Stanbic Investments Management Services (E.A) Ltd (SIMS (E.A)
Ltd) is an investment management service provider and is part of the premier
banking and wealth management group in Africa.
We manage about USD 2.4 Billion of capital assets for a diverse
range of clients across several sectors in East Africa.
We are looking to fill the position of a Risk & Compliance Officer, based
in Nairobi as below;
Role: Risk and Compliance Officer
Reports Into: East Africa Regional Director
Department/Unit: Stanbic Investments middle office
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Develop an
appropriate Compliance Management methodology and process to implement
within the asset management business in East Africa
- Implement an
appropriate risk management methodology and process within the East
African business
- Ensure that all
portfolios managed by the business comply with investment mandates
- Ensure
submission of all reports and certificates to the relevant regulatory
bodies
- Ensure
applications for new products and licenses to all regulators are completed
and submitted on time
- Manage the
relationship with the relevant re ators on behalf of Stanbic investments
- Ensure that
product development policy for Stan bic investments is implemented
correctly
- Cultivate a
healthy relationship with trustees of the respective collective investment
schemes within Stanbic investments
- Ensure
compliance with the personal Account Trading Policy
- Assist the
various units within the East African business in putting adequate and
effective controls in place to mitigate regulatory risks and to review and
evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of these controls on a regular
basis
- Establish a
healthy risk culture within the business
- Conduct regular
control self assessment process
- Track and report
on the implementation of all remedial action in respect of internal and
external audit findings
- Identify key
risk indicators for all risks within the business and to monitor and
report on these key indicators
- Compile risk
registers for the business and maintain these registers
- Ensure that the
risk management approach and process is aligned with the business strategy
and tactical interventions
Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Personal Competencies
Skills
- Relevant
business financial qualification. A degree in law would be an added
advantage
- Knowledge of
financial markets within the East African region
- Knowledge of
financial instruments
- Knowledge of
investment management industry
- Knowledge of
pensions industry
- Knowledge of
collective investment industry
- Knowledge and
skills in the understanding, interpretation and practical implementation
of regulatory requirements
Experience
- At least 3 years
working experience in the financial services industry
- Experienced in
upholding the highest levels of service
Application Process
If you believe you are the right candidate, please email your application and CV to sinvestments@stanbic.com on or before 30th July 2012.
Quote the title of the
job you are applying for as the subject matter of your email.
