Risk and Compliance Manager Job in Kenya

A leading Kenyan Financial Institution is seeking to recruit highly competent and focused individuals for the following position:

Risk and Compliance Manager

Reporting to the Operations Officer, his/her key duties and responsibilities will include:

  • To plan, design and implement risk management process for the Organization by developing risk profiles and operating models.
  • To develop and periodically update risk policies.
  • To conduct audits of the Organization’s policies and check for compliance to standards.
  • To maintain an updated register of all applicable legislations and By-laws and the relevant sections to be complied with.
  • To identify risks associated with specific strategies, business areas and positions
  • To evaluate, monitor and review processes and implement measures to control and mitigate qualitative and quantitative risks according to the organization’s risk profile.
  • To evaluate risks of new products, services and processes introduced by the Organization.
  • To document and ensure communication/awareness of risks to departmental/business area heads for them to understand their accountability for individual risks.
  • To produce reports that outline risk findings, explain risk positions and recommend changes to management.
  • To produce reports on risk management for the Board and external stakeholders.
  • To conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of business risks in order to identify and remedy any lapses in compliance.
  • To conduct regular assessment of credit portfolios in order to identify and analyse related risks.
  • To providing support, education and training to staff on risk management and compliance issues
  • To Monitor compliance with statutory reports and returns (REGULATORY BODY, KRA, NHIF, NSSF, HELB).
  • To Make the Risk and Compliance function an efficient and value adding arm of the organization
  • Ensure that members, internal and external customers are accorded customer service that is responsive and meet their needs and expectations.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
  • A Bachelors Degree in Finance and a post graduate qualification in Risk Management
  • Previous relevant work experience required
  • At least 3 years experience in finance or risk management function

How to Apply

Applications for the above vacancies should be received on or before 4th August 2014 through the following address:

DN.A/1695
P.O Box 49010-00100
GPO Nairobi


Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.