Head of Financial Crime/ MLRO

Equity Bank is a leading Financial Services Institution operating in Kenya. Our diversified business spans banking, insurance, technology and social enterprise, enabling us to deliver integrated solutions that drive inclusive growth at scale. Our business model is anchored on a distinctive Tri-Engine framework— Social, Economic and Sustainability, which systematically strengthens value-chains, empowers communities and delivers long-term social and economic impact.Our purpose, “Transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation,” guides every our strategic decision. We are driven by a bold vision “to be the champion of the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa,” and this ambition is embedded in our culture through our core values of professionalism, integrity, creativity and innovation, teamwork, unity of purpose, respect and effective corporate governance (PICTURE).Our growth and impact agenda is clearly defined and operationalized through the Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP), which serves as the strategic blueprint for sustainable expansion and long-term value creation across the continent.JOB PURPOSE:The Head of Financial Crime/ Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) is the senior independent officer responsible for ensuring the bank has an effective Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) framework and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements. The MLRO is the accountable executive responsible for designing, overseeing, and assuring the effectiveness of the bank's AML/CFT/CPF framework, including regulatory compliance, suspicious transaction reporting, financial crime risk management, and Board reporting.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and oversee the AML/CFT/CPF compliance programme.Ensure effective customer due diligence (CDD/KYC), sanctions screening, monitoring, and record-keeping processes.Review,...