Regulatory Compliance Manager

Description

We’re currently seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Manager to oversee our compliance and risk functions, ensuring all operational practices align with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.  This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional to take the lead in shaping a robust compliance culture and risk-aware environment.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the organization’s compliance and risk management initiatives in accordance with internal policies and evolving external regulations.
• Support the evaluation of operational risks and internal control systems, with a focus on AML, counter-terrorist financing (CFT) and counter-proliferation financing (CPF) obligations.
• Monitor and enhance the organization’s enterprise risk management framework to ensure effective identification and mitigation of risks across departments.
• Compile and present regular reports on the effectiveness of the risk and compliance programs to internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with external agencies and regulators as needed, including the timely submission of regulatory filings and reports.
• Deliver compliance and risk training across the organization, promoting awareness and understanding of governance standards and legal obligations.
• Serve as the designated Deputy MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) and Deputy AMLCO (Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer).
• Provide leadership and day-to-day supervision to team members within the risk and compliance unit.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field. 
• Professional certification in compliance or risk (e.g., CAMS or similar industry-recognized qualification) is strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in compliance or regulatory risk roles within the financial services industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams, projects, or departmental functions.
• Strong familiarity with compliance structures in deposit-taking or similar financial institutions.
• In-depth understanding of AML/CFT/CPF frameworks, risk management methodologies, and governance best practices.
• Working knowledge of international compliance standards (e.g., FATF guidelines, CMER insights, and local regulatory authority directives).
• Ability to conduct effective research and analysis, with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving orientation.
• Skilled in the preparation and delivery of internal reports and regulatory submissions.
• Capable of leading training sessions and promoting compliance awareness across all staff levels.