Client Acceptance – Senior Risk Analyst
Deloitte
Full-time
On-site
Nairobi Nairobi County Kenya
Company Description
About Deloitte
Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte has approximately 457,000 professionals all committed to becoming the standard of excellence of professional services firms.
Deloitte’s professionals are dedicated to strengthening corporate responsibility, building public trust, and making a positive impact in their communities, and enjoy an environment of continuous learning, challenging experiences, and enriching career opportunities. All our professionals are united by our shared values, a set of core principles that guide our collective behavior. They set the expectations we have for one another and define how we, as stewards of Deloitte, should behave. They provide common ground to unite us across cultures and geographies. And, importantly, they help us to earn the trust and respect of our key stakeholders. Our shared values are lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact.
Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises, and the public sector; with offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, and Ethiopia.
A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Kenya and within the East Africa market.
What impact will you make?
At Deloitte we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best - because that’s how you make an impact.
About the Department
The Quality, Independence, Risk and Reputation (QIRR) Department deals with any issues that potentially expose Deloitte to risk. The issues impacting the firm are varied and may include reputation, operational, litigation and regulatory risk.
Risk Management is about identifying and managing risks to the Firm, and it includes conducting checks necessary to ensure that the individual professionals act and make decisions that achieve the objectives of the firm, comply with professional and legal requirements and that they are ethical. The role of the Quality, Independence, Risk & Reputation team is not only to make sure there is an effective compliance framework in place, but also to raise awareness of the issues involved and encourage consultation whenever questions or concerns arise.
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Internal Client Services Department – Quality, Independence, Risk and Reputation (QIRR) team as a Client Acceptance – Senior Risk Analyst. This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.
Job Description
Main purpose of the job
The successful candidate will provide support to the team in delivery of standardised aspects of services to internal business especially on Client Acceptance and Continuance.
What you will do
Processing Client Acceptance and Continuance which include “Know Your Client” (KYC); “Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering” (AC/AML) checks.
Ensuring that all client acceptance and continuance checks;
are completed accurately.
meet the requirements in respect of layout and neatness.
have sufficient, relevant and reliable information to be able to conclude on.
Ensuring that all relevant correspondence is attached to cases.
Maintaining regular communication with management and escalating cases when problem areas are identified, and keeping management updated.
Assisting with any ad-hoc matters relating to the client acceptance and continuance process.
Qualifications
A Bachelors’ Degree from a recognized university.
3-4 years' experience within the function/area or similar.
Basic understanding of “Know Your Client (“KYC”) and Anti-Corruption/ Anti-Money Laundering risk aspects.
Good Knowledge of Company Structures.
Working experience in a role with exposure to risk management / due diligence.
Some knowledge of the regulatory bodies (IFAC/SEC/PCAOB etc.)
Computer literacy-Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word.
Behavioural competencies
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Good time management skills.
Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Focus on quality and risk.
Desire to develop self.
Client delivery focus.
Adaptable.
Problem solving ability.
Basic business acumen.
Critical and logical thinker with an analytical approach in evaluating different business scenarios/outcomes and resolve issues.
Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.
Attention to detail and excellent data entry skills.
Excellent verbal and written business communication skills. Willingness to interface with senior management and staff locally and globally.
Good sense of urgency/prioritization and know when to seek guidance.
Reliable and punctual.
Team player, able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Accountable.
Technical Competencies
Basic technical knowledge in specific functional area.
Basic financial knowledge.
Basic research skills.
Basic analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Additional Information
Your role as a leader
At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.
Leadership Capabilities
Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.
Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.
Performance drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.
Strategic direction - Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.
Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador.
Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value differences, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.
Our purpose
Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters
Recruiter Tips
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do research to know some background about our firm and the business area you are applying to.
If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal.
Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.
Closing date: Wednesday, 26 March 2025
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.
Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.
Be careful
Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
It is strictly against Deloitte policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Deloitte will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
About Deloitte
Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte has approximately 457,000 professionals all committed to becoming the standard of excellence of professional services firms.
Deloitte’s professionals are dedicated to strengthening corporate responsibility, building public trust, and making a positive impact in their communities, and enjoy an environment of continuous learning, challenging experiences, and enriching career opportunities. All our professionals are united by our shared values, a set of core principles that guide our collective behavior. They set the expectations we have for one another and define how we, as stewards of Deloitte, should behave. They provide common ground to unite us across cultures and geographies. And, importantly, they help us to earn the trust and respect of our key stakeholders. Our shared values are lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact.
Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises, and the public sector; with offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, and Ethiopia.
A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Kenya and within the East Africa market.
What impact will you make?
At Deloitte we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best - because that’s how you make an impact.
About the Department
The Quality, Independence, Risk and Reputation (QIRR) Department deals with any issues that potentially expose Deloitte to risk. The issues impacting the firm are varied and may include reputation, operational, litigation and regulatory risk.
Risk Management is about identifying and managing risks to the Firm, and it includes conducting checks necessary to ensure that the individual professionals act and make decisions that achieve the objectives of the firm, comply with professional and legal requirements and that they are ethical. The role of the Quality, Independence, Risk & Reputation team is not only to make sure there is an effective compliance framework in place, but also to raise awareness of the issues involved and encourage consultation whenever questions or concerns arise.
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Internal Client Services Department – Quality, Independence, Risk and Reputation (QIRR) team as a Client Acceptance – Senior Risk Analyst. This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.
Job Description
Main purpose of the job
The successful candidate will provide support to the team in delivery of standardised aspects of services to internal business especially on Client Acceptance and Continuance.
What you will do
Processing Client Acceptance and Continuance which include “Know Your Client” (KYC); “Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering” (AC/AML) checks.
Ensuring that all client acceptance and continuance checks;
are completed accurately.
meet the requirements in respect of layout and neatness.
have sufficient, relevant and reliable information to be able to conclude on.
Ensuring that all relevant correspondence is attached to cases.
Maintaining regular communication with management and escalating cases when problem areas are identified, and keeping management updated.
Assisting with any ad-hoc matters relating to the client acceptance and continuance process.
Qualifications
A Bachelors’ Degree from a recognized university.
3-4 years' experience within the function/area or similar.
Basic understanding of “Know Your Client (“KYC”) and Anti-Corruption/ Anti-Money Laundering risk aspects.
Good Knowledge of Company Structures.
Working experience in a role with exposure to risk management / due diligence.
Some knowledge of the regulatory bodies (IFAC/SEC/PCAOB etc.)
Computer literacy-Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word.
Behavioural competencies
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Good time management skills.
Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Focus on quality and risk.
Desire to develop self.
Client delivery focus.
Adaptable.
Problem solving ability.
Basic business acumen.
Critical and logical thinker with an analytical approach in evaluating different business scenarios/outcomes and resolve issues.
Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.
Attention to detail and excellent data entry skills.
Excellent verbal and written business communication skills. Willingness to interface with senior management and staff locally and globally.
Good sense of urgency/prioritization and know when to seek guidance.
Reliable and punctual.
Team player, able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Accountable.
Technical Competencies
Basic technical knowledge in specific functional area.
Basic financial knowledge.
Basic research skills.
Basic analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Additional Information
Your role as a leader
At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.
Leadership Capabilities
Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.
Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.
Performance drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.
Strategic direction - Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.
Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador.
Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value differences, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.
Our purpose
Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters
Recruiter Tips
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do research to know some background about our firm and the business area you are applying to.
If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal.
Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.
Closing date: Wednesday, 26 March 2025
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.
Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.
Be careful
Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
It is strictly against Deloitte policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Deloitte will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.