Details of the Division and Team:

Deutsche Bank (DB) is committed to the highest standards of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) and Anti-Fraud & Investigations (AF&I) and wider Financial Crime (collectively referred to as Anti Financial Crime) prevention. The Management and all employees are required to adhere to these standards to prevent DB and our reputation from those who may intend to use our products and services for money laundering, bribery, corruption, fraud and/or Terrorist Financing (TF) purposes.

DB Group will examine its Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) strategies, goals and objectives on an ongoing basis and maintain an effective program for DB’s business that reflects the best practices for a diversified, global financial services provider. The AML team sits within the AFC function.

The Role is responsible for the AML, CTF, Sanctions & Embargoes related matters in Sri Lanka. This ensures that all relevant AML/CTF policies, procedures, systems and controls are implemented effectively, all AML/CTF-relevant legal, regulatory and DB Group requirements are met and any AML/CTF-related risks are appropriately addressed and mitigated. The role will support the local MLRO in the identification, assessment, advisory, monitoring, control and reporting on the AML/CTF laws, rules and standards relevant to the DB activities in Sri Lanka and also on the queries from the local AML regulators and law enforcement authorities on AML relevant matters.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Provident Fund: the Bank will contribute 25% towards the EPF. These rates are subject to change in accordance with the amendments made to the EPF Trust duly approved by the statutory authority.

• Employees Trust Fund: the Bank will contribute 3% of the basic salary towards the Employees Trust Fund (E.T.F.). This rate is subject to change in accordance with the statutory limits as declared by the Government of Sri Lanka.

• Gratuity : You will be entitled to Gratuity, on resignation/separation/retirement from Bank (after completion of 5 years continued service).

• Medical Insurance: All employees and dependents (spouse and children) are covered under a Medical Insurance Policy.

• Group Term Life Insurance: All employees are covered under a Life Assurance Policy.

• Group Personal Accident Insurance: All employees are covered under a Personal Accident Insurance Policy.

Your key responsibilities:

• Support the Country Head of Compliance to cover business and infrastructure Compliance and Anti Financial Crime including responsibilities stipulated by both local regulators and DB Group for the Compliance and AFC Functions.

  Assist the Bank, its management and employees in the management of compliance risk.

• Help safeguard the Bank’s franchise and reputation as well as uphold its Values and Beliefs.

• Support the Country AFCO in AML, CFT, Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Fraud &Investigations (AFI) and ABC related activities in the jurisdiction.

Your skills and experience:

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• At least 10 years’ experience in Banking and Finance and out of which a minimum of 5 years working experience in Compliance in a local or international financial institution or within a Regulatory Authority

• Familiar with Compliance related laws and regulations. Knowledge of international and European laws

• Excellent knowledge of banking and investment products

• Good knowledge of regional Directives and Regulations that impact the cross-border marketing of products in the assigned country

• Project management skills for managing local Compliance projects in close collaboration with the businesses and to support the roll-out of projects initiated by global Compliance

• Strong personality, comfortable with challenging anyone about any action in an appropriate and balanced manner

• Able to handle stressful situations with internal clients and regulators whilst maintaining a professional approach to problem solving

• Capable of building up good connections with local legal, regulatory and public authorities

• Capable of adopting a hands-on and proactive approach

• Able to partner with Compliance peers and other advisory, risk and control functions

• Able to partner with senior management, both within the assigned Deutsche Bank country and within the Deutsche Bank Group

• Has affinities with Audit or experience in risk management

• Possesses and demonstrates integrity and discretion

Behavioural Skills

• Proven ability to prioritize deliverables.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to deliver under challenging conditions.

• Decision making skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently

Educational Qualifications

• A degree from a recognized university and/or a professional qualification in Banking.

• Qualification/s in Compliance and/or Financial Crime Prevention from the International Compliance Association (ICA) or Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)

• A MBA will be an added advantage

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

• Coaching and support from experts in your team

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

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