Fraud Prevention Manager at Equity Bank Kenya

Purpose of the Role:

The Manager, Fraud Prevention is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of fraud prevention strategies, controls, and monitoring frameworks to protect the organization from financial loss, reputational damage, and regulatory exposure. The role ensures proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of fraud risks across products, channels, and operations, while strengthening a strong fraud risk culture through effective governance, awareness, and stakeholder collaboration

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:

• Fraud Risk Strategy & Governance
• Fraud Risk Assessment & Control Design
• Fraud Monitoring & Detection Oversight
• Incident Management & Escalation
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
• Fraud Awareness & Culture
• Reporting & Management Information
• Team Leadership & Capability Development
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Qualifications

• Business related degree from a recognized University or College.
• Professional Certification in Fraud Examination (CFE), Auditing, Accounting, Risk management and Information systems audit is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Over 10 years' working experience in the Banking sector.
• 5 years of experience in fraud management, risk analysis, or financial crime compliance; At least 3—5 years in a leadership role.