Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory Affairs at KCB Bank Kenya

Key Responsibilities

• Representing the Group in public policy matters and stakeholder engagement and input on legislation during drafting as assigned.
• Manage Regulatory issues, including conducting review and analysis as well as preparing position statements. This will entail the engagement of relevant internal and external stakeholders and regulatory (includes regional/international) compliance – CBK, CMA, CA, IRA, RBA, CAK, KAMP, PRISK).
• Carry out legislation and regulation analysis by reviewing and analysing relevant documents &/or records, preparation of position statements as well as business advisory papers.
• Consolidation of analysis of legislation and advisory statements (position statements and resultant action matrix).
• Follow up on product and outsourcing  approvals with the relevant regulatory authorities.
• Responding to and dealing with customer complaints received from regulatory authorities..
• Maintain a Group wide approach to regulatory affairs and advocacy.
• Any other duties as may be required.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The preferred candidate will meet the following minimum criteria: 

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Hold a Diploma in Law.
• Have at least 5 years relevant post admission experience, including specific experience in the below:
• 4 years’ experience in legal drafting, corporate & commercial Practice and Risk Management.
• 3 years’ experience in Legal Communication and Advocacy.