Assistant Manager, Risk Management & Compliance - JKUATES

JKUAT Enterprises Ltd (JKUATES) is a state corporation fully owned by JKUAT. Through research, consulting, training, and innovation, we deliver tailored advisory services to both public and private sector clients.
Our client in the financial sector is seeking suitably qualified, experienced, result-oriented and highly motivated individuals to fill the following vacant position.
Assistant Manager, Risk Management & ComplianceGrade 4
Full time
Nairobi Area, Kenya
Job Description
Job Purpose: The holder of the job will be responsible for implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework to ensure a proactive risk management philosophy that safeguards the Corporation’s assets.
Duties and Responsibilities

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• Implementing the Enterprise Risk Management policies and Enterprise Risk Management Framework;
  
• Monitor implementation of intervention programs to address the Corporation’s adherence to Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) Prudential guidelines:
  
• Undertake proper analysis of risk and compliance
  
• Implementing effective risk appraisal and measurement tools
  
• Reviewing all applications for credit/investment so as to identify measure and mitigate risk;
  
• Preparing quality risk reports
  
• Ensuring proper maintenance of risk and compliance culture within the Corporation and
  
• Providing Support, Education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the corporation
  
• Carrying out quarterly assessments for compliance and risk assessment at the Corporation.
  

Requirements
Person Specifications
Experience

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• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, four (4) of which must have been in a supervisory role;
  

Academic Qualification

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• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Business or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  
• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study from a recognized Institution;
  

Professional Qualifications (Added Advantage)

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• Professional qualification; Be certified in any of the following: Certified Financial Analyst (CFA); Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Risk
  
• Management Professional (RMI-PMI), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) Certified ISO Auditor or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
  
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
  

Skills / Attributes
(i) Strong analytical skills
(ii) Specialist knowledge and diverse relevant experience
(iii) Excellent business acumen
(iv) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
(v) Report writing skills
(vi) Proven experience performing risk management assessments
(vii) Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization
(viii) Strong process analysis and modelling skills along with direct experience converting business requirements into action oriented technical objectives and measurable results
(ix) Strong situational analysis capability
(x) Attention to detail and critical thinking
(xi) Team player
(xii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To view the detailed job descriptions for the role and a guide on how to apply, please log on to our e-recruitment platform via careers.jkuates.co.ke.
Applicants MUST upload the following documents during the application:

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2. A Signed application letter;
   
3. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employer(s), position(s) held, and names of at least three professional referees;
   
4. National Identity Card and
   
5. Copies of all academic and professional certificates.
   

Applications are to be received not later than Tuesday, 3rd November 2026.
JKUATES is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Female, Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and marginalized community candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Canvassing, falsifying, or misinterpreting qualifications will result in automatic disqualification.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.