Head, Risk and Compliance - Jobs in Kenya

Head, Risk and Compliance - Jobs in Kenya

About the Role

Dash is building a unified alternative payment network for over 1 billion Africans. Dash allows its users to send, spend, save, and pay regardless of currency and provider.

Dash is looking for a visionary, missionary and talented Head of Risk and Compliance to provide oversight for risk management activities across the Company .


What You’ll Do

Support the business in developing appropriate Risk Management strategies or tools and disseminating proper risk management practices in line with developments in the market/industry, laws, regulations, etc.

Monitor periodic (scheduled and unscheduled) compliance checks across the Dash’s operations in accordance with the laid down policies and procedures.

Recommend relevant sanctions and penalties for the approval of the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, based on outcomes of compliance checks.

Enforce Risk Management policies and established risk limits to close significant gaps in risk management capabilities.

Conduct analysis of business operations to identify risks and make recommendations for preventive actions. This includes the implementation of the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program in Dash

Evaluate business risks through relevant Key Risk Indicators (KRI) quantified, effectively measured, and thoroughly analysed to ensure the business functions satisfactorily within established risk appetites.

Support the Management in its development of the company's risk appetite and

statements for translating the risk appetite into a risk limits structure.

Review the Company’s processes, policies and procedures, and proffer recommendations and updates, in line with best practices

Ensure compliance with all regulatory authorities

Ensure timely reporting and submission of all regulatory reports

Drive the acquisition of all licenses, certifications required for business operations


Required Qualification and Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management or related fields of study

Additional qualification/certification in Risk Management, AML/KYC compliance & internal controls is preferred.

Minimum of eight (8) years experience in risk and compliance


Compensation + Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical cover

Paid time off (leave days)

Pension

Hybrid work structure

N.B: The position is open to candidates in Kenya only


How to apply
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