Mwananchi Credit Limited was incorporated as a private limited company under the Companies Act (Cap 486) of the Laws of Kenya. It initially started operations under the names Mwananchi Microlink Ltd which was incorporated on 15th April 2010. On 10th January 2012, it later changed its names to Mwananchi Credit Limited.

Job Purpose

The Compliance Officer is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously strengthening a scalable compliance framework that ensures full regulatory adherence, AML/CFT effectiveness, data protection integrity, and governance discipline across Mwananchi Credit Limited and Shimin Insurance.

The position supports Mwananchi’s 2026–2029 strategic ambition of regulatory maturity and banking-grade readiness

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Horizon Scanning
• AML/CFT & MLRO Responsibilities
• Compliance Risk Management
• Policy Governance & Internal Controls
• Audit & Regulatory Inspection Readiness
• Data Protection & Confidentiality
• Governance, Ethics & Culture

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Regulatory Integrity
• AML/CFT Effectiveness
• Governance & Assurance
• Data Protection & Incident Management
• Culture & Capability

Qualifications & Experience

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA, Risk, Finance, Law) preferred

Professional Certifications (At least one)

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• ICA Diploma in AML/Compliance
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
• CPA/ACCA (added advantage)

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in compliance, risk, audit, or regulatory roles within a regulated financial institution.
• Demonstrated experience in AML/CFT compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Experience interacting directly with regulators.
• Experience presenting compliance reports to senior management or Board committees preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

• High ethical standards and unquestionable integrity
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Structured documentation and reporting discipline
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strategic and systems thinking
• Calm and decisive under regulatory pressure
• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Regulatory Compliance & Horizon Scanning
• AML/CFT & MLRO Responsibilities
• Compliance Risk Management
• Policy Governance & Internal Controls
• Audit & Regulatory Inspection Readiness
• Data Protection & Confidentiality
• Governance, Ethics & Culture

• High ethical standards and unquestionable integrity
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Structured documentation and reporting discipline
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strategic and systems thinking
• Calm and decisive under regulatory pressure
• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA, Risk, Finance, Law) preferred
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• ICA Diploma in AML/Compliance
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
• CPA/ACCA (added advantage)