{"id":102967,"date":"2026-07-21T08:56:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/risk-compliance-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T08:56:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:56:03","slug":"risk-compliance-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/risk-compliance-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Risk &#038; Compliance Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Risk & Compliance Officer\", \"description\": \"DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\\nRegulatory Compliance & Regulatory Engagement\\nEnsure the organization complies with all applicable regulatory requirements, including the Capital Markets Act, CMA Regulations, NSE Rules, CDSC requirements, POCAMLA, AML\/CFT legislation, and the Data Protection Act.\\nAct as the primary liaison between the 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commercial objectives while maintaining an appropriate risk appetite.\\nMonitor key risk indicators and recommend corrective action where risk exposure exceeds approved thresholds.\\nCompliance Monitoring & Internal Controls\\nDevelop and implement the annual compliance monitoring program across all business functions.\\nConduct compliance reviews covering AML\/CFT, Know Your Customer KYC, market conduct, conflicts of interest, and regulatory obligations.\\nInvestigate compliance breaches, determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and monitor implementation.\\nReview and strengthen internal controls to improve governance, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.\\nSupport internal and external audit engagements by providing accurate documentation and implementing agreed recommendations.\\nGovernance, Advisory & Reporting\\nPrepare periodic risk and compliance reports for Executive Management, Board Committees, and regulatory authorities.\\nPresent risk exposures, compliance trends, and emerging regulatory developments to senior management.\\nProvide commercially practical compliance advice to business leaders during product development, transaction reviews, and strategic initiatives.\\nSupport the development, review, and implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.\\nParticipate in governance committees and contribute to the continuous improvement of organizational risk management practices.\\nTraining & Risk Awareness\\nDevelop and deliver compliance and risk awareness programs across the organization.\\nFacilitate induction and refresher training on regulatory compliance, AML\/CFT requirements, ethical conduct, and governance.\\nPromote a proactive risk culture by increasing awareness of regulatory obligations and organizational policies.\\nSupport business leaders in embedding risk management and compliance responsibilities within their respective teams.\\nMEASURABLE OUTCOME\\nAchieve 100% on-time submission of all statutory returns and regulatory reports.\\nMaintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and minimize regulatory findings, penalties, or sanctions.\\nComplete the annual compliance monitoring program within approved timelines.\\nMaintain current enterprise risk registers and key risk indicators across all business functions.\\nImprove the effectiveness of internal controls through timely implementation of agreed corrective actions.\\nDeliver accurate and timely risk and compliance reports to Executive Management and Board Committees.\\nComplete enterprise risk assessments for all new products, strategic initiatives, and material business changes before implementation.\\nDeliver annual compliance and risk awareness training to all relevant employees.\\nKEY COMPETENCIES\\nRegulatory Compliance\\nRisk Management\\nCommercial Acumen\\nAnalytical Decision Making\\nStakeholder Management\\nGovernance & Controls\\nRequirements\\nQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE\\nBachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related discipline.\\nCMA Compliance Certification or another CMA-recognised compliance qualification is mandatory.\\nProfessional qualifications such as ICA, ACAMS, CFA, ACCA, CPA K, or FRM will be an added advantage.\\nMinimum of 4\u20136 years' experience in Risk and Compliance within an investment bank, stockbroker, fund manager, investment adviser, or another CMA-licensed financial institution.\\nStrong working knowledge of the Capital Markets Act, CMA Regulations, NSE Rules, CDSC requirements, POCAMLA, AML\/CFT legislation, and the Data Protection Act.\\nDemonstrated experience managing regulatory relationships, compliance monitoring programs, statutory report\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-20\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Stratostaff\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-03T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Stratostaff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-03<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<br \/>Regulatory Compliance &#038; Regulatory Engagement<br \/>Ensure the organization complies with all applicable regulatory requirements, including the Capital Markets Act, CMA Regulations, NSE Rules, CDSC requirements, POCAMLA, AML\/CFT legislation, and the Data Protection Act.<br \/>Act as the primary liaison between the organization and regulatory authorities during inspections, licensing activities, statutory submissions, audits, and regulatory correspondence.