Airtel Money Compliance Analyst

Airtel Kenya is a telecommunications company founded in 2010, providing mobile money services and other telecom solutions.

The Compliance Analyst, reporting to the Risk and Compliance Manager, is tasked with supporting the comprehensive Risk and Compliance framework for Airtel Money. This involves ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements and enhancing risk controls across all operations. The role also plays a crucial part in implementing internal policies specifically designed to mitigate potential risks and prevent revenue loss within the organization.

1. Support the identification and assessment of risks related to Airtel Money's current and future business activities, including new products, services, and partnerships.
2. Assist in preparing regulatory compliance reports, as well as reports for the Board and Senior Management.
3. Conduct due diligence and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews for Airtel Money customers, agents, partners, and merchants, including continuous monitoring of high-risk clients.
4. Perform in-depth investigations on flagged high-risk accounts and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
5. Support investigations into suspicious transactions and prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for review by the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
6. Conduct ongoing transaction monitoring to identify suspicious activities requiring further investigation or reporting.
7. Assess, test, and refine automated transaction monitoring thresholds to improve alert accuracy and the identification of suspicious transactions.
8. Support internal and external audits by providing necessary artifacts and tracking statutory and internal audit issues until closure.
9. Design and execute SQL queries to extract and analyze transactional and related data for Risk and Compliance reviews, management, and regulatory reporting.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Risk, Law, or a related field.
2. 2 to 5 years of relevant experience within a Fintech or Financial Services environment.
3. AML/CFT qualification is an added advantage.
4. Sound proficiency in SQL and Excel, with knowledge of Python.
5. Strong knowledge of AML regulations, KYC requirements, and financial crime prevention frameworks.
6. Hands-on experience with AML monitoring systems, transaction monitoring tools, and case management platforms.
7. Strong analytical and investigative skills with keen attention to detail.
8. Strong data analytics skills and understanding of the audit process.
9. Good business acumen with strong communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
10. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance.