Head of Risk & Compliance at Tourism Promotion Services (TPS) – Serena Hotels (Nairobi)
Head of Risk & Compliance at Tourism Promotion
Services (TPS) – Serena Hotels (Africa)
Position Details
- Job
Title: Head of Risk & Compliance
- Location: Regional
Head Office, Nairobi, Kenya
- Reports
To: Group Managing Director and the Board Audit & Risk
Committee (BARC)
- Travel
Requirement: Extensive regional travel
- Application
Deadline: 6th March 2026
- Application
Email: Jobvacancy.kenya@serenahotels.com
Role Overview
The Head of Risk & Compliance has overall responsibility
for leading the enterprise risk management and compliance function across TPS
operations in Africa.
The role ensures that risk management and compliance
activities are aligned with regulatory requirements and global best practices
across the company’s business and financial operations. The position works
closely with senior leadership and the Board Audit & Risk Committee to
strengthen governance, internal controls, and risk mitigation frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management & Compliance
- Conduct
annual reviews of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and risk
appetite policies
- Update
and monitor the enterprise risk register
- Develop
and oversee implementation of risk mitigation strategies
- Monitor
and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to BARC
- Provide
risk assessment reports and track implementation of mitigation
recommendations
- Ensure
compliance of systems and processes with company policies and regulatory
standards
- Maintain
whistleblowing channels and provide periodic reports to BARC
- Build
professional linkages with regulatory bodies across operating countries
- Recommend
policy amendments based on emerging risks
Leadership & Governance
- Provide
strategic leadership to the Risk & Compliance function
- Embed
risk identification within operational procedures
- Strengthen
and maintain effective internal control systems
- Ensure
the Board is regularly apprised of prevailing enterprise risks
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s
degree in Risk Management, Business Management, Commerce, Data Science,
Actuarial Science, or a related field from a recognized university
- A
Master’s degree will be an added advantage
Experience
- Minimum
of 8 years’ experience
- At
least 4 years in a managerial or leadership role
- Experience
in hospitality, Big-4 consulting, or banking industry is preferred
Professional Certifications (any of the following)
- Chartered
Risk and Compliance Analyst (CRA/CCA)
- Risk
Management Assurance (CRMA)
- Risk
and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Professional
Risk Manager (PRM)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their job application and
CV on or before 6th March 2026 to: Jobvacancy.kenya@serenahotels.com