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Clement Ochwada

@clementochwada

Pension operations and AML/KYC compliance professional focused on accurate data, audit-ready processes, and better client outcomes.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead pension operations and AML/KYC improvements—driving accurate data, efficient workflows, and regulatory compliance (RBA, IRA, KRA)—while partnering with stakeholders to enhance audit outcomes and client service.

I’m a pensions and retirement benefits professional with 10+ years’ experience in pension scheme administration, operations management, and regulatory compliance across the insurance and financial services sector. I lead AML/KYC and compliance reviews, strengthen audit readiness, and help clients align their reporting and processes with RBA, IRA, and KRA frameworks.

In consulting and in-house roles, I’ve improved operational efficiency by implementing SOPs, optimizing process workflows, and reducing processing errors. I’m known for driving data accuracy—conducting data validation, cleanup, and reconciliation of pension/member records to improve reliability for reporting and decision-making.

I also focus on people and stakeholder outcomes: I’ve led teams, trained and mentored staff, and built strong client relationships through proactive engagement and high-quality service. Highlights include spearheading an upgraded pension system across regional offices and improving KYC data capture rates from 40% to 93% for GPP and GPF clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AML/Compliance Pension Consultant

Current

Independent Consultant

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Conducts AML/KYC compliance reviews for pension onboarding processes and advises on retirement benefits arrangements and reporting requirements aligned to RBA, IRA, and KRA frameworks. Performs data validation/cleanup for pension member records and develops SOPs to improve audit readiness and operational efficiency.

AML Compliance KYC CDD EDD Review Data Validation Data Reconciliation Data Cleanup Regulatory Compliance Audit Readiness SOP Development Workflow Optimization Compliance Monitoring Risk Assessment Stakeholder Management

Pensions Administration Specialist

Liberty Life Assurance Kenya Limited

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024 (7 months)

Ensures pension scheme regulatory compliance with RBA requirements and prepares regulatory and management reports on scheme performance and compliance status. Manages pension data, processes retirement/withdrawal/death benefits, and resolves client queries to support turnaround times and client satisfaction.

RBA Compliance Regulatory Reporting Retirement Benefits Processing client support

Assistant Manager, Group Pensions

Jubilee Life Insurance Limited

May 2023 - Jan 2024 (8 months)

Manages corporate pension portfolios ensuring compliance with RBA, IRA, and KRA frameworks and supports compliance monitoring through financial and regulatory reporting. Supervises team operations, conducts compliance checks, strengthens client relationships, and trains/mentors staff to improve service delivery.

Financial Reporting Regulatory Reporting Team Supervision Compliance Client Relationship Management Internal Controls

Team Leader, Corporate Pensions

Jubilee Life Insurance Limited

Oct 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Leads pension administration teams to deliver compliant and accurate services, monitors regulatory compliance, and supports compliance reporting processes. Improves data management and reporting timeliness/accuracy, identifies process inefficiencies, and drives improvements while strengthening stakeholder engagement to support client satisfaction and retention.

Regulatory Compliance Management Compliance Reporting Data Management Process Improvement Stakeholder Engagement

Pension Administrator

Jubilee Life Insurance Limited

Feb 2014 - Sep 2021 (7 years 7 months)

Maintains pension scheme records and member data to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. Supports financial reporting and analysis, delivers client service/relationship management, and assists with compliance monitoring and reporting within pension administration processes.

Pension Scheme Recordkeeping Member Data Analysis Data Integrity Regulatory Compliance Financial Reporting Financial Analysis Client Relationship Management Compliance Monitoring

Accounts Assistant

Aden & Associates International

Nov 2011 - Jun 2012 (7 months)

Develops processes for preparing quotations and invoices/fee notes and regularizes supplier correspondence to ensure timely payments. Manages procurement of equipment for satellite internet installation and handles prompt payment of office expenses and utilities.

Invoicing Accounts Payable Support Procurement Expense Management

Accounts Assistant

Com Twenty One Limited

Nov 2010 - Aug 2011 (9 months)

Coordinates payments and billing details for external service providers, contractors, and vendors, including verifying creditor and utility payments. Manages creditor/debtor accounts, procurement of materials and equipment, payroll, and withholding tax for telecommunications system installation projects.

Billing Coordination Procurement Payroll Support Withholding Tax Vendor Management