Compliance Head
Laspay
- Kabul
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, implement, and maintain the compliance program to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations derived from Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of relevant changes.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies including Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) and SEC Afghanistan.
- Oversee the Regulatory Coordination Unit to manage interactions with regulators and ensure appropriate regulatory filings.
- Ensure effective implementation and management of TMS to detect and investigate potentially suspicious activity.
- Periodically review and enhance transaction monitoring rules to adapt to evolving risks and regulatory expectations.
- Escalate suspicious transactions for further review and ensure proper documentation.
- Ensure robust name screening against relevant sanctions and PEP lists using appropriate tools.
- Manage false positives and confirm true matches in collaboration with other control functions.
- Oversee ongoing updates to sanction list screening protocols.
- Ensure adherence to KYC, CDD, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) requirements throughout the customer lifecycle.
- Periodic review of onboarding and review processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
- Manage escalations related to high-risk clients or complex ownership structures.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of Currency Transaction Reports (CTR) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) in accordance with local AML regulations.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all reports filed and ensure staff are trained to escalate appropriately.
- Draft, review, and update compliance policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and operational needs.
- Ensure dissemination and awareness of policies across the Laspay.
- Develop and deliver compliance training programs tailored to various departments.
- Foster a strong compliance culture throughout the organization.
- Act as the primary liaison for compliance audits and regulatory inspections.
- Address findings and implement remediation actions promptly.
- Provide regular compliance updates and risk assessments to senior management and the Board.
- Escalate material compliance issues and provide recommendations for mitigation.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance, preferably within financial services or banking.
- In-depth understanding of Da Afghanistan regulatory framework.
- Proven experience with TMS, KYC platforms, and sanctions screening tools.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Regulatory acumen and ethical judgment
- Attention to detail and risk awareness
- Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Ability to manage change and adapt quickly