Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions in a leading rural bank in the Eastern Region: Risk and Compliance Officer

General Purpose

• The Risk and Compliance Officer shall monitor and analyze areas of risk in the operations of the organisation to ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements

Job Description

• Identify all risks in the operational areas of the organisation
• Set appropriate tolerance levels for all the risks identified, monitor and ensure compliance
• Ensure that the right measures are put in place to prevent/mitigate identified risks
• Vet and collate all cash and suspicious transactions which fall within the F.I.C threshold and submit same to the F.I.C
• Ensure that compliance training is held for Directors, management and staff, at least once every financial year
• Develop AML/CFT compliance programme and serve as the AML/CFT reporting officer of the organisation
• Supervise and ensure that monthly reports on AML are submitted to the regulator

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in risk and compliance, a related field or professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACIB, CIMA etc
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in the same or similar role in the banking sector

Location: Eastern Region