BRAC Bank PLC is building the future of banking in Bangladesh through trust, innovation, and inclusion. As a values-based financial institution, the bank empowers customers and businesses with responsible financial solutions while upholding the highest standards of compliance, governance and transparency. For professionals, BRAC Bank offers a platform where performance, integrity, and innovation thrive together.

The bank is seeking a qualified and purpose-driven professional for the following position within its Internal Control and Compliance Division:

Head of Compliance

Reports to: DMD and Head of Internal Control & Compliance Division

JOB PURPOSE:

The Head of Compliance acts as the strategic guardian of the bank’s regulatory integrity. This role is responsible for overseeing the compliance framework, mitigating compliance risks, and ensuring strict adherence to Bangladesh Bank regulations, BFIU/BSEC guidelines, and local statutory laws. The primary objective is to protect the bank from financial, legal, and reputational risks while fostering an internal culture of ethical Compliance Risk Management practices for the bank.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulate and execute the bank-wide compliance strategy aligned with local banking laws and best international practices.
• Act as the primary, authoritative point of contact for Bangladesh Bank, particularly under the Risk-based Supervision (RBS) framework. Maintain regulatory liaison and coordinate inspections with other key stakeholders of the bank. 
• Conduct periodic Compliance Risk Assessments (CRA) to assess the bank’s vulnerability to regulatory and compliance risks and formulate mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate internal and external compliance testing, ensuring prompt resolution of flagged issues and preparing comprehensive compliance performance reports for the Board Audit Committee.
• Oversee the regulatory change management lifecycle, ensuring timely interpretations, implementation, and staff awareness of evolving circulars/ policies/ procedures.
• Support the broader business in integrating compliance requirements within the operational procedures to maintain a sound control environment, bringing efficiency through automation.
• Ensure update of the bank’s Compliance Policy Charter to reflect evolving standards set out in Bangladesh Bank’s guidelines on Internal Control Management Systems (ICMS).
• Lead, mentor, and upskill the compliance officials with the right ethical standards and uphold the Code of Conduct of the bank. 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Banking, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional credentials such as CIA/CCEP/CERM/CEAF are highly preferred.
• Experience: 15+ years in banking, including at least 8 years in a compliance, risk & control leadership role within the banking industry.
• Regulatory Relationship: Engages effectively with senior stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, the Board Audit Committee, the Senior Management Team, and senior officials and the inspection team from Bangladesh Bank and other regulatory bodies.
• In-depth knowledge of Bangladesh's regulatory frameworks and banking operations, preferred for navigating complex regulatory landscapes and emerging cyber risks effectively.

BRAC Bank is a values-driven organisation that prioritises protecting all its stakeholders, including coworkers and the community we work in, from harassment, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimination. As an equal opportunity enabler, BRAC Bank encourages applications from gender-diverse individuals and people living with a disability. We consider personal persuasion to be a disqualification of candidature.

If you are interested in taking up the challenge, please ‘Apply Online’.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed of the next stage as per the recruitment process. BRAC Bank reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason whatsoever.

BRAC Bank does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Application Deadline: 28 October, 2026