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Compliance Officer at Bank of Africa Kenya Limited
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (28 Oct 2026) Deadline: 1 Nov 2026 Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Compliance Officer will ensure Bank of Africa Kenya adheres to internal policies and external regulations related to anti‑money laundering, counter‑terrorism financing, and sanctions. Responsibilities include conducting customer due diligence, preparing regulatory reports, and maintaining the bank’s internal blacklist. The role requires close collaboration with regulators and internal stakeholders to mitigate financial crime risks.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field
- • Minimum 3 years experience in banking compliance or risk management
- • Strong knowledge of AML, CFT, and sanctions regulations
- • Ability to prepare accurate regulatory reports and documentation
- • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Ensure compliance with internal policies, external laws, and regulations concerning AML, CFT, and sanctions
- • Conduct customer due diligence and KYC reviews in line with regulatory standards
- • Prepare and submit timely reports to regulators and supervisory authorities
- • Update and maintain the bank’s internal blacklist and risk‑management policies
- • Review and implement changes to relevant legislation and regulatory guidance
- • Cooperate with regulators and law‑enforcement by providing required documentation
- • Monitor media sources daily for emerging compliance risks