Legal Jobs at Equity Bank

JOB DETAILS:

Job purpose
To execute and provide professional people management advise and support to the management and employees of the Bank to enhance optimal people performance.

Main Roles and Responsibilities
• Create a pool of sustainable candidates for the future employment on data base
• Coordinating end to end onboarding hiring process as per bank process and procedures
• Providing practical support & guidance to managers/supervisors throughout the recruitment process including coordinating probationary review with team leaders.
• Maintain updated HR databases for all relevant information
• Manage employee mobility and promotions through coordination of transfers and promotions posting letters
• Ensure that all correspondences are correct, signed and sent out on time to recipients
• Coordinating with team leaders to ensure compliance of HR policies and procedures
• Prepare payroll input schedules and ensure staff are paid timely.
• Prepare monthly statutory returns; pension funds, PAYE, SDL, HESLB, WCF, Ministry of labour (return for employment non-citizen) for submission to the relevant authorities
• Ensure all staff are assigned with KPI’s and ensure performance management system is conducted inline to existing bank guidelines and procedures. Assist team leaders with identifying poor performers and assist
• management to develop personal development plans and monitor their progress.
• Ensure employee exit process is done as per bank procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining employee database and provide accurate and adequate reports as required.
• Preparation of periodic reports on staff details; new hires, exits, pending cases, transfers, promotions, trainings etc. for management
• Carry out any other related duties as may be assigned by the BGDM that will be relevant to the Bank business.




JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose:
• Conducting compliance risk assessment training workshops
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
• Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
• Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies.
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conducting internal reviews and audits
• Establish and quantify the organization’s ‘risk appetite’ and ensure risk approach adheres accordingly
• Horizon scan to increase awareness of risks affecting the business
• Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations whilst taking a commercial and practical approach to risk-based challenges and offer appropriate solutions
• Develop, lead, and motivate the Risk and Compliance team to maximise effectiveness
• Ensure senior management remain informed of regulatory, legislative and best practice changes and their obligations under these changes and how they impact the Bank
• Providing support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the organisation
• Provision of proactive and practical regulatory advice to BGDMs and support functions
• Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
• Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
• Consult with Head of legal services as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
• Discuss emerging compliance issues with management or employees.
• Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
• Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
• Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
• Direct the development or implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures throughout an organization.
• Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards or regulations.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• In-depth knowledge of the Banking industry’s standards and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
• A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities
• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations
• Excellent communication skills