail, SME and corporate clients. Following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya, the bank started its operations in Kenya in May 2017 and currently h...
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JOB SUMMARY:
To lead and manage the end-to-end operations of the contact center while overseeing organization-wide complaint resolution, escalation handling, and incident impact management. The role ensures delivery of consistent, timely, and high-quality service experiences aligned to business development goals. It also establishes and governs a centralized complaints handling unit that supports all business units in resolution of escalated and high-risk complaints.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contact Center Operations Management - 30%
- Lead and Manager daily operations of inbound, outbound, service recovery, and card support functions to ensure efficient and effective service recovery
- Develop and implement operational strategies and processes to enhance contact center performance
- Monitor staffing, workforce management, and service levels to ensure optimal TAT and SLA performance
- Implement service improvement initiatives aligned with customer experience strategy to ensure timely root cause analysis and communication loops
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure the contact center has the necessary tools and technology to operate effectively.
- Utilize advanced contact center technologies and tools to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
- Encourage innovative solutions and approaches to improve contact center operations and customer experience
- Conduct regular performance reviews of contact center agents and teams to ensure continuous improvement
- Implement recognition and reward programs to motivate and retain high-performing agents
Centralized Complaints Handling Unit Leadership - 20%
- Establish and govern a centralized complaints handling unit to manage escalated and high-risk complaints
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for complaint resolution to ensure consistency and fairness.
- Coordinate with business units to ensure timely and effective resolution of complaints
- Monitor and report on the performance of the complaints handling unit to senior management
- Ensure prompt case assignment, tracking, and resolution in compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations
- Work closely with other departments such as IT, Marketing, and product and innovation to ensure alignment and support for contact center initiatives
Complaint Escalations & Incident Impact Management - 15%
- Oversee the escalation process to ensure that high-risk complaints and incidents are handled promptly and effectively
- Develop and implement incident impact management strategies to minimize the impact on customers and the organization
- Collaborate with risk management and other relevant departments to address and resolve incidents
- Analyze and report on the root causes of escalations and incidents to identify opportunities for improvement
- Serve as the central escalation point for high-risk, long-standing or regulator-triggered complaints
- Lead or coordinate RCAs and incident impact assessments; provide customer-facing and executive updates
CX Business Development Enablement - 25%
- Collaborate with business units to design and execute outbound campaigns to support business development goals (e.g., deposit mobilization, card PV, upselling)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met
- Support business development goals by ensuring the contact center delivers high-quality service experience
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to align contact center operations with business development initiatives
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance customer experience and drive customer loyalty
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on customer feedback and contact center performance data
- Track performance metrics tied to NFI growth and customer retention via contact center-driven initiatives
Contact Center Quality Assurance & Training Oversight - 10%
- Develop and implement quality assurance programs to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of contact center agents to ensure adherence to quality standards
- Design and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of contact center agents
- Provide coaching and feedback to agents to support their professional development and improve performance
- Support onboarding and continuous development of contact center teams, focusing on complaints handling, digital proficiency, and business acumen
- Identify and assess potential risks related to contact center operations and complaint handling
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and ensure business continuity
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Customers of this Position
- Contact Center Agents and Team Leaders
- Head Office Teams
- Branch Teams
- All Business Units
- IT, Risk, Legal & Compliance
- Branch Business & Operations Teams
- Regulatory Bodies
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Skills and Experience required for this Role
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7-9 years’ experience in a customer service environment, with at least 5 years spent managing a contact center that handles both inbound and outbound operations.
- Leadership and Management: Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate contact center teams, ensuring high performance and employee engagement.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing data and performance metrics to drive improvements and make informed decisions.
- Training and Development: Ability to design and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of contact center agents.
- Contact Center Management: Proven experience in managing contact center operations, including overseeing daily activities, setting performance targets, and ensuring service quality.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with customers, agents, and senior management.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Customer Service: Deep understanding of customer service principles and practices to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with contact center technologies and tools, including CRM systems, telephony systems, and workforce management software.
