Compliance Officer/MLRO at Mwananchi Credit Ltd
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Job Detail
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Job ID 1016673
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Experience 5 Years
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Compliance Officer is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously strengthening a scalable compliance framework that ensures full regulatory adherence, AML/CFT effectiveness, data protection integrity, and governance discipline across Mwananchi Credit Limited and Shimin Insurance.
The position supports Mwananchi’s 2026–2029 strategic ambition of regulatory maturity and banking-grade readiness
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance & Horizon Scanning
- AML/CFT & MLRO Responsibilities
- Compliance Risk Management
- Policy Governance & Internal Controls
- Audit & Regulatory Inspection Readiness
- Data Protection & Confidentiality
- Governance, Ethics & Culture
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Regulatory Integrity
- AML/CFT Effectiveness
- Governance & Assurance
- Data Protection & Incident Management
- Culture & Capability
Qualifications & Experience
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Master’s degree (MBA, Risk, Finance, Law) preferred
Professional Certifications (At least one)
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- ICA Diploma in AML/Compliance
- Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
- CPA/ACCA (added advantage)
Experience
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in compliance, risk, audit, or regulatory roles within a regulated financial institution.
- Demonstrated experience in AML/CFT compliance and regulatory reporting.
- Experience interacting directly with regulators.
- Experience presenting compliance reports to senior management or Board committees preferred.
Qualifications & Experience
- High ethical standards and unquestionable integrity
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- Structured documentation and reporting discipline
- Ability to influence and challenge constructively
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Strategic and systems thinking
- Calm and decisive under regulatory pressure
- Strong stakeholder management skills
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