Juriste Senior — Conformité Réglementaire Bancaire

Juriste Senior — Regulatory Compliance | Attijariwafa Bank

Attijariwafa Bank, Morocco's largest banking group headquartered at 2 Boulevard Moulay Youssef in Casablanca, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to strengthen its Regulatory Compliance team within the Legal Division. This role is critical as Attijariwafa navigates increasingly complex regulatory requirements across its operations in Morocco and 25+ African countries.

Context

Morocco's banking regulatory environment has evolved significantly under Bank Al-Maghrib's supervision, with enhanced requirements around anti-money laundering (Loi n°43-05 relative à la lutte contre le blanchiment de capitaux), Basel III capital adequacy, data protection (Loi 09-08), and consumer protection. As a systemically important financial institution (SIFI), Attijariwafa must maintain the highest compliance standards across all jurisdictions.

What We Offer

• Competitive MAD salary with comprehensive banking-sector benefits
• Pan-African exposure across 25+ subsidiary operations
• Career progression within Morocco's largest financial institution
• Professional development and banking certifications

• Monitor and interpret Bank Al-Maghrib circulars, directives, and regulatory changes
• Ensure compliance across Attijariwafa's Moroccan operations and coordinate with subsidiary compliance teams in Africa
• Advise on AML/CTF compliance, sanctions screening, and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures
• Draft internal compliance policies and procedures aligned with Moroccan and international banking standards
• Coordinate regulatory examinations and audits by Bank Al-Maghrib and external auditors
• Provide legal opinions on new banking products, digital banking services, and mobile payment platforms
• Report to the Directeur Juridique and present compliance updates to the Board Risk Committee

• Master's degree in Banking Law, Business Law, or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years' experience in banking regulation, compliance, or financial services law
• Deep knowledge of Bank Al-Maghrib regulations, Loi Bancaire 103-12, and AML/CTF framework (Loi 43-05)
• Experience with Basel III/IV compliance, ICAAP, and prudential reporting
• Familiarity with OHADA law is a strong advantage
• Fluency in French required; Arabic and English essential for multi-jurisdictional coordination