Equity Bank Kenya

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Manager, Compliance Testing

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Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute risk-based onsite and offsite compliance testing engagements in line with the approved testing plan and methodology.

  • Perform technical compliance testing and effectiveness assessments across business units, branches, and functional areas.

  • Apply approved sampling techniques (systematic, stratified, random, judgmental) and ensure proper documentation of testing procedures and working papers.

  • Conduct data analysis and validation for offsite testing, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and reliability of data used.

  • Apply the standardized scoring model and five-tier rating scale to assess compliance performance and control effectiveness.

  • Prepare clear, concise testing reports detailing findings, root causes, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations aligned to ERMF reporting standards.

  • Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for testing, reporting, and remediation timelines.

  • Track, update, and maintain issues logs and remediation trackers, ensuring timely closure of identified gaps.

  • Perform validation and re-testing of remedial actions to confirm effectiveness and sustainability of controls.

  • Escalate high-risk findings, regulatory breaches, and overdue actions in line with the escalation matrix and governance framework.

  • Support thematic reviews, deep-dive assessments, and regulatory inspection preparedness (e.g., CBK reviews).

  • Maintain accurate documentation of testing procedures, results, and evidence for audit trail and regulatory defensibility.

  • Collaborate with Business Units, BCMs, and Risk Framework Owners to ensure alignment of controls and Principal Risk Types (PRTs) mapping.


Qualifications

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree plus relevant professional qualifications such as CAMS, ICA.

  • Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, or Assurance

  • At least 2–4 years in compliance testing or control assurance roles

  • Proven experience in Risk-based testing execution, Control effectiveness reviews, Data-driven compliance analysis, Issue tracking and remediation validation

Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of risk-based compliance testing frameworks and ERMF

  • Knowledge of AML/CFT, conduct risk, and regulatory requirements

  • Expertise in control testing, sampling methodologies, and data analysis

  • Proficiency in compliance scoring models and reporting tools

  • Strong analytical, documentation, and report writing skills

  • High level of integrity, independence, and objectivity

  • Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills

  • Ability to drive timely remediation and accountability


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