Head of Financial Crimes Compliance

About the role

The Head of Financial Crimes Compliance is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust FCC program across the bank. This role ensures adherence to all applicable AML, CFT, and CPF laws, regulations, and industry best practices while leading a dedicated compliance team.

Key responsibilities

• Overall supervision and oversight of the FCC unit, managing functional and administrative matters.
• Develop, implement, and continuously update AML/CFT/CPF policies, sanction screening policies, and related procedures.
• Lead the bank‑wide implementation of FCC controls, ensuring appropriate IT systems, tools, and techniques are in place.
• Oversee list management, risk escalation, and investigation of potential financial crime events.
• Liaise with regulators, law‑enforcement agencies, and senior management, providing timely reports and advisory support.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree from an HEC‑recognized institute/university (Master’s preferred) and relevant certification such as CAMS.
• 10‑15 years of experience in financial crimes compliance, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of AML, CFT, CPF regulations, FATF recommendations and related legal frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with sanction screening, transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD processes and goAML system.