Compliance Officer (AML/CFT)
Position Overview
Job Description
Compliance Officer (AML/CFT) — Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB)
MCB Group seeks a Compliance Officer specialising in Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) for its Port Louis headquarters. With Mauritius recently exiting the FATF grey list and undergoing enhanced scrutiny of its financial sector, AML/CFT compliance is the highest priority for the island's banking sector — and MCB, as the systemically important bank, leads the industry standard.
The Compliance Officer will implement and monitor MCB's AML/CFT framework under the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2002 (FIAMLA), the United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban) Sanctions Act 2019, and Bank of Mauritius Guideline on AML/CFT. The role involves transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and coordination with the Bank of Mauritius on regulatory examinations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and enhance MCB's AML/CFT compliance framework under FIAMLA
- Review and file suspicious transaction reports (STRs) with the Financial Intelligence Unit
- Conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers, PEPs, and correspondent banks
- Coordinate Bank of Mauritius AML/CFT regulatory examinations and remediation
- Deliver AML/CFT training across MCB's domestic and international operations
- Monitor sanctions screening systems and ensure compliance with the UN Sanctions Act 2019
Requirements
- Barrister, Attorney, or compliance professional with 4–6 years' experience in AML/CFT
- Knowledge of FIAMLA, the UN Sanctions Act 2019, and Bank of Mauritius AML/CFT guidelines
- Understanding of FATF recommendations and mutual evaluation processes
- Experience with transaction monitoring systems and suspicious transaction reporting
- Familiarity with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) reporting framework
- Degree in law, finance, or compliance; ICA or ACAMS certification preferred
- Fluency in English; French proficiency advantageous
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
Rs65,000 - Rs95,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Mauritius Commercial Bank Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time