JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Chief Compliance Officer will work closely with the leadership team to ensure there is proper governance within all areas of the bank.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 Knows about related financial regulations and laws in Myanmar.
 Ensures compliance with applicable domestic laws and regulations.
 Ensures compliance with requirements of AML/CFT and Anti-Corruption Laws, in particular,account activity reviews and investigations to identify unusual and suspicious patterns.
 Develops and implements compliance policy and program for the Bank consistent with the relevant laws and regulations.
 Periodically revises the compliance policy and program to be in line with of changes in the domestic laws.
 Oversees and monitors the implementation of the compliance program.
 Defines the necessary level of knowledge on existing regulatory compliance requirements across the Bank.
 Provides guidance, advice, and training and educational programs to bank staff on recent and already existing compliance requirements.
 Monitors the operations and procedures of the different sections of the bank to ensure overall compliance.
 Conducts periodic internal reviews or inspections to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
 Prepares and provides compliance reports to the senior management and the BOD to keep them updated on the progress of compliance matters.
 Liaises with relevant internal departments to ensure proper implementation of the policy and program.
 Works with auditors and examiners during regulatory compliance examinations.
 Establishes a cordial and firm relationship with the regulators.

Knowledge & Skills
Essential
 Knowledge of financial institutions policies and procedures.
 Ability to demonstrate through knowledge of applicable laws including Myanmar Financial Institutions Law, Regulations, Directives, Instructions and Guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Myanmar.
 Ability to understand and apply banking rules.
 Ability to read and interpret government financial rules and legal documents.
 Proven ability to identify, solve and prevent regulatory issues.
 Ability to effectively report information and respond to regulatory requirements.
 Strong, Analytical, Research, Planning, Organizational and Communication skills.
 Commitment to identifying compliance issues and solutions while ensuring adherence applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
 High ethical standards and integrity in both their personal and professional dealings.

Education & Special Training
Essential
 Has a bachelor's or master's degree, ideally in accounting, laws or economics from an accredited university in Myanmar or abroad or relevant professional certification and training in accounting and laws
 In the case of existing Chief Compliance Officer, the person has direct and hands on experience in banking operations and procedures, auditing, risk management, compliance management, credit and Lending experience, banking or accounting.

Experience
Essential
 3 to 5 years' relevant experience regulatory compliance in a bank, financial institution and other institutions that provide financial services.
Desirable
 Experience in the Banking sector

Languages
Essential
 Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.

* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. *