Risk and Compliance Manager, VisionFund Kenya

Job Description

Overview

VisionFund Kenya Limited is a Christian Microfinance Institution founded by World Vision with the mission of empowering vulnerable children and communities through sustainable financial inclusion and economic empowerment solutions. We are committed to integrity, stewardship, innovation, and excellence in service delivery. www.visionfundkenya.co.ke.

The Risk & Compliance Manager will establish, implement, and sustain a robust Risk and Compliance Framework across VisionFund Kenya, ensuring effective identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of operational, credit, and regulatory risks. The role safeguards institutional integrity, promotes a strong risk culture, and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while supporting sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Credit Risk Oversight (40%)

• Lead frameworks for operational and credit risk management across branches and departments
• Oversee fraud prevention, internal control compliance, and investigations into irregularities
• Conduct branch and portfolio risk reviews and root cause analysis for credit losses

Enterprise Risk & Compliance Framework (25%)

• Develop and maintain an organization-wide Risk Management and Compliance Framework aligned to regulatory, donor, and VisionFund International standards
• Serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and liaise with regulators under CEO guidance
• Ensure compliance with AML/CFT, Data Protection, Digital Credit Providers Regulations, and Unclaimed Financial Assets requirements

Planning, Analytics & Reporting (10%)

• Develop annual risk and compliance work plans and budgets
• Prepare quarterly risk and compliance reports for the Board Risk & Audit Committee and VisionFund International
• Track internal audit recommendations and drive timely closure of audit issues

Risk Culture, Training & Awareness (10%)

• Develop and implement a risk and compliance training program for staff at all levels
• Build branch and departmental risk champions to embed risk ownership

Other Duties (5%)

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the CEO, including special projects and strategic risk reviews

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or similar) preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Risk, Compliance, or Internal Audit within the Microfinance or Financial Services sector
• Demonstrated expertise in credit risk assessment, operational risk control, and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and influencing skills
• High integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to balance compliance with business objectives