Kenya Commercial Bank AML Compliance Manager Job Vacancy

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging position has arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

AML Compliance Manager

Job Ref: RISK 03/2011

The Position

Reporting to the Head, Compliance & Ethics, the position will be responsible to ensure central compliance oversight and surveillance on AML/KYC issues in KCB Kenya, and will act as the AML liaison contact in Head Office, maintaining continuous dialogue and information to business units on AML/KYC policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Act as anti-money laundering liaison contact in Head Office, maintaining continuous dialogue and information to business units on key issues defined in the AML/KYC policies.
• Maintain monitoring of sales and new business activities to identify advise on, and resolve any high risk activity.
• Track and alert on the status and performance of AML/KYC compliance responsibilities across Bank Units.
• Support the direction, development, maintenance and distribution of AML/KYC awareness and system training & other compliance policy training across the network units.
• Carryout initial review of AML alerts and maintain follow-up for conclusion on AML case management, including providing AML system support to users.
• Maintain AML/KYC compliance risk data collection, analysis and preparing reports with recommendations to mitigate exposures.
• Maintain continuous engagement with business units and to review and advise on New Products, and Projects, for conformance with AML/KYC and sanctions programs.
• Through liaison with business unit maintaining and advising status on Reputational risk issues to relevant committee.
• Monitor and report on the daily management of compliance issues at respective units including significant internal policies as may be advised.
• Prepare internal & external compliance reports for the central compliance office with regard to external and regulatory compliance issues on AML/KYC.
• Provide compliance risk liaison at peer levels across specialist and risk functions. (Legal, Audit, Risk, HR, Finance, including Forensic investigations and Insurance)

The Person 

• A first degree from a recognized university.
• An MBA degree will be an added advantage.
• At least one risk-relevant professional qualification, ACAMS, IRM, PRMIA, etc.
• 5 years of wide ranging bank experience - 3 years management experience, in either operations, or compliance/audit related activities, with demonstrated understanding of the regulatory environment including CBK Prudential Guidelines.
• Good knowledge of money laundering issues and KYC requirements.
• A good know-how of bank-wide business functions, administration and supervisory skills.
• Good management skills including organizational, communication and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated high integrity.

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 30th September 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Kenya Commercial Bank Manager Compliance & Risk Rigour

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging position has arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Manager Compliance & Risk Rigour 

Ref: RISK 02/2011

The Position

Reporting to the Head, Compliance & Ethics, and the position will be responsible to ensure rigorous compliance and risk standards across Bank Units as per policies, drive improvements, and act as a central contact point for key stakeholders.

The position will provide integrated compliance and risk rigour support to ensure management is maintaining effective internal controls and systems to prevent and detect potential non-compliance across the Bank’s activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Bank units to carry out compliance risk events data collection, analysis and preparation of reports including recommendations to mitigate all non-compliance exposures.
• Maintaining liaison with specialist central Compliance Risk Managers, monitor, assure and alert on the adequacy of implementation and effectiveness of compliance and risk policies, including ethics.
• Carry out status and performance review and reporting on BAU compliance responsibilities across the Bank.
• Plan, monitor, support organization of compliance policy training across the Bank units.
• Review of business as usual activities to oversee risk, compliance and operational processes and procedures, reporting any findings to the Head, Compliance & Ethics and giving recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain continuous engagement with business units advise to carry out compliance risk monitoring, analysis and reporting on New Products, and Projects.
• Provide compliance risk liaison at peer levels across specialist and risk functions. (Legal, Audit, Risk, HR, Finance, including Forensic investigations and Insurance)
• Liaise with Compliance Managers/Compliance Champions in KCB Kenya to support maintenance of up to date Compliance Universe for Bank units.

The Person

• A first degree from a recognized university.
• An MBA degree will be an added advantage.
• At least one risk-relevant professional qualification, IRM, PRMIA, etc.
• 5 years of wide ranging bank experience - 3 years management experience, in either operations, or compliance/audit related activities, with demonstrated understanding of the regulatory environment including CBK Prudential Guidelines.
• A good know-how of bank-wide business functions, administration and supervisory skills.
• Good management skills including organizational, communication and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated high integrity.

