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Client Service Officer – French Speaking

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
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at Citi

Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

Posted 6 days ago

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**Client Service Officer – French Speaking** - Key Responsibilities: Serve as primary client contact, resolve issues, maintain customer satisfaction, and drive process improvements. - Required Skills: Proficient in English and French (written and spoken), strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and risk management skills. - Experience: 1-3 years in relevant field. - Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, competency in French, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. - Offered Benefits: Competitive salary, annual reviews, hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits package. - Citi is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Nairobi
Country
Kenya

Full Job Description

Client Service Officer French Speaking

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Job Req Id:

26982686

Location(s):

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Jul. 29, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team / Role Overview

The Client Service Officers principal responsibility is to provide after-sales customer support to Citibank Clients through various mediums of communication, primarily telephone and e-mail.  The strategic objective is to continually realign operational or delivery capabilities with customer expectations. This involves the actual delivery of the product and after-sales maintenance, which constitutes service quality that ensures continued patronage from the client.

Client Service Officers are required to:

  • Have direct day to day interaction with customers
  • Work with internal partners to obtain answers/solutions to client inquiries
  • Acts as the advocate and impetus for process improvements within Citi.
  • Engage Citi business partners in a team effort to focus on issues and opportunities that further differentiate Citi as an excellent service provider
  • Participate in customer feedback, root cause analysis of issues and identification of process improvement opportunities
  • Manage a portfolio of client relationships and ensure clients are satisfied with and trained on the Citi products and services


What you'll do

  • Serve as a point of contact for clients, interacting with key teams to identify and resolve client issues
  • Ensures customer inquiries are answered in an efficient and timely manner, maintaining compliance with departmental standards
  • Conduct necessary analysis to address client needs
  • Communicate resolutions to clients
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citibank, its clients, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we will need from you

  • 1-3 years relevant experience
  • Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication in English and French
  • Consistently deliver high-quality customer service with focus on building client relationships and achieving quality results
  • Demonstrated ability to present concepts and influence / lead change
  • Proven investigative, analytical and risk management skills with ability to understand and interpret statistics and metrics
  • Self-motivated with high competency to follow through when facing obstacles
  • Demonstrated initiative and creativity in problem solving
  • Ability to organize own work and manage time
  • Ability to work independently within a team environment
  • Excellent technical skills (Excel, Word)
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to a constantly changing work environment.
  • Bachelor's degree /University degree (Minimum Second Upper Classification or Equivalent)
  • Competency in French (Written and Spoken)

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Kenya, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

The role holder shall be required to discharge his/her responsibilities in accordance with Central Bank of Kenyas Prudential Guidelines, code of conduct and other applicable laws and regulations (collectively, Applicable Laws and Regulations) together with Citis policies, standards, procedures, code of conduct, employee handbook (Citi Policies) or as may be amended from time to time. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Applicable Laws and Regulations (and in the case of Citi Policies, will read and understand these as and when it is made available to the role holder), and agree to undergo any additional screenings or assessments, including taking necessary steps and actions, if required by Citi.

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Job Family Group:

Customer Service

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Job Family:

Institutional Customer Service

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi( opens in new window).

View Citis EEO Policy Statement( opens in new window) and the Know Your Rights( opens in new window) poster.

Apply (opens in new window)
Save

Client Service Officer – French Speaking

Compensation

Not specified

City: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Citi logo
Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

6 days ago

No clicks

at Citi

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Client Service Officer – French Speaking** - Key Responsibilities: Serve as primary client contact, resolve issues, maintain customer satisfaction, and drive process improvements. - Required Skills: Proficient in English and French (written and spoken), strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and risk management skills. - Experience: 1-3 years in relevant field. - Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, competency in French, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. - Offered Benefits: Competitive salary, annual reviews, hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits package. - Citi is an equal opportunity employer.

Full Job Description

Client Service Officer French Speaking

Apply (opens in new window)
Save

Job Req Id:

26982686

Location(s):

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Jul. 29, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team / Role Overview

The Client Service Officers principal responsibility is to provide after-sales customer support to Citibank Clients through various mediums of communication, primarily telephone and e-mail.  The strategic objective is to continually realign operational or delivery capabilities with customer expectations. This involves the actual delivery of the product and after-sales maintenance, which constitutes service quality that ensures continued patronage from the client.

Client Service Officers are required to:

  • Have direct day to day interaction with customers
  • Work with internal partners to obtain answers/solutions to client inquiries
  • Acts as the advocate and impetus for process improvements within Citi.
  • Engage Citi business partners in a team effort to focus on issues and opportunities that further differentiate Citi as an excellent service provider
  • Participate in customer feedback, root cause analysis of issues and identification of process improvement opportunities
  • Manage a portfolio of client relationships and ensure clients are satisfied with and trained on the Citi products and services


What you'll do

  • Serve as a point of contact for clients, interacting with key teams to identify and resolve client issues
  • Ensures customer inquiries are answered in an efficient and timely manner, maintaining compliance with departmental standards
  • Conduct necessary analysis to address client needs
  • Communicate resolutions to clients
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citibank, its clients, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we will need from you

  • 1-3 years relevant experience
  • Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication in English and French
  • Consistently deliver high-quality customer service with focus on building client relationships and achieving quality results
  • Demonstrated ability to present concepts and influence / lead change
  • Proven investigative, analytical and risk management skills with ability to understand and interpret statistics and metrics
  • Self-motivated with high competency to follow through when facing obstacles
  • Demonstrated initiative and creativity in problem solving
  • Ability to organize own work and manage time
  • Ability to work independently within a team environment
  • Excellent technical skills (Excel, Word)
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to a constantly changing work environment.
  • Bachelor's degree /University degree (Minimum Second Upper Classification or Equivalent)
  • Competency in French (Written and Spoken)

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Kenya, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

The role holder shall be required to discharge his/her responsibilities in accordance with Central Bank of Kenyas Prudential Guidelines, code of conduct and other applicable laws and regulations (collectively, Applicable Laws and Regulations) together with Citis policies, standards, procedures, code of conduct, employee handbook (Citi Policies) or as may be amended from time to time. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Applicable Laws and Regulations (and in the case of Citi Policies, will read and understand these as and when it is made available to the role holder), and agree to undergo any additional screenings or assessments, including taking necessary steps and actions, if required by Citi.

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family Group:

Customer Service

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Institutional Customer Service

------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

Full time

------------------------------------------------------

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

------------------------------------------------------

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

------------------------------------------------------

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi( opens in new window).

View Citis EEO Policy Statement( opens in new window) and the Know Your Rights( opens in new window) poster.

Apply (opens in new window)
Save