Risk and Compliance Manager, VisionFund Kenya at World Vision Kenya

Overview

• VisionFund Kenya is a dynamic financial services company and a key investment of World Vision Kenya, committed to fostering sustainable financial inclusion. Learn more at www.visionfundkenya.co.ke.
• The Risk and Compliance Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is an integral member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The Risk and Compliance Manager works collaboratively across key functions including Operations, ICT, Finance, HR, and Internal Audit, to ensure the organization maintains a strong risk culture, regulatory compliance, and effective governance practices aligned with the overall business strategy. She/he supervises Risk and Compliance Officers and Compliance Champions.

Key Responsibilities

•  Enterprise Risk Management: Lead the development and implementation of risk frameworks, assess organizational risks, define risk appetite, and monitor key risk indicators to ensure operational resilience.
•  Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans, supporting regular testing and impact assessments across departments.
•  Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, data protection), serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, and act as liaison with regulators in partnership with the CEO.
•  Policy & Change Management: Review and update organizational policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring effective change management and process automation where applicable.
•  Planning, Reporting & Audit Coordination: Prepare departmental plans, budgets, and reports for senior leadership; manage incident tracking and coordinate audit issue resolution.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify, assess, and monitor key risks; analyze suspicious activities and recommend mitigation strategies. Maintain current risk frameworks, achieve audit issue resolution targets, ensure full regulatory compliance, and deliver timely risk reports to stakeholders.
• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver risk and compliance training programs to enhance organizational awareness and compliance culture.
• Other Duties- Provide risk advisory on projects and perform additional tasks as assigned by leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile
Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor degree in Business Administration/Management/Economics/Accounting 
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, or a related field is desirable
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a Leadership role in Microfinance, Retail Banking, or Enterprise Lending.

Key Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of banking principles, MFI industry practices, and current trends in microfinance.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of driving compliance culture and motivating teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; adept at business development and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent, driving operational improvements and organizational growth.
• High ethical standards and commitment to personal and organizational integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational software relevant to the financial sector.
• Exceptional risk management, compliance, and training capabilities.