AML & CFT Compliance Officer, Compliance & Ethics Directorate at Law Society of Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in supervising and enforcement of compliance for anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism and countering proliferation financing (AML & CFT & CPF) for lawyers, notaries and other legal professionals;
• Assist in reviewing the rules and processes to prevent financial crimes and updating the relevant stakeholders (members) to comply with the latest rules and regulations;
• Assist with reviewing and evaluating data of suspicious accounts that might be concealing money laundering;
• Conduct AML training for the LSK members and make them aware of the AML rules and regulations and train them on the best industry practices;
• Assist in submitting periodic reports on AML & CFT compliance and assist with the filing of semi-annual reports and annual reports with the Supervisory Authority; and
• Any other AML & CFT related tasks as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Deputy Secretary/Director Compliance & Ethics and or Secretary/CEO.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor in Laws (LL.B) degree and a Post-Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. Any other relevant qualifications are an added advantage;
• Five (5) years’ experience in AML & CFT Compliance and conversant with AML & CFT matters. Other relevant qualifications are an added advantage;
• Extensive knowledge of AML & CFT laws, regulations and industry standards, with a strong understanding of financial crime prevention strategies and techniques. Knowledge and experience of the legal sector will be an advantage;
• Leadership and management skills will be an added advantage;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic approach to managing;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with senior executives and external stakeholders;
• Proficiency in compliance software and tools, with a solid understanding of data analysis and reporting;
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to regulatory principles;
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex and sensitive situations; and
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation;