Britam Compliance Officer Job in Kenya

Britam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern Africa region. The company offers a wide range of financial products and services in Insurance, Asset management, Banking and Property. The product range includes: life, health and general insurance, pensions, unit trusts, investment planning, wealth management, off-shore investments, retirement planning, discretionary portfolio management, property development and private equity. We are seeking to recruit a talented, innovative and results-oriented individual to fill the following position:-
Reporting to the Group Risk and Compliance Manager, the Compliance Officer will be responsible for all compliance related matters as described in the job purpose below for British-American Asset Management Limited.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing compliance policies and procedures

Compliance policies and procedures must be appropriately tailored (and continually refined) to reflect and address the British American Asset Managers business model, investment strategies and relevant conflicts of interest.Developing relevant tools, templates, reports and business processesthat contribute to a fully functional and scalable compliance infrastructure and implements systems by which compliance can be documented and demonstrated. These templates and reports must capture essential compliance data and significantly increase the ability of the Board and Management to identify and avoid compliance failures and demonstrate compliance to regulators.Providing Oversight, Reporting and Testing: Continuously carrying out compliance assessments that demonstrate compliance through the prompt production of records and test results or evaluations. Designing an effective compliance training programCompliance training that is well-designed, effectively presented and systematically reinforced contributes to a virtual cycle that increases awareness of the compliance function and reinforces the culture of compliance.Maintaining a continuous compliance dialogueCompliance must maintain a continuous dialogue with investment staff and business personnel to propagate the perception (and the reality) that the compliance function is actively engaged, aware and knowledgeable of all important business matters in process at or under consideration by the business.Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University;Knowledge and understanding of the financial markets, and the respective Laws and regulations;High leadership, management and organizational skillsAbility to pro-actively and creatively manage potential risk issues;A team player willing to work with minimum supervision;Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills;High levels of energy and enthusiasm;High level of analytical skills;High integrity.Bachelor’s degree from a recognized UniversityIf you believe you are the right candidate for any of these positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria, please CLICK HERE to submit your online application to us on or before Friday 23rd January 2015.
Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.