Senior Risk & Compliance Officer Job Sanlam

Job Title: Senior Risk & Compliance Officer
Date Posted: 24/06/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Sanlam
Industry: Finance
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Summary:

Purpose of The Position

The Senior Risk and Compliance Officer will support the Risk & Compliance Manager in implementing and maintaining enterprise-wide risk and compliance activities across SanlamAllianz General Insurance Kenya. The role ensures operational, regulatory, and strategic risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and reported in line with the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Compliance Frameworks. The role will help embed a risk-aware culture and support ongoing compliance with applicable insurance sector regulations.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Commerce, Law, Actuarial Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognised university.
  • Minimum (4) years’ experience in Risk management, compliance, or a related field, of which at least two (2) years should be in a senior individual contributor role within a regulated financial institution.
  • Demonstrated experience in insurance or banking risk and compliance is strongly preferred.
  • Post-graduate qualification or professional certification in risk or compliance management e.g. IRM, RIMS, IIA, CERM, CISA, or equivalent ; is an added advantage.
  • Working towards or holding professional membership in a recognised risk management body.
  • Familiarity with the Kenyan regulatory environment including IRA, FRC, KRA, UFAA, and the Data Protection Act.

Interested candidates should submit their application and updated CV to: hr@ke.sanlamallianz.com.

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