Business Risk and Compliance Assistant Manager - Equity Bank Limited Kenya - Kenya
(2025-07)
- Develop and implement First Line risk management strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
- Maintain risk universe, risk register, control library, KRIs, and KCIs for business functions.
- Conduct risk assessments, monitor risks against controls, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Integrate risk management into business processes through collaboration with department heads.
- Implement audit recommendations and serve as secretary to DNFRC and member of GNFRC and GFCRC.
- Deliver risk awareness training and lead Quality Assurance and business continuity programs.
- Develop Operational Resilience strategy and manage risk management team.
- Obligations Register operationalization and update of emerging regulations
Group Assessment Officer: Compliance, Financial Crime and Conduct - Equity Group
(2023-06 - 2025-06)
- Implemented Risk Control Self-assessments on AML/CFT, KYC, and recordkeeping practices across Equity Group subsidiaries.
- Prepared timely reports on identified issues, ensure stakeholder action implementation, and track risk treatment progress.
- Supported Group AML/CFT Enterprise Risk Assessments on products, services, channels, customers, and jurisdictions.
- Created training materials and facilitate staff training sessions on compliance practices, fraud prevention, and reporting mechanisms.
- Socialized audit findings and regulatory inspection results to stakeholders and ensure timely resolution of open items.
- Embedded financial crime monitoring and reporting mechanisms within risk governance
- Developed and maintained Regulatory Obligation Risk Register with quality assurance for obligations mapping and gap analysis.
Senior Compliance Analyst - Equity Bank Ltd
(2022-06 - 2023-05)
- Conducted transaction monitoring investigations, and prepared Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for escalation and regulatory reporting.
- Conducted customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence review giving recommendation and risk mitigation action based on identified risk indicators.
- Performed sanctions, PEP, and adverse screening reviews to identify potential matches and compliance concerns.
- Supported regulatory examinations and audits by providing required information, documentation, and evidentiary support.
- Facilitated staff training on compliance policies, risk management, fraud prevention & reporting mechanisms, ensuring awareness of requirements & updates.
Senior Digital Accountant: Reconciliations Department - Equity Bank Ltd
(2021-05 - 2022-06)
- Executed bank general ledger reconciliations, identified and resolved discrepancies, and ensured accurate journal entries.
- Implemented open item aging assessment process and targeted follow-up actions for prompt closure.
- Compiled weekly, monthly, and annual reports for management and stakeholders.
- Conducted risk control self-evaluations and implemented enforcement mechanisms for
- Collaborated with development team to automate reconciliation processes
Senior Officer: Internal Controls Department - Equity Bank Ltd
(2011-01 - 2021-01)
- Developed and enforced internal control policies meeting regulatory requirements and monitored compliance to prevent fraud.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and continuously monitored control environment effectiveness.
- Drafted reports and recommended corrective actions including strategic recommendations, operational improvements, and compliance updates.
- Facilitated collaboration with internal/external auditors and compliance team to ensure timely information access.
- Developed risk mitigation strategies, enforced policies and procedures, and trained branch personnel to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained awareness of industry developments to identify emerging control measures and ensure process alignment.
Accountant: Clearing Operations - Equity Bank Ltd
(2009-01 - 2010-11)
- Ensured implementation of fraud and compliance controls.
- Conducted reviews of cheques, general ledger entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in preparation of annual budgets and periodic budget reviews.
- Supported internal, external, and compliance audit processes.
Branch Officer - Equity Bank Ltd
(2007-08 - 2008-12)
- Ensured effective customer due diligence and effectiveness of bank policies and procedures.
- Trained staff in bank policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with internal audit and compliance personnel to execute scheduled audits and compliance reviews.
- Maintained internal financial controls aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Report on operating income and expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
Teller - Equity Bank Ltd
(2006-07 - 2007-07)
Assistant Administrator - Faulu Kenya Ltd
(2002-08 - 2006-05)
Intern - Telkom Kenya Ltd
(2001-06 - 2001-12)
