Deputy Director, Operational Analysis - FRC

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) is established under section 21 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act No. 9 of 2009.
FRC is government agency whose principal objective is to assist in the identification of the proceeds of crime, and combating money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing.
FRC is seeking to recruit qualified and competent individuals to fill the following position:
Deputy Director, Operational Analysis
Ref: FRC/26/2
FRC 3 
One (1) Post
The position reports to the Director, Financial Intelligence Analysis and Reporting.
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -
i. Communicating executive decisions to operational analysts and ensuring their effective implementation across the department;
ii. Overseeing the receipt, validation, assignment, and analysis of STRs, CTRs, SARs, and Monetary Instruments Declarations (MIDs);
iii. Overseeing the adherence to established guidelines, reporting formats, and standard operating procedures in the handling and analysis of financial intelligence reports;
iv. Reviewing financial intelligence reports and recommending them for approval and dissemination by the Director;
v. Coordinating implementation of information-sharing frameworks, including multi-agency collaboration and international cooperation mechanisms;
vi. Overseeing the identification and integration of additional data sources to strengthen analytical outputs and address intelligence gaps;
vii. Enforcing protocols for operational data usage and supporting audits to prevent misuse, leakage, or abuse of financial intelligence;
viii. Monitoring performance of analysts, supporting mentorship and ensures alignment with departmental targets;
ix. Collaborating with relevant departments to identify training needs and implement staff mentorship programs;
x. Overseeing the compilation and maintenance of statistical data and departmental records, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to management; and,
xi. Overseeing departmental planning, risk mitigation, and the development of tools, systems, and databases for financial intelligence operations.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
i. Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Financial Intelligence or in a comparable position;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Criminology, Statistics, Law, Security Studies, Social Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Criminology, Statistics, Law, Security Studies, Social Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iv. Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
v. Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
vi. Valid practicing license where applicable;
vii. Proficiency in computer applications; and
viii. Demonstrated outstanding managerial and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons in the above positions can access detailed job descriptions, job specifications, experiences and other requirements on our website and are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Centre’s recruitment portal: recruitment.frc.go.ke.
Applications should be received on or before 16th November, 2026 latest 17:00hrs (EAT).
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Candidate should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
2. Only shortlisted candidates and successful candidate will be contacted.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the original academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials during the interviews.
4. Successful Candidates will be required to submit compliance documents of Chapter six of the Constitution namely:
i. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
ii. Tax Compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
iii. Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption (EACC)
iv. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
v. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
5. Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvass shall lead to automatic disqualification.
6. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
FRC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans including persons living with disability, women, youth and the marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.