AML/CFT Expert – FIU Project Office (On Contract)
Job Title: AML/CFT Expert – FIU Project Office (On Contract)
Company: KPMG (Recruiting on behalf of a client to support national AML/CFT compliance efforts)
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced professional to support the nation’s efforts in strengthening AML/CFT compliance and ensuring alignment with international standards. The selected individual will play a key role in coordinating with financial sector stakeholders, supporting technical documentation, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the national compliance framework in line with FATF Recommendations. This position offers an opportunity to apply extensive banking and compliance expertise towards enhancing the country’s readiness for evaluations and strengthening its financial integrity mechanisms.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support the drafting and review of Technical Compliance and Effectiveness documents.
- Coordinate with financial sector stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the daily operations of the Project Office.
- Monitor progress of assigned tasks and assist in maintaining project trackers and dashboards.
- Support validation of sector-specific inputs to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards.
- Drive compliance expertise to support drafting, work excavations, and stakeholder readiness.
- Assist in organizing and participating in Phase II mock evaluation and on-site preparation.
- Offer technical support to enhance the quality and effectiveness of national submissions.
Candidate Profile:
- Degree or professional qualification in finance, banking, business administration, law, or a related field; or Professional certifications in AML/CFT compliance, such as Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).
- Minimum 15 years of overall banking experience with at least 5 years in AML/CFT compliance or risk management roles; or officers who have voluntarily resigned need to agree on retirement with same experience.
- Prior experience in a senior role in compliance, risk, or supervisory position in a licensed financial institution, preferably a bank.
- Familiarity with FATF Recommendations.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Sound knowledge and experience in using MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.) and document tracking tools.
Application Process:
Applications need to provide information relevant to the eligibility criteria and kindly submit your resume to sresearch@kpmg.com mentioning the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
Contact Information: KPMG Executive Search (Private) Limited, 32A, Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mawatha, Colombo 03. E-mail: sresearch@kpmg.com
