Financial Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering Manager

About Daraz:

Founded in 2015, Daraz is South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar. It empowers more than 100,000 active sellers with world-class marketplace technology to reach the fast-growing consumer class in a region of 500 million people. Through Daraz Express and Daraz Pay, it operates the most efficient and digitalized logistics and payments infrastructure in its markets. Daraz’ vision is to be a champion of South Asia serving 100 million customers and businesses by 2030.

For more information, please visit www.daraz.com.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the development and implementation of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and financial compliance policies, procedures, and controls for Daraz Pakistan-Karachi operations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, including monitoring and reporting suspicious transactions to relevant authorities.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies in the financial operations.
• Provide training and guidance to the finance team on AML regulations and compliance best practices, ensuring a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, such as banks and legal advisors, to stay updated on regulatory changes and industry trends.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Master's degree in Finance, Law, or a related field, with a focus on compliance or AML.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial compliance and AML, preferably in an e-commerce or banking environment.
• In-depth knowledge of AML laws and regulations, including local Pakistani AML/CFT requirements and international standards.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate complex financial transactions and identify potential money laundering activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with various teams and external parties.
• Proven ability to lead and manage compliance projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Certification in AML or compliance, such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA, is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• International working environment in a start-up setting, and a unique opportunity to learn from the best in e-commerce (Alibaba Group).
• A platform to learn from Alibaba's world-leading ecosystem.
• Rigorous training and exposure in team management, leadership, business analytics, and operations.
• An opportunity to train the next generation of business leaders in the e-commerce industry.
• Competitive salary and incentive package.