Senior Officer, Compliance.

Job Description

About Equity Bank

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks, committed to transforming lives and livelihoods across Africa through inclusive financial services. The Bank operates in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, serving nearly 20 million customers.

The Bank is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Senior Officer, Compliance.

Purpose of the Job

To support the Bank’s compliance risk management by identifying regulatory and policy gaps, assessing compliance risks across branches and business operations, monitoring corrective actions, and ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify legal, regulatory and contractual requirements and changes to ensure compliance.
• Assess compliance risks across branches and head office operations.
• Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in business processes.
• Review documentation and evaluate inherent risks.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments in branches and agency banking operations.
• Develop and support branch compliance risk assessment tools.
• Monitor outstanding compliance gaps and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure branches comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit compliance assessment reports and recommendations.
• Propose policy amendments in response to changes in the regulatory environment.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Applied Mathematics, with at least Second Class Upper.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Compliance.
• Mathematical and analytical skills are an added advantage.
• Excellent understanding of banking operations and credit functionalities.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, regulatory requirements and governance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret complex information and work in a performance-driven environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant academic certificates.
• Relevant testimonials.

Application Link:
https://equitybank.taleo.net/careersection/ext_new/jobsearch.ftl

<escape>APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08 NOVEMBER 2026</escape>

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, ideas and perspectives in the workplace.