- Conflict Resolution: Strong conflict resolution skills to handle escalated complaints and incidents effectively.
- Quality Assurance: Experience in developing and implementing quality assurance programs to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Business Development: Experience in supporting business development initiatives by aligning contact center operations with organizational goals.
- Performance Management: Experience in conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and implementing recognition and reward programs.
- Understanding of cross-functional dependencies between CX, IT, Product, and Operations
Certifications
- Certified Contact Center Manager (CCCM):
- Six Sigma Certification
Key Competencies required for this Role
- Leadership and Management
- Conflict Resolution.
- Customer Focus
- Analytical and Problem-Solving
- Technical Proficiency
- Innovation
- Training and Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance Management
- Recognition and Rewards.
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Contact Center & Workforce Management
- Complaint Handling & Regulatory Understanding
- Root Cause Analysis & Incident Communication
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Quality Assurance & Coaching
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JOB SUMMARY:
To ensure the consistent delivery of exceptional customer experience by providing structured quality monitoring, reporting, and actionable insights. The role will support the Head of CX in driving strategic decision-making through data, VOC analytics, and thematic issue tracking, while championing continuous improvement across customer touchpoints
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports and Dashboards - 30%
- Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards to monitor customer service performance and quality metrics.
- Maintain and update dashboards for head office and branch teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of customer service metrics.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure dashboards are aligned with strategic goals and operational needs.
- Provide training and support to users on how to effectively utilize dashboards for monitoring and reporting.
- Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in customer service delivery.
- Generate insights from customer service data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide regular updates on customer service performance and quality metrics to relevant stakeholders.
Quality Assurance & Monitoring - 20%
- Conduct regular assessments of customer interactions across voice, email, digital, and in-person channels.
- Maintain QA scorecards and dashboards for various service units (Branches, Back Office).
- Provide feedback and work with team leaders to implement service recovery and coaching interventions.
- Analyze trends from complaints, downtimes, and customer journey breakpoints and share executive-level insights.
Voice of Customer (VOC) Management - 15%
- Manage end-to-end VOC lifecycle: data collection, response tracking, thematic analysis, and reporting.
- Work with internal stakeholders to escalate, resolve, and close VOC feedback loops.
- Monitor customer satisfaction metrics (e.g., NPS, CSAT, CES) and propose service improvement actions.
Data & Analytics Liaison - 10%
- Support in defining CX measurement frameworks and working with IT to ensure integrity and automation.
- Champion use of data in driving customer-centric decision-making.
- Serve as the key liaison for data and analytics, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of customer service metrics.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure the availability and integrity of customer service data.
- Utilize data analytics tools to enhance reporting and insights generation.
Support CX Projects & Initiatives - 10%
- Provide QA and insight support for CX-led projects such as CRM rollout, Omni channel integrations, AI adoption and other key projects.
- Assist in pilot programs and user testing for new products from a customer satisfaction and recovery standpoint.
SLA Reporting - 15%
- Monitor and report on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance SLA performance and customer satisfaction.
- Provide regular updates on SLA performance to relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain monthly CX dashboards for executive reporting (EXCO, CX Council, Risk Committees).
- Track performance against customer SLAs and CX KPIs.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Customers of this Position
- Contact Center Agents and Team Leaders
- Head Office Teams
- Branch Teams
- All Business Units
- IT, Risk, Legal & Compliance
- Branch Business & Operations Teams
- Regulatory Bodies
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Skills and Experience required for this Role
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2–4 years of experience in customer experience, quality assurance, business intelligence, or customer service performance management
- Experience working in financial services, telecom, fintech, or similarly regulated environments is an advantage
- Prior experience in managing or contributing to a Voice of Customer program
- Demonstrated experience in tracking KPIs, preparing executive-level reports, and driving service recovery actions
- Familiarity with CRM systems, ticketing tools (e.g., Siebel, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho), and survey platforms
Key Competencies required for this Role
- Customer Centric Mindset
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Communication & Influence
- Technical Proficiency
- Ethics & Integrity
- Process & Continuous Improvement Orientation
- Results Orientation
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