Senior Risk and Compliance Officer
Are you an experienced risk and compliance professional looking to advance your career in the insurance sector? SanlamAllianz Kenya is seeking a highly qualified Senior Risk and Compliance Officer to join its team and support enterprise-wide risk management and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Key Details
- Position: Senior Risk and Compliance Officer
- Company: SanlamAllianz Kenya
- Application Deadline: 30th June 2026
Purpose of the Position
The Senior Risk and Compliance Officer will support the Risk & Compliance Manager in implementing and maintaining enterprise-wide risk and compliance activities across SanlamAllianz General Insurance Kenya. The role ensures operational, regulatory, and strategic risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and reported in line with the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Compliance Frameworks.
The successful candidate will help embed a risk-aware culture and support ongoing compliance with applicable insurance sector regulations.
Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Commerce, Law, Actuarial Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized university.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in risk management, compliance, or a related field.
- At least two (2) years in a senior individual contributor role within a regulated financial institution.
- Demonstrated experience in insurance or banking risk and compliance.
- A postgraduate qualification or professional certification in risk or compliance management such as IRM, RIMS, IIA, CERM, CISA, or an equivalent qualification (added advantage).
- Professional membership or progress towards membership in a recognized risk management body.
- Familiarity with the Kenyan regulatory environment, including IRA, FRC, KRA, UFAA, and the Data Protection Act.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application and updated CV to: hr@ke.sanlamallianz.com Application Deadline: 30th June 2026.
