VisionFund Kenya is seeking a highly qualified Risk and Compliance Manager to lead Operational and Credit Risk Management initiatives across all its branches and departments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring robust risk frameworks are in place and aligned to statutory obligations and VisionFund International standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Operational and Credit Risk Management initiatives across branches and departments.
Monitor portfolio quality, operational losses, fraud risks, and internal control effectiveness.
Develop and maintain enterprise-wide Risk and Compliance frameworks aligned to regulatory and VisionFund International standards.
Serve as the institution’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
Coordinate compliance with AML/CFT requirements, Data Protection laws, Digital Credit Provider Regulations, and other statutory obligations.
Prepare Risk & Compliance reports for Management, Board Committees, and regulators.
Coordinate Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) activities.
Drive institutional risk awareness, staff training, and compliance culture initiatives.
Follow up implementation and closure of audit and compliance recommendations.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law, or related field.
Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, CAMS, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in Risk Management, Compliance, or Internal Audit within the Microfinance, Banking, SACCO, or Financial Services sector.
Strong knowledge of Operational Risk, Credit Risk, AML/CFT, Internal Controls, and Regulatory Compliance.
Excellent analytical, communication, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills.
High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the VisionFund Kenya application portal: Apply on MyJobMag.
