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Senior Risk Officer AML & Compliance
2026-01-31T06:01:55+00:00
Rafiki Microfinance Bank
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Banking
Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Legal
KES
MONTH
2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background

Rafiki Microfinance Bank is a place where creativity and positive ambition are infectious. We are restless to win, to meet the changing needs of our customers and unlock growth opportunities.

Role Context

To drive excellence and uphold institutional integrity. Join us to champion our Risk & Compliance framework. You will oversee the robustness of internal procedures and ensure rigorous adherence to regulatory, statutory, and AML/ KYC standards, safeguarding our reputation through unwavering compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Identify ML/TF risks, manage STR evaluations, and act as the main point of contact for government authorities.
  • Conduct audits and RCAs to ensure full adherence to regulatory and internal policies.
  • Develop internal control frameworks and promote a strong compliance culture across all branches.
  • Prepare comprehensive risk reports for stakeholders and manage sanctions screening (OFAC/UN).

Qualifications

  • A Business degree from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 2 years in Banking Risk, Compliance, and AML/CFT programs.
  • Proven track record in KYC/AML guidelines and reporting STRS & CTRS.
  • Strong ability to interpret financial data,
  • Conduct customer screening, and resolve non-compliance issues.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Banking Risk & Compliance and AML/CFT programs.
  • Experience with STR/CTR reporting and KYC guidelines.
  • Business degree from an accredited university.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizing skills.
  • Identify ML/TF risks, manage STR evaluations, and act as the main point of contact for government authorities.
  • Conduct audits and RCAs to ensure full adherence to regulatory and internal policies.
  • Develop internal control frameworks and promote a strong compliance culture across all branches.
  • Prepare comprehensive risk reports for stakeholders and manage sanctions screening (OFAC/UN).
  • Strong ability to interpret financial data
  • Conduct customer screening
  • Resolve non-compliance issues
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizing skills
  • A Business degree from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 2 years in Banking Risk, Compliance, and AML/CFT programs.
  • Proven track record in KYC/AML guidelines and reporting STRS & CTRS.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Banking Risk & Compliance and AML/CFT programs.
  • Experience with STR/CTR reporting and KYC guidelines.
  • Business degree from an accredited university.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Senior Risk Officer AML & Compliance

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Legal]

Jobs at:
Rafiki Microfinance Bank

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 6 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, January 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Rafiki Microfinance Bank is a place where creativity and positive ambition are infectious. We are restless to win, to meet the changing needs of our customers and unlock growth opportunities.

Role Context

To drive excellence and uphold institutional integrity. Join us to champion our Risk & Compliance framework. You will oversee the robustness of internal procedures and ensure rigorous adherence to regulatory, statutory, and AML/ KYC standards, safeguarding our reputation through unwavering compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Identify ML/TF risks, manage STR evaluations, and act as the main point of contact for government authorities.
  • Conduct audits and RCAs to ensure full adherence to regulatory and internal policies.
  • Develop internal control frameworks and promote a strong compliance culture across all branches.
  • Prepare comprehensive risk reports for stakeholders and manage sanctions screening (OFAC/UN).

Qualifications

  • A Business degree from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 2 years in Banking Risk, Compliance, and AML/CFT programs.
  • Proven track record in KYC/AML guidelines and reporting STRS & CTRS.
  • Strong ability to interpret financial data,
  • Conduct customer screening, and resolve non-compliance issues.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Banking Risk & Compliance and AML/CFT programs.
  • Experience with STR/CTR reporting and KYC guidelines.
  • Business degree from an accredited university.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizing skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, February 6 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 31-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 31-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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