Risk & Compliance Analyst – KYC Onboarding. [18 positions]

Legal & Compliance

K sh 60,000 – 100,000 gross / month

Openings: 18 positions Location: Nairobi – Roysambu (TRM Dr / Thika Rd) Overview: Our client is looking for eighteen KYC Analysts to onboard retail/SME customers for a digital lender. You’ll verify identities, review documents, screen against sanctions/PEP lists, and escalate red flags with clear notes. The ideal candidates combine speed with accuracy and know how to explain requirements to customers respectfully. Key Responsibilities: - Perform KYC/CDD for individuals and entities; apply risk ratings. - Verify documents (IDs, CR12s, utility bills); conduct selfie/live checks. - Screen PEP/sanctions; clear false positives; escalate true hits. - Keep evidence files audit-ready; maintain tracker hygiene. - Hit daily productivity targets with error rates below threshold. - Educate customers on missing info; record call notes. Education & Experience: - Diploma/Degree in Business/Law/Criminology; 0–2 years (graduates welcome). Skills & Tools: - Attention to detail, AML tools, Excel/CRM, customer comms. KPIs: - Cases/day, QA pass %, false positive rate, TAT, audit findings. Compensation (Kenya): KES 60,000–100,000 + accuracy/throughput bonuses. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, shift allowance (where applicable), training. Growth Path: - Senior KYC → Investigator → Compliance Officer/Analyst → Compliance Manager. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.