Executive – Compliance | Pan Asia Bank | Colombo 03

About the Position

Pan Asia Bank’s Compliance Department has an opening for an Executive – Compliance. This is a regulatory role rather than a customer-facing one. The executive handles FinNet and other regulatory submissions, checks that the bank is following Central Bank directions, and investigates anti-money-laundering alerts. It suits a banker with several years of hands-on compliance or regulatory reporting experience who wants to work at head-office level.

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC has operated in Sri Lanka for over 30 years and has been named among the country’s top business entities by Business Today and LMD.

Job Profile

• Submit FinNet reports and other regulatory returns on time, accurately and in full
• Monitor compliance with Banking Act Directions, regulatory requirements and applicable laws
• Carry out functional and departmental compliance reviews under the Annual Compliance Monitoring Plan
• Review and investigate AML/CFT alerts, identify suspicious transactions and escalate findings
• Check AML monitoring systems periodically so alerts fire correctly against defined risk scenarios
• Help track compliance risks, spot regulatory gaps and propose corrective action
• Support compliance initiatives, policies, procedures and staff awareness programmes across the bank
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and regulators on compliance matters

Candidate Prerequisites

• Full or part qualification from a recognised professional body in Banking, Finance, Compliance, Audit, Risk Management or a related field
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Banking or Business Administration is an advantage
• 5 to 6 years of experience in a commercial banking environment, including regulatory reporting, compliance monitoring and review work (essential)
• Sound knowledge of CBSL Banking Act Directions and governance frameworks for banks
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, countering proliferation financing (PF), customer due diligence (CDD) and transaction monitoring
• Analytical and investigative skills with close attention to detail
• Clear communication, report writing and stakeholder management

Remuneration

The bank offers a competitive package with fringe benefits matching industry standards. Salary is not specified.

How to Apply

Send your updated CV through Pan Asia Bank’s online career portal, accessible from the pabcbank.com Careers page, before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Address: Assistant General Manager – Human Resources, Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, No. 450, Galle Road, Colombo 03.