BANK

Manager, DFS Risk and Controls - Digital Financial Services Division

Reporting to the Manager, Risk and Compliance, the job holder is responsible for implementation of risk & compliance tools, coordination and follow-up update of risk registers, compliance assessments, Business Continuity execution and tracking of Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs) for the division.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implementation of risk and compliance tools, and coordinate with Product Managers to ensure updating and providing returns/reports in the defined frequency. This includes tracking and reporting on risks for ongoing DFS projects.
  • Track execution of PIRs for DFS products are completed & closed.
  • Prepare and collate data for the Unclaimed Financial Assets return.
  • Track, promote and prepare reports on AML compliance & and implementation of KYC controls in the division.
  • Support Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery and quarterly testing of the Disaster Recovery (DR) site.
  • Document and validate all exceptions and write offs noted from control activities. 
  • Support line manager to improve on external and Internal Audit performance through preparation of trend analysis of common audit issues, proactively addressing common audit issues and tracking resolution/retargeting of audit.
  • Requisition and monitor Bulk SMS consumption for MNOs for both KCB and the subsidiaries.
  • Support and manage risks through embedded process of proactively Identifying, assessing, mitigating, controlling, monitoring and reporting all events that have risk exposure potential within DFS unit.
  • Support timely closure of risk and compliance issues arising from DORCCO in liaison with the line manager. 
  • Support continuous documentation, review and update of policies and standards operating procedures (SOP’s).
  • Support divisional requisitions, track and settlement of vendor invoices.

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
  • Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience, including specific experience in the following areas:
  • Risk and compliance management 
  • Banking operations &/or administration 
  • Audit experience is an added advantage
  • Conversant with emerging technologies and new digital business models.
  • Interpreting business requirements into meaningful technical functionalities.
  • Working with cross-functional & multi-cultural teams
  • Strong communication skills and skilled in reporting, and presentation to C-level stakeholders
  • Self-driven and results focused.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to execution

To be considered your application must be received by Friday 13th June 2025 

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Uploaded: 2025-06-06 00:00:00 Deadline: 2025-06-13 00:00:00 Reference Number: 4301