Supervisor, KYC & AML Compliance

About the role

The Supervisor, KYC & AML Compliance will lead the bank’s efforts to meet regulatory requirements for customer due diligence, anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing. The role involves supervising KYC reviews, risk profiling and enhanced due diligence while ensuring adherence to Kenyan laws and internal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and review KYC/AML documentation, maintaining accurate records for all customers.
• Screen new clients against sanction lists, internal blacklists and PEP databases, and perform enhanced due diligence on high‑risk customers.
• Monitor and analyse transaction reports to identify split cash, large cash and suspicious transactions, and report them to the Financial Reporting Centre.
• Support the development, implementation and enforcement of the bank’s KYC/AML programme, including the risk calculator and service level agreements.
• Prepare weekly activity reports, statutory regulatory filings and updates for senior management and the board.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of banking experience in a KYC/AML or branch operations role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; ACAMS or ICA certification is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication abilities with high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Kenyan AML legislation, CBK prudential guidelines and related regulatory frameworks.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with AML software systems and database tools.
• Ability to use risk assessment and transaction monitoring tools.