Team Lead, Financial Crime and Compliance at National Bank of Kenya

Job Reference No. NBK/Risk/08/2026

Position Scope:

• The role holder will be responsible for implementing measures to ensure adherence to the regulatory requirements and internal procedures, thereby minimizing losses arising from cost of non-compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure that the Bank’s business conducted follows international /Local AML regulations and the bank’s AML/CFT policies
• Conduct review to test the validity and appropriateness of, and business compliance with, financial crime policies and procedures.
• Manage AML/CFT escalation issues for the business
• Provide regular reports to Chief Conduct & Compliance Officer and providerecommendations for mitigating financial crime risk.
• Advise on new AML/CFT regulations by liaising with the Head, Advisory & Support to performing training
• Tracking significant issues arising from Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)metrics, FCC Monitoring and Assurance activities, Audit reviews and regulatory inspections, providing validation of issue closure where necessary.
• Ensure all AML/CFT procedures relating to the business coverage model are upto date
• Assist to implement and maintain anti-money laundering, sanctions and terrorist financing policies and procedures, monitor their adequacy.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Recognized professional certification such as CFA, CIS, ACCA, ICPAK, CFP, CFE, ACAMS, IT Certifications, etc
• Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience in Compliance & Internal Controlwithin the Financial Services Industry of which at least 10 must have been in the Banking Sector.
• Strong understanding of Kenyan banking regulations and corporate governance.
• Experience in managing compliance monitoring or assurance functions is preferred.
• Banking Operations (Domestic & International Operations)
• Knowledge in Accounting & Credit Analysis / Appraisal
• Environmental / Industry Analysis
• Risk Management
• Operational risk
• Investment / Portfolio Management
• Assets & Liabilities Management
• Accounting principles and GL structures
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• IFRS and regulatory reporting standards
• Financial analysis / interpretation
• Knowledge of eCDD systems and global KYC requirements
• Knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF & consumer protection
• Expertise in AML/CFT and sanctions compliance
• Leadership experience
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Coaching /Leadership / Influencing
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentations skills and team player.
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Collaboration: forms business partnerships that help drive the Bank’s Assurance agenda.
• Good knowledge of Banking laws and regulations
• Stakeholder Management