Financial Intelligence Officer (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:
Financial Intelligence Officer II (Operational Analysis)Ref: FRC/26/13
Grade: FRC 8
Three (3) Posts
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a designated supervisor.
Job Specification:
The operational analysis duties at this level entail:
i. Analyzing the reports of unusual or/and suspicious and cash transaction (STR & CTR) reports made by reporting institutions to generate financial intelligence for dissemination;
ii. Analyzing monetary instruments declarations from KRA made at the port of entry/exit;
iii. Compiling various reports from data contained in the database;
iv. Capturing information collected to the central operation database;
v. Conducting operational research to build basis and validate suspicion;
vi. Updating a record of all reports of suspicious transactions and other related information;
vii. Organizing and coordinating operational meetings with stakeholders as directed as by the supervisor; and,
viii. Championing in the identification and mitigation of the department’s risks.
Person Specification:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Criminology, Statistics, Law, Security Studies, Data Science, Data Analytics, Education, Social Science or equivalent qualifications, from a recognized institution; and,
ii. Proficiency in computer applications.
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.