Risk and Compliance Officer

About the role

Q-Sourcing Limited, trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec, is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African region. On behalf of its client, a leading financial institution, it is recruiting a Risk and Compliance Officer to work in Kenya. The role supports the implementation and maintenance of the bank's risk management and compliance framework, giving specialist guidance, strengthening controls and promoting a culture of accountability and regulatory adherence.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the bank's risk management and compliance frameworks, policies, standards, controls and approval processes.
• Maintain an enterprise-wide inventory of key risk areas, processes and third-party arrangements, with ownership, risk classification, approvals and lifecycle monitoring.
• Carry out risk and compliance assessments covering regulatory compliance, data protection, operational risk, third-party risk, technology risk and conduct risk.
• Set risk-based control, testing and evidence requirements, including control testing, monitoring and incident management.
• Coordinate independent reviews and approvals with Legal, Compliance, Data Protection, ICT Security, Risk and business control owners.
• Monitor risks, control effectiveness, incidents, complaints and remediation, reporting to management and Board governance forums.
• Support investigations into risk incidents and control breaches, and share lessons learned to improve controls.
• Monitor emerging regulations, maintain governance documentation and promote risk and compliance awareness through training and guidance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field.
• At least six years of relevant experience in risk management, compliance, audit, privacy or regulatory affairs.
• Demonstrated experience designing or implementing governance and control frameworks in a regulated environment.
• Exposure to operational, technology, third-party or data protection risk is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance and control frameworks.
• Familiarity with banking regulations, data protection laws and industry standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office and governance/reporting tools.
• Analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Applicants apply through the link provided in the original advert; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Q-Sourcing is an equal opportunity employer.