Head Financial Crime (KYC/AML/CFT)

Job Details:

    • • Lead and own the KYC and AML program
    • • Ensure adherence to Pakistani regulatory requirements (SBP rules, AML/CFT Regulations, FATF best practices) and international standards where applicable.
    • • Design scalable, risk-based onboarding, screening, surveillance, and reporting processes that enable fast, customer-centric journeys while maintaining robust controls and audit readiness.
    • • Promoting awareness of ML/TF/PF risk across MMBL and ensuring minimum standards for conducting KYC/CDD.
    • • Develop, implement, and continuously improve the end-to-end KYC/AML program aligned with SBP regulations, AML/CFT Act, and relevant local guidance.
    • • Oversee customer onboarding (CDD/EDD), customer risk rating, identity verification, beneficial ownership checks, and ongoing due diligence.
    • • Lead sanctions, PEP, adverse media screening, and continuous monitoring for accounts and transactions.
    • • Design and maintain SOPs, playbooks, and escalation workflows for suspicious activity reporting (SAR/STR), regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations.
    • • Ensure timely SAR/STR filings with the appropriate authorities and maintain complete audit trails.
    • • Manage risk-based customer onboarding and ongoing monitoring, including automated solutions and manual reviews for high-risk cases.
    • • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement scalable KYC/AML solutions (identity verification, screening, data enrichment, BE checks, BEPS/EDD automation, sanctions screening, SIEM integration).
    • • Develop and monitor KRIs/KPIs and dashboards, report risk posture and remediation plans to senior leadership and the Board.
    • • Build and manage a high-performing KYC/AML team, drive training, capability development, and succession planning.
    • • Stay current with Pakistani regulatory developments and international standards; lead regulatory examinations and inquiries; coordinate regulatory responses.
    • • Manage budget, procurement of KYC/AML tools, and data providers.
    • • Conduct AML/CFT training across the network for developing a better understanding of the subject and regulatory requirements.
    • Job Requirements:
    • • Holding a Bachelor’s degree, ACCA, and a Master’s degree will be preferable.
    • • Have a minimum of 9 – 10 years of relevant experience.
    • Essential Skills:
    • • Regulatory Knowledge and Compliance Ethics
    • • Risk Management and Internal Controls
    • • Data Analytics and Decision Making
    • • Stakeholder and Vendor Management
    • • Leadership and People Development
    • • Communication and Training
    • • Project Management and Change Management
    • • Tech-Savviness and Automation Mindset

Job Locations:

  • Head Office

About MMBL:

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. is providing banking services to over 48 million registered users including 20+ million monthly active customers across Pakistan. With a hybrid model that combines traditional microfinance with mobile/digital banking technologies, the bank now operates with over 114 branches and 270,000 branchless banking agents and provides a USSD (GSM) based digital channel offering savings, micro enterprise (MSME) loans, small housing loans, remittances, collection (utility bills and loan installments), mobile wallets, insurance, G2P, B2B & B2P payments; thus, playing a leading role in the promotion of financial inclusion. MMBL is committed to fostering a positive and productive workplace, and our core values reflect this focus. These values include promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing a customer-centric approach in all aspects of our business.

Why Join MMBL ?

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and playing a key role in driving transformative change. Our team is committed to empowering millions with the tools necessary to succeed in the digital age, and we're looking for a talented individual to join us in this endeavor.

Short Description
  • Job Type:

    Permanent
  • Positions:

    1
  • Posted On:

    Mar 09, 2026
  • Last Date:

    Mar 11, 2026
  • Grade:

    SVP
  • Department:

    Regulatory Compliance