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 30th September 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Kenya Commercial Bank Trustee Services and Compliance Manager Job Vacancy

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging position has arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Manager, Trustee Services and Compliance

Job Ref: CORP 07/2011

Job Purpose 

Reporting to the Head, Custody Services, the position offers Trustee Services for Collective Investment Schemes Product, Retirement Benefit Schemes etc. and oversee all aspects of compliance with both internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities 

• Confirm Unit Trust Funds and Retirement Benefits Schemes are carried out in compliance with the Capital Markets Act, Capital Markets Authority Collective Investment Schemes Regulations 2001, the Retirement Benefits Authority Act and the regulations and all other relevant legislations
• Daily filing of all the correspondences relating to the trustee services
• To ensure that all contracts and agreements are negotiated and signed between the Unit Trust Fund, Custodian, Auditors and service providers
• Expert Knowledge of the Capital Markets Act, Capital Markets Authority Collective Investment Schemes Regulations 2001, the Retirement Benefits Authority Act and the regulations and all other relevant legislations and the incorporation documents for the Unit Trust Funds and Retirement Benefits Schemes customers
• Organizing, preparing and attending Quarterly Trustee Meetings and Annual General Meetings and other meetings periodically
• Confirm compliance with CMA and RBA on a monthly basis
• To ensure that the applications for licenses for the CMA, CDSC RBA, NSE and or any other regulatory body are made within the time frames stipulated by the law
• Invoicing and collection of Trustee Fees
• Communicating and liaising with the RBA, CMA , CDSC and all other regulators
• Review of unit trusts and retirement benefits scheme accounts
• Ensure team is fully optimized by monitoring workflow and daily output

The Person

• University Degree in a business related field, a postgraduate degree will be an added advantage
• AKIB/ACIB/CPA Qualifications will be an advantage
• Experience in general banking with knowledge of the Custody environment
• Strong relationship with legal and compliance issues and a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the CMA , RBA and KRA regulations
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years management experience within a Trustee Services or Legal or Compliance function

Key Competencies 

• Effective leadership skills and excellent team player
• Strong business sense and excellent judgment
• Responsible and Proactive worker with a Positive Attitude
• Confident and articulate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and decision making skills
• Well versed in the conduct of meetings
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Ability to quickly learn new products/systems
• Possess the ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 30th September 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Save the Children Somalia / Somaliland Programme Assistant Security Manager Job Vacancy - Kenya

Role: Assistant Security Manager

Contract: 12 months contract

We are looking for a motivated team player to take up the position of Assistant Security Manager to support the Somalia Security Manager in the implementation and management of Organisational policies / procedures in our field and Nairobi Offices.

Some of the key responsibilities in brief will include:

• Preparation and delivery of high quality reports, analysis and security alerts both verbal and written.
• Develop and deliver innovative security trainings for Somalia/Somaliland staff in the field and Nairobi Office.
• Assist the Security Manager in Somalia/Somaliland incident response procedures.
• Brief visitors, equip, track, update and on occasion escort them.
• In the field SC operates a large number of staff that move between multiple locations through varying threat environments.
• Deputise the Security Manager while he is on leave or field trips.

Person Specification

• 1st Degree or High Diploma in a related field.
• At least 2 years working experience in the field in the area of Somalia security.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Kenya, Somaliland and Puntland essential.
• Acknowledged international qualifications in NGO security training
• The ability to work harmoniously in a multi-national / multicultural environment.
• The ability to work independently, conduct concurrent activities without supervision.

For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit:www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

For further information please write to g.mathieson@scuk.or.ke, and for applications you can forward to: jobssomalia@scuk.or.ke.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer and highly encourages Women to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2011, 15:00 p.m.

Only short listed individuals will be notified