Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to financial resources. Having been declared technically insolvent in 1993, Equity’s transformation into a rapidly growing microfinance and then a commercial bank is widely considered to be an inspirational success story. Currently, Equity Bank has more than 9 million customers making it the largest bank in terms of customer base in Africa and having nearly half of bank accounts in Kenya. The company’s vision is "to be the champion of the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa”. Equity Bank retains a passionate commitment to empowering its clients to transform their lives and livelihoods. Through a business model that is anchored in access, convenience and flexibility, the Bank has evolved to become an all-inclusive financial services provider with a growing pan-African footprint. Equity Bank’s business model and its visionary leadership has continued to earn local, regional and global accolades and recognition. The model is also studied in some of the leading business schools in the world, as other developing countries in Africa and Asia seek to learn from Equity’s low margin, high-volume model. Equity Bank in 2010 established the Equity Group Foundation. This innovation and creative vehicle has fully transformed the concept of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. While Equity Group Foundation champions the socio-economic transformation of the people of Africa and seeks partnerships along six cluster thematic areas, Equity Bank provides the infrastructure of delivery, hence reducing the operational costs for the Foundation and increasing the rate of return on any social investment. The six social thematic areas of focus are: education and leadership development; financial literacy and access; entrepreneurship; agriculture; health; innovations and environment. Make an enquiry todayJob Purpose: The Manager – Compliance Testing is responsible for executing risk-based onsite and offsite compliance testing engagements across branches and Head Office units, providing independent second-line assurance on control effectiveness and regulatory compliance. The role ensures consistent application of the Compliance Testing Methodology, including testing execution, sampling, scoring, reporting, issue tracking, and remediation validation, while adhering to defined SLAs and escalation protocols. Delivering high-quality, evidence-based assurance outputs, enabling informed decision-making by Management and strengthening EBKL’s compliance and risk posture. Key Responsibilities: Execute risk-based onsite and offsite compliance testing engagements in line with the approved testing plan and methodology. Perform technical compliance testing and effectiveness assessments across business units, branches, and functional areas. Apply approved sampling techniques (systematic, stratified, random, judgmental) and ensure proper documentation of testing procedures and working papers. Conduct data analysis and validation for offsite testing, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and reliability of data used. Apply the standardized scoring model and five-tier rating scale to assess compliance performance and control effectiveness. Prepare clear, concise testing reports detailing findings, root causes, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations aligned to ERMF reporting standards. Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for testing, reporting, and remediation timelines. Track, update, and maintain issues logs and remediation trackers, ensuring timely closure of identified gaps. Perform validation and re-testing of remedial actions to confirm effectiveness and sustainability of controls. Escalate high-risk findings, regulatory breaches, and overdue actions in line with the escalation matrix and governance framework. Support thematic reviews, deep-dive assessments, and regulatory inspection preparedness (e.g., CBK reviews). Maintain accurate documentation of testing procedures, results, and evidence for audit trail and regulatory defensibility. Collaborate with Business Units, BCMs, and Risk Framework Owners to ensure alignment of controls and Principal Risk Types (PRTs) mapping. Qualifications Education and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree plus relevant professional qualifications such as CAMS, ICA. Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, or Assurance At least 2–4 years in compliance testing or control assurance roles Proven experience in Risk-based testing execution, Control effectiveness reviews, Data-driven compliance analysis, Issue tracking and remediation validation Key Skills and Competencies: Strong understanding of risk-based compliance testing frameworks and ERMF Knowledge of AML/CFT, conduct risk, and regulatory requirements Expertise in control testing, sampling methodologies, and data analysis Proficiency in compliance scoring models and reporting tools Strong analytical, documentation, and report writing skills High level of integrity, independence, and objectivity Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to drive timely remediation and accountability