Sr Officer-Policy Framework & Governance Job Equity Bank

Job Title: Senior Officer-Policy Framework & Governance

Date Posted: 01/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: Equity Bank

Industry: Audit

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 08/07/2026

Summary:

To support the execution of the Compliance Governance and Reporting framework through structured coordination, documentation, and reporting activities. The role ensures that compliance-related information is accurately captured, consolidated, and escalated, and that policies and frameworks are appropriately aligned to local regulatory requirements and Group standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of Board and Management compliance reports by collating data, validating inputs, and ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency of reporting outputs.
• Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly governance reports, including dashboards and tracking logs, highlighting key compliance metrics, emerging risks, and status of remediation actions.
• Maintain and update compliance reporting packs and templates, ensuring alignment to internal governance standards and evolving regulatory expectations.
• Assist in the customisation and localisation of Group Policies, Frameworks, and Standards to EBKL by mapping local regulatory requirements, identifying gaps, and documenting required adjustments for review and approval.
• Track and update compliance issues, regulatory actions, and internal commitments, following up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely closure and availability of appropriate supporting evidence.
• Support coordination of governance forums and reporting cycles, including preparation of materials, consolidation of inputs, and tracking of action points.
• Ensure all compliance documentation and reporting outputs are maintained in an audit-defensible manner, with clear traceability and supporting records.
• Escalate data inconsistencies, reporting gaps, or overdue actions to ensure timely intervention.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CAMS, ICA is an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Compliance, Governance, Audit Coordination, or Reporting roles
• Exposure to Board/Management reporting or policy governance processes is desirable.

Key competencies and Skills

• Understanding of compliance governance and reporting processes
• Familiarity with regulatory and internal reporting requirements within financial services
• Strong data management skills (data collation, validation, dashboard support)
• Good document management and version control discipline
• Clear and structured written communication skills suitable for management reporting
• Strong organisational and coordination capability

How to Apply

Click here to apply