Assistant Risk and compliance officer
Core
Support the Internal Controls and Compliance Officer in managing risk, compliance testing, and safeguarding for a microfinance institution serving vulnerable children.
Role type
Assistant Internal Controls and Compliance Officer
Builds
Risk registers, compliance reports, safeguarding case records, and regulatory filings
Domain
Microfinance / Financial Services in Kenya
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Risk assessment, regulatory compliance testing, data analysis, report writing, policy review, audit follow-up, safeguarding protocols, MS Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Professional certification in compliance/risk/accounting, experience with risk/compliance software
Technologies
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), risk/compliance management software
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze portfolio/operational data to identify and rank risks; Test branch and Head Office compliance with policies and controls; Prepare draft risk, compliance, and exception reports; Support staff training on safeguarding measures; Maintain risk registers and compliance calendars
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC