JKUAT Enterprises Principal Deposit Protection Officer (Risk & Bank Examination) Jobs in Kenya
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Design and enforce comprehensive risk management policies, methodologies, and tools for supervised financial institutions.
Evaluate financial, operational, credit, liquidity, and market risks affecting banks and the broader financial system.
Monitor risk indicators to detect early signs of instability or potential bank failures.
Review stress testing models to assess banks’ resilience under adverse economic scenarios.
Recommend risk mitigation strategies and regulatory adjustments to strengthen sector stability.
Direct and coordinate on‑site inspections to assess compliance with banking laws, prudential guidelines, and risk standards.
Analyze periodic returns and financial reports from banks to detect irregularities or deteriorating conditions.
Ensure adherence to AML, CTF, and corporate governance requirements.
Evaluate asset quality, capital adequacy, earnings performance, liquidity, and management practices.
Prepare comprehensive examination reports with findings, risk assessments, and recommendations.
Lead and mentor junior risk officers and examiners in both field and desk‑based reviews.
Liaise with regulators, auditors, and enforcement agencies on cross‑cutting financial sector issues.
Provide subject matter expertise on complex risk issues, innovative financial products, and emerging threats (e.g., fintech risks, cyber threats).
Contribute to developing prudential regulations, supervisory guidelines, and sectoral risk assessment frameworks.
Engage with bank executives to communicate examination
findings, remedial actions, and regulatory expectations.
Requirements
Nine (9) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at Senior Deposit Protection Officer grade or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Banking, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Management, Business Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification.
Relevant professional certification from a recognised institution.
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
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