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 seeking a meticulous Compliance Manager to run the AML/CFT program for a licensed fintech. You’ll ensure policies and processes align with POCAMLA, CBK guidelines, and sanctions frameworks, all while keeping onboarding smooth and defensible. This isn’t just about ticking boxes; you’ll turn raw alerts into clear, auditable decisions and maintain the program’s integrity across monitoring, investigations, and STR/SAR filings. You’ll also own enterprise risk assessments, regulator liaison, and continuous improvement initiatives. Think of yourself as both guardian and enabler: safeguarding the business from financial crime while enabling rapid, compliant growth. You’ll chair committees, calibrate monitoring rules, and ensure that every policy, report, and review stands up to scrutiny. If you thrive on blending analytical rigor with practical, business-focused solutions, this role puts you at the heart of fintech compliance, shaping frameworks, training teams, and keeping the company on the right side of the law. 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.