Operations

Assistant Manager Risk Management & Compliance, Grade 4

JKUAT Enterprises Limited·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
OperationsFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Nov 3, 2026

Job Purpose

  • The holder of the job will be responsible for implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework to ensure a proactive risk management philosophy that safeguards the Corporation's assets.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implementing the Enterprise Risk Management policies and Enterprise Risk Management Framework;
  • Monitor implementation of intervention programs to address the Corporation's adherence to Association of African Development Finance Institutions(AADFI) Prudential guidelines:
  • Undertake proper analysis of risk and compliance
  • Implementing effective risk appraisal and measurement tools
  • Reviewing all applications for credit/investment so as to identify measure and mitigate risk;
  • Preparing quality risk reports
  • Ensuring proper maintenance of risk and compliance culture within the Corporation and
  • Providing Support, Education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the corporation
  • Carrying out quarterly assessments for compliance and risk assessment at the Corporation.

Person Specifications

Experience

  • At least eight (8) years' relevant work experience, four (4) of which must have been in a supervisory role;

Academic Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Business or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Master's degree in a relevant field of study from a recognized Institution;

Professional Qualifications (Added Advantage)

  • Professional qualification; Be certified in any of the following: Certified Financial Analyst (CFA); Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Risk Management Professional (RMI-PMI), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) Certified ISO Auditor or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Skills/Attributes

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Specialist knowledge and diverse relevant experience
  • Excellent business acumen
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Report writing skills
  • Proven experience performing risk management assessments
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization
  • Strong process analysis and modelling skills along with direct experience converting business requirements into action oriented technical objectives and measurable results
  • Strong situational analysis capability
  • Attention to detail and critical thinking
  • Team player
  • Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MAProfessional Certificate

At a glance

Company

JKUAT Enterprises Limited

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 3, 2026

Created

October 13, 2026