Associate Manager, Assurance, Training and Awareness - Anti-Money Laundering Division

Job Description

Title: Associate Manager, Assurance, Training and Awareness - Anti-Money Laundering Division

Company Name: BRAC Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Bachelor/Honors

Graduation from a UGC-approved university with a satisfactory academic track record

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Minimum 7 years of banking experience. Relevant experience in managing and handling AML/KYC/CDD related matters will be an added advantage

• Well conversant with AML laws and regulations e.g., Acts, Rules, Circulars and Guidelines, Market Risks, Financial Instruments, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Management etc.

• Strong and demonstrated knowledge of MS Office applications. Advanced skills in MS Excel, including coding, data management, and analysis will get a preference.

• Willing to travel different regions and districts frequently for review, training, and awareness purpose

• Ability to analyze complex data and identify patterns or anomalies

• Willingness and ability to learn new skills, concepts, and technologies quickly

• Excellent interpersonal, communication & presentation skills

• Self-propelled, proficient in customer-centricity, team player, and capability to meet deadlines

BRAC Bank, a leading sustainable bank in Bangladesh, is committed to becoming the best bank in the country. It has pioneered SME Banking in Bangladesh and offers a comprehensive range of banking services to individuals and business entities. BRAC Bank stands out as a beacon of financial inclusion with solid financials, top credit ratings, and numerous accolades.

BRAC Bank seeks an ambitious, intelligent, purpose-driven, and enthusiastic individual for the following position in its Anti-Money Laundering Division:

Job Grade: PO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform onsite and offsite assurance review of Branches, Sub-Branches, SME units, Agent Banking Outlets, Premium Banking Centers as per annual plan to check and assess the effectiveness of the AML processes and controls

• Preparation and circulation of assurance review reports ensuring the quality, timeliness and factual accuracy of the findings and track the same efficiently until regularization of the issues identified during reviews

• Review branch reports related to AML including cross verification of the data provided by the branches, checking the quality of the reports, verifying the responses provided in the reports and share observations with branches for consideration and rectification

• Perform thematic reviews as per plan and ad-hoc reviews as per the instruction from the seniors of AML division

• Formulate AML/CFT related training materials, awareness messages and conduct targeted and focused training sessions on AML/CFT topics as per training calendar and ad-hoc basis (as required) for different employees of the bank

• Maintain assurance review tracker and MIS diligently

• Collaborate with different units of AML division to identify the scope and decide on the coverage of assurance reviews and doing cross-functional tasks actively

• Proactively engage in developing and updating the process/ guidance notes within AML Division

• Assist branches to get prepared for audits and regulatory inspections

• Assist line manager in supervising and monitoring team’s activities and preparing different kinds of reports

• Communicate with different stakeholders and senior managers while managing AML assurance related tasks and escalate urgent AML concerns immediately to the seniors of AML division for attention, awareness, and next steps