Head of Compliance
2026-01-24T13:54:21+00:00
Commercial International Bank
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Job Title: Head of Compliance
Job Purpose Statement
The Head of Compliance will be responsible for ensuring effective compliance
function is in place and ensuring that the Board Approved compliance framework is
aligned with the applicable regulatory laws and regulations. The function will also
ensure that the compliance framework is being implemented in all areas to protect
the bank from regulatory fines, financial loss, reputation damage, and legal
ramifications resulting from non-compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place to prevent and detect instances of
conflicts of interest or patterns of illegal, unethical, or improper conduct by
employees.
• Ensure that irregularities and non-compliance issues or breaches of applicable
compliance policies and standards are properly investigated, escalated to
relevant senior management and the Board Committee with follow-up on
correction actions.
• Provide compliance, governance advisory, and support to the bank’s
management, business, and control units in order to adhere to the bank’s
standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ascertain a compliance assessment on new products, services, and delivery
channels being established prior to launch in collaboration with relevant
stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal audit to ensure that any compliance related audit
findings are adequately mitigated through a well-defined action plan.
• Assuring that all regulatory requirements, inquiries, and periodic returns are
adequately addressed and met on schedule.
• Reports on compliance performance and identified risks to the appropriate
senior management and board committee on a regular basis.
Customer
• Ensure appropriate whistleblowing channels, and a framework is in place to
encourage employees and other stakeholders to report any noncompliance
without fear and protect the whistleblower from any retribution.
Internal Business Process
• Ensuring that the Governance, Compliance, and Control Frameworks of the
Bank are dynamic and operating effectively.
• Ensure that the compliance program remains up to date with related
regulatory requirements as stipulated by the CBK, including AML/KYC and
statutory compliance.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to make
sure that inspection findings have been appropriately rectified.
Functional Responsibilities
• Promote a culture of high ethical standards, commitment to compliance
controls within the bank.
Our Values
Customers First
• We listen proactively to our customers to understand their needs and
expectations.
• We integrate the voice of the customers in new product and service
developments.
• We go the extra mile when serving our customers.
• We optimize our processes to deliver highest value and a seamless
experience to our customers.
• We measure and benchmark customer engagement KPIs and integrate them
in our leadership evaluation.
Lead The Market
• We strive to offer the best products and highest quality service.
• We aim to invest further to strengthen and enhance our market position.
• We provide an environment to our employees where everyone can give their
absolute best.
• We train and equip our employees to be best prepared for a constantly
evolving financial service market.
• We are a role model in implementing national initiatives and regulatory
guidelines.
Agility
• We embrace a changing market environment and respond decisively and
swiftly.
• We release new products and pilots quickly to test and optimize them in a
real environment.
• We are open to try new things, but rigorous in evaluating its success and
happy to accept mistakes.
• We collaborate proactively within cross-functional teams and limit vertical
hierarchies to a minimum.
• We leverage technology to support, facilitate and automate our processes
and time to market.
Integrity
• We hold ourselves accountable to a higher standard of responsibility.
• We are doing the right things, even if it is commercially less attractive.
• We communicate clearly what we can deliver and keep our word.
• We do things right and create solutions that work.
• We fully comply with all regulatory and compliance standards and apply zero
tolerance to misconduct.
Job Specification
Academic
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Banking & Finance or related
discipline (with an MBA, MSC or its equivalent)
Professional Qualifications & Experience
• Professional qualifications e.g., CPA, ACCA & CIMA, CRMA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Work Experience
• At least 15 years’ experience in a Risk, Compliance or Audit Department in a
banking environment with a strong understanding of overall banking
operations, systems and processes.
• 5 years of which should have been in a Senior position.
• Outstanding performance of duties and exceeding expectations in positions
that require strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, team
building, and leadership skills including the ability to manage risk,
compliance, and control activities in a financial institution.
Reporting Relationships: jobs that report to this position directly and
indirectly
Functional Reports
Administrative Reports
Stakeholders: key stakeholders that the position holder will need to
liaise/work with to be successful in this role.
Internal The Board of Directors
Senior management
Aal bank’s departments
External Regulatory authorities
External auditors
Consultants
Correspondent banks.
