NRBC Bank PLC. is a fast-growing, tech-driven private commercial bank in Bangladesh committed to fostering economic growth through secure, transparent, and innovative banking solutions. As part of our strategic vision to achieve world-class compliance standards and expand our global banking footprint, we are establishing a specialized Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Prevention Unit within the AML & CFT Division. We are seeking a highly analytical, seasoned compliance professional to lead this critical second-line oversight function:
Position Details:
| Job Title |
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Unit Head, Trade Based Money Laundering Prevention Unit |
| Division |
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AML & CFT Division |
| Rank |
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First Assistant Vice President (FAVP) to Assistant Vice President (AVP) |
| Financial Benefits |
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Negotiable/Competitive package based on qualifications and experience. |
| Location |
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Head Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| Age Limit |
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Maximum 40 years as on 08/08/2026 |
| Application Deadline |
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08.08.2026 |
Major Responsibilities of Unit Head, TBML Unit (FAVP-AVP):
1. Policy formulation and structural development.
- Develop/update of banks Trade AML, Sanctions, RMA, Correspondent Banking due diligence policy/guidleine.
- Keep updated on latest AML & CFT developments and current trends of Trade Based Financial Crimes risk from regulators or international banking compliance bodies.
- Monitor bank uses the four level of risk management tools and structures as per regulatory requirement.
2. Post-Transaction Monitoring & Reporting
- Conduct the post-facto review and forensic analysis of closed/settled trade transactions (LCs, open accounts, guarantees) randomly to detect complex patterns of TBML, including over/under-invoicing, phantom shipping, and multi-invoicing.
- Randomly oversee independent post-shipment verification, including vessel voyage tracking, port-of-call analysis, and dual-use goods categorization using advanced global maritime and commodity pricing databases.
- Evaluate and investigate escalated trade anomalies, compiling comprehensive case files to file high-quality Trade-Based Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs/SARs) to the BFIU via the goAML portal.
3. Sudden Inspections & Operational Governance
- Formulate and execute a risk-based schedule for unannounced, sudden on-site inspections of the Trade Operations Department, AD branch, International Division and centralized trade hubs.
- Audit trade documentation workflows to ensure front-line teams are strictly executing customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) and complying with BFIU Circular No. 24 and other directives.
- Identify control gaps, issue Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to operational units, and track remediation progress for senior management review.
4. Correspondent Banking & RMA Oversight
- Conduct independent, second-line compliance reviews of all Relationship Management Applications (RMA) and correspondent banking profiles initiated/updated by the International Division.
- Ensure International Division reviews periodically of those RMA and Correspondent Banking profiles.
- Validate the completeness and accuracy of Wolfsburg Correspondent Banking Due Diligence Questionnaires (CBDDQ) for foreign partner banks to prevent nested or shell bank exposures.
- Monitor downstream financial flows through Nostro and Vostro accounts to ensure compliance with FATF Recommendation 13 and local regulations.
5. Technology Optimization & Capacity Building
- Drive the effective and efficient calibration of the bank's automated Trade-Based Financial Crime (TBFC) prevention and screening tools to minimize false positives while maximizing risk detection.
- Keep abreast of evolving global sanctions (OFAC, UN, EU) and update internal trade risk typologies accordingly.
- Design and deliver specialized, advanced TBML red-flag training for Trade Operations related officials of the bank.
Educational Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Law, Banking, or a related discipline from a reputed university.
- Professional banking qualifications and relevant certifications (CAMS, CGSS, CEAF, CTFP, CDCS, and CETS) will be considered an added advantage.
- No 3rd Division/Class or equivalent CGPA/GPA in any academic record is acceptable.
Experience & Expertise:
- Minimum 8 to 10 years of active commercial banking experience, with at least 3–4 years dedicated strictly to Trade Compliance, Trade Operations or AML/CFT oversight functions.
- The professionals who commenced their career from MTO/PO will get preference.
- Proven track record in conducting trade-based financial investigations or managing trade operations service desks.
- Thorough, practical knowledge of the Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012 (amended 2015), BFIU Circular 24, FATF Recommendations, Wolfsburg Principles, and OFAC/UN sanctions regimes.
- Deep understanding of trade instruments (LCs, Doc Collections, Incoterms, Swift messaging syntax like MT700, PAC8, PAC9 series).
- Familiarity with trade compliance software, data analytics, vessel tracking tools, and pricing verification platforms.
- Strong leadership, conflict management, and report-writing skills, with the ability to confidently present findings to executive committees and regulatory inspectors.
Apply Procedure
Application Deadline: 08.08.2026 |