Team Lead, Financial Crime and Compliance

National Bank
A Subsidiary of Access Bank Plc
Position Title: Team Lead, Financial Crime and Compliance
Available Position: 1
Division: Risk
Location: Head Office
Reporting to: Head, Compliance
Position Scope: The role holder will be responsible for implementing measures to ensure adherence to the regulatory requirements and internal procedures, thereby minimizing losses arising from cost of non-compliance.
Key Responsibilities:

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• To ensure that the Bank’s business conducted follows international /Local AML regulations and the bank’s AML/CFT policies
  
• Conduct review to test the validity and appropriateness of, and business compliance with, financial crime policies and procedures.
  
• Manage AML/CFT escalation issues for the business
  
• Provide regular reports to Chief Conduct & Compliance Officer and provide recommendations for mitigating financial crime risk.
  
• Advise on new AML/CFT regulations by liaising with the Head, Advisory & Support to performing training
  
• Tracking significant issues arising from Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) metrics, FCC Monitoring and Assurance activities, Audit reviews and regulatory
  inspections, providing validation of issue closure where necessary.
  
• Ensure all AML/CFT procedures relating to the business coverage model are up to date
  
• Assist to implement and maintain anti-money laundering, sanctions and terrorist financing policies and procedures, monitor their adequacy.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

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• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  
• Recognized professional certification such as CFA, CIS, ACCA, ICPAK, CFP, CFE, ACAMS, IT Certifications, etc
  
• Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience in Compliance & Internal Control within the Financial Services Industry of which at least 10 must have been in the Banking Sector.
  
• Strong understanding of Kenyan banking regulations and corporate governance.
  
• Experience in managing compliance monitoring or assurance functions is preferred.
  
• Banking Operations (Domestic & International Operations)
  
• Knowledge in Accounting & Credit Analysis / Appraisal
  
• Environmental / Industry Analysis
  
• Risk Management
  
• Operational risk
  
• Investment / Portfolio Management
  
• Assets & Liabilities Management
  
• Accounting principles and GL structures
  
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems
  
• IFRS and regulatory reporting standards
  
• Financial analysis / interpretation
  
• Knowledge of eCDD systems and global KYC requirements
  
• Knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF & consumer protection
  
• Expertise in AML/CFT and sanctions compliance
  
• Leadership experience
  
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
  
• Coaching /Leadership / Influencing
  
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentations skills and team player.
  
• Discretion in handling confidential information
  
• Collaboration: forms business partnerships that help drive the Bank’s Assurance agenda.
  
• Good knowledge of Banking laws and regulations
  
• Stakeholder Management
  

How to Apply:
Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 5th June 2026
Indicate Name & Job Reference No. NBK/Risk/08/2026 on email subject.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.