Channels Risk and Compliance Manager

Reporting to Head of Channels the job is responsible for the risk and compliance management in the Channels Departments (Agent Banking, Money Transfer Services, Card Business, E-Payments, Channel Expansion) by ensuring that applicable regulations, laws, guidelines, polices procedures and processes are adhered to. In liaison with the various Channels Departments identify or takes cognizance of identified risks and develop strategies and plans to mitigate them. It prioritizes and plans interventions to identify, manage, eliminate or mitigate risks.1.     Designs or participates in the design and rollout of Risk and Compliance tools, policies, procedures and processes.2.     Proactively sniff and identify any deviations from the laid down standard operating procedures on all channel businesses3.     Develop matrices for branches and head office channel functions to self-evaluate on compliance and adherence to the laid down standard operating procedures4.     Champion the review of the channels standard operating procedures in light of the changing operating environment.5.     Train branches and head office functions on compliance and risk management6.     Conduct compliance checks at branches and head office functions7.     Drive compliance enforcement across all channels among staff as well as channels partners8.     Map out emerging risks for the channel business and advise on the recommended mitigation strategiesPosition Qualifications/Requirements·        Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field from an institution recognized by Commission for University Education. A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage. ·        Minimum 5 years of risk and compliance experience, demonstrating increasing responsibility·        Professional Qualifications in Risk  Management·        Knowledge of   regulatory and scheme requirements - CBK, CMA, NSE, Visa, MasterCard and other relevant regulations across all territories in which we operate·        Demonstrated expertise in building a risk/compliance program that exhibits the highest levels of controls·        Demonstrated abilities in building and implementing predictive risk matrices with real examples·        Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills·        Strong project management skills required·        Ability to engage and influence senior management and business partners·        Management of deliverables produced by staff and professional development of team members·        Demonstrate sound judgment, experience in decision making for complex problems·        Ability to operate in a crisis situation, interacting with various levels of employees/management; flexible and creative in critical, high-pressure situations·        Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated and self-directed; ability to work in a team environment or independently·        Understanding of information security and risk management principles·        Ability to think strategically·        Excellent communication  and Facilitation skillsThe above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.keTo be considered your application must be received by Jan. 30, 2015.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.