Stanbic Investments Management Job in Nairobi Kenya

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

• 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. 

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