Senior Manager – Financial Intelligence Unit

Function: Risk Management & Compliance

Location: Kenya

Reporting to: Group Airtel Money Chief Compliance and Risk Officer

About the Role

At Airtel Money, trust is the foundation of everything we do. Every transaction we enable, every market we serve, and every customer we reach depends on strong financial crime controls operating quietly and effectively in the background.

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Manager to build, embed, and continuously strengthen a Group-wide AML/CFT and financial crime compliance capability across Airtel Money’s footprint. This role goes beyond traditional transaction monitoring—it is about shaping how a leading mobile money platform safeguards integrity while enabling financial inclusion at scale.

As Senior Manager – FIU, you will design and lead frameworks covering transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, STR/SAR reporting, investigations, and regulatory engagement, working closely with Operating Companies, senior leadership, regulators, and law enforcement agencies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring Airtel Money remains compliant, resilient, and trusted—while continuing to grow responsibly across diverse markets.

Why Join Us
• Build from the ground up: Shape a Group-wide FIU and financial crime monitoring capability across multiple countries and regulatory environments.
• Work at the frontier: Operate at the intersection of compliance, technology, and digital financial services.
• High-impact exposure: Partner with executive leadership, regulators, and law enforcement on complex and high-stakes matters.
• Future-ready mandate: Develop scalable, data-driven transaction monitoring and investigation frameworks fit for a fast-growing mobile money ecosystem.
• Purpose-driven work: Strengthen trust, integrity, and financial inclusion for millions of customers across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Group FIU & Financial Crime Oversight
• Design, implement, and operationalize Group-wide AML/CFT, ABAC, and Ethics/Whistleblowing monitoring and reporting frameworks.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, insider threat monitoring, investigations, and incident management across Airtel Money markets.
• Lead FIU activities, including coordination of investigations related to STR/SARs, law enforcement requests, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries.

Risk Management & Governance
• Embed AML/CFT, ABAC, and Ethics/Whistleblowing risks within the Group Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Contribute to Group-wide compliance risk assessments, including risk identification, prioritisation, mitigation strategies, and tracking of regulatory and audit action plans.
• Maintain Group compliance monitoring policies, regulatory universes, and investigation standards.

Operational Enablement & Market Support
• Support Operating Companies in building transaction monitoring and investigation frameworks, SOPs, and operating models.
• Implement and manage STR/SAR filing processes, investigation workflows, and transaction monitoring trackers.
• Provide compliance advisory support on financial crime risks, investigations, new products, and services.

Reporting, Assurance & Stakeholder Engagement
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reporting, including Board and committee submissions.
• Support transaction monitoring audits, regulatory inspections, and remediation activities.
• Manage liaison trackers and ongoing engagement with regulators and law enforcement agencies.

Systems, Tools & Team Leadership
• Oversee financial crime and sanctions monitoring systems, including tuning, effectiveness testing, and continuous improvement.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing FIU and investigations team across the Group.

Key Competencies & Skills
• Structured, analytical, and methodical approach to investigations and monitoring.
• Agile and resilient, with the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across cross-functional and international teams.
• Deep understanding of AML/CFT, sanctions, and ABAC regulatory frameworks.
• Uncompromising integrity, sound judgment, and professional ethics.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Recognised AML/CFT compliance certification.
• Professional certification such as CAMS, CRM, CRISC, or equivalent financial crime qualification.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capability.

Experience
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Mobile Money, FinTech, Banking, or Financial Services.
• Demonstrated experience in digital financial services and money/value service products.
• Proven leadership experience within FIU, AML/CFT, or financial crime compliance functions.

Apply now to play a defining role in building and strengthening a Group-wide FIU and financial crime compliance capability for one of Africa’s leading digital financial services platforms.