Head- Fraud Management

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Company Details
Industry: Banking
Description: Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to fin
Job Description

° As the Country Head of Fraud Management, will be required to provide leadership to the fraud management team to ensure implementation of fraud management programs through embedding RBB and CIB policies to reduce losses.

Key Accountabilities

° Develop and implement a comprehensive Fraud management strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives across all business segments. 

° Provide leadership and direction to Fraud Management teams, ensuring effective management of resources, staff development, and performance management. 

° Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management, business unit leaders, and employees, to ensure a strong culture of security awareness and compliance. 

° Lead and coordinate risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability evaluations to identify potential Fraud gaps and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. 

° Collaborate with internal and external partners, including law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry peers, to stay abreast of security trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements. 

° Develop and maintain emergency response and business continuity plans to ensure the organization's readiness to address security incidents and other emergencies.

Qualifications

Education and experience: 

° Degree in a related field (e.g. Criminology, accounting, social studies, law banking, criminal justice, risk management) or other relevant certification preferred (e.g. CFE, PCI). 

° Education and experience

° Degree in a related field (e.g. Criminology, accounting, social studies, law banking, criminal justice, risk management) or other relevant certification preferred (e.g. CFE, PCI). 

° Proven working experience in Fraud management. 

° Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact with clients, upper management and law enforcement.

° Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information and confidential matters. 

° Demonstrated management capability and proven working experience in investigations of frauds and other crimes. 

° Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadline

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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