BANK OF AFRICA - KENYA LIMITED (BOA-KENYA) is a commercial bank providing banking services to corporate, SME and retail clientele.

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Compliance Officer

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

3 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Law / Legal

Responsibility Summary:

Regulatory & statutory compliance through implementing new laws/regulations, and maintaining compliance policies.

AML/CFT/CPF/KYC Monitoring through transactions screening, review of alerts, and escalation of suspicious activities.

Experience in correspondent banking is desirable.

Risk & Advisory by identifying emerging compliance risks and provision of expert guidance.

Delivery of timely compliance and AML reports to management, group and regulators.

Support compliance training and participate in system testing and initiatives.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field from a recognized university.

Minimum 3 years' banking experience in compliance or risk department.

Proven experience and in-depth knowledge in AML/CFT/CPF and KYC controls. In-depth knowledge and understanding of CBK prudential guidelines, POCAMLA, Basel Rules, Banking Act.

Compliance certification such as ACAMS is an added advantage

Skills/Experience Required

Strong knowledge on local and regional regulations.

Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.

Results oriented and team player.

Effective negotiation, communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

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• Regulatory & statutory compliance through implementing new laws/regulations, and maintaining compliance policies.
• AML/CFT/CPF/KYC Monitoring through transactions screening, review of alerts, and escalation of suspicious activities.
• Risk & Advisory by identifying emerging compliance risks and provision of expert guidance.
• Delivery of timely compliance and AML reports to management, group and regulators.
• Support compliance training and participate in system testing and initiatives.

• Strong knowledge on local and regional regulations.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented and team player.
• Effective negotiation, communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 years' banking experience in compliance or risk department.
• Proven experience and in-depth knowledge in AML/CFT/CPF and KYC controls.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of CBK prudential guidelines, POCAMLA, Basel Rules, Banking Act.
• Compliance certification such as ACAMS is an added advantage