ROLE PURPOSE

To support the bank’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) efforts by contributing to the identification, assessment, and management of customer and institutional risk. This includes conducting due diligence, managing high-risk cases, supporting AML system optimization, preparing risk analysis reports, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk mitigation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct due diligence on correspondent banks and strategic partners for both new and existing business relationships.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reports and assist with the preparation of Board Papers
• Advise and guide on KYC requirements for customer onboarding across all channels, including screening standards for new products and services.
• Perform daily sanction screening for currency account openings of existing-to-bank (ETB) customers and loan applications.
• Support annual calibration of customer risk parameters to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Execute SWIFT transaction screening and ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely completion of the KYC periodic review process.
• Design and develop AML/CFT training programs, including preparation of materials, and deliver both in-person and online training sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education & Special Training

Essential

• Any bachelor’s degree
• Completed any Compliance Officer Training

Desirable

• Completed any Risk Management training

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Banking, Microfinance or Financial Industry.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in AML/CFT, compliance, or risk management, with a managerial or supervisory role.
• KYC, sanction screening and correspondent banking due diligence.

Desirable

• Compliance experience in any industry.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Hands-on experience with MS Office and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Good presentation skills
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

Languages

Essential

• Strong English both in writing and speaking
• Myanmar