Group Sanctions and Compliance Specialist Job

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
  • Apply easily
Group Sanctions and Compliance Specialist JobCandidates Experience With Us + Latest UpdatesPosted on April 10, 2026Posted on April 8, 2026Posted on March 24, 2026Posted on March 9, 2026Posted on February 4, 2026Personalized Support for Your SuccessUpcoming Trainings & EventsPosted on March 26, 2026Posted on March 24, 2026Group Sanctions and Compliance Specialist JobProject Management Jobs.Remote JobsQualifications & Experience
  • Proven experience within compliance roles, ideally within the fintech/financial services sector and/or advising the same, with demonstrable experience in Financial Crime and Sanctions Compliance
  • Comprehensive knowledge of rules and regulations around AML, CFT, Sanctions regulations (knowledge across some or all of the following jurisdictions' compliance requirements a plus: UK, EU, USA, Canada)
  • Previous experience in financial services second line Compliance roles; also having experience of first line Compliance Operations roles is a plus
  • Professional AML / compliance certifications
  • Demonstrates strong automation and AI capabilities.
  • Writes and speaks fluent English.
  • It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus.
Key Responsibilities
  • Keep abreast of regulatory changes and update reporting processes accordingly
Ensure Remote's activities remain compliant with new guidance and regulation on sanctions, AML and CFT * Identify compliance and sanctions risks faced by the Group and advise on strategies, systems, policies and controls to monitor and mitigate them
  • Act as second line escalation point for the on-boarding and transaction monitoring analyst teams
  • Support the wider Remote group with sanctions and AML/CFT risk assessments, advising as required
  • Draft/maintain/improve policies and procedures relating to customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, screening measures, business-wide risk assessments, customer risk assessments, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, law enforcement engagement, fraud prevention, anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions compliance, and producing training/knowledge sharing on the same
  • Coordinate and execute AML/CTF audits for Remote group; manage day-to-day interactions with third party advisors on compliance matters
  • Responsible for ongoing oversight of control environment to ensure Remote group remains compliant with relevant regulations, its own policies, and good practice

Corporate Staffing