Compliance Manager Job in a Local Kenyan Bank

 The Position

A bank operating in Kenya requires a candidate to fill the position of Compliance Manager to ensure the full compliance of all our operations in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

•     The continuous review and development of necessary policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, the Banking Act, Companies Act, AML Act, Basle II, III and the Group’s compliance policies.
•     To manage and monitor the bank’s AML activities
•     To develop and monitor the internal training programme for staff, and
•     To regularly carry out compliance audits of branches and provide comprehensive reports to the Global  Head of Legal and Compliance.

The Person

•     Preferably a university law degree (LLB) from a recognized university or demonstrable legal experience
•     A minimum of 5-7 years experience in banking operations preferably in a compliance or internal audit department or compliance related work
•     Must have a good understanding of local regulatory requirements, including the Banking Act, AML Act and general banking procedures, Basle II and Basle III
•     Must have good communication skills
•     Must be able to work independently.
•     Must be computer literate.

Remuneration: Negotiable

If you consider yourself qualified for the post, please forward your application with your Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates to reach the Advertiser by 21st September 2012.

The Advertiser
P O Box.48361-00100.
Nairobi

RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER JOB IN KENYA-COMMERCIAL BANK

A fast growing medium size
Commercial Bank in the country,
wishes to fill the following vacancy in
its establishment .
RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER
POSITION SUMMARY :
The person will be reporting to the
Risk Management Committee .
Your work will be to ensure effective
communication and continuous
improvement of the risk
management division in terms of risk
in the organization .
The person will also be expected to
maintain accurate records and come
up with the best modern system of
protecting the business from any
internal or external treats.

QUALIFICATION AND PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTES:
*Age 33 – 45 years
*Able to work under
pressure
*Good interpersonal
relations.
*Strategic Modern Risk
Management models
and skill .
*A Degree from a
recognized institution
*Diploma in Risk
Management will be
an added advantage
*Excellent computer
and analytical skills
*5 years experience in
a similar position
preferably in a bank.

KEY RESPONSIBILIES:
*Member of the Risk
Management
Committee
*To coordinate all
activities of the Bank ’s
Risk Management
Division.
*To review the Bank ’s
existing Risk
Management policies
and procedures with
a view to improving
them.
*Responsible for
preparation of Risk
Management
Committee Board
paper.
*Control and
monitoring of risks
related tasks in the
Bank.
*Responsible for
internal and external
Bank working for Risk
Management Division.

Suitably qualified individuals should
forward applications enclosing
detailed curriculum vitae, copies of
their academic and professional
certificates with a day time
telephone number, e -mail address
and names and contact of three (3 )
referees to reach us not later than
31st August , 2011.

The Advertiser
DN. A/ 1072
P. O . Box 49010 - 00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

A medium sized risk and financial
services institution based in Nairobi
Kenya is looking for a suitable
candidate to fill in the job of Risk and
Compliance Manager
Reporting to the Managing Director,
the successful candidate will be
responsible for effective mitigation of
internal and external risk through
identifying, evaluating and
recommending controls and
procedures to reduce or eliminate
such possible risk.
Risk And Compliance Manager
Essential Academic/Professional

QUALIFICATIONS
•Business Degree in Marketing,
Insurance, Finance or Business
administration or any other relevant
Degree
•PostGraduate qualification in
Insurance is an added advantage
•Certificate of proficiency in Insurance

JOB EXPERIENCE
•A minimum of 7 years experience
•Knowledge in Insurance Auditing,
Underwriting or Marketing
•Experience in different Business
Sectors
•Work experience with various
systems such as ERP or AIMS

PERSONALITY TRAITS AND ATTRIBUTES
•Leadership and Management skills
•Good communication skills
•Good Interpersonal Skills
•Good IT and spreadsheet skills
•High level of integrity, professionalism
and attention to detail
•High levels of confidentiality
•Accuracy of work and ability to meet
deadlines
If you feel you fit the required profile,
please let us know how your
qualifications, experience and career
aspirations match the requirements
of this position.
Applications in a sealed envelope
should be sent by latest 24th June
2011 providing an updated
Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of
your qualifications, experience,
present position, current and
expected remuneration, earliest date
of availability, telephone contacts and
names of three referees through the
following address:
DN.A/1000
P.O Box 49010 – 00100
Nairobi Kenya

Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted

Adapted from:www.careerpointkenya.com/2011/06/03/risk-and-compliance-manager/