Manager Compliance Assurance (Mashreq Global Network Pakistan)

Mashreq; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq in Karachi seeks an experienced Compliance QA professional to strengthen its independent assurance framework across Compliance. You will validate systems, monitor adherence to AML/KYC/Sanctions policies, and guide other units on procedures.

With 10+ years in banking and at least 5 in Financial Crime, you will promote a strong compliance culture, coordinate training, and ensure timely remediation of regulatory findings.

Qualifications

• Graduate with strong AML/CFT knowledge and banking experience.
• 5+ years in Financial Crime including Sanctions Compliance required.
• ACAMS or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of an independent Quality Assurance framework within Compliance.
• Execute periodic reviews to ensure internal procedures remain compliant.
• Conduct independent validation of Compliance systems (Screening, Payments, TBM).
• Track implementation of recommendations and remediation of exceptions.
• Exchange insights and best practices across Compliance verticals.
• Provide guidance to other units on relevant procedures.
• Assist in annual review and update of AML/ KYC/ Sanctions policies.
• Promote compliance culture and ensure training reflects regulatory updates.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

Sanctions knowledge

English communication

Problem solving

Education

ACAMS Certification

Job description

Job Purpose

• Contribute to development an effective Assurance framework within Compliance.
• Provide assurance to Compliance Senior Management on the effectiveness of the Compliance Program.
• Collaborate with other Compliance verticals to ensure that internal controls are working effectively.
• Oversight on key compliance risk to ensure that the provision of the regulations, standard/procedures are met.
• Pro-actively and promptly elevate any critical issues within Compliance and/or Business to ensure that the Bank is not investigated, charged, fined or publicly castigated by any of the regulatory authorities

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of an effective independent Quality Assurance framework across Compliance Function including international locations.
• Execute periodic reviews as part of monitoring & testing to ensure Bank’s internal procedures/policies remain compliant; providing guidance as necessary.
• Conduct independent validation of Compliance Systems (Screening / Payment / Transaction Monitoring system)
• Track implementation of recommendations & regularization of exceptions, if any, identified during periodic assessments.
• Exchange insights and best practices.
• Provide necessary guidance to other compliance units in finalizing the relevant procedures of their respective unit.
• Assist Head Office Compliance in annual review & update of Compliance Policies – Banks’ AML/ KYC/ Sanction and ABC Policy.
• Promote positive compliance culture across the Bank. Track adherence to planned trainings submitted by ECFs. Also, liaise with ECFs to ensure that learnings from periodic assessments / regulatory updates are incorporated in training materials(as necessary).
• Assist Unit Manager & Group Head of Compliance in the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Represent Compliance in any project as directed by Unit Manager/ Head of Compliance.

Operating Environment, Framework and Boundaries, Working Relationships

• Operates in complex environments that are characterized by diverse local and international regulations; thus requiring multi-jurisdictional knowledge.
• In-depth familiarity with banking law and practices as well as Bank’s policies and procedure and systems.

Problem Solving

• Analytical thinking is required because of the complex and unique nature of customer / country / regulations / systems or a combination.
• Clear understanding of business transactions, initiatives and relationship requirements with close coordination with relationship team without losing focus on risk, regulations and control issues.
• Efficient and logical approach to problem solving.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Graduate with 10+ years of banking experience, with at least 5 years of experience in Financial Crime including Sanctions Compliance.
• Good knowledge and understanding of local AML/CFT rules and legislation, and international best-practices/requirements.
• Excellent and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the International/OFAC/EU/UN Sanctions.
• Technical knowledge of Screening Filters used for customer screening and payments filtering and Transaction Monitoring System.
• ACAMS Certified/other recognized certification.
• Organizational awareness including working knowledge or risks, products, processes and controls.
• Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Excel and Compliance systems/applications.
• Good command over spoken and written English.
• Good presentation skills.