Decision Making Authority /Mandates/Constraints: the decisions the
position holder is empowered to make (Indicate if it is Operational, Managerial
or Strategic)
Strategic
Ideal Job Competencies: Technical Competence
Regulatory
Compliance
Knowledge
Deep understanding of relevant regulatory requirements,
laws, and guidelines applicable to the banking industry,
including anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your
Customer (KYC), and data protection regulations.
Risk Management Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks
associated with business operations and regulatory
changes.
Policy Development
and Implementation
Proficiency in developing and implementing compliance
policies, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to
regulatory standards.
Auditing and
Monitoring
Experience in conducting compliance audits, monitoring
activities, and implementing corrective actions to address
deficiencies.
Investigation Skills Capability to investigate compliance violations, irregularities,
or breaches and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Training and
Education
Skill in designing and delivering compliance training
programs to employees at all levels to enhance awareness
and understanding of compliance requirements.
Technology Utilization Familiarity with compliance technology solutions and tools
for data analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
Ideal Job Competencies: Behavioral Competence
Ethical Leadership Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of ethics,
integrity, and compliance throughout the organization.
Communication Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively
communicate compliance requirements, issues, and
solutions to stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical Thinking Ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements, assess
potential risks, and develop strategic compliance solutions.
Problem-Solving Aptitude for identifying compliance challenges, evaluating
alternative solutions, and implementing effective
resolutions.
Collaboration and
influencing
Capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, build
relationships, and influence stakeholders to promote
compliance objectives.
Adaptability Flexibility to adapt to changing regulatory environments,
business needs, and organizational priorities.
Attention to Detail Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and
thoroughness in compliance assessments, documentation,
and reporting.
Financial
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place to prevent and detect instances of
conflicts of interest or patterns of illegal, unethical, or improper conduct by
employees.
• Ensure that irregularities and non-compliance issues or breaches of applicable
compliance policies and standards are properly investigated, escalated to
relevant senior management and the Board Committee with follow-up on
correction actions.
• Provide compliance, governance advisory, and support to the bank’s
management, business, and control units in order to adhere to the bank’s
standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ascertain a compliance assessment on new products, services, and delivery
channels being established prior to launch in collaboration with relevant
stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal audit to ensure that any compliance related audit
findings are adequately mitigated through a well-defined action plan.
• Assuring that all regulatory requirements, inquiries, and periodic returns are
adequately addressed and met on schedule.
• Reports on compliance performance and identified risks to the appropriate
senior management and board committee on a regular basis.
Customer
• Ensure appropriate whistleblowing channels, and a framework is in place to
encourage employees and other stakeholders to report any noncompliance
without fear and protect the whistleblower from any retribution.
Internal Business Process
• Ensuring that the Governance, Compliance, and Control Frameworks of the
Bank are dynamic and operating effectively.
• Ensure that the compliance program remains up to date with related
regulatory requirements as stipulated by the CBK, including AML/KYC and
statutory compliance.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to make
sure that inspection findings have been appropriately rectified.
Functional Responsibilities
• Promote a culture of high ethical standards, commitment to compliance
controls within the bank.
Our Values
Customers First
• We listen proactively to our customers to understand their needs and
expectations.
• We integrate the voice of the customers in new product and service
developments.
• We go the extra mile when serving our customers.
• We optimize our processes to deliver highest value and a seamless
experience to our customers.
• We measure and benchmark customer engagement KPIs and integrate them
in our leadership evaluation.
Lead The Market
• We strive to offer the best products and highest quality service.
• We aim to invest further to strengthen and enhance our market position.
• We provide an environment to our employees where everyone can give their
absolute best.
• We train and equip our employees to be best prepared for a constantly
evolving financial service market.
• We are a role model in implementing national initiatives and regulatory
guidelines.
Agility
• We embrace a changing market environment and respond decisively and
swiftly.
• We release new products and pilots quickly to test and optimize them in a
real environment.
• We are open to try new things, but rigorous in evaluating its success and
happy to accept mistakes.
• We collaborate proactively within cross-functional teams and limit vertical
hierarchies to a minimum.
• We leverage technology to support, facilitate and automate our processes
and time to market.
Integrity
• We hold ourselves accountable to a higher standard of responsibility.
• We are doing the right things, even if it is commercially less attractive.
