Careers at Jahihi
Build financial services that earn trust.
We hire across engineering, credit, operations, risk and product. If you want your work to make borrowing clearer for millions of people, we want to hear from you.
Why Jahihi
Serious work, without theatre.
We are a financial institution, not a startup. The problems we solve are regulated, the stakes are real, and the customers are people who need credit to work for them — not against them.
That means we value clear thinking, careful execution, and people who are comfortable being told no when the right answer is no.
Six markets, one team
Work across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.
Purposeful product
Every feature we ship is judged against whether it makes cost clearer.
Senior-heavy teams
We hire experienced people and give them real ownership.
Compliance as design
Regulation is treated as a product constraint, not an afterthought.
Open roles
6 positions currently open.
Roles are listed by region. If you don't see a fit today, write to us — we hire ahead of openings for exceptional people.
Other markets
Credit Analyst
Assess loan applications, maintain our affordability model, and support the regional credit committee.
CreditNairobiFull-timeTrade Finance Officer
Structure pre-export and PO facilities for mineral exporters across East Africa.
Trade FinanceNairobi or KampalaFull-timeCompliance Officer
Run AML screening, KYC onboarding and regulatory reporting for the Rwandan entity.
Risk & ComplianceKigaliFull-timeBranch Operations Manager
Lead the Dar es Salaam branch team and ensure consistent service standards.
OperationsDar es SalaamFull-timeProduct Designer
Design consumer and business banking experiences used across six markets.
ProductRemote (East Africa)Full-time
Don't see the right role? Send your CV and a short note about what you'd like to work on to careers@jahihi.com.
Benefits
What we offer.
Health cover
Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family, from day one.
Paid leave
24 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and parental leave.
Learning budget
An annual budget for courses, certifications and conferences.
Regional mobility
Preference for internal moves when we open new markets or teams.
Retirement
Employer contribution to a recognised pension scheme in your market.
Equity (senior roles)
Group equity for roles at manager level and above.
Hiring process
Five steps, four weeks, no surprises.
- 1Immediate
Application
Send your CV and a short note about why this role. No cover letter template required.
- 2Within 1 week
Screening call
A 30-minute conversation with our talent team to align on the role and your experience.
- 3Within 2 weeks
Skills interview
A 60-minute structured interview with the hiring manager and one peer.
- 4Within 3 weeks
Case or panel
A short practical case or a panel with two senior leaders, depending on the role.
- 5Within 4 weeks
Offer
We make an offer, share references, and agree a start date.
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a short note about what you want to work on. We read every application.