Job description
Reporting to Head of Compliance, the will be responsible for providing guidance, advice, controls and monitoring over matters pertaining to laws and regulations. He/she will oversee the laws & regulatory compliance across the bank operations.
The ideal candidate is expected to be informed on local & international laws, regulations ensuring comprehensive reviews are carried out and guiding business on implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Providing overall leadership and cordination of all the programs under Compliance.
Recommending and advising management on regulatory gaps in the Bank’s policies and procedures.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory risk guidelines and best practices in the market.
Overseeing dissemination of regulatory risk information and trainings to other team members
Reviewing Executive and Board risk reports and all other reports intended for use by the regulator and other external users.
Advising the Head of Compliance on regular basis on key regulatory lapses in the business
Developing and rolling out a comprehesive staff training syallabus in matters laws and regulations.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
A professional certification in accounts would be an added advantage.
Must have a minimum of six years’ experience in Compliance field.
Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines in Kenya and the region.
Ability to operate in a demanding and performance driven organization
Desired Competencies
Knowledge and understanding of anti-money laundering programs
Ability to synthesize and articulate key regulatory gaps, identify deficiencies in compliance programs and highlight areas of improvement
Past knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance risk management
Knowledge in data generation, interpretation and giving important insight into data
Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Good communication skills
Ethical leadership skills, including the ability to manage risk, compliance and control activities
If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application by attaching your current CV.
Please note that submissions without cvs will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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