• We communicate clearly what we can deliver and keep our word.
• We do things right and create solutions that work.
• We fully comply with all regulatory and compliance standards and apply zero
tolerance to misconduct
Consultants
Correspondent banks.
Decision Making Authority /Mandates/Constraints: the decisions the
position holder is empowered to make (Indicate if it is Operational, Managerial
or Strategic)
Strategic
Ideal Job Competencies: Technical Competence
Regulatory
Compliance
Knowledge
Deep understanding of relevant regulatory requirements,
laws, and guidelines applicable to the banking industry,
including anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your
Customer (KYC), and data protection regulations.
Risk Management Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks
associated with business operations and regulatory
changes.
Policy Development
and Implementation
Proficiency in developing and implementing compliance
policies, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to
regulatory standards.
Auditing and
Monitoring
Experience in conducting compliance audits, monitoring
activities, and implementing corrective actions to address
deficiencies.
Investigation Skills Capability to investigate compliance violations, irregularities,
or breaches and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Training and
Education
Skill in designing and delivering compliance training
programs to employees at all levels to enhance awareness
and understanding of compliance requirements.
Technology Utilization Familiarity with compliance technology solutions and tools
for data analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
Ideal Job Competencies: Behavioral Competence
Ethical Leadership Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of ethics,
integrity, and compliance throughout the organization.
Communication Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively
communicate compliance requirements, issues, and
solutions to stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical Thinking Ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements, assess
potential risks, and develop strategic compliance solutions.
Problem-Solving Aptitude for identifying compliance challenges, evaluating
alternative solutions, and implementing effective
resolutions.
Collaboration and
influencing
Capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, build
relationships, and influence stakeholders to promote
compliance objectives.
Adaptability Flexibility to adapt to changing regulatory environments,
business needs, and organizational priorities.
Attention to Detail Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and
thoroughness in compliance assessments, documentation,
and reporting.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Banking & Finance or related
discipline (with an MBA, MSC or its equivalent)
Professional Qualifications & Experience
• Professional qualifications e.g., CPA, ACCA & CIMA, CRMA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Work Experience
• At least 15 years’ experience in a Risk, Compliance or Audit Department in a
banking environment with a strong understanding of overall banking
operations, systems and processes.
• 5 years of which should have been in a Senior position.
• Outstanding performance of duties and exceeding expectations in positions
that require strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, team
building, and leadership skills including the ability to manage risk,
compliance, and control activities in a financial institution.
JOB-6974cf0d4d143
Vacancy title:
Head of Compliance
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Finance, Category: Computer & IT, Civil & Government, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]
Jobs at:
Commercial International Bank
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, January 28 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, January 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Head of Compliance
Job Purpose Statement
The Head of Compliance will be responsible for ensuring effective compliance
function is in place and ensuring that the Board Approved compliance framework is
aligned with the applicable regulatory laws and regulations. The function will also
ensure that the compliance framework is being implemented in all areas to protect
the bank from regulatory fines, financial loss, reputation damage, and legal
ramifications resulting from non-compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place to prevent and detect instances of
conflicts of interest or patterns of illegal, unethical, or improper conduct by
employees.
• Ensure that irregularities and non-compliance issues or breaches of applicable
compliance policies and standards are properly investigated, escalated to
relevant senior management and the Board Committee with follow-up on
correction actions.
• Provide compliance, governance advisory, and support to the bank’s
management, business, and control units in order to adhere to the bank’s
standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ascertain a compliance assessment on new products, services, and delivery
channels being established prior to launch in collaboration with relevant
stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal audit to ensure that any compliance related audit
findings are adequately mitigated through a well-defined action plan.
• Assuring that all regulatory requirements, inquiries, and periodic returns are
adequately addressed and met on schedule.
• Reports on compliance performance and identified risks to the appropriate
senior management and board committee on a regular basis.
Customer
• Ensure appropriate whistleblowing channels, and a framework is in place to
encourage employees and other stakeholders to report any noncompliance
without fear and protect the whistleblower from any retribution.
Internal Business Process
• Ensuring that the Governance, Compliance, and Control Frameworks of the
Bank are dynamic and operating effectively.
• Ensure that the compliance program remains up to date with related
regulatory requirements as stipulated by the CBK, including AML/KYC and
statutory compliance.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to make
sure that inspection findings have been appropriately rectified.
Functional Responsibilities
• Promote a culture of high ethical standards, commitment to compliance
controls within the bank.
Our Values
Customers First
• We listen proactively to our customers to understand their needs and
expectations.
• We integrate the voice of the customers in new product and service
developments.
• We go the extra mile when serving our customers.
• We optimize our processes to deliver highest value and a seamless
experience to our customers.
• We measure and benchmark customer engagement KPIs and integrate them
in our leadership evaluation.
Lead The Market
• We strive to offer the best products and highest quality service.
• We aim to invest further to strengthen and enhance our market position.
• We provide an environment to our employees where everyone can give their
absolute best.
• We train and equip our employees to be best prepared for a constantly
evolving financial service market.
• We are a role model in implementing national initiatives and regulatory
guidelines.
Agility
• We embrace a changing market environment and respond decisively and
swiftly.
• We release new products and pilots quickly to test and optimize them in a
real environment.
• We are open to try new things, but rigorous in evaluating its success and
happy to accept mistakes.
• We collaborate proactively within cross-functional teams and limit vertical
hierarchies to a minimum.
• We leverage technology to support, facilitate and automate our processes
and time to market.
Integrity
• We hold ourselves accountable to a higher standard of responsibility.
• We are doing the right things, even if it is commercially less attractive.
• We communicate clearly what we can deliver and keep our word.
• We do things right and create solutions that work.
• We fully comply with all regulatory and compliance standards and apply zero
tolerance to misconduct.
Job Specification
Academic
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Banking & Finance or related
discipline (with an MBA, MSC or its equivalent)
Professional Qualifications & Experience
• Professional qualifications e.g., CPA, ACCA & CIMA, CRMA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Work Experience
• At least 15 years’ experience in a Risk, Compliance or Audit Department in a
banking environment with a strong understanding of overall banking
operations, systems and processes.
• 5 years of which should have been in a Senior position.
• Outstanding performance of duties and exceeding expectations in positions
that require strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, team
building, and leadership skills including the ability to manage risk,
compliance, and control activities in a financial institution.
Reporting Relationships: jobs that report to this position directly and
indirectly
Functional Reports
Administrative Reports
Stakeholders: key stakeholders that the position holder will need to
liaise/work with to be successful in this role.
Internal The Board of Directors
Senior management
Aal bank’s departments
External Regulatory authorities
External auditors
Consultants
Correspondent banks.
Decision Making Authority /Mandates/Constraints: the decisions the
position holder is empowered to make (Indicate if it is Operational, Managerial
or Strategic)
Strategic
Ideal Job Competencies: Technical Competence
Regulatory
Compliance
Knowledge
Deep understanding of relevant regulatory requirements,
laws, and guidelines applicable to the banking industry,
including anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your
Customer (KYC), and data protection regulations.
Risk Management Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks
associated with business operations and regulatory
changes.
Policy Development
and Implementation
Proficiency in developing and implementing compliance
policies, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to
regulatory standards.
Auditing and
Monitoring
Experience in conducting compliance audits, monitoring
activities, and implementing corrective actions to address
deficiencies.
Investigation Skills Capability to investigate compliance violations, irregularities,
or breaches and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Training and
Education
Skill in designing and delivering compliance training
programs to employees at all levels to enhance awareness
and understanding of compliance requirements.
Technology Utilization Familiarity with compliance technology solutions and tools
for data analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
Ideal Job Competencies: Behavioral Competence
Ethical Leadership Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of ethics,
integrity, and compliance throughout the organization.
Communication Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively
communicate compliance requirements, issues, and
solutions to stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical Thinking Ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements, assess
potential risks, and develop strategic compliance solutions.
Problem-Solving Aptitude for identifying compliance challenges, evaluating
alternative solutions, and implementing effective
resolutions.
Collaboration and
influencing
Capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, build
relationships, and influence stakeholders to promote
compliance objectives.
Adaptability Flexibility to adapt to changing regulatory environments,
business needs, and organizational priorities.
Attention to Detail Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and
thoroughness in compliance assessments, documentation,
and reporting.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 180
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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