About the job
The Zamara Group is a diversified financial services business specialising in pensions, medical services, insurance and actuarial solutions. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the Group has a presence in six countries and a Pan-African ambition. Zamara has a rich heritage in Kenya spanning over 27 years.
Since its inception, the firm has significantly grown in terms of size, client base and range of services. The Group has been at the forefront of industry, influencing the way it works and at the cutting edge of innovation.
Zamara’s higher purpose is to create a financially secure and prosperous society. The Zamara culture is based on the values of Simplicity, Empathy and Trust.
Roles and responsibilities
Achieving Zamara’s ambitious strategic priorities will be complex and challenging. Its continued success will be dependent on building and retaining a world-class team. As part of the expansion of the Group in Kenya and other countries, we are looking to recruit a Risk and Compliance Assistant on contract terms.
The role will report to the Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance.
The areas of responsibility will include:
- To log all complaints, maintain and update the Complaints Ledger and ensure all complaints are resolved in line with the Group Complaints Policy.
- To assist with the preparation, continuous review and amendments of Group policies
- To provide reports on a monthly and quarterly basis, and as directed or requested.
- To prepare relevant information required by external bodies and regulators on compliance matters such as reporting suspicious transactions related to money laundering and the fight against terrorism financing as well as ensure and compliance for all regulated activities.
- To ensure development and implementation of an effective risk training program.
- To keep abreast with the applicable laws, regulations, rules, and standards in the risk & compliance fraternity and advise on the emerging developments of the same
- Team participation both within the department and other departments.
Experience and personal qualities
- Preferably with 2 years’ work experience
- LLB degree or related degree – Advocate of the High Court will be an added advantage (the role is not suitable to candidates currently in KSL or intending to commence).
- Experience in the financial sector, pensions and/or insurance industry would be an added advantage
- Good inter-personal skills
- Good writing skills
- Good communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office – especially Excel and Word
If your career aspirations match this opportunity, please send your CV on LinkedIn on or before 12:00 pm GMT, Wednesday, 29 March 2023
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