Risk and Compliance Officer at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities 

Risk Support & Forecasting (50%)

• Assist in identifying business weaknesses and economic trends that could hurt the company.
• Risk Register Management: Tracking daily risk events, updating scores, and ensuring no lapse in control goes unnoticed.
• Forecasting

Compliance & "Rules" Monitoring (30%)

• System Maintenance: Keeping the compliance software/databases clean and updated.
• Learning and monitoring local laws and international standards to ensure the MFI doesn't get fined or penalized.
• Reporting: Drafting the first versions of periodic reports for management and regulators.

Audit & Process Improvement (10%)

• The Follow-Up: Creating checklists to make sure other departments actually fixed the issues the auditors found.
• Policy Review: Reading through company policies to spot "loopholes" where things could go wrong.

Training & Documentation (10%)

• Knowledge Sharing: Helping organize training sessions to teach other staff how to stay compliant.
• Ensuring every policy, procedure, and control document is current, organized, and easy to find.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications Education,

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in finance, business administration, risk management, or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of risk management principles, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements. 
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and assess risks, conduct root-cause analysis, and propose solutions. 
•  Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines. 
•  Proficient in using MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Professional certifications in risk management or compliance (e.g., CRCM, CRM, CFE) are desirable but not mandatory. 
• Previous experience in risk management, compliance, or a similar role, preferably in the financial services industry or microfinance sector and Familiarity with microfinance industry regulations and best practices is a plus.