Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive nancial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC and South Sudan, Equity Bank is home to more than 20 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.

COMPLIANCE TESTING MANAGER

Job Title: Compliance Testing Manager

Department: Compliance

Reports to: Head of Compliance

Location: Equity Bank Headquarters

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare periodical Compliance management and monitoring plans;
• Review new and existing legislation, industry best practice and developments so as to formulate and update Compliance risk management and monitoring plans.
• Develop and implement a compliance monitoring programme, identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting all material compliance risks;
• Conduct independent reviews and evaluations to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
• Conduct compliance risk assessment in all branches and head office to ensure business complies with the internal policy as well as regulatory requirements.
• Establish a comprehensive mechanism for regular monitoring and supervision of Bank agents.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability; develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues,
• Collect information and review documentation to ensure that inherent risks are identified and evaluated and discuss mitigation actions with risk owners.
• Assist developing / Updating branch compliance risk assessment toolkit.

• Keep tracking non closed compliance gaps and always submit to Head of Compliance and to the Board.
• Follow up with RCA control not implemented within timeline and include any non-compliance in the branch assessment report and share the report to Head of Compliance on the same.
• Assess whether the branches and head oce departments comply with regulatory requirement related to their area of operations.
• Submit the summary of Key non-compliance with management comments and timeline to close on the gaps within one week from the date of submission final report with Business
• Propose reviews/ amendments to the Line manager as per the policy catalogue.
• Organise two Compliance related topic training to all Compliance department sta per year
• Develop branches compliance reports for integration in the monthly NFRC & FRC report and quarterly Board Risk Committees report.
• Work on adhoc analysis to support business performance.
• Participate in any other activities as may be directed by Head of Compliance.

Candidate’s Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes

• At least a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Finance, Economics, Statistics and applied mathematics with Second Class upper level.
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience in compliance, internal controls role in the banking industry.
• Having mathematical analytics is an added advantage.
• Excellent understanding of the bank operations and credit functionalities.
• Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement eective practical recommendations.
• Able to operate in a performance driven organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk control arrangements.

• Knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory regimes
• Knowledge of best practice risk management and governance frameworks, methodology, and emerging practice
• Critical thinking and Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail & interpersonal skills
• Excellent and eective communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret vast amounts of performance data

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job opportunity you are applying for as subject of your email through the email address below by 17th November 2025. Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae (in Word version or Pdf version not Pdf image), copies of the relevant certicates, testimonials, and daytime telephone contact and email address. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobsrwanda@equitybank.co.rw

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.