Team Lead, Regulatory Intelligence & Compliance Advisory

ABOUT THE COMPANY

National Bank of Kenya is a subsidiary of KCB Group Plc and are licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya. We offer full range of commercial banking products to Personal, SMEs and Corporate Banking customers.

JOB SUMMARY

The role holder will be responsible for implementing measures that would ensureadherence to appropriate compliance framework and procedures so as to minimize lossfrom non-compliance with the policies & procedures.RequirementsKnowledge, Skills & Experience:• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution. Master’s degree isan 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 Controlwithin the Financial Services Industry of which at least 10 must have been in theBanking 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 Assuranceagenda.• Good knowledge of Banking laws and regulations.• Stakeholder Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

▪ Develop and lead the Bank’s regulatory compliance strategy.▪ Review recent proposed activities by regulatory agencies to determine potentialimpact on company operations.▪ Monitor and report current and proposed changes to the legislative and regulatoryenvironment that affects the Bank’s operations or strategic plans and engage theappropriate areas of the business concerning these developments.▪ Stays abreast of industry and compliance trends (local & International); recommendsand implements changes to internal company processes as needed.▪ Review regulatory submissions for conformance and compliance with renditiondeadlines.▪ Undertake environmental scanning and provide advice through intelligence ledanalysis.▪ Develop analysis of known and emerging compliance risks and opportunities.▪ Complete intelligence assessments on regulatory issues that assist to formulateeffective problem-solving strategies, policies and programmes.▪ Co-ordinate the bank-wide regulatory monitoring function through the Rule- Book.▪ Maintain and update the Bank’s corporate governance code and complianceframework.▪ Develop and periodically review and updates Standards of Conduct to ensurecontinuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management andemployees.▪ Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate governance codes and standards.▪ Develop policy and procedure recommendations on Corporate Governanceimprovement within the in Bank.▪ Develop and aid deliver various training courses on corporate governance within theBank.▪ Provide seamless and responsive front-line compliance advisory support to thebusiness entity, consistent approach to all matters is key.▪ Be responsible for working with the product compliance team on new product,policies and proposition sign off.▪ Assists in developing the compliance training schedule incorporating results ofcompliance risk assessments.▪ Participate with any New Product approvals alongside Compliance Advisory.▪ Develop and lead the Bank’s Exception Management strategy.▪ Monitor and report bank wide exception trend and closure.▪ Review regulatory exceptions for regularization and closure.▪ Co-ordinate the bank-wide monitoring of exception log and ensure promptregularization.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Compliance, Fraud risk assessment and management, Risk management, Regulatory reporting, Business performance monitoring, Accounting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree