Assistant Manager-Digital Risk Management Job in Kenya at Sidian Bank

Why This Role Matters

This Assistant Manager-Digital Risk Management role allows professionals to develop key skills in Banking / Finance / Accounting / Audit. The position offers career growth opportunities while supporting the company's mission and values.

Responsibilities for Assistant Manager-Digital Risk Management in Kenya

• The Assistant Manager-Digital Risk Management plays a critical role in strengthening the Bank’s control environment across all digital banking channels by proactively identifying, assessing, and managing risks. Under Digital Risk Identification & Assessment, the role involves systematically identifying and documenting risks associated with mobile banking, internet banking, API integrations, fintech partnerships, automation solutions, and emerging digital platforms. This includes conducting structured risk assessments for new digital products, system upgrades, process enhancements, and third-party partnerships prior to go-live. The Assistant Manager evaluates system architecture, data flows, access controls, and integration points to detect vulnerabilities, control weaknesses, and potential exposure to cyber, fraud, operational, and data protection risks.
• In Risk Controls & Mitigation, the role focuses on evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of existing controls designed to manage digital risks. This includes reviewing preventive and detective controls related to cybersecurity, fraud management, data privacy, transaction monitoring, and system resilience. The Assistant Manager collaborates closely with Legal, IT, Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Data Protection, Operations, Projects, and Digital Financial Services teams to enhance control frameworks both pre- and post-implementation. The role supports the update of Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), conducts sample control testing, and recommends practical mitigation strategies to close identified gaps while ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Under Digital KRIs & Monitoring, the Assistant Manager develops and tracks Key Risk Indicators such as system availability, transaction failure rates, fraud attempts, authentication failures, and API disruptions. Continuous monitoring enables early detection of adverse trends, and threshold breaches are promptly escalated to management. The role ensures sustained surveillance of digital risk exposure in alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite.
• For Incident & Issue Management, the Assistant Manager supports investigations into digital risk incidents, near misses, and system disruptions, ensuring proper root cause analysis and documentation. The role tracks remediation actions arising from risk events, internal audits, and regulatory inspections to ensure timely closure.
• In Governance & Reporting, the role prepares digital risk dashboards for management and board committees, contributes to ICAAP and operational risk assessments, and ensures regulatory compliance. Through Risk Culture & Advisory, the Assistant Manager embeds risk awareness into digital product development and provides continuous advisory support, promoting a strong and proactive risk culture aligned with the Bank’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications for Assistant Manager-Digital Risk Management in Kenya

• degree

How to Apply for Assistant Manager-Digital Risk Management in Kenya

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their updated CV and a cover letter clearly indicating “Assistant Manager – Digital Risk Management” as the subject of the application. Applications should be submitted through the Bank’s official recruitment portal or via the designated HR email address before the stated deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.