Officer, Risk & Compliance
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Company Details
Name:FSD Africa
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Website:
https://www.fsdafrica.org/
Description:
Created in 2012, FSD Africa is a £30 million financial sector development programme or 'FSD’ based in Nairobi. It is funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID). FSD Africa aims to reduce poverty across sub-Saharan Africa by building financial markets that are effi…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Others
Job Description
Job Summary
- The Risk and Compliance Officer is responsible for supporting the practical application of FSD Africa’s risk, compliance and assurance processes, helping teams identify risks, meet obligations and address control gaps in a timely and consistent way. The role contributes to organisational effectiveness by maintaining reliable risk information, supporting project risk assessment and onboarding, monitoring compliance requirements, tracking mitigation actions and helping staff apply risk and compliance practices in their day-to-day work. Through this work, the Officer helps strengthen accountability, protect organisational integrity and support responsible delivery of FSD Africa’s programmes and operations.
Contract Type - 1 year fixed-term
Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Law, or a related field.
- Professional qualification or progress towards certification (e.g. IRM, FRM, CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) is desirable.
Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or a related field within a reputable organisation.
- Sound understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks and principles.
- Practical experience in risk assessments, compliance reviews, or internal audit.
- Exposure to due diligence processes (including KYC, safeguarding, and ESG considerations).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in preparing structured reports and dashboards.
- Strong command of written and spoken English.
Desirable
- Experience in the financial services, development finance, or donor-funded environment is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a multicultural or multi-country environment.
- Familiarity with donor compliance requirements and project-based risk management.
- Experience supporting investigations or reviews is an added advantage.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills.
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