Risk & Regulatory Compliance Manager

Equity Group Holdings is seeking a Risk & Regulatory Compliance Manager – EIB to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of risk and regulatory compliance frameworks within its investment banking environment. The role supports compliance and risk management across capital markets, corporate finance, advisory, trading, and asset management activities.

Key Job Information

• Job Title: Risk & Regulatory Compliance Manager – EIB
• Reference Number: 260000AB
• Organization: Equity Group Holdings
• Employment Type: Regular
• Job Level: Manager
• Job Shift: Day Job
• Job Posting: Aug 31, 2026, 4:28:53 PM

About the Role

The Risk & Regulatory Compliance Manager – EIB provides strategic risk and regulatory compliance leadership across investment banking activities. The position is responsible for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring, and reporting financial, operational, market, credit, liquidity, and reputational risks while ensuring activities remain aligned with applicable local and international regulations.

The role also serves as a strategic partner to business teams, providing practical guidance on regulatory interpretation, new product approvals, transaction structuring, risk appetite, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide risk frameworks, including Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA), risk registers, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and investment banking-specific scenario analysis.
• Conduct risk assessments for high-impact activities such as underwriting, proprietary trading, and structured products.
• Monitor risk appetite, risk limits, and breaches, and coordinate appropriate escalation and remediation plans.
• Collaborate with business teams to identify risks within deal pipelines and trading books.
• Support stress testing, capital adequacy through ICAAP, and recovery planning aligned with Basel requirements.
• Oversee the compliance programme across investment banking activities, including deal origination, equity and debt capital markets, and equities and fixed-income trading.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments covering prudential standards, market abuse, insider trading, conflicts of interest, client suitability, and best execution.
• Lead regulatory reporting, regulator interactions, inspections, audits, and related compliance activities involving bodies such as CMA, FRC, UFAA, IRS, and KRA.
• Advise on new products, services, and transactions from a regulatory risk perspective and support the required approvals.
• Participate in Risk & Compliance Committees and prepare reports for the Board, Executive Risk Committee, and senior management.
• Implement and test controls addressing key risks, including Chinese walls, market surveillance, market manipulation, and AML risks in cross-border transactions.
• Drive continuous improvement through regulatory technology, surveillance tools, and automated reporting.
• Maintain and protect EIB trademarks and other intellectual property assets, monitor infringements, and support renewal processes.
• Support data protection policy implementation and breach management processes.
• Provide practical risk and compliance advice to Front Office, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams while maintaining strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, and peers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in risk management and compliance within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan banking regulations, investment products, and capital markets.
• Proven experience managing regulatory audits and conducting risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPA, CFA, FRM, or CAMS is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

• Accountability
• Managing Complexity
• Planning & Execution
• Communication & Stakeholder Influence
• Customer Focus
• Collaboration & Decision Making

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the Equity Group Holdings recruitment platform for the Risk & Regulatory Compliance Manager – EIB (260000AB) position. Candidates should ensure that their application accurately reflects their qualifications and relevant experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, banking, and financial services.