Compliance Officer — AML & KYC

Compliance Officer — AML & KYC — Commercial Bank of Ceylon

Commercial Bank of Ceylon is hiring a Compliance Officer specialising in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) for its Head Office in Fort, Colombo 1. As a systemically important bank, Commercial Bank maintains rigorous compliance standards aligned with the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, Central Bank directives, and FATF recommendations.

The Compliance Officer will be embedded in the bank's Group Compliance division, working to ensure all branches and business units comply with AML/CFT regulations, sanctions screening requirements, and customer due diligence standards. This is a critical risk management role in Sri Lanka's largest private-sector bank.

• Implement and monitor AML/KYC compliance across all banking operations
• Conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers and politically exposed persons
• Review and file suspicious transaction reports with the Financial Intelligence Unit
• Train branch staff on AML/KYC procedures and regulatory updates
• Coordinate with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on compliance examinations
• Monitor sanctions screening systems and ensure OFAC/EU/UN compliance

• Attorney-at-Law admitted by BASL or equivalent legal/compliance qualification
• Minimum 3 years' experience in banking compliance, AML, or financial crime prevention
• Knowledge of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and Central Bank directives
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification preferred
• Understanding of FATF recommendations and international sanctions frameworks
• Experience with compliance monitoring systems and suspicious transaction reporting
• Strong analytical and reporting skills