Bank Risk & Compliance Manager

Ref – HR/04/01/17

SMEP Microfinance Bank Limited is a dynamic Christian based bank regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, whose Mission is “To empower our customers through provision of market driven financial solutions”.

Risk & Compliance Manager Job Responsibilities

• Formulating and implementation of the Risk and Compliance framework and Policies.
• Monitoring and tracking of Banks’ compliance to regulatory guidelines statutory requirements and internal processes and procedures.
• Identification and assessment of the compliance risks associated with the bank’s current and proposed future business activities, including new products, new business relationships and processes
• Continuous monitoring of compliance with internal policies, procedures and guidelines by through regular and comprehensive Risk and Control assessment and testing
• Preparation of periodic Risk management reports to the Management and to the Board Risk management committee.
• Providing assurance of the bank’s readiness in case of business interruption/disruption through regular reviews of the unit BCP plans.
• Responsible for monitoring compliance and reporting for Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism
• Providing regular training of staff to build on risk management and compliance awareness
• Reviewing and providing advise on corporate governance management
• Regular reviewing of transactions to ensure that high risk transactions are identified and appropriately approved.

Qualifications for the Risk & Compliance Manager Job

• At least 7 years experience in a Compliance, Risk or Internal Audit role 3 years of which must have been in a senior position in a reputable Banking institution
  Keen to detail and sharp analytical skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• An excellent and proactive planner with great organization skills
• Flexible and willing to travel across the country at short notice
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Between 35 and 45 years of age
• Applicants must be committed to Christian values with a passion to serve
• Bachelors’ degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration.
• Must have acquired professional certification in Accountancy or Auditing
• Post graduate degree will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and previous experience with T24 Banking system will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates who meet the criteria should download the “Job Application Form” at www.smep.co.ke/opportunities, and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Please indicate your preferred posting i.e nearest SMEP Branch.