Compliance Manager – AML/CFT (Fintech)

Legal & Compliance

K sh 220,000 – 380,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – South C (Popo Rd, near Nairobi West Hospital) Overview: Our client is looking for a Compliance Manager to design and run an AML/CFT program for a licensed fintech. You’ll align policies to POCAMLA regulations, CBK guidelines, and sanctions regimes, while keeping onboarding fast and defensible. The role owns monitoring rules, STR/SAR filings, periodic enterprise risk assessments, and regulator liaison, converting raw alerts into clear, auditable decisions. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain AML/CFT policies, risk assessments, and customer risk ratings. - Calibrate KYC/CDD/EDD standards and sanctions screening. - Lead transaction monitoring, alert triage, investigations, and STR filings. - Conduct training, QA reviews, and independent testing coordination. - Prepare regulatory reports and manage onsite inspections. - Chair AML committee; drive remediation and model governance. Education & Experience: - LL.B/Finance/Criminology; ACAMS or equivalent preferred. - 5–7 years AML/CFT within banking/fintech or Big-4 advisory. Skills & Tools: - TM systems, sanctions lists, analytics/Excel, policy design, reporting. KPIs: - False-positive rate, time-to-decision, audit/inspection outcomes, training completion. Compensation (Kenya): KES 220,000–380,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, professional fees, and learning budget. Growth Path: - Senior Compliance Manager → Head of Compliance/MLRO → Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.