<br \/>Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on legislative changes that may affect the organisation&#8217;s operations, products, and strategic initiatives.<br \/>Prepare, review, and submit statutory returns, regulatory reports, and disclosures within prescribed timelines.<br \/>Maintain accurate compliance registers, regulatory records, and documentation to support internal and external audits.<br \/>Enterprise Risk Management<br \/>Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organisation&#8217;s enterprise risk management framework.<br \/>Identify, assess, monitor, and report operational, regulatory, financial, market, and reputational risks across all business functions.<br \/>Conduct risk assessments for new products, services, business initiatives, and strategic projects before implementation.<br \/>Recommend practical risk mitigation strategies that support commercial objectives while maintaining an appropriate risk appetite.<br \/>Monitor key risk indicators and recommend corrective action where risk exposure exceeds approved thresholds.<br \/>Compliance Monitoring &#038; Internal Controls<br \/>Develop and implement the annual compliance monitoring program across all business functions.<br \/>Conduct compliance reviews covering AML\/CFT, Know Your Customer KYC, market conduct, conflicts of interest, and regulatory obligations.<br \/>Investigate compliance breaches, determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and monitor implementation.<br \/>Review and strengthen internal controls to improve governance, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.<br \/>Support internal and external audit engagements by providing accurate documentation and implementing agreed recommendations.<br \/>Governance, Advisory &#038; Reporting<br \/>Prepare periodic risk and compliance reports for Executive Management, Board Committees, and regulatory authorities.<br \/>Present risk exposures, compliance trends, and emerging regulatory developments to senior management.<br \/>Provide commercially practical compliance advice to business leaders during product development, transaction reviews, and strategic initiatives.<br \/>Support the development, review, and implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.<br \/>Participate in governance committees and contribute to the continuous improvement of organizational risk management practices.<br \/>Training &#038; Risk Awareness<br \/>Develop and deliver compliance and risk awareness programs across the organization.<br \/>Facilitate induction and refresher training on regulatory compliance, AML\/CFT requirements, ethical conduct, and governance.<br \/>Promote a proactive risk culture by increasing awareness of regulatory obligations and organizational policies.<br \/>Support business leaders in embedding risk management and compliance responsibilities within their respective teams.<br \/>MEASURABLE OUTCOME<br \/>Achieve 100% on-time submission of all statutory returns and regulatory reports.<br \/>Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and minimize regulatory findings, penalties, or sanctions.<br \/>Complete the annual compliance monitoring program within approved timelines.<br \/>Maintain current enterprise risk registers and key risk indicators across all business functions.<br \/>Improve the effectiveness of internal controls through timely implementation of agreed corrective actions.<br \/>Deliver accurate and timely risk and compliance reports to Executive Management and Board Committees.<br \/>Complete enterprise risk assessments for all new products, strategic initiatives, and material business changes before implementation.<br \/>Deliver annual compliance and risk awareness training to all relevant employees.<br \/>KEY COMPETENCIES<br \/>Regulatory Compliance<br \/>Risk Management<br \/>Commercial Acumen<br \/>Analytical Decision Making<br \/>Stakeholder Management<br \/>Governance &#038; Controls<br \/>Requirements<br \/>QUALIFICATIONS &#038; EXPERIENCE<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related discipline.<br \/>CMA Compliance Certification or another CMA-recognised compliance qualification is mandatory.<br \/>Professional qualifications such as ICA, ACAMS, CFA, ACCA, CPA K, or FRM will be an added advantage.<br \/>Minimum of 4\u20136 years&#8217; experience in Risk and Compliance within an investment bank, stockbroker, fund manager, investment adviser, or another CMA-licensed financial institution.<br \/>Strong working knowledge of the Capital Markets Act, CMA Regulations, NSE Rules, CDSC requirements, POCAMLA, AML\/CFT legislation, and the Data Protection Act.<br \/>Demonstrated experience managing regulatory relationships, compliance monitoring programs, statutory reporting, and enterprise risk management frameworks.<br \/>Experience developing internal controls, governance frameworks, and organizational policies.<br \/>Strong analytical, stakeholder management, report writing, and decision-making skills.<br \/>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience using Governance, Risk and Compliance GRC systems will be an added advantage<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Stratostaff on jobs.stratostaff.co.ke to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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