Senior Officer-Policy Framework & Governance

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Equity Bank Kenya Limited, is a financial services provider headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It is licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Kenya, the central bank and national banking regulator.

JOB SUMMARY

Key Responsibilities: Support the preparation of Board and Management compliance reports by collating data, validating inputs, and ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency of reporting outputs.Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly governance reports, including dashboards and tracking logs, highlighting key compliance metrics, emerging risks, and status of remediation actions.Maintain and update compliance reporting packs and templates, ensuring alignment to internal governance standards and evolving regulatory expectations.Assist in the customisation and localisation of Group Policies, Frameworks, and Standards to EBKL by mapping local regulatory requirements, identifying gaps, and documenting required adjustments for review and approval.Track and update compliance issues, regulatory actions, and internal commitments, following up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely closure and availability of appropriate supporting evidence.Support coordination of governance forums and reporting cycles, including preparation of materials, consolidation of inputs, and tracking of action points.Ensure all compliance documentation and reporting outputs are maintained in an audit-defensible manner, with clear traceability and supporting records.Escalate data inconsistencies, reporting gaps, or overdue actions to ensure timely intervention. Qualifications Education and QualificationsBachelor’s degreeRelevant professional qualifications such as CAMS, ICA is an added advantageMinimum 2 years’ experience in Compliance, Governance, Audit Coordination, or Reporting rolesExposure to Board/Management reporting or policy governance processes is desirable.  Key competencies and SkillsUnderstanding of compliance governance and reporting processesFamiliarity with regulatory and internal reporting requirements within financial servicesStrong data management skills (data collation, validation, dashboard support)Good document management and version control disciplineClear and structured written communication skills suitable for management reportingStrong organisational and coordination capability

REQUIRED SKILLS

Regulatory reporting, Compliance, Reporting, Policy drafting and development

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree