Team Lead, Regulatory Intelligence & Compliance Job NBK
Banking Jobs. National Bank of Kenya Jobs.
Position Scope:
The role holder will be responsible for implementing measures that would ensure adherence to appropriate compliance framework and procedures so as to minimize loss
from non-compliance with the policies & procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead the Bank’s regulatory compliance strategy.
- Review recent proposed activities by regulatory agencies to determine potential impact on company operations.
- Monitor and report current and proposed changes to the legislative and regulatory environment that affects the Bank’s operations or strategic plans and engage the
- appropriate areas of the business concerning these developments.
- Stays abreast of industry and compliance trends (local & International); recommends and implements changes to internal company processes as needed.
- Review regulatory submissions for conformance and compliance with rendition deadlines.
- Undertake environmental scanning and provide advice through intelligence led analysis.
- Develop analysis of known and emerging compliance risks and opportunities.
- Complete intelligence assessments on regulatory issues that assist to formulate effective problem-solving strategies, policies and programmes.
- Co-ordinate the bank-wide regulatory monitoring function through the Rule- Book.
- Maintain and update the Bank’s corporate governance code and compliance framework.
- Develop and periodically review and updates Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and
- employees.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate governance codes and standards.
- Develop policy and procedure recommendations on Corporate Governance improvement within the in Bank.
- Develop and aid deliver various training courses on corporate governance within the Bank.
- Provide seamless and responsive front-line compliance advisory support to the business entity, consistent approach to all matters is key.
- Be responsible for working with the product compliance team on new product, policies and proposition sign off.
- Assists in developing the compliance training schedule incorporating results of compliance risk assessments.
- Participate with any New Product approvals alongside Compliance Advisory.
- Develop and lead the Bank’s Exception Management strategy.
- Monitor and report bank wide exception trend and closure.
- Review regulatory exceptions for regularization and closure.
- Co-ordinate the bank-wide monitoring of exception log and ensure prompt regularization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Recognized professional certification such as CFA, CIS, ACCA, ICPAK, CFP, CFE, ACAMS, IT Certifications, etc
- Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience in Compliance & Internal Control within the Financial Services Industry of which at least 10 must have been in the Banking Sector.
- Strong understanding of Kenyan banking regulations and corporate governance.
- Experience in managing compliance monitoring or assurance functions is preferred.
- Banking Operations (Domestic & International Operations)
- Knowledge in Accounting & Credit Analysis / Appraisal• Environmental / Industry Analysis
- Risk Management
- Operational risk
- Investment / Portfolio Management
- Assets & Liabilities Management
- Accounting principles and GL structures
- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems
- IFRS and regulatory reporting standards
- Financial analysis / interpretation
- Knowledge of eCDD systems and global KYC requirements
- Knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF & consumer protection
- Expertise in AML/CFT and sanctions compliance
- Leadership experience
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- Coaching /Leadership / Influencing
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentations skills and team player.
How to Apply
Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 5th June 2026
Indicate Name & Job Reference No. NBK/Risk/09/2026 on email subject.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.
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