Job Openings at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Purpose:

• The Assistant Manager, Fraud Risk is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating fraud risks within the organization. This role supports fraud prevention initiatives, investigations, and the implementation of fraud risk management frameworks to protect the organization from financial and reputational losses

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist in conducting fraud risk assessments across the organization to identify potential vulnerabilities and emerging threats.
• Support the development and maintenance of fraud risk registers, scenarios, and risk indicators.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their operations and identify specific fraud risks.
• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the fraud risk management framework.
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to fraud risk management.
• Support the communication and training of employees on fraud risk awareness and prevention.
• Assist in monitoring key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics to identify potential fraud trends and patterns.
• Support the preparation of regular reports on fraud risk exposures, incidents, and trends for management and relevant committees.
• Assist in the investigation of suspected fraud incidents, as needed.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of fraud prevention and detection controls.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of fraud detection tools and technologies.
• Support the development and delivery of fraud awareness training programs.
• Collaborate with other departments, including Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and IT, to address fraud-related issues.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels regarding fraud risk matters.
• Maintain strong relationships with industry peers and professional organizations to stay informed of emerging fraud trends and best practices.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CRMA (Certified Risk Management Auditor) are an added advantage.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in fraud risk management, forensic auditing, or financial crime investigation.
• Knowledge of fraud risk frameworks, fraud analytics, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in using fraud detection tools and forensic accounting techniques.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• High ethical standards and integrity in handling sensitive fraud-related cases.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple fraud investigations simultaneously.

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Job Purpose:

• The Assistant Manager, Operational Risk, is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the bank’s operational risk management framework. The role involves identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks arising from internal processes, people, systems, and external events. The incumbent will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices to safeguard the bank from financial and reputational losses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and enhance the operational risk management framework, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
• Monitor and report key operational risk exposures and trends to senior management and risk committees.
• Conduct operational risk assessments, including Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) across business units.
• Identify key risk indicators (KRIs) and ensure continuous monitoring of operational risk exposures.
• Analyze risk events, root causes, and propose mitigation strategies to reduce operational risk incidents.
• Establish and maintain an operational risk event reporting and loss database.
• Investigate operational risk incidents and near misses, identifying lessons learned and recommending control enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including CBK and Basel II/III operational risk guidelines
• Support the implementation of business continuity plans (BCP) and disaster recovery strategies.
• Assist in crisis management planning, ensuring business resilience in the face of operational disruptions.
• Conduct training and awareness programs on operational risk management for bank employees.
• Promote a risk-aware culture through workshops, campaigns, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Prepare and present operational risk reports to senior management, risk committees, and regulators.
• Track and follow up on the implementation of corrective actions arising from risk assessments and incidents.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, FRR,FRM, PRM, or ORM are an added advantage.
•  At least 3-5 years of experience in operational risk management, internal audit, or compliance.
•  Knowledge of risk management frameworks such as Basel II/III, COSO, and ISO 31000.
• Experience with risk control self-assessment (RCSA), incident management, and business continuity planning.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidelines and implement risk controls.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.