Jobs at Equity Bank Kenya | Nairobi, Kenya
Company/Recruiter: Equity Bank Kenya
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
Kenya, Nairobi
Work arrangement
Location-based; remote work not stated
Compensation
Not disclosed
Employer
Equity Bank Kenya
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Role shape: Responsibility-led role with a detailed skills profile.
Evidence to prepare: Connect your CV or portfolio to Possess a strong understanding of AML/CFT/CPF laws, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Prudential Guidelines, and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Standards.; Demonstrate expertise in transaction monitoring systems,…. Use one concrete example that shows you can Assess the effectiveness of the Bank's risk-based transaction monitoring for Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism,...
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Manager – Transaction Monitoring
- Employer: Equity Bank Kenya
- Location: Nairobi
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
- Closing Date: November 26, 2026
About the Employer
Equity Bank Limited is incorporated and registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and is domiciled in Kenya. The bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488) and offers retail banking, microfinance, and related services. It also has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, and Tanzania, with its shares listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.Key Responsibilities
- Assess the effectiveness of the Bank's risk-based transaction monitoring for Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism, and Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) across different customer segments, channels, products, and geographies.
- Maintain a comprehensive inventory of detection scenarios and analyze alerts, false positives, and the outcomes of investigations.
- Coordinate the tuning, testing, and validation of detection scenarios.
- Monitor the quality of alert investigations, adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), and manage aging cases and backlogs, while also challenging deficiencies identified in the first line of defense.
- Provide technical assistance for complex cases and ensure that suspicious activity is promptly escalated to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
- Review the completeness of data feeds, reconciliations, interface exceptions, and system changes, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and migration processes.
- Prepare management information (MI) reports detailing detection effectiveness, scenario changes, alert trends, and remediation progress.
- Supervise specialists and promote consistent technical standards within the team.
Requirements
- Possess a strong understanding of AML/CFT/CPF laws, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Prudential Guidelines, and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Standards.
- Demonstrate expertise in transaction monitoring systems, detection scenarios, tuning, and alert management.
- Have a solid grasp of financial crime typologies relevant to mobile, agency, cash, trade, and cross-border channels.
- Exhibit strong data analysis capabilities; working knowledge of SQL or similar tools would be beneficial.
- Possess robust analytical and investigative skills.
- Be proficient in preparing clear management information and writing reports.
- Demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement and the ability to provide constructive challenges.
- Possess supervisory, coaching, and team development skills.
- Uphold high levels of integrity, discretion, independence, and sound judgment.
- Have a minimum of 7 years of experience in AML/CFT/CPF, Transaction Monitoring, Financial Crime Investigations, Risk, or Internal Audit within the financial services sector.
- Possess at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or senior specialist role.
- Show demonstrated experience in scenario tuning, alert quality assurance, and monitoring MI.
- Have experience supporting monitoring system implementation, UAT, or data remediation.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in finance, Banking, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma in AML, CFE, CPA(K), or equivalent financial crime qualifications are required.
- Show a commitment to continuous professional development in AML/CFT/CPF and financial crime analytics.
How to Apply
- Carefully read through all the stated requirements for the role.
- Prepare an up-to-date CV and any other necessary documents as requested.
- Submit your application by clicking the "Apply Now" button on this page.
- Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of November 26, 2026.
Application Tips
- Highlight your experience with AML/CFT/CPF laws and relevant banking guidelines in your application.
- Emphasize your expertise in transaction monitoring systems and scenario tuning.
- Detail your experience in financial crime typologies across various channels.
- Showcase your data analysis and reporting skills with specific examples.
- Clearly state your relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications.
What We Offer
- Full-time employment
- Opportunity to work in Nairobi
- The closing date for applications is November 26, 2026.
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