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

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Employment FullTime
Location Nairobi Kenya
Experience At least 15 years
Education Level Bachelor's Degree
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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

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 5th June 2026

  • Indicate Name & Job Reference No. NBK/Risk/08/2026 on email subject.
  • Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

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