DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE) is looking for an Analyst for Payments and Name Screening. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that alerts generated against Customers (ETB/NTB) and bank payments (SWIFT/RTGS/EFT) and messages (inward/outward) are reviewed against local and international sanctions lists and internal watchlists. The role requires the thorough evaluation of alerts wherever a risk is identified.
Key Responsibilities
Investigation and Screening: Investigate potential sanctions breaches and report findings to senior management and regulatory bodies. Conduct screening and analysis of customers, transactions, and third parties to detect potential risks.
Alert Management: Analyze system and manual alerts, ensuring necessary actions are taken within the agreed Turnaround Time (TAT). Escalate true matches immediately to the line manager or team leader.
Correspondent Bank Due Diligence: Conduct regular reviews and enhanced due diligence (EDD) of correspondent banks to mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks. This includes annual monitoring of KYC documentation.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements such as POCAML-R, POT-R, OFAC, UN, UK, and EU sanctions.
Communication: Facilitate correspondence on compliance matters with correspondent banks and regulators. Initiate Requests for Information (RFIs) and follow up with business units to resolve onboarding issues.
Policy and Risk Management: Review and implement sanctions compliance policies. Update sanctions risk assessments and maintain internal blacklists on a daily/periodic basis in line with AML/CFT guidelines.
Operational Excellence: Complete daily targets with timeliness and efficiency. Collaborate with HR, risk management, credit, and operations teams to provide training and raise awareness on sanctions rules.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails for compliance assurance and regulatory inspections.
Requirements
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business. A professional qualification in Audit and Compliance is highly desirable.
Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years’ work experience in Compliance, Compliance Operations, or Internal Controls.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Compliance policy design, Governance and Risk Management, Sanctions Compliance Management, and Anti Money Laundering (AML) Risk Management.
Behavioral Competencies: Strong analytical ability, customer focus, business and strategic acumen, ownership and accountability, digital mindset, and agility in innovation.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@dibkenya.co.ke by Wednesday, 11th March 2026. Ensure you quote the Job Title as the Subject of the email application.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@dibkenya.co.ke by Wednesday, 11th March 2026. Ensure you quote the Job Title as the Subject of